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Annexe C.
REPORT ON NEW TERRITORIES (NORTH) FOR 1930.
1.—ADMINISTRATIVE.
Mr. W. R. Scott transferred to Hong Kong on 1st March and Mr. W. La B. Sparrow had charge of the N.T.N. in addition to his other duties until 23rd October when Mr. Scott resumed charge of N.T.N. and took over N.T.S. in addition.
2.—ESTABLISHMENT.
The following changes in the Police Establishment occurred during the year:—
(a) The strength of Tai Po Station was reduced by two I.P.Cs.
(b) The strength of Sha Tau Kok was reduced by one European L.S. and one I.P.C.
(c) The strength of Sheung Shui was reduced by the withdrawal of one European L.S. who had been sent there temporarily.
(d) The strength of Castle Peak was reduced by three I.P.Cs.
(e) The strength of Au Tau was increased by three I.P.C's.
(f) The strength of Lin Ma Hang was increased by one I.P.C.
3.—CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE.
The conduct of the men in all contingents was good.
4.—HEALTH.
The health of the Police in the New Territory was good. Malaria continues its downward trend. The figures for malaria cases (hospital and sick in station) are:-
1927 1928 1929 1930 333 cases 193 186 182Nearly half of the cases of malaria in 1930 were in Au Tau and Sha Tau Kok stations.