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There was also about 300 tons exported to China coast ports and interior.
Rattan and Fibre Furniture.-The business in these commodities has further declined about 40 per cent in comparison with the preceding year on account of the enormous increase in freight.
Native Tobacco.--The business this year has been increased by about 20 per cent in comparison with 1915.
Tinned Goods.-On account of high cost of materials the price of tinned goods has been increased by 20 per cent and in consequence the sale has been reduced by 40 per cent.
Samshu. The market and business has been the same as last year.
Vinegar.—The business has been almost the same as last year.
Knitted Vests and Socks.-The business has declined about 20 per cent owing to high cost of materials.
Leather and Hides.-The market has advanced by about 25 to 30 per cent in comparison with the preceding year and the business throughout the year has been good.
Ginger and Preserves.-The business in this produce has declined about 50 per cent in comparison with the preceding year.
Soy.-Exports have been very poor and business has been reduced by 50 per cent in comparison with the preceding year.
Paper.-Import of this article has been very limited and in consequence the consumption of Chinese paper has been increased by about 20 per cent.
Vermilion.-Business has been very dull, a reduction of 40 per cent in comparison with last year having to be recorded.
Lard.-The business has been very dull owing to an increase in cost price of about 30 per cent and the export was limited.
(c.)-FISHERIES.
A considerable proportion of the boat population of Hongkong supports itself by deep-sea fishing, in which pursuit a large number of junks are engaged. The villages of Aberdeen, Stanley, Shaukiwan, and also many in the New Territories, are largely dependent upon this industry for their prosperity. Fresh water fish is imported from Canton and the West River. There are oyster beds of considerable value in Deep Bay.
(d.)—FORESTRY, AGRICULTURE, AND BOTANY.
About 40,000 pine tree seedlings were planted on the hills around the Fanling Golf Course, over 15,000 in the Cheungshawan catchment area, over 25,000 in the Tytam catchment area, 10,000 on the hills north of Kowloon City, and 370 in King's Park.
Sixty-two (62) pounds of pine seed were sown broadcast in grassy areas on the south side of the Kowloon hills.
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There was also about 300 tons exported to China coast ports and interior.
Rattan and Fibre Furniture.-The business in these commo- dities has further declined about 40 per cent in comparison with the preceding year on account of the enormous increase in freight.
Native Tobacen.--The business this year has been increased by about 20 per cent in comparison with 1915.
Tinned Goods.-On account of high cost of materials the price of tinned goods has been increased by 20 per cent and in consequence the sale has been reduced by 40 per cent.
year.
Samshu. The market and business has been the same as last
Vinegar.—The business has been almost the same as last year. Knitted Vests and Socks.-The business has declined about 20 per cent owing to high cost of materials.
Leather and Hides.-The market has advanced by about 25 to 30 per cent in comparison with the preceding year and the business throughout the year has been good.
Ginger and Preserves.-The business in this produce has declined about 50 per cent in comparison with the preceding year.
Soy.-Exports have been very poor and business has been reduced by 50 per cent in comparison with the preceding year.
Paper--Import of this article has been very limited and in consequence the consumption of Chinese paper has been increased by about 20 per cent.
Vermilion-Business has been very dull, a reduction of 40 per cent in comparison with last year having to be recorded.
Lard-The business has been very dull owing to an increase in cost price of about 30 per cent and the export was limited.
(c.)-FISHERIES.
A considerable proportion of the boat population of Hongkong supports itself by deep-sea fishing, in which pursuit a large number of junks are engaged. The villages of Aberdeen, Stanley, Shauki- wan, and also many in the New Territories, are largely dependent upon this industry for their prosperity. Fresh water fish is im- ported from Canton and the West River. There are oyster beds of considerable value in Deep Bay.
(d.)—FORESTRY, AGRICULTURE, AND BOTANY.
About 40,000 pine tree seedlings were planted on the hills around the Fanling Golf Course, over 15,000 in the Cheungshawan catchment area, over 25,000 in the Tytam catchment area, 10,000 on the hills north of Kowloon City, and 370 in King's Park.
Sixty-two (62) pounds of pine seed were sown broadcast in grassy areas on the south side of the Kowloon hills.
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