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STAFF.
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(a.) Inspectors.—1. The establishment was increased by one Second Class Inspector for Shaukiwan who replaced the Rural Inspector.
2. Arrivals:-
From leave.
Inspector Wood (14th March). Inspector Duncan (7th April). Inspector Hill (12th May).
On probation. Inspector Lockhart (20th January),
3. Departures:-
On leave.
On transfer.
Resigned. Died.
Inspector Reid (26th April).
Inspector Watson (9th May). Inspector Blake (16th May). Inspector Midwinter (15th December).
Inspector Kelly (14th January). Inspector Taylor (5th February). Senior Inspector Lyon (25th June). Inspector Leigh (16th March) To Harbour Office.
Inspector Peplow (14th June) To Public Works Department temporarily.
Inspector Beesley (27th April).
Inspector Pearson (18th April).
(b.) Clerical Staff.—Two probationary clerks were added in November.
(c.) Outdoor Staff. Two motor drivers and two driver's mates were added in August.
32 additional Scavengers were engaged in January.
9 men hitherto ranked as cleansing coolies were given the rank of skilled labourers.
Appendix A shows distribution of approved staffs on 31st November.
ADMINISTRATION.
The area controlled by the Sanitary Board is limited to the Island of Hongkong and to Kowloon and New Kowloon.
For the purpose of administering the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance the Island of Hongkong is divided into the City of Victoria; its extension eastwards as far as and including Shaukiwan; the Hill district and the outlying villages of Aberdeen, Ap Lei Chau, Stanley and Tai Tam.
The City proper is divided into eastern, central, western-central and western districts each with a sanitary office, and