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13. For the first time, sanitary inspectors were posted to the New Territories. They are Chinese, under a Chinese Health Officer. The latter and his staff were very active and accomplished much, without a single prosecution. Incinerators were built at Shek Wu Hui and Sai Kung. The Government dispensaries at Tai Po and Yuen Long, and the travelling dispensary, as also St. John Ambulance, were exceptionally busy.
14. In the course of the year the department issued and distributed notices on a large scale (600 copies) urging villagers to assist the Police in catching robbers at night by giving prompter and louder alarm; and drawing attention (not for the first time) to the necessity for compliance with the Births and Deaths Registration Ordinance and to the penalties provided thereby.
15. There were 52 "Women and Girls" and 14 "Miscellaneous" cases.
16. Mr. S. F. Balfour was Assistant District Officer from the 9th of August to the 24th of September, and Mr. J. H. B. Lee came out to assist from time to time, chiefly in the magistrate's and coroner's court.
17. I was again greatly indebted to the gentlemen of the Heung Yee Kuk for ready assistance and sound advice. Their steadiness and good sense is most helpful.
27th of March, 1940
J. BARROW,
District Officer, North.
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13. For the first time, sanitary inspectors were posted to the New Territories. They are Chinese, under a Chinese Health Officer. The latter and his staff were very active and accomplished much, without a single prosecution. Incinerators were built at Shek Wu Hui and Sai Kung. The Government dispensaries at Tai Po and Yuen Long, and the travelling dispensary, as also St. John Ambulance, were exceptionally busy.
14. In the course of the year the department issued and distributed notices on a large scale (600 copies) urging villagers to assist the Police in catching robbers at night by giving prompter and louder alarm; and drawing attention (not for the first time) to the necessity for compliance with the Births and Deaths Registration Ordinance and to the penalties provided thereby.
15. There were 52 "Women and Girls" and 14 "Miscellaneous" cases.
16. Mr. S. F. Balfour was Assistant District Officer from the 9th of August to the 24th of September, and Mr. J. H. B. Lee came out to assist from time to time, chiefly in the magistrate's and coroner's court.
17. I was again greatly indebted to the gentlemen of the Heung Yi Kuk for ready assistance and sound advice. Their steadiness and good sense is most helpful.
27th of March, 1940
J. BARROW,
District Officer, North.
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