1920-1930
33
1892.
423
Governor Sir William Robinson, K.C.M.G., (10.12.1891 to 1.2.1898).
(Mr. G. T. M. O'Brien administered during absence of Governor in 1893).
Principal Events.-State aid withdrawn from Church of England in Colony, and Cathedral handed over to trustees. Gas lighting introduced at Kowloon.
Trade & Industries.-Opium Farm let for 3 years at $340,800 p.a. Exchange averaged 3/44 for the year and stood at 2/83 on December 31st.
Public Works.-Gap Rock Lighthouse completed and connected with H.K. by cable; 1st order light exhibited 1/4. City Waterworks distribution scheme completed. 10 Public Laundries opened at Wan Chai. Cattle depôt at Kennedy Town extended for 120 additional head. Albany Nullah trained. Govt. house ball-room, new quarters, etc., for Supt. B. & A. Dept. & staff quarters (for 11) at Govt. Civil Hosp. completed. Hosp. Ship Hygeia (since abolished) opened (Aug.).
Legislation.-The Patents Ord. (No. 2).
1893.
Principal Events.-Heavy fall in silver seriously affected public expenditure and new 31/2% loan of £200,000 raised for carrying out certain public works. School for girls on site of former Central School with accommodation for 608 presented by Mr. E. R. Belilios, taken over by Govt. The Po Leung Kuk, a Chinese institution for the protection of women and children, formed in 1878, incorporated. Volunteers organized as a field battery and machine gun company. Waglan Lighthouse completed by Chinese Govt.; light exhibited 9/5. Severe typhoon (2/10). Exchange averaged 2/84 for the year and stood at 2/3 on December 30th.
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1920-1930
33
1892.
423
Governor Sir William Robinson, K.C.M.G., (10.12.1891
to 1.2.1898).
(Mr. G. T. M. O'Brien administered during absence of
Governor in 1893).
Principal Events.-State aid withdrawn from Church of England in Colony, and Cathedral handed. over to trustees. Gas lighting introduced at Kowloon.
Trade & Industries.-Opium Farm let for 3 years at $340,800 p.a. Exchange averaged 3/44 for the year and stood at 2/83 on December 31st.
Public Works.-Gap Rock Lighthouse completed and connected with H.K. by cable; 1st order light exhibited 1/4. City Waterworks distribution scheme completed. 10 Public Laundries opened at Wan Chai. Cattle depôt at Kennedy Town extended for 120 addi- tional head. Albany Nullah trained. Govt. house ball-room, new quarters, etc., for Supt. B. & A. Dept. & staff quarters (for 11) at Govt. Civil Hosp. completed. Hosp. Ship Hygeia (since abolished) opened (Aug.).
Legislation.-The Patents Ord. (No. 2).
1893.
Principal Events.-Heavy fall in silver seriously affected public expenditure and new 31% loan of £200,000 raised for carrying out certain public works. School for girls on site of former Central School with accommodation for 608 presented by Mr. E. R. BElilios, taken over by Govt. The Po Leung Kuk, a Chinese institution for the protection of women and children, formed in 1878, incorporated. Volunteers organized as a field battery and machine gun company. Waglan Lighthouse completed by Chinese Govt.; light exhibited 9/5. Severe typhoon (2/10). Exchange averaged 2/84 for the year and stood at 2/3 on December 30th.
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