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carried out and a large area in the neighbourhood of Shamshuipo was filled in to provide sites for those inhabitants of that village who had been dislodged by improvements carried out there. Extensive water works were in progress during the year—the construction of a new impounding reservoir to contain 1,419 million gallons at Tytam Tuk and the erection of a new Pumping Station in Pokfulam Road to supply water to the Hill District. The construction of a service reservoir and filter beds at Shaukiwan was completed.
Legislation.—30 Ordinances (14 Amendment) passed: one Ordinance to repeal the Sugar Convention Ordinance subsequently disallowed. The most important matters dealt with were:—General Loan and Inscribed Stock, Prohibition of the Circulation of Foreign Notes, Prohibition of the Circulation of Foreign Silver and Nickel Coins, Steam Launches and River Trade Steamers (Protection against Piracy), and Education.
1914.
Principal Events.—Presidential Mandate issued in China declaring Kweiwa Cheng, Kalgan, Dolon-Nor, Chinfeng, Taonanfu, Lieng-kow, Hulutao in North China open to international trade (January). Mr. Ellis Kadoorie offered to Lady May $15,000 towards an Institute in Hong Kong to be called the "Helena May Institute for Women" (January). Supreme Court of Hong Kong sanctioned removal of Morrison Library from the City Hall to University of Hong Kong (March). During March two steamers Childar and Shingtai were pirated while in April the S.S. Tai On was attacked and burned off Kio. Many pirates afterwards brought to trial and executed in Canton. Floods in the West River, great loss of life and property (June). A sum of $50,000 was voted by the Hong Kong Legislative Council and a Committee was appointed to raise a public subscription for flood relief purposes (July). Death of Sir Kai Ho Kai, Kt., C.M.G., (21/7). Austria-Hungary declared war on Servia (28/7). Germany declared war
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