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If without exaggeration this report reflects severely upon the Government in respect to the past and throws much responsibility upon it as regards the future.

There is no object to which I would devote time more willingly than the amelioration of those parts of the Town which are inhabited by the Chinese, but to do anything effectually in the matter would occupy such preparation and much time; and involve considerable outlay; "We cannot therefore on the spur of the moment move in the matter very cordially.

As regards the Brothels however ...

Gar. Pin J. P. Hennessy Heavy.

No. 8. 4.0 $6432 Hmy Ray. 329 Indexed

14. The 1550 not by For Connection with the Mr. Braunton 12 they Reports the Colonial Surgeon M. Herbst 13 Mr. Grand Duff 13 × Daid of Kimberly 13

There had 6 decor ar 1 medically bad refer to the Colonial Blue Book, and I take immediate action, and I therefore suggest that the Houses which are met should be closed at once, and that the others should be left open only on condition that they are made satisfactory within a specified time.

I quite approve of the suggestions made by Dr. Ayres, that no Brothel should hereafter be licensed without a certificate from a Medical Officer but I think that the Surveyor General should also have some say in the matter.

The Hon. The Registrar General will be good enough to give his opinion on the matter.

J. G. Austin Colonial Secretary Jan 20/74.

Referring to my drop- No -7 of this day's date -77

Probably that no Blue Book dinner that for 1876 has been received from Hong Kong: although your attention has been drawn several times thereto, I have requested that Mr. Marsh tell me.

The Blue Books for 1878-1878-1879 are not prepared. Blue Book 1878-1578-1879 ful chr Hennessy we allow it to proceed.

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If without exaggeration this report reflects severely upon the Government in respect to the past and throws much responsibility upon it as regards the future.

There is no object to which I would devote time more willingly than the amelioration of those parts of the Town which are inhabited by the Chinese, but to do anything effectually in the matter would occupy such preparation and much time; and involve considerable outlay; "We cannot therefore on the spur of the moment move in the matter very cordially.

As regards the Brothels however...

Gar. Pin J. P. Hennessy Heavy. No. 8. 4.0 $6432 Hmy Ray. 329 Indexed

14. The 1550 not by For Connection with the Mr. Braunton 12 they Reports the Colonial Surgeon M. Herbst 13 Mr. Grand Duff 13 × Daid of Kimberly 13

There had 6 decor ar 1 medically bad refer to the Colonial Blue Book, and I take immediate action, and I therefore suggest that the Houses which are met should be closed at once, and that the others should be left open only on condition that they are made satisfactory within a specified time.

I quite approve of the suggestions made by Dr. Ayres, that no Brothel should hereafter be licensed without a certificate from a Medical Officer but I think that the Surveyor General should also have some say in the matter.

The Hon. The Registrar General will be good enough to give his opinion on the matter.

J. G. Austin Colonial Secretary Jan 20/74.

Referring to my drop- No-7 of this day's date -77

Probably that no Blue Book dinner that for 1876 has been received from Hong Kong: although your attention has been drawn several times thereto, I have requested that Mr. Marsh tell me.

The Blue Books for 1878-1878-1879 are not prepared.

Blue Book 1878-1578-1879 ful chr Hennessy we allow it to proceed.

