CO129-272 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1896 [5-9] — Page 42

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it is borne in mind that the

disease is raging

in the neighbour hood of the Colony and on the mainland in the City of Canton with great virulence, and that the population of the Colony has not been diminished by

such extensive exodus of any sus the Chinese as took place in

1894.

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In conclusion I de-

sire to state that the members of the Sanitary Board and its staff deserve great credit for

the

the efficient.

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manner in which

they are supervising and dis- charging duties of an arduous and disagreeable nature. Extra and anxious work has also fallen on other departments, but I do not propose on the present occasion to mention the names of individuals de- serving of special commendation. I consider the staff at present employed in plaque work, aid- ed as it is by departments of Government, is sufficient to

cope

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