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9. Table VI shows the number of Juvenile Offenders dealt with in the District Office South Court in 1934.
10. The number of Small Debts Cases and of Writs of Executions given in Table VIII again increased. Increased defaults among Money Loan Associations, a heavy fall in the price of bean-curd, and loss of business with fishing junks among Cheung Chau shop-keepers, were the chief causes.
11. Twenty-nine cases of deaths in unusual circumstances were reported. Four Enquiries with Jury were held and three without Jury (Table IX). Two Coroner's verdicts of Murder were returned and none of manslaughter. In the former case no charges of murder followed.
LAND OFFICE.
12. Table X shows the work of the Land Office during the year. The demand for agricultural and building land fell off from the very high level of last year but is still above the average for the last ten years. 29.87 acres were sold, yielding premium to the amount of $3,812.90 as against 28.48 acres for $8,861.88 in 1933.
13. The number of memorials registered was 920, showing a decrease of 148 compared with 1933 and the revenue from registration fees shows a consequent drop.
14. The acreage held under Forestry Licences has decreased slightly, portions of certain areas having been surrendered to Government.
15. The demand for sand has enormously increased, figures being 249 permits for 1932, 294 for 1933 and 527 for 1934. This year, however, sand stealing charges showed a marked decrease from 68 to 52, the improvement being due to successful preventive efforts on the part of the Police and to the deterrent effect of heavy penalties. The increase in consumption is a heavy tax on the sand resources of the Southern District which will be seriously impaired if the demand is maintained.
16. Twenty-five new permits for bathing sheds were issued in 1934, bringing the total outstanding up to 171. The supply of available sites is now practically exhausted. At about $25.00 per shed these permits represent a substantial source of revenue.
GENERAL.
Agriculture.
17. There was no serious damage from rain or typhoon during the year. Except in Southern Lantau, where the rice suffered, no serious damage was done by the heavy rains experienced.
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9. Table VI shows the number of Juvenile Offenders dealt with in the District Office South Court in 1934.
10. The number of Small Debts Cases and of Writs of Ex- ecutions given in Table VIII again increased. Increased defaults among Money Loan Associations, a heavy fall in the price of bean-curd, and loss of business with fishing junks among Cheung Chau shop-keepers, were the chief causes.
11. Twenty nine cases of deaths in unusual circumstances were reported. Four Enquiries with Jury were held and three without Jury (Table IX). Two Coroner's verdicts of Murder were returned and none of manslaughter. In the former case no charges of murder followed.
LAND OFFICE.
12. Table X shows the work of the Land Office during the year. The demand for agricultural and building land fell off from the very high level of last year but is still above the average for the last ten years. 29.87 acres were sold, yielding premium to the amount of $3,812.90 as against 28.48 acres for $8,861.88 in 1933.
13. The number of memorials registered was 920, showing a decrease of 148 compared with 1933 and the revenue from registration fees shows a consequent drop.
14. The acreage held under Forestry Licences has decreased slightly, portions of certain areas having been surrendered to Government.
15. The demand for sand has enormously increased, figures being 249 permits for 1932, 294 for 1933 and 527 for 1934. This year, however, sand stealing charges showed a marked decrease from 68 to 52, the improvement being due to successful preven- tive efforts on the part of the Police and to the deterrent effect of heavy penalties. The increase in consumption is a heavy tax on the sand resources of the Southern District which will be seriously impaired if the demand is maintained.
16. Twenty five new permits for bathing sheds were issued in 1934, bringing the total outstanding up to 171. The supply of available sites is now practically exhausted. At about $25.00 per shed these permits represent a substantial source of revenue.
GENERAL.
Agriculture.
17. There was no serious damage from rain or typhoon during the year. Except in Southern Lantau, where the rice suffered, no serious damage was done by the heavy rains experienced.
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