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Inland Lot No. 1,794, on which an addition to the Western District Watchmen's quarters is in course of construction, that will be ready for occupation about the middle of the current year.
Contributions show an increase of $380 over 1907.
The force numbered 108 of all ranks on the last day of the year, an increase of 13. This is partly accounted for by the additional work thrown on the force by the demands of the Dispensary Committee, in connection with their campaign against the "dumping" of bodies in the streets.
The number of resignations was 5, and of dismissals 19, as compared with 8 and 11 last year.
The number of convictions secured by members of the force was 173, or 1.6 apiece. This is better than last year, (15) but is not a very high record, and compares unfavourably with the average of the previous years, 2.6.
The District Watchmen Committee met 9 times.
(iii.)-Permits.
The usual permits to fire crackers were issued.
Permits issued to perform theatricals were only 60 in number as compared with 94 last year, a sign of the prevailing depression.
An important procession was held in connection with the prevalence of Plague
5.-Population.
Marriages.-Ordinance No. 7 of 1875 as amended by Ordinance No. 15 of 1902 and Ordinance No. 6 of 1903.
The number of marriages solemnized during the year was 158 as compared with 137 in 1907. Thirty-six marriages were contracted at the Registrar General's Office.
Births and Deaths.-Ordinance No. 7 of 1896.
For particulars regarding these, reference should be made to the Annual Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
The total number of Chinese births registered as having taken place during the year is 1,129. It is a striking commentary on the untrustworthiness of this figure that the eight midwives attached to the Alice Memorial Hospital attended no less than 1,033 maternity cases. This shows if additional proof is needed how large a proportion of births are not registered.
Of the total number of births of all nationalities, 1,415, 793 were registered in the Registrar General's Office.
Of the total number of deaths, 9,271, 7,025 were registered in the Registrar General's Office.
Exhumations.
319 permits were issued by the Medical Officer of Health to exhume human remains for removal to China or for reburial in the Colony.
Statutory authority for this very necessary duty is about to be obtained, since a doubt has arisen as to the legality of the system which has hitherto been followed.
Removal of Bodies from the Colony.
666 certificates were issued by the Police for removal of bodies from the Colony.
6. Vaccination.
Ordinance No. 2 of 1890.
This subject is being dealt with in the Annual Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
7.-Registration of Books.
Ordinance No. 2 of 1888.
Fifty-six books were registered during the year as compared with 53 in 1907.
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Inland Lot No. 1,794, on which an addition to the Western District Watchmen's quarters is in course of construction, that will be ready for occupation about the middle of the current year.
Contributions shew an increase of $380 over 1907.
The force numbered 108 of all ranks on the last day of the year, an increase of 13. This is partly accounted for by the additional work thrown on the force by the demands of the Dispensary Committee, in connection with their campaign against the "dumping" of bodies in the streets.
The number of resignations was 5, and of dismissals 19, as compared with 8 and 11 last year.
The number of convictions secured by members of the force was 173, or 1.6 apiece. This is better than last year, (15) but is not a very high record, and compares unfavourably with the average of the previous years, 2·6.
The District Watchmen Committee met 9 times.
(iii.)-Permits.
The usual permits to fire crackers were issued.
Permits issued to perform theatricals were only 60 in number as compared with 94 last year, a sign of the prevailing depression.
An important procession was held in connection with the prevalence of Plague
5.-Population.
Marriages.-Ordinance No. 7 of 1875 as amended by Ordinance No. 15 of 1902 and Ordinance No. 6 of 1903.
The number of marriages solemnized during the year was 158 as compared with 137 in 1907. Thirty-six marriages were contracted at the Registrar General's Office.
Births and Deaths.-Ordinance No. 7 of 1896.
For particulars regarding these, reference should be made to the Annual Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
The total number of Chinese births registered as having taken place during the year is 1,129. It is a striking commentary on the untrustworthiness of this figure that the eight midwives attached to the Alice Memorial Hospital attended no less than 1,033- maternity cases. This shews if additional proof is needed how large a proportion of births are not registered.
Of the total number of births of all nationalities, 1,415, 793 were registered in the Registrar General's Office.
Of the total number of deaths, 9,271, 7,025 were registered in the Registrar General's Office.
Exhumations.
319 permits were issued by the Medical Officer of Health to exhume human remains. for removal to China or for reburial in the Colony.
Statutory authority for this very necessary duty is about to be obtained, since a doubt has arisen as to the legality of the system which has hitherto been followed.
Removal of Bodies from the Colony.
666 certificates were issned by the Police for removal of bodies from the Colony.
6. Vaccination.
Ordinance No. 2 of 1890.
This subject is being dealt with in the Annual Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
7.-Registration of Books.
Ordinance No. 2 of 1888.
Fifty-six books were registered during the year as compared with 53 in 1907.
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