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418

Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841-1941

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Legislation.-Distress for Rent Ord. (No. 1).

1884.

Principal Events.-War broke out between France and China (5/8) and gave rise to some unrest in Colony. Piratical attack on S.S. "Greyhound" a few hours out of H.K. Strikes of butchers (10/6) and of cargo-boat people and coolies (3/10). Severe typhoon (10/9). Serious fires at Hung Hom in Br. Kowloon (11 and 16/12). Jockey Club formed (4/10). Hongkong-Macao cable opened for traffic (4/7):

Trade & Industries.-Opium boiled at Govt. Factory and Dross Farm let. Exchange stood at 3/6¼ on December 31st.

Public Works.-European Lunatic Asylum (8 cells, etc.) constructed near Govt. Civil Hosp. 23 acres reclaimed at Causeway Bay. Water Police Station and Time-ball Tower erected at Tsim Sha Tsui. Yau Ma Ti Market extended (30 stalls).

Legislation.-Medical Registration Ord.

1885.

Sir William Marsh, K.C.M.G., administered from

20.12.1885 to 25.4.1887,

Principal Events.-Peace declared between France and China (6/4) allayed unrest. Agitation with regard to overcrowding of City of Victoria led to appointment of Land Commission.

Trade & Industries.-Ropeworks established at Kennedy Town. Opium Farm let for 1 year at $159,000. Exchange stood at 3/4 on December 31st.

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418 Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841-1941 28 Legislation.-Distress for Rent Ord. (No. 1). 1884. Principal Events.-War broke out between France and China (5/8) and gave rise to some unrest in Colony. Piratical attack on S.S. "Greyhound" a few hours out of H.K. Strikes of butchers (10/6) and of cargo-boat people and coolies (3/10). Severe typhoon (10/9). Serious fires at Hung Hom in Br. Kowloon (11 and 16/12). Jockey Club formed (4/10). Hongkong-Macao cable opened for traffic (4/7): Trade & Industries.-Opium boiled at Govt. Factory and Dross Farm let. Exchange stood at 3/6¼ on December 31st. Public Works.-European Lunatic Asylum (8 cells, etc.) constructed near Govt. Civil Hosp. 23 acres reclaimed at Causeway Bay. Water Police Station and Time-ball Tower erected at Tsim Sha Tsui. Yau Ma Ti Market extended (30 stalls). Legislation.-Medical Registration Ord. 1885. Sir William Marsh, K.C.M.G., administered from 20.12.1885 to 25.4.1887, Principal Events.-Peace declared between France and China (6/4) allayed unrest. Agitation with regard to overcrowding of City of Victoria led to appointment of Land Commission. Trade & Industries.-Ropeworks established at Kennedy Town. Opium Farm let for 1 year at $159,000. Exchange stood at 3/4 on December 31st. Page 425 Page 426
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418 Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841-1941 28 Legislation.-Distress for Rent Ord. (No. 1). 1884. Principal Events.-War broke out between France and China (5/8) and gave rise to some unrest in Colony. Piratical attack on S.S. "Greyhound" a few hours out of H.K. Strikes of butchers (10/6) and of cargo-boat people and coolies (3/10). Severe typhoon (10/9). Serious fires at Hung Hom in Br. Kowloon (11 and 16/12). Jockey Club formed (4/10). Hongkong- Macao cable opened for traffic (4/7): Trade & Industries.-Opium boiled at Govt. Factory and Dross Farm let. Exchange stood at 3/64 on December 31st. Public Works.-European Lunatic Asylum (S cells, etc.) constructed near Govt. Civil Hosp. 23 acres reclaimed at Causeway Bay. Water Police Station and Time-ball Tower erected at Tsim Sha Tsui. Yau Ma Ti Market extended (30 stalls). Legislation.-Medical Registration Ord. 1885. Sir William Marsh, K.C.M.G., administered from 20.12.1885 to 25.4.1887, Principal Events.-Peace declared between France and China (6/4) allayed unrest. Agitation with regard to overcrowding of City of Victoria led to appointment of Land Commission. Trade & Industries.-Ropeworks established at Kennedy Town. Opium Farm let for 1 year at $159,000. Exchange stood at 3/4 on December 31st. Page 425Page 426
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418

Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841-1941

28

Legislation.-Distress for Rent Ord. (No. 1).

1884.

Principal Events.-War broke out between France and China (5/8) and gave rise to some unrest in Colony. Piratical attack on S.S. "Greyhound" a few hours out of H.K. Strikes of butchers (10/6) and of cargo-boat people and coolies (3/10). Severe typhoon (10/9). Serious fires at Hung Hom in Br. Kowloon (11 and 16/12). Jockey Club formed (4/10). Hongkong- Macao cable opened for traffic (4/7):

Trade & Industries.-Opium boiled at Govt. Factory and Dross Farm let. Exchange stood at 3/64 on December 31st.

Public Works.-European Lunatic Asylum (S cells, etc.) constructed near Govt. Civil Hosp. 23 acres reclaimed at Causeway Bay. Water Police Station and Time-ball Tower erected at Tsim Sha Tsui. Yau Ma Ti Market extended (30 stalls).

Legislation.-Medical Registration Ord.

1885.

Sir William Marsh, K.C.M.G., administered from

20.12.1885 to 25.4.1887,

Principal Events.-Peace

declared between

France and China (6/4) allayed unrest. Agitation with regard to overcrowding of City of Victoria led to appointment of Land Commission.

Trade & Industries.-Ropeworks established at Kennedy Town. Opium Farm let for 1 year at $159,000. Exchange stood at 3/4 on December 31st.

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