CO129-193 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [5-7]

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Number and Occupations of the Italian Subjects in Hongkong

"I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant, Agah Bening.

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Return showing the number and occupations of Italian subjects in the Colony of Hongkong in 1881.

C. O. Circular, 10 JUL 1881, states that they were born in Italy, distinguishing males and females, with the numbers under 20 years of age and 20 years of age and upwards at each occupation, also the number of children living in the Colony.

Occupation Males under 20 years of age Males 20 years of age and upwards Females under 20 years of age Females 20 years of age and upwards Aggregate number of Persons Nuns. Sisters of Charity. 16 16 Novices. 4 4 Clerks. 1 1 Seamen. 1 1 Servants of Consuls. 1 1 No occupation. 1 1 Bishop. 1 1 Missionaries. 1 1 Consuls. 1 1 Schoolmaster. 1 1 Teacher of Music. 1 1 Engine Fitter. 1 1 Children. 12 Males Females Boys Girls Total 12 24 4 40

Registrar General's Office, Victoria, Hongkong. 3rd June 1881.

(signed) John Gerrard Acting Registrar General.