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former years, and the general prosperity of the whole valley seems upon the increase. At Ping Chau the Lime Kiln business seems to be booming. Several extensions and a new site have been granted. The nut-oil business here also is improving.
Lamma. The padi and the sweet potato crops were much better than in 1920, but the bananas failed entirely. The island has been as quiet as usual.
17th March, 1922.
E. W. HAMILTON,
District Officer, South.