Fly BE 5 A 1850

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If without exaggeration this report reflects severely upon the Government in respect to the past and throws much responsibility upon it as regards the future. There is no object to which I would devote time more willingly than the amelioration of those parts of the Town which are inhabited by the Chinese, but to do anything effectually in the matter would occupy such preparation and much time; and involve considerable outlay; "We cannot therefore on the spur of the moment move in the matter very cordially. As regards the Brothels however ... Gar. Pin J. P. Hennessy Heavy. No. 8. 4.0 $6432 Hmy Ray. 329 Indexed 14. The 1550 not by For Connection with the Mr. Braunton 12 they Reports the Colonial Surgeon M. Herbst 13 Mr. Grand Duff 13 × Daid of Kimberly 13 There had 6 decor ar 1 medically bad refer to the Colonial Blue Book, and I take immediate action, and I therefore suggest that the Houses which are met should be closed at once, and that the others should be left open only on condition that they are made satisfactory within a specified time. I quite approve of the suggestions made by Dr. Ayres, that no Brothel should hereafter be licensed without a certificate from a Medical Officer but I think that the Surveyor General should also have some say in the matter. The Hon. The Registrar General will be good enough to give his opinion on the matter. J. G. Austin Colonial Secretary Jan 20/74. Referring to my drop- No -7 of this day's date -77 Probably that no Blue Book dinner that for 1876 has been received from Hong Kong: although your attention has been drawn several times thereto, I have requested that Mr. Marsh tell me. The Blue Books for 1878-1878-1879 are not prepared. Blue Book 1878-1578-1879 ful chr Hennessy we allow it to proceed. Fly BE 5 A 1850 Page ... (No page number content is presented in the original text, so "..." is used to indicate a potentially missing page number.) Revised to meet the format and rules: Page XX If without exaggeration this report reflects severely upon the Government in respect to the past and throws much responsibility upon it as regards the future. There is no object to which I would devote time more willingly than the amelioration of those parts of the Town which are inhabited by the Chinese, but to do anything effectually in the matter would occupy such preparation and much time; and involve considerable outlay; "We cannot therefore on the spur of the moment move in the matter very cordially. As regards the Brothels however... Gar. Pin J. P. Hennessy Heavy. No. 8. 4.0 $6432 Hmy Ray. 329 Indexed 14. The 1550 not by For Connection with the Mr. Braunton 12 they Reports the Colonial Surgeon M. Herbst 13 Mr. Grand Duff 13 × Daid of Kimberly 13 There had 6 decor ar 1 medically bad refer to the Colonial Blue Book, and I take immediate action, and I therefore suggest that the Houses which are met should be closed at once, and that the others should be left open only on condition that they are made satisfactory within a specified time. I quite approve of the suggestions made by Dr. Ayres, that no Brothel should hereafter be licensed without a certificate from a Medical Officer but I think that the Surveyor General should also have some say in the matter. The Hon. The Registrar General will be good enough to give his opinion on the matter. J. G. Austin Colonial Secretary Jan 20/74. Referring to my drop- No-7 of this day's date -77 Probably that no Blue Book dinner that for 1876 has been received from Hong Kong: although your attention has been drawn several times thereto, I have requested that Mr. Marsh tell me. The Blue Books for 1878-1878-1879 are not prepared. Blue Book 1878-1578-1879 ful chr Hennessy we allow it to proceed. Fly BE 5 A 1850 Page XX
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If with apon the

without canggeration this report reflects crimely the Government in respect to the past and throws much responsibilly upon it as future.

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ALO

and attention

regards the

object to which I would devote time

willingly than the amelioration

of these parts of the Town which are inhabited

the Chinear, but to do

anything effectually

in the matter would occupy such preparation

and much time; and invol

outlay ;"' We cannot therefore

on the apur of the moment

considerable

very cond

move in the matter

As regards the Brothels however

Gar. Pin J. P. Hennpy Heavy.

No

.8.

4.0

$6432

Hmy Ray.

329

Indexed

14. The

1550

not by

For Connection with the

Mr. Braunton 12 they Reports the Colonial Surgeon

M. Herbst 13

Mr. Grand Duff 13

× Daid of Kimberly 13

There had

6

decor ar

1

meditabletely bad

refer to the Colmical Blue Book, and I

take immediate action, and I therefore enggest that the Sonses which are met

should be closed at once, and that the others

on.

should be left open only shall be made satisfactory

a

aprcified time.

condition that they

in all respects within's

- quite approve of the anggections made by D. Agres, that no Brothel should hereafter. be licensed without a certificate from a Medient Officer but I think that the Surveyor General should also have come soie in the matter

The Hon. The Register General will be

good enough to give his opinion on the matter

J.

G. Austin

bolonial Secretary Jang 20/74.

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Uferne to in My drop-

No -7

of this day's date

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Hory) Kong: although your.

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in prepared Blue Book 1878-1578-1879

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we allow it to proceed

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