SCHEDULE "C"
Memorandum regarding living conditions and accomodation in Hong Kong.
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In addition to the difficulties of the housing situation, would-be travellers
are warned that there is an extreme shortage of public and private transport.
reduced numbers of trams and buses are crowded beyond capacity and taxis and
public hire cars are practically non-existent. The cost of food is extremely high
and certain consumer goods vary in price between 150% and 1,000% above 1941
standards. Gas, telephone and electricity charges have greatly increased and
servants' wages are at least three to four times what they were in 1941. Many
houshold necessities are unobtainable locally and those coming to Hong Kong are
urged to bring with them bed linen, crockery, cutlery, kitchen utensils, toilet
articles and where possible, furniture.
It is important that would-be travellers should have a thorough appreciation
of present living conditions in Hong Kong, as no responsibility for providing
accommodation can be accepted by the Hong Kong Government.
This memorandum is based on information received from the Governor of
Hong Kong. Any woman who decides to go to Hong Kong does so at her own risk
and responsibility.
Colonial Office,
Palace Chambers, Bridge Street.
S.W.1.
September, 1946.
D 70042-1 800 D/a 174 9/46
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