AnnualReport-1936 — Page 382

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Annexe E.

REMAND HOME FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS (GIRLS).

1. 535 Girl Juvenile Offenders were admitted to the Home during the year for the following offences:-

Hawking

Mendicancy

In Possession of "Po Piu" (Lottery

Tickets)

In Possession of Raw Opium

In possession of Dutiable Liquor

In Possession of Dutiable Tobacco

In Possession of Heroin Pills

In Possession of Forged Notes Breach of Forestry Regulations Larceny

Coining Offences

Breach of Traffic Regulations Fighting in the street

Destitute and Wandering Enquiries

441

28

4

5

4

6

9

1

д

13

2

2227

Total

535

2. Of this number, 42 were dealt with as Adults, 2 trans- ferred to the Salvation Army Home and 87 were ordered Detention by the Magistrate for the following offences:--

Hawking Mendicancy

In Possession of Raw Opium

In Possession of Dutiable Tobacco In Possession of Dutiable Liquor

In Possession of Heroin Pills In Possession of Forged Notes Breach of Forestry Regulations Larceny

Breach of Traffic Regulations Destitute and Wandering

Total

61

9

2

2

1

1

1

4

4

1

1

87

3. Four girls were admitted to Hospital during the year. Many cases of scabies and numerous minor complaints were treated in the Home. The Medical Officer (Mrs. Nash) visited the Home weekly, and at other times as required.