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is 74. No returns of the Choy Sang launch are taken, but the number
298 of passengers is the same. So that daily passenger journeys at 30
cents are made between Hongkong and Sher Chon. Not much cargo is
carried by these launches but when it is a charge of 10-15 cents per
picul is made. Competition has caused these launches to run at a
1038 last year and the fare will probably be raised.
In October last the exports to Hongkong were 2,927 tons and
the imports from Hongkong 2,958 tons. Three junks of 40, 79 and 20 tons capacity run between Hongkong and Shar Chut. From January 1st. to Lctober 31st. there were 478 clearances to Hongkong and 436 arri-
vale from Hongkong.
Junks also trade between Sham Chun and Tai fing, Sher K1,
Shek Lung, Macao, Centon, un Long (18 tons) wam Tau, Chau Kan and Tail
0. Freight charged is Mice and Beans 8 1/2 cents a picul, remainder
15 cents per picul. The chief trade is done in Beans, Salt fish,
coarse medicines, and wheat flour. 700 cases per month of Kerosine
arrive.
Uwing to the Chinese Custors regulations the export of rice
is forbidden, out nevertheless a large amount is smuggled on to boats.
in the Shan Chun river and Deep Bay and taken to Hong Kong.
Bastern koute.
Üne passage boat runs between Sha Tin and Tai Fo, average
number of passengers daily 15 each way.
market.
Three small junks carry goods between hongkong and Tai Fo
Launch trade between Tide Cove and Sha Ú Chung and other
claces on Virs. Eay right be developed. Recently a launch started run-
ning between Sha Tin, Mi Tin, Sha & Chung, Tip Fur and Nar un; in a
little time the average number of passengers amounted to R5, but on
account of folice Court proceedings for excess number of passengers
this launch has just been taken off the run.
At present a steamer runs between Hongkong and Sha U Chung
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