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b. From the very nature of the blend of Hong Kong little is to be divined of its agriculture, and as little of its manufactures in the strict sense of the word. The Fisheries sure furnish the bulk of its exports, 100 boats belonging to the Colony being engaged therein, and the fishing villages, such as Stanley, Litter and Aberdeen, being largely employed in drying and curing the produce.
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27. Crime of the more serious kind in comparison with the population, larcenies and petty offences occupy much time before the Magistrates Court
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Piracy, the chief hindrance to the prosperity of the Colony, has been repeatedly reported on to the Home Government, and it is to be earnestly hoped that some effective decision may be speedily arrived at.
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29. The Gaol is fortunately situated in a very healthy part of the town, but as the Inhabitants of Victoria have increased, so have the smaller classes of crimes, and consequently the prisoners in confinement. It will be absolutely necessary, and that without delay, to extend the Gaol Buildings and provide further accommodation on the ground reserved in front of the present premises. The lengthened illness and subsequent death of the Gaoler has caused some little confusion in this Department, but improvement is now apparent.
30. From the Shipping Report another and very fair proof of the favourable position of the Colony may be gathered. In 1854 the number of vessels anchored in the Harbour was 1100 with a Tonnage of 443,554, in 1856 the Returns show 1736 –