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I shall be about to topics which I consider to be
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of very great and vital importance namely - Sewerage, Drainage, Ventilation
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and cleanliness - and I do so, the
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particularly from the
very great influx of Chinese and consequent increase of Buildings.
Having carefully examined the Streets, Lanes and several of the Dwellings of the Labouring Classes (Natives) in Victoria, with a view to Sanitary improvement, I beg to submit the following remarks.
Before I do so, I must express my regret that Hongkong should present so much filth and nuisance, especially as its site is in many respects well adapted for Drainage and Sewerage.
In carrying out my assertions regarding the Streets and Lanes, it will be only necessary for me to report on the Tai-ping-shan District. The "Streets" (certainly not Streets) are in a most objectionable state, containing almost invariably Cowsheds, Pigsties, Stagnant pools, and the receptacles of every kind of filth, all which nuisances have remained unheeded for a considerable time.
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In this District are two large open Drains, which are at all times most offensive. These Drains receive all the refuse of the District through which they pass, and being open through most of their course (excepting when they cross a Road), filth of all kinds is thrown into them, and necessarily evaporates deleterious gases from their entire surface.
The Premises situated on the Road at the West end of the Hollywood Road are in a filthy state, and great complaints are made of the offensive effluvia (issuing through the walls) by almost every European passer-by.
The great want of Privies and suitable depots for dirt is observable.
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I shall be about to topics which I consider to be
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of very great and vital importance namely - Sewerage, Drainage, Ventilation
and cleanliness - and I do so, particularly from the
very great influx of Chinese and consequent increase of Buildings.
Having carefully examined the Streets, Lanes and several of the Dwellings of the Labouring Classes (Natives) in Victoria, with a view to Sanitary improvement, I beg to submit the following remarks.
Before I do so, I must express my regret that Hongkong should present so much filth and nuisance, especially as its site is in many respects well adapted for Drainage and Sewerage.
In carrying out my assertions regarding the Streets and Lanes, it will be only necessary for me to report on the Tai-ping-shan District. The "Streets" (certainly not Streets) are in a most objectionable state, containing almost invariably Cowsheds, Pigsties, Stagnant pools, and the receptacles of every kind of filth, all which nuisances have remained unheeded for a considerable time.
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In this District are two large open Drains, which are at all times most offensive. These Drains receive all the refuse of the District through which they pass, and being open through most of their course (excepting when they cross a Road), filth of all kinds is thrown into them, and necessarily evaporates deleterious gases from their entire surface.
The Premises situated on the Road at the West end of the Hollywood Road are in a filthy state, and great complaints are made of the offensive effluvia (issuing through the walls) by almost every European passer-by.
The great want of Privies and suitable depots for dirt is observable.
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