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Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841–1941
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1842.
Sir Henry Pottinger, Bart., G.C.B., in charge of Government from 11.8.1841 to 25.6.1843; Governor 26.6.1843 to 7.5.1844.
(Mr. A. R. Johnston administered during the latter half of 1841 and 1842).
Principal Events.-Establishment of Superintendent of Trade moved from Macao to H.K. (27/2). Treaty of Nanking (29/8) confirmed cession of H.K. On conclusion of war fleet and troops, except garrison of 700, left and arrangements made to bring local affairs under Col. Office, Superintendency of Trade, held by Gov., still remaining under Foreign Office. Post Office organized. Committee appointed (29/3) to investigate claims to land and lay out town; main street called Queen's Road. Baptist Chapel opened there (7/7). "Friend of China" newspaper established (17/3).
Trade & Industries.-Mexican and other Republican dollars declared to be standard in all matters of trade (27/4).
Public Works.-Barracks erected on Cantonment Hill, at Stanley and at Aberdeen. Central Market, subsequently removed to site on other side of Queen's Road, opened (10/6). Road constructed from Wong Nei Cheong to Shau Ki Wan.
1843.
Principal Events.-Following on Royal Warrant appointing the Chief Superintendent of Trade, Sir HENRY POTTINGER, to be Gov. & C. in C. of the Colony of H.K. and its Dependencies, Col. Govt. was organized with a Lieut. Gov., Col. Sec., Treasurer, Chinese Sec., Legal Adviser, Col. Surgeon, Col. Chaplain, Ch. Magist., Harbour Mr., Col. Surveyor and Land Officer, and Postmaster. Also 18 officials and 26 unofficials appointed J.s of P., City named "Victoria" (29/6). Col. Chaplain
392
Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841–1941
2
1842.
Sir Henry Pottinger, Bart., G.C.B., in charge of Govern- ment from 11.8.1841 to 25.6.1843; Governor 26.6.1843 to 7.5.1844.
(Mr. A. R. Johnston administered during the latter half
of 18±1 and 1842).
Principal Events.-Establishment of Superin- tendent of Trade moved from Macao to H.K. (27/2). Treaty of Nanking (29/8) confirmed cession of H.K. On conclusion of war fleet and troops, except garrison of 700, left and arrangements made to bring local affairs under Col. Office, Superintendency of Trade, held by Gov., still remaining under Foreign Office. Post Office organized. Committee appointed (29/3) to investigate claims to land and lay out town; main street called Queen's Road. Baptist Chapel opened there (7/7). "Friend of China" newspaper established (17/3).
Trade & Industries.-Mexican and other Repub- lican dollars declared to be standard in all matters of trade (27/4).
Public Works.-Barracks erected on Canton- ment Hill, at Stanley and at Aberdeen. Central Market, subsequently removed to site on other side of Queen's Road, opened (10/6). Road constructed from Wong Nei Cheong to Shau Ki Wan.
1843.
Principal Events.-Following on Royal Warrant appointing the Chief Superintendent of Trade, Sir HENRY POTTINGER, to be Gov. & C. in C. of the Colony of H.K. and its Dependencies, Col. Govt. was organized with a Lieut. Gov., Col. Sec., Treasurer, Chinese Sec., Legal Adviser, Col. Surgeon, Col. Chaplain, Ch. Magist., Harbour Mr., Col. Surveyor and Land Officer, and Post- master. Also 18 officials and 26 unofficials appointed J.s of P., City named "Victoria" (29/6). Col. Chaplain
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