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Annexe C.
FEMALE JUVENILES REMAND HOME REPORT, 1939.
RETURN OF GIRLS DEALT WITH.
Offence. Arrested. Detained on Remand. Sentenced to Detention. Hawking 17 5 Begging 20 6 5 In possession of heroin or opium 15 10 11 In possession of dutiable tobacco 2 1 In possession of dutiable spirits 1 1 Forestry offence 7 2 3 Larceny 24 12 13 Destitute and wandering 6 Inquiries 19 Breach of cholera regulations 5 Receiving stolen goods 2 1 Kidnapped 1 Keeping a gaming house 4 1 Dumping night soil 6 2 3 In possession of po piu tickets 1 Depositing rubbish 1 Giving false testimony 1 Attempted suicide 1 Not charged 1 Breach of Juvenile Offenders Ordinance 1932 7 4 7 † 141 43 †44† 5 were dealt with as adults.
17 were transferred to the Salvation Army Home after their period of detention was finished.
DIET.*
Meal. Time. Menu. Breakfast 8 a.m. Rice, fish or meat, vermicelli, vegetables and tea. Midday 12.30 p.m. Congee (winter), cakes and tea (summer). Supper 5.30 p.m. Rice, fish or meat, vegetables and tea.* Extra nourishment given on recommendation of Medical Officer or whenever the O.C. sees a girl is under-nourished.