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The number emigrating in 1929 was less than that in 1928 by 28,300 and 43,191 less than in 1927. This decrease cannot altogether be explained by the depression in the rubber and tin industries of the Straits Settlements, as it is understood that during the same period emigration from the neighbouring ports at Swatow and Amoy has not diminished to the same extent. The emigrant trade which is of such value to this Colony should be fostered and encouraged in every possible manner.
VACCINATION.
The Government Vaccinators are members of the Port Health Staff and work under the general supervision of the Port Health Officer. They are detailed for work at various centres and they assist where needed.
The number of vaccinations performed by these Officers at the centres was 81,238 of which 21,999 were emigrants. To these must be added the vaccinations performed on board ship of those who in the opinion of the examining Officer were insufficiently protected,
Table I.
Showing Emigration Passes and Rejections for 1929.
Port of Destination Passengers Crews Rejected Straits Settlements 144,509 15,509 497 Canada 7,337 12,302 58 United States of America 11,255 14,401 41 Honolulu 7,563 Dutch East Indies 44,589 11,080 85 British North Borneo 5,033 2,629 9 Shanghai and Japan 5,350 Australia 1,477 704 2 South Sea Islands 2,143 41 Manila 1,132 294 7 Peru 222 1 Chile ... ... Panama 2,800 35 I Hoihow 773 534 Mexico 722 2 Rangoon 551 711 Mauritius 929 210 South Africa 8 880 Brazil and Argentine 173 194 Totals 235,554 61,125 750