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- M 87

Southern District.

Police District Population

Tsuen Wan 5,335 Lantau 7,409 Ping Shan 1,713 Cheung Chau 5,477 Lamma Island 1,442 Po T'oi Group & Cheung Kwan O 3,086 Other Islands 17 Total:- 24,479

The Villages.

450. The population is grouped into villages situated mostly on the lower levels, the majority being on or near the coast. Some of the people are engaged in agriculture, others in fishing and others in commerce. Some of the villages are easy of access by rail, road or boat, but others are only reached after miles of walking.

451. The layout of the villages varies; in some there are regular streets and lanes, in others the houses are irregularly placed. The houses for the most part are small separate one-storied structures of brick or stone. In the larger villages there are some two-storied buildings.

452. The rules and regulations governing village life are nowhere laid down in print but have been handed down from generation to generation. There are no heads of villages appointed by and responsible to Government for the conduct of village affairs, but there are "Village Elders" who are accepted as arbiters in petty disputes and who have acquired their positions through age, experience, wealth or family rank. These elders have no executive power and are regarded by the villagers and by Government as advisers only.

453. From time to time cooperative efforts are made for the good of the community—some contributing money, some materials and some labour. In this way the paving of streets or paths, the construction of a bridge or the digging of a village well is brought about.

Public Health Laws.

454. There are practically no public health laws in force in the New Territories. The Public Health and Buildings Ordinance of the Colony does not apply and there is no power to ensure notification, isolation or disinfection of disease cases. The Registration of Births and Deaths Ordinance was made applicable in 1911 but has never been enforced. The Vaccination Ordinance applies but there has never been any compulsory vaccination.

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- M 87 Southern District. Police District Population Tsuen Wan 5,335 Lantau 7,409 Ping Shan 1,713 Cheung Chau 5,477 Lamma Island 1,442 Po T'oi Group & Cheung Kwan O 3,086 Other Islands 17 Total:- 24,479 The Villages. 450. The population is grouped into villages situated mostly on the lower levels, the majority being on or near the coast. Some of the people are engaged in agriculture, others in fishing and others in commerce. Some of the villages are easy of access by rail, road or boat, but others are only reached after miles of walking. 451. The layout of the villages varies; in some there are regular streets and lanes, in others the houses are irregularly placed. The houses for the most part are small separate one-storied structures of brick or stone. In the larger villages there are some two-storied buildings. 452. The rules and regulations governing village life are nowhere laid down in print but have been handed down from generation to generation. There are no heads of villages appointed by and responsible to Government for the conduct of village affairs, but there are "Village Elders" who are accepted as arbiters in petty disputes and who have acquired their positions through age, experience, wealth or family rank. These elders have no executive power and are regarded by the villagers and by Government as advisers only. 453. From time to time cooperative efforts are made for the good of the community—some contributing money, some materials and some labour. In this way the paving of streets or paths, the construction of a bridge or the digging of a village well is brought about. Public Health Laws. 454. There are practically no public health laws in force in the New Territories. The Public Health and Buildings Ordinance of the Colony does not apply and there is no power to ensure notification, isolation or disinfection of disease cases. The Registration of Births and Deaths Ordinance was made applicable in 1911 but has never been enforced. The Vaccination Ordinance applies but there has never been any compulsory vaccination.

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- M 87 Southern District. Police District Population Isun Wan 5,335 Lantau 7,409 Ping Shan 1,713 Cheung Chau 5,477 Lamma Island 1,442 Po T'oi Group & Cheung Kwan O 3,086 Other Islands 17 Total:- 24,479 The Villages. 450. The population is grouped into villages situated mostly on the lower levels, the majority being on or near the coast, Some of the people are engaged in agriculture, others in fishing and others in commerce. Some of the villages are easy of access by rail, road or boat, but others are only reached after miles of walking. 451. The layout of the villages varies; in some there are regular streets and lanes, in others the houses are irregularly placed. The houses for the most part are small separate one- storied structures of brick or stone. In the larger villages there are some two-storied buildings. 452. The rules and regulations governing village life are nowhere laid down in print but have been handed down from generation to generation. There are no heads of villages appoint- ed by and responsible to Government for the conduct of village affairs, but there are "Village Elders' who are accepted as arbiters in petty disputes and who have acquired their positions through age, experience, wealth or family rank. These elders have no executive power and are regarded by the villagers and by Government as advisers only. 453. From time to time cooperative efforts are made for the good of the community-some contributing money, some mater- ials and sorge labour. In this way the paving of streets or paths, the construction of a bridge or the digging of a village well is brought about. Public Health Laws. 454. There are practically no public health laws in force in the New Territories. The Public Health and Buildings Ordinance of the Colony does not apply and there is no power to ensure notification, isolation or disinfection of disease cases. The Registration of Births and Deaths Ordinance was made applicable in 1911 but has never been enforced. The Vaccination Ordi- nance applies but there has never been any compulsory vaccination.

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- M 87

Southern District.

Police District

Population

Isun Wan

5,335

Lantau

7,409

Ping Shan

1,713

Cheung Chau

5,477

Lamma Island

1,442

Po T'oi Group & Cheung Kwan O

3,086

Other Islands

Total:-

24,479

The Villages.

450. The population is grouped into villages situated mostly on the lower levels, the majority being on or near the coast, Some of the people are engaged in agriculture, others in fishing and others in commerce. Some of the villages are easy of access by rail, road or boat, but others are only reached after miles of walking.

451. The layout of the villages varies; in some there are regular streets and lanes, in others the houses are irregularly placed. The houses for the most part are small separate one- storied structures of brick or stone. In the larger villages there are some two-storied buildings.

452. The rules and regulations governing village life are nowhere laid down in print but have been handed down from generation to generation. There are no heads of villages appoint- ed by and responsible to Government for the conduct of village affairs, but there are "Village Elders' who are accepted as arbiters in petty disputes and who have acquired their positions through age, experience, wealth or family rank. These elders have no executive power and are regarded by the villagers and by Government as advisers only.

453. From time to time cooperative efforts are made for the good of the community-some contributing money, some mater- ials and sorge labour. In this way the paving of streets or paths, the construction of a bridge or the digging of a village well is brought about.

Public Health Laws.

454. There are practically no public health laws in force in the New Territories. The Public Health and Buildings Ordinance of the Colony does not apply and there is no power to ensure notification, isolation or disinfection of disease cases. The Registration of Births and Deaths Ordinance was made applicable in 1911 but has never been enforced. The Vaccination Ordi- nance applies but there has never been any compulsory

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