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S N. Co. established regular monthly steamer between H.K. and Calcutta, thereby giving Colony fortnightly communication with England. Exchange at 6 months' sight stood at 4/10 to 5/- on December 30th.
1853.
Principal Events.--Shortlived Tai Ping dynasty established at Nanking visited by Sir G. BONHAM who decided no liberal policy to be expected from it. Piratical fleet destroyed (10/5); nevertheless 70 cases of piracy during year including that of S.S. Aratoon Apcar (5/8). Attempt to revive school for English children failed.
Trade & Industries.-Emigration to Br. Guiana put on regular footing and that to Australia commenced. Chinese Govt. legalised importation of opium. Exchange at 6 months' sight stood at 5/- on December 29th.
Public Works.-Wong Nei Cheong Police Stn., Police Stn. No. 9 in Caine Road and 2 slaughter houses constructed; all subsequently abolished.
Legislation.-Ord. No. 1 made it lawful for aliens to hold and transfer real property.
1854.
Governor Sir John Bowring, Kt., LL.D., (13.4.1854 to 5.5.1859).
(Colonel W. Caine administered on various occasions up to 8.9.1859).
Principal Events.-Kowloon City and other towns to N.E. of H.K. taken and re-taken by Tai Pings and Imperialists. Rebels blockaded Canton River and threatened city, many Chinese taking refuge in H.K. (Dec.). On outbreak of Crimean war batteries erected for defence of Colony. 73 soldiers stricken with fever and dysentery in one month. 6 cases of beri-beri, previously unknown in H.K., occurred among Ind. troops.
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Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841-1941
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S N. Co. established regular. monthly steamer between H.K. and Calcutta, thereby giving Colony fortnightly communication with England. Exchange at 6 months' sight stood at 4/10 to 5/- on December 30th.
1853.
Principal Events.--Shortlived Tai Ping dynasty established at Nanking visited by Sir G. BONHAM who decided no liberal policy to be expected from it. Piratical fleet destroyed (10/5); nevertheless 70 cases of piracy during year including that of S.S. Aratoon Apcar (5/8). Attempt to revive school for English children failed.
Trade & Industries.-Emigration to Br. Guiana put on regular footing and that to Australia commenced. Chinese Govt. legalised importation of opium. Exchange at 6 months' sight stood at 5/- on December 29th.
Public Works.-Wong Nei Cheong Police Stn., Police Stn. No. 9 in Caine Road and 2 slaughter houses constructed; all subsequently abolished.
Legislation.-Ord. No. 1 made it lawful for aliens to hold and transfer real property.
1854.
Governor Sir John Bowring, Kt., LL.D., (13.4.1854 to
5.5.1859).
(Colonel W. Caine administered on various occasions up
to 8.9.1859).
Principal Events.-Kowloon City and other towns to N.E. of H.K. taken and re-taken by Tai Pings and Imperialists. Rebels blockaded Canton River and threatened city, many Chinese taking refuge in H.K. (Dec.). On outbreak of Crimean war batteries erected for defence of Colony. 73 soldiers stricken with fever and dysentery in one month. 6 cases of beri-beri, previously unknown in H.K., occurred among Ind. troops.
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