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34. Rice and vegetable crops were not so good as in 1931 but the smallness of the area under cultivation renders this a matter of secondary consideration.
35. The salt trade on the other hand has had a good year. Approximately 12,760 piculs of salt were produced, nearly double the 1931 output, most of which was exported.
36. There has been a certain amount of building and several schemes for future development are under consideration. The reclamation at the mouth of the creek, mentioned in the 1931 report, has been delayed but there is hope that it will be started early in 1933.
37. Tai O has again been free from any serious outbreak of fire. The fund for purchasing more modern fire fighting equipment is growing steadily and there should be sufficient money to ensure the purchase of a Lowrev Turbo pump in 1934.
Lamma.
39. Very good returns were obtained from the sale of cattle, pigs, poultry and eggs. The two rice crops were both good and the grass cutters had a fair season, most of the grass being sold to Aberdeen boat breamers.
39. The fishing industry reports a fair season, better than 1931, an especially good trade having been done in shrimp paste.
Cheung Chau.
40. Cheung Chau continues to hold its place as the most progressive and thriving village in the southern district.
41. The fishing season was a failure but in spite of this the village shows signs of having prospered in 1932.
42. Very good crops and prices were obtained by the vegetable gardeners and all stalls in the market have been rented throughout the year.
43. Stone to the value of $2,900 was obtained from the quarry leased to Li Shing Kee and was used both for local works and for export.
44. The Shun Fung distillery has shut down but the Kwong Lung Shing distillery reports good business.
45. A certain amount of building and a good deal of rebuilding has taken place but most unfortunately the projected reclamation by a syndicate of Cheung Chau merchants has fallen through.