41355-1915-Ordinances-passed-and-assented-to--Full-Court-No-27-of-1915 — Page 27

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, DECEMBER 3, 1915.

(2.) that the space appropriated to the emigrants between decks contains at the least 12 super- ficial and 72 cubic feet of space for every adult on board, that is to say, for every emigrant above 12 years of age, and for every 2 emigrants between I and 12 years of age; and that the height between decks is at least 6 feet; (3.) that the accommodation for female emigrants between decks is separate from that provided for male emigrants;

(4.) that a space of 5 superficial feet per adult is left clear on the upper deck for the use of emigrants;

(5.) that sufficient latrines, both as to condition and number, are provided in suitable parts of the ship; (6.)-(a.) that there is a sufficient space, properly divided off and located to the satisfaction of the Emigration Officer at the port of clearance, to be used exclusively as a hospital which shall in no case he of less dimensions than 18 clear superficial feet for every 50 emigrants whom the ship carries ;

(b) that every such hospital shall be fitted with bed places and supplied with proper beds, bedding and utensils, to the satisfaction of the Emigration Officer at the port of clearance, and. shall throughout the voyage be kept so fitted and supplied;

(7.) in the measurement of the passenger decks, for the purpose of determining the number of emigrants to be carried in any such ship, the space for the sick-bay or hospital shall be included;

(8.) that provision, fuel and water have been placed on board, of good quality, properly packed, and sufficient to supply the emigrants on board during the declared duration of the intended voyage according to the following scales :-

Rice,..

Scale for Chinese,

1 lb. per day.

Salt Beef,

Salt Pork,

Salt Fish,..

,, on alternate days.

Fresh Beef or Mut-

ton, in tins,

Salted Vegetables, Pickles,

Fresh Vegetables,

such as

sweet

potatoes, onions,

turnips, carrots,

and pumpkins,..

Water,

Firewood,

Tea,

Lime or Lemon Juice,

and Sugar,

37

3 Imperial qts. per day.

2 lbs.

02..

**

Oz. per week.

NOTE.-Fresh Vegetables to be issued during the 1st month of the voyage only, unless the master shall obtain a fresh supply en route when these articles may be again supplied in the above proportion.

Scale for Indians.

Atta or Rice,

Fresh Vegetables,..

Ghee,

Salt,

Sugar,

Tea,

Chillies,

Turmeric,

Garlic,

per day. 1 lbs.

oz.

4 Oz.

02. 2 OZ.

OZ.

OZ.

OZ.

OZ.

OZ.

Ginger,

Water,

Firewood,...........................

3 Imperial quarts,

2 lbs.

2