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in-are to be strictly adhered to. As the collection of the capital necessary for such reclamation schemes has proved an insuperable difficulty in the past, it is satisfactory to relate that the Elders of Cheung Chau are now planning to reclaim a large area between the Government Pier and the Hung Shing Temple. This reclamation, if made, will be a most valuable improvement and will help to relieve the congestion in the business centre of Cheung Chau. In Tai O, new buildings are being erected near the market, and it is probable that some areas will be reclaimed in this neighbourhood during 1931.
The question of fire prevention has advanced a stage, and Cheung Chau is now the proud possessor of a very efficient portable fire-engine, a Lowrev Turbo Trailer Pump supplied by Messrs. Jardine Matheson, & Co. This engine was bought out of the surplus funds of the Pak Tai Temple, Cheung Chau, and was chosen on the advice of the Superintendent of the Fire Brigade as the most suitable type of engine for New Territory work. Tests revealed that the engine is capable of everything claimed for it by the makers; it is easy to manipulate as it is mounted on pneumatic tyres, and it can be transported on a sampan to places which are more accessible by sea than by land. It was hoped that Tai O would follow Cheung Chau's excellent example and buy a similar engine, but efforts to raise the necessary funds have, so far, been unsuccessful.
Road improvements effected during 1930 include two paths in Lantao Island, one from Lantao Plateau to Tung Chung, and the other from Tung Chung to Lantao Peak. These new roads are much appreciated by the Missionary Community who live on the summit of Lantao, and constitute an improvement which should ultimately benefit the whole community by making Lantao more attractive to sight-seers.
There is still a keen demand for bathing-mat-shed sites and almost every available site is now occupied. The rise in the price of petrol has made the bathing beaches nearest Kowloon more popular than ever.
Tai O.
Business during the year has been good. The following table gives a rough estimate of the fish caught and the prices obtained:
Fish Piculs Price per picul Wong Fa 8476 $15.00 Ma Yau 600 $18.00 Herrings 1800 $17.50 Shrimps 500 $14.00This is a marked improvement on last year's figures as a result, prices were slightly lower.
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in-
are to be strictly adhered to. As the collection of the capital necessary for such reclamation schemes has proved an superable difficulty in the past, it is satisfactory to relate that the Elders of Cheung Chau are now planning to reclaim a large area between the Government Pier and; the Hung Shing Temple. This reclamation, if made, will be a most valuable improvement and will help to relieve the congestion in the business centre of Cheung Chau. In Tai O, new buildings are being erected near the market, and it is probable that some areas will be reclaimed in this neighbourhood during 1931.
The question of fire prevention has advanced a stage, and Cheung Chau is now the proud possessor of a very efficient portable fire-engine, a Lowrev Turbo Trailer Pump supplied by Messrs. Jardine Matheson, & Co. This engine was bought out of the surplus funds of the Pak Tai Temple, Cheung Chau. and was chosen on the advice of the Superintendent of the Fire Brigade as the most suitable type of engine for New Territory work. Tests revealed that the engine is capable of everything claimed for it by the makers; it is easy to manipulate as it is mounted on pneumatic tyres, and it can be transported on a sampan to places which are more accessible by sea than by land. It was hoped that Tai O would follow Cheung Chau's excellent example and buy a similar engine. but efforts to raise the necessary funds have, so far, been unsuccessful.
Road improvements effected during 1930 include two paths in Lantao Island, one from Lantao Plateau to Tung Chung. and the other from Tung Chung to Lantao Peak. These new roads are much appreciated by the Missionary Community who live on the summit of Lantao, and constitute an improvement which should ultimately benefit the whole community by making Lantao more attractive to sight-seers.
There is still a keen demand for bathing-matshed sites and almost every available site is now occupied. The rise in the price of petrol has made the bathing beaches nearest Kowloon more popular than ever.
Tai O.
Business during the year has been good. The followiing table gives a rough estimate of the fish caught and the prices obtained:-
Fish
Piculs
Wong Fa
8476
Ma Yau
600
Herrings
1800
Shrimps
500
Price per picul
$15.00
$18.00
$17.50
$14.00
This is a marked improvement on last year's figures as a result, prices were slightly lower.
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