AnnualReport-1935

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GAMBLING.

40. There were 110 successful gambling raids during the year 1935, as against 300 in 1934. There was one case in which no conviction was obtained.

LOTTERY.

There were 43 successful lottery raids compared with 69 in 1934. Convictions were obtained in all cases.

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.

41. The following table shows weights and measures examined during the year:

Weights and Measures examined Correct Incorrect Total Foreign Scales 541 14 555 Chinese Scales 2,297 33 2,330 Yard Measures 84 3 87 Chinese Foot Measures 112 2 114 Total 3,034 52 3,086

The following prosecutions were instituted under the Weights and Measures Ordinance:

Number of cases Convictions Fines 26 26 $748

PIRACY.

42. There was one piracy of a ship during the year as compared with one in 1934.