CO129-289 - Individuals - 1898 — Page 103

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The range of the mountain terrain of the San On district presents an imposing appearance. Containing lofty peaks, the highest of which rises to 3050 feet in height.

The two flourishing towns in Lantao are Lung Chung, which contains villages, the inhabitants of which are engaged in agriculture and fishing, and Jai O, the busiest town on the island, with a population of 3000. It is a great fishing centre and, owing to the large number of fishing junks and vessels that visit it, the shopkeepers live by doing business.

The military represents the Chinese Government with two military officers, a captain stationed at Quy Chung, and the other, a sergeant, stationed at Jai O, subject to the Colonel commanding stationed at Tai Pang.

The island of Lantao contains magnificent building sites, and as it is only 5 miles from Hongkong and open to the South during the hot months, it is likely...

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##The range of the mountain terrain of the San On district presents an imposing appearance. Containing lofty peaks, the highest of which rises to 3050 feet in height.The two flourishing towns in Lantao are Lung Chung, which contains villages, the inhabitants of which are engaged in agriculture and fishing, and Jai O, the busiest town on the island, with a population of 3000. It is a great fishing centre and, owing to the large number of fishing junks and vessels that visit it, the shopkeepers live by doing business.The military represents the Chinese Government with two military officers, a captain stationed at Quy Chung, and the other, a sergeant, stationed at Jai O, subject to the Colonel commanding stationed at Tai Pang.The island of Lantao contains magnificent building sites, and as it is only 5 miles from Hongkong and open to the South during the hot months, it is likely...
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