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5. The record of the occupations of the female emigrants over 16 years of age shows that 78% went either with or to join relatives, 19% went as maid servants and the remainder consisted of tailoresses, farmers and hair-dressers.
6. 75 women were detained for enquiries; 66 were detained in 1927.
7. The number of women and girls repatriated during the year was 26.
(ii) - Male Emigration, (Assisted).
(Table V).
8. The figures for the year show a decrease of 8% as compared with the number for 1927.
CHINESE BOARDING HOUSES.
The Boarding House Ordinance, No. 23 of 1917.
(Table VI).
9. Under this Ordinance Chinese Boarding Houses are divided into six classes.
10. During the year 37 convictions were obtained for breaches of the Ordinance as compared with 16 in 1927.
Ordinance No. 3 of 1888.
(i) - District Watch.
(Table VII).
11. The District Watch Committee met on 12 occasions; the average attendance being 14. The loyal advice and assistance of the Committee (which deals with every kind of question affecting the Chinese Community) continue to be of the greatest value to the Government.
12. The 5-year terms of the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, Mr. Tong Yat Chun and Mr. Li Po Kwai expired and they were re-appointed by His Excellency the Governor for a further period of 5 years. Mr. Ho Kwong resigned and the vacancy was filled by the appointment of Mr. Li Yik Mui.
13. During the year the two gentlemen nominated by the permanent members of the District Watch Committee to serve on the Committee for the coming year, were Mr. Wong Ping Suen and Mr. Lo Chung Kui vice Mr. Tam Woon Tong and Mr. Chau Tsun Nin whose terms had expired.
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5. The record of the occupations of the female emigrants over 16 years of age shows that 78% went either with or to join relatives, 19% went as maid servants and the remainder con- sisted of tailoresses, farmers and hair-dressers.
6. 75 women were detained for enquiries; 66 were detained in 1927.
7. The number of women and girls repatriated during the year was 26.
(ii)-Male Emigration, (Assisted).
(Table V).
8. The figures for the year show a decrease of 8% as com- pared with the number for 1927.
CHINESE BOARDING HOUSES.
The Boarding House Ordinance, No. 23 of 1917.
(Table VI).
9. Under this Ordinance Chinese Boarding Houses are divided into six classes.
10. During the year 37 convictions were obtained for breaches of the Ordinance as compared with 16 in 1927.
Ordinance No. 3 of 1888.
(i)-District Watch.
(Table VII).
11. The District Watch Committee met on 12 occasions; the average attendance being 14. The loyal advice and assist- ance of the Committee (which deals with every kind of question affecting the Chinese Community) continue to be of the greatest value to the Government.
12. The 5-year terms of the Hon: Dr. R. H. Kotewall, Mr. Tong Yat Chun and Mr. Li Po Kwai expired and they were re- appointed by His Excellency the Governor for a further period of 5 years. Mr. Ho Kwong resigned and the vacancy was filled by the appointment of Mr. Li Yik Mui.
13. During the year the two gentlemen nominated by the permanent members of the District Watch Committee to serve on the Committee for the coming year, were Mr. Wong Ping Suen and Mr. Lo Chung Kui vice Mr. Tam Woon Tong and Mr. Chau Tsun Nin whose terms had expired.
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