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Frontier. Nothing of importance on the border occurred during the past year. The situation in general was normal and remained quiet. Friendly relations were maintained with the Chinese authorities throughout the year.
The number of Small Debt cases decreased from 289 in 1929 to 138 in 1930, and Distress Warrants also dropped from 78 in 1929 to 52 in 1930.
There were less Wui cases in 1930.
There were 26 miscellaneous cases, 25 women and girls cases and 113 cases of all kinds at Ping Shan during the year.
26 cases of deaths were reported to the Police Magistrate and 3 formal enquiries were held.
After protracted negotiations as to new sites and rates of compensation for the move of the Shing Mun Valley villages, building was finally commenced on 9 new sites. These were practically all completed by the end of the year, and the moves of the villagers were carried out without any serious hitch.
The majority of the compensation money was also paid out, and it is to be hoped that these industrious people will bring fresh wealth into the district when they settle down to work in their new surroundings.
His Excellency the Governor Sir William Peel paid three official visits to the District shortly after his arrival and met the Elders at Taipo, Fanling and Un Long.
He was unfortunately prevented by an accident from attending the annual Agricultural Show, held at Sheung Shui on December 23rd but the continued interest of Government in the work of the Association was evinced by the presence of the Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax, C.M.G., Acting Colonial Secretary.
E. I. WYNNE-JONES,
District Officer, North.
Hong Kong, 23rd March, 1931.
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Frontier. Nothing of importance on the border occurred during the past year. The situation in general was normal and remained quiet. Friendly relations were maintained with the Chinese authorities throughout the year.
The number of Small Debt cases decreased from 289 in 1929 to 138 in 1930, and Distress Warrants also dropped from 78 in 1929 to 52 in 1930.
There were less Wui cases in 1930.
There were 26 miscellaneous cases, 25 women and girls cases and 113 cases of all kinds at Ping Shan during the year.
26 cases of deaths were reported to the Police Magistrate and 3 formal enquiries were held.
After protracted negotiations as to new sites and rates of compensation for the move of the Shing Mun Valley villages, building was finally commenced on 9 new sites. These were practically all completed by the end of the year, and the moves of the villagers were carried out without any serious hitch.
The majority of the compensation money was also paid out, and it is to be hoped that these industrious people will bring fresh wealth into the district when they settle down to work in their new surroundings.
His Excellency the Governor Sir William Peel paid three official visits to the District shortly after his arrival and met the Elders at Taipo, Fanling and Un Long.
He was unfortunately prevented by an accident from attending the annual Agricultural Show, held at Sheung Shui on December 23rd but the continued interest of Government in the work of the Association was evinced by the presence of the Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax, C.M.G.. Acting Colonial Secretary.
E. I. WYNNE-JONES,
District Officer, North.
Hong Kong, 23rd March, 1931.
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