416
Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841-1941
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1880.
Principal Events.-Military authorities reported on insanitary condition of Colony. Telegraphic communication established with Philippine Islands (1/5). Rickshaws first used in H.K. (22/4). Polo Club started (27/4).
Trade & Industries.-Cosmopolitan Dock Co. established at Sham Shui Po (3/2) but their dock subsequently (31/12) purchased by H.K. & Whampoa Dock Co. H.K. Ice Co. registered (31/2). Exchange stood 3/91/4 on December 30th.
Public Works.-Additional block erected at Govt. Civil Hosp. originally used for Lock Hosp.
Legislation.-Naturalisation Ord. giving European resident (E. J. EITEL) privileges of British Subject within Colony but not elsewhere, passed this year, formed precedent frequently followed afterwards.
1881.
Mr. M. S. Tonnochy administered from 11.9.1881 to 24.10.1881.
Principal Events.-Census taken. Speculation in land and house property resulted in considerable increase in Colonial revenue. Severe gale (14/10) damaged small craft in harbour. 36 houses destroyed by fire in Tai Ping Shan (19/1). Telephones taken into use in Colony. First issue of "Hongkong Telegraph" newspaper (15/6). Visit of Prince ALBERT VICTOR and Prince GEORGE of Wales (20/12 to 31/12). Exchange stood at 3/81/4 on December 31st.
Public Works.-A smaller proportion of the public revenue devoted to Public Works than in any year since 1851 and no works of importance in hand.
Legislation.-Macao Extradition Ord. (No. 1) provided for apprehension of fugitives from justice from Macao.
416
Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841-1941
26 -
1880.
Principal Events.-Military authorities reported on insanitary condition of Colony. Telegraphic com- munication established with Philippine Islands (1/5). Rickshaws first used in H.K. (22/4). Polo Club started (27/4).
Trade & Industries.-Cosmopolitan Dock Co. established at Sham Shui Po (3/2) but their dock subse- quently (31/12) purchased by H.K. & Whampoa Dock Co. H.K. Ice Co. registered (31/2). Exchange stood 3/94 on December 30th.
Public Works.-Additional block erected at Govt. Civil Hosp. originally used for Lock Hosp.
Legislation.-Naturalisation Ord. giving Euro- pean resident (E. J. EITEL) privileges of British Subject within Colony but not elsewhere, passed this year, formed precedent frequently followed afterwards.
1881.
Mr. M. S. Tonnochy administered from 11.9.1881 to
24.10.1881.
Principal Events.-Census taken. Speculation in land and house property resulted in considerable increase in Colonial revenue. Severe gale (14/10) damaged small craft in harbour. 36 houses destroyed by fire in Tai Ping Shan (19/1). Telephones taken into use in Colony. First issue of "Hongkong Telegraph' newspaper (15/6). Visit of Prince ALBERT VICTOR and Prince GEORGE of Wales (20/12 to 31/12). Exchange stood at 3/84 on December 31st.
Public Works.-A smaller proportion of the public revenue devoted to Public Works than in any year since 1851 and no works of importance in hand.
Legislation.-Macao Extradition Ord. (No. 1) provided for apprenhension of fugitives from justice from Macao.
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