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REPORT OF THE REGISTRAR OF MARRIAGES FOR THE YEAR 1928.
MARRIAGES.
1. The number of Marriages celebrated in the Colony during the year was 236 (of which 105 were between Chinese Persons) as compared with 176 (and 70) respectively in 1927-an increase of 60. Particulars are given in Table I.
FEES.
2. The total amount of Fees received under the Second Schedule of The Marriage Ordinance 1875 was $2,558.00, as compared with $1,538.00 in 1927-an increase of $1,020.00. Particulars are shown in Table II.
TABLE I.
(1). Marriages by Special Licence. 32. (a) At Licenced Place of Public Worship. 6. (b) At the Office of the Registrar of Marriages. 26. (2). Marriages by Registrar's Certificate. 204. (a) At Licenced Places of Public Worship. 164. (b) At the Office of the Registrar of Marriages. 40.F. EAVES.
Registrar of Marriages.
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