HKG-CAR1920-1930 — Page 421

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Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841-1941

Public Works.-Cape Collinson Lighthouse completed and 6th order light exhibited from 1/3. Kennedy Road, (1182 m. long) opened. Powder Magazine constructed at Stonecutters' Island; superseded in 1905.

Legislation. Chinese Passenger Ships, Public Gambling, and P.O. Ords., passed this year, subsequently superseded.

1877.

Governor Sir John Pope Hennessy, K.C.M.G., (22.4.1877 to 7.3.1882).

(Mr. W. H. Marsh administered from 31.5.1877 to 6.9.1877).

Principal Events.-Public branding and flogging of criminals stopped and their deportation restricted and lenient treatment of first offenders advocated by new Governor. First Chinese Civil marriage solemnized at Reg. Gen.'s office (7/6). First Chinese (NG CHOг) admitted to local bar (18/5). St. Joseph's (R.C.) Cathedral re-opened for service (3/6). H.K. entered postal union and postage rates reduced.

Trade & Industries.-Opium Farm let for 2 years at $132,000 p.a. Exchange stood at 3/10 on December 31st.

Public Works.-Cattle Depôt (for 120 head) first provided at Kennedy Town. Conduit, (3.38 m. long), constructed to convey water from Pokfulam Reservoir to City.

Legislation.-Letters Patent of 9/4 revoked supplementary Charter of 8/6/75 and made minor alterations in constitution of Colony. Companies Ord. passed this year afterwards incorporated in No. 1 of 1865.

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414 Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841-1941 24 Public Works.-Cape Collinson Lighthouse completed and 6th order light exhibited from 1/3. Kennedy Road, (1182 m. long) opened. Powder Magazine constructed at Stonecutters' Island; superseded in 1905. Legislation. Chinese Passenger Ships, Public Gambling, and P.O. Ords., passed this year, subsequently superseded. 1877. Governor Sir John Pope Hennessy, K.C.M.G., (22.4.1877 to 7.3.1882). (Mr. W. H. Marsh administered from 31.5.1877 to 6.9.1877). Principal Events.-Public branding and flogging of criminals stopped and their deportation restricted and lenient treatment of first offenders advocated by new Governor. First Chinese Civil marriage solemnized at Reg. Gen.'s office (7/6). First Chinese (NG CHOг) admitted to local bar (18/5). St. Joseph's (R.C.) Cathedral re-opened for service (3/6). H.K. entered postal union and postage rates reduced. Trade & Industries.-Opium Farm let for 2 years at $132,000 p.a. Exchange stood at 3/10 on December 31st. Public Works.-Cattle Depôt (for 120 head) first provided at Kennedy Town. Conduit, (3.38 m. long), constructed to convey water from Pokfulam Reservoir to City. Legislation.-Letters Patent of 9/4 revoked supplementary Charter of 8/6/75 and made minor alterations in constitution of Colony. Companies Ord. passed this year afterwards incorporated in No. 1 of 1865.

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414 Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841-1941 24 Public Works.-Cape Collinson Lighthouse com- pleted and 6th order light exhibited from 1/3. Kennedy Road, (1182 m. long) opened. Powder Magazine con- structed at Stonecutters' Island; superseded in 1905. Legislation. Chinese Passenger Ships, Public Gambling, and P.O. Ords., passed this year, subsequently superseded. 1877. Governor Sir John Pope Hennessy, K.C.M.G., (22.4.1877 to 7.3.1882). (Mr. W. H. Mursh administered from 31.5.1877 to 6.9.1877). Principal Events.-Public branding and flogging of criminals stopped and their deportation restricted and lenient treatment of first offenders advocated by new Governor. First Chinese Civil marriage solemnized at Reg. Gen.'s office (7/6). First Chinese (NG CHOг) ad- mitted to local bar (18/5). St. Joseph's (R.C.) Cathedral re-opened for service (3/6). H.K. entered postal union and postage rates reduced. Trade & Industries.-Opium Farm let for 2 years at $132,000 p.a. Exchange stood at 3/10 on December 31st. Public Works.-Cattle Depôt (for 120 head) first provided at Kennedy Town. Conduit, (3.38 m. long), constructed to convey water from Pokfulam Reservoir to City. Legislation.-Letters Patent of 9/4 revoked supplementary Charter of 8/6/75 and made minor altera- tions in constitution of Colony. Companies Ord. passed this year afterwards incorporated in No. 1 of 1865.

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414

Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841-1941

Public Works.-Cape Collinson Lighthouse com- pleted and 6th order light exhibited from 1/3. Kennedy Road, (1182 m. long) opened. Powder Magazine con- structed at Stonecutters' Island; superseded in 1905.

Legislation. Chinese Passenger Ships, Public Gambling, and P.O. Ords., passed this year, subsequently superseded.

1877.

Governor Sir John Pope Hennessy, K.C.M.G., (22.4.1877

to 7.3.1882).

(Mr. W. H. Mursh administered from 31.5.1877 to

6.9.1877).

Principal Events.-Public branding and flogging of criminals stopped and their deportation restricted and lenient treatment of first offenders advocated by new Governor. First Chinese Civil marriage solemnized at Reg. Gen.'s office (7/6). First Chinese (NG CHOг) ad- mitted to local bar (18/5). St. Joseph's (R.C.) Cathedral re-opened for service (3/6). H.K. entered postal union and postage rates reduced.

Trade & Industries.-Opium Farm let for 2 years at $132,000 p.a. Exchange stood at 3/10 on December 31st.

Public Works.-Cattle Depôt (for 120 head) first provided at Kennedy Town. Conduit, (3.38 m. long), constructed to convey water from Pokfulam Reservoir to City.

Legislation.-Letters Patent of 9/4 revoked supplementary Charter of 8/6/75 and made minor altera- tions in constitution of Colony. Companies Ord. passed this year afterwards incorporated in No. 1 of 1865.

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