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6. For a fuller report on the work of the Po Leung Kuk see Annexe A of this report.
EMIGRATION.
(Ordinance 30 of 1915).
(i)-Emigration of Women and Children.
(Table IV).
7. The number of female and minor passengers examined and allowed to proceed shows a decrease of 27.3% over the figures for 1928. Of the female emigrants 76.6% went with or to join relatives, 21% were maid servants and the remainder consisted of tailoresses, farmers and hairdressers. 131 women were detained for enquiries as compared with 75 in 1928. The number repatriated during the year was 36.
(ii)-Assisted Emigration. (Table V).
8. The figures for the year show a decrease of 7% as compared with 1928.
CHINESE BOARDING HOUSES.
(Ordinance 23 of 1917). (Table VI).
9. During the year 12 convictions were obtained under the ordinance as compared with 37 in 1928.
PERMITS.
(Ordinance 3 of 1888).
10. 1,544 permits to fire crackers were issued of which 1,274 were for weddings and the remainder for birthdays, shop openings, etc. 122 permits were issued for theatrical performances.
Other permits issued were 23 for religious ceremonies and 6 for processions.
REGISTRATION OF BOOKS.
(Ordinance 2 of 1888).
11. 59 books were registered during the year as compared with 47 in 1928.
REGISTRATION OF NEWSPAPERS.
(Ordinance 25 of 1927).
12. From the coming into force of the printers and publishers ordinance 1927 to December 31st, 1929, 161 vernacular papers have been registered; of these 102 were registered during the year.