1920-1930
21
411
criminals re-introduced. Coolies struck (Aug.) against tax on coolie lodging-houses. Bad year for malaria; dengue cases occurred for first time (Sept.). St. Peter's (C. of E.) church for seamen (14/1), Tung Wa Hosp. for Chinese, and St. Joseph's (R. C.) Church (30/11) opened. Victoria Recreation Club amalgamated boat club, gymnasium and swimming bath (30/11).
Trade & Industries.-New period of depression commenced. Much discussion on Blockade of H.K., and on adulteration of grey shirting in England. Attempts to form brokers' association failed. Commercial capabilities of West River explored. 1st issue of one dollar notes by H.K. & Shanghai Bank (Oct.). Revenue from opium farm $122,400 and Commission appointed (8/6) to enquire into working of monopoly recommended letting for 3 years instead of for 1 year as had been done since 1858. Exchange at 6 months' sight stood at 4/4 on December 31st.
Public Works.-Wan Chai School (for 119 Scholars), Shau Ki Wan Market (30 stalls) and Shau Ki Wan and Hung Hom Police Stations built, last superseded
in 1885.
1873.
Principal Events.-Gardens and Afforestation Dept. constituted sub-dept. under Surveyor Gen. (15/12). Horticultural Society started for annual flower and vegetable shows (13/2). System introduced (24/4) of Govt. grants-in-aid for secular education based on result of examinations; R.C. schools declined to take advantage of it. Victoria English School established but eventually became Portuguese (R.C.). First newspaper under solely Chinese management published in H.K.
Trade & Industries.-Several important commercial undertakings failed. Commission appointed to consider question of Blockade of H.K. Exchange stood at 4/14 on December 31st.
1920-1930
21
411
criminals re-introduced. Coolies struck (Aug.) against tax on coolie lodging-houses. Bad year for malaria; dengue cases occurred for first time (Sept.). St. Peter's (C. of E.) church for seamen (14/1), Tung Wa Hosp. for Chinese, and St. Joseph's (R. C.) Church (30/11) opened. Victoria Recreation Club amalgamated boat club, gymnasium and swimming bath (30/11).
Trade & Industries.-New period of depression commenced. Much discussion on Blockade of H.K., and on adulteration of grey shirting in England. Attempts to form brokers' association failed. Com- mercial capabilities of West River explored. 1st issue of one dollar notes by H.K. & Shanghai Bank (Oct.). Revenue from opium farm $122.400′ and Commission appointed (8/6) to enquire into working of monopoly recommended letting for 3 years instead of for 1 year as had been done since 1858. Exchange at 6 months' sight stood at 4/4 on December 31st.
Public Works.-Wan Chai School (for 119 Scholars), Shau Ki Wan Market (30 stalls) and Shan Ki Wan and Hung Hom Police Stations built, last superseded
in 1885.
1873.
Principal Events.-Gardens and Afforestation Dept. constituted sub-dept. under Surveyor Gen. (15/12). Horticultural Society started for annual flower and vegetable shows (13/2). System introduced (24/4) of Govt. grants-in-aid for secular education based on result of examinations; R.C. schools declined to take advantage of it. Victoria English School established but eventually became Portuguese (R.C.). First newspaper under solely Chinese management published in H.K.
Trade & Industries.-Several important com- mercial undertakings failed. Commission appointed to consider question of Blockade of H.K. Exchange stood at 4/14 on December 31st.
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