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Principal Events.-Emperor of China HIEN FUNG died (Jan.), and Prince KUNG head of regency. Occupation of Canton by allies terminated 21/10. Kow-loon Peninsula formally handed over to Great Britain (19/1) and discussion with regard to military lands there at once commenced. Piracy of "North Star" 4 miles out of H.K. Three district schools merged into new Govt. Central School.
Trade & Industries.-H.K. Chamber of Commerce formed and establishment of Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs opposed by it.
Public Works.-Accommodation for 610 Scholars provided for Central School in Gough Street. Robinson Road with bridge across Glenealy laid out. Police Stations built at Pok Fu Lam and Shau Ki Wan; latter superseded in 1872. Quarters for signalmen provided on Peak. Lock Hosp. constructed this year afterwards became part of Govt. Civil Hosp.
1862.
Principal Events.-Chinese issue of H.K. Gazette started (1/3). Registrar Gen. made intermediary between Govt. and Chinese. Cadet system introduced by appointment of 3 student interpreters (3/4). Strike of cargo boatmen against registration under Ord. of previous year. Trial made of recruiting Indian police in Bombay and Madras and floating station for water police established. Military opened sanitarium at Peak which proved failure. Volunteer Corps consisting of battery of artillery armed with 3 prs. and 4.3" howitzers first formed (1/3). Miss BAXTER started Eurasian Schools. Piracies of "Henrietta Louise", "Imogen", "Eagle" and "Iron Prince" all close to H.K. Typhoon (27/7) resulted in considerable loss of life.
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