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lamps were dirty and ill-trimmed and emitted a black smoke which is very objectionable in a mar- ket. We regard them also us a source of danger.
The CHAIRMAN said in reply to Mr. Brewin's One of them might easily cause a fire that might destroy the whole building. We there-minute that it was part of Mr. Ladd's duties to fore recommend that e each stall in the market see to the inspection of the markets. be provided with one hanging electric lamp at the public cost, and that as many more as a stallholder wants be provided, the light con- sumed by them being charged for monthly. The large revenus derived from the markets seems to justify the additional expenditure in- volved.
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"We are of opinion that the systematic and thorough inspection of markets needs the ser- vices of two European officers. If such inspec- tion forms part of the duties of the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon then the existing staff should be sufficiat for the present, but if it does not another inspector should be pro-
vided.
"We think that the pay of the senior inspector should be not less than that of a first class sanitary inspector provided he ac- quires a knowledge of Chinese."
(April 13, 1901.
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It was eventually resolved to refer the ques-Lama Temple. Their duties consisted principal- tion to the Director of Public Works for furly of police patrolling and guarding the railway between Peking and Tientsin. The New South ther information and report.⠀⠀⠀
Wales contingent remained at Peking from when, with October till the end of last month, w the Victorian detachment, they were relieved by the draft of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers which left here about the middle of March. Seventeen men of the New South Wales detachment were
between Pe left behind, they having or king and Tientsin. On assuming this duty contingent. they were discharged from the The men are in splendid health and spirits, and have but one regret that they were not priviliged to take an active
part in the quelling of the Boxers.
A NEW SLAUGHTER-HOUSE. Dr. CLARK-I think we should provide a small Slaughter House at Shankiwan. It has been wanted for some years past. I move that the Government be asked to build one.
Mr. OSBORNE seconded. Carried.
MALARIA RESEARCH.
The reports of the Royal Society to the Malarial Committee were laid upon the table.
PLAGUE AT MANILA.
On the motion of Dr. CLARK, seconded by Mr. OSBO NE, the Board declared the port of Manila infected with plague.
MORTALITY STATISTICS.
Dr. Clark minuted:-The previous instruc-week of last year. tions of the Board re the smoky oil lamps do not appear to have been complied with.
Mr. A. W. Brewin minuted :-I believe the fish stallholders in the Central Market find it necessary to light their oil lamps in the day- time. The C.V.8. is inspector of markets. there not some record of his duties ?
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HEALTH OF MACAO.
The mortality return from Macao for the week ended 24th March last showed 24 deaths.
RINDERPEST AT NÁGASAKI.
The SECRETARY read a letter from the Bri- tish Consulate at Nagasaki stating the outbreak of rinderpest at that port was at an end,
PLAGUE AT SINGAPORE,
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volunteered for railway the 25th ult.
On Friday, the 5th inst., H.E. Sir Henry A. Blake paid a visit to the Chingtu, and after a little conversation with Captain Gillespie was conducted over the vessel. His Excelloney then addressed the officials and men of the Austra The mortality statistics for the week ended|lian Naval Brigade. He said he was determined 16th March gave the death rate for the whole that they should not go through the harbour. colony as 14.9 against 23.0 in the corresponding without his giving himself the pleasure of wel- coming them back to British waters after their service in the North, and assuring them of the appreciation of their admirable conduct while performing important duties in Peking and Tientsin. During all that time they had shown themselves worthy sous of the Empire, Since they had left their homes at the call of duty great and momentous changes had taken place. They left Australia a collection of Mr. Chatham minuted:-The recommenda-
disconnected Colonies. They return to a great tion is to provide one lamp to each stall. I pre- sume "shop" is meant not "stall," which his some-
The SECRETARY read a letter from the (tovern-Federated Commonwealth. They left Anstra- what extravagant. Two rows of lamps in placement at Singapore to the effect that from 1st lia when we were all living under the glorious of the single row at present provided in each Jannary to 18th March there had been 9 cases reign of the greatest and grandest Queen section ought to be sufficient. How much does of plague and 9 deaths. The last case reported that ever lived. They were returning to take the lighting of the Market cost at present ?
was on 7th March. Singapore was therefore part in welcoming the sailor son of our pre- sent Sovereign King Edward the Seventh Mr. BREWIN—At the fish market the lamps declared free from plague.
who would prove a worthy successor to his were lit at a quarter past four yesterday.
révered mother. And their presence side by side with their brothers who had fought so well in South Africa would show the world. that the British Empire had gons in the North, Bons in the South, sons in the East and sons in the West who were ready to fall in together under the grand old Union Jack that would henceforth for them be adorned with the six stars of Australia. With the object lesson that has been shown during the past year of the readiness of all our colonies to play a man's part in the defence of the Empire we might well quote Shakespeare and say "Come the three corners of the world in arms and we will shock them." He welcomed them back from their duty in North China and wished them to remember that in all probability the distant
The CHAIRMAN-Yes! the lighting is rather insufficiently. done there. The cost of lighting the market at present is rather a large item. In October it was $561, November $625; De- cember $637, January $860, February $709 and March $707, so that it will be seen that the cost of lighting the market is very considerable, and to provide a lamp in each shop would largely increase that cost.
Hon. F. H. MAY-Well! the people have not got enough light.
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Dr. CLARK said that if they were going to pro [vide a 16 candle power lamp to each stall they would double the cost of the present lighting. At present they had to pay about $7,000 a year if they did what was proposed they would have to pay $13,000 or $14,000 a year. Possibly if they provided a lamp for each shop they could do without the light in the passages. That however would only be an experiment.
Mr. OSBORNE-Why can't you make the stall-holders pay for it? They are using paraffin lamps at present, and it will be better for them if you substitute electric lamps.
Dr. CLARK-I think the Board, or the Pre- sident, should consider the question of lighting the markets, and to insist upon having electric lamps in place of the paraffin ones.
The CHAIRMAN-Îf you make such a rule you must have a meter.
Hon. F. H. MAY-It struck us that the light was wasted. It was so high up.
Dr. CLABK-Well, it was made to include the shop and side streets. I think it would be better to have small lamps for the shops.
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OSBORNE asked what the Electric Com- pany would light up the market for. ⠀⠀
Dr. CLARK-I pay $2 a month for a 16 can- dle power lamp in the house. That is for the current, but does not include the rent.
Dr. CLARK—I think we might refer this matter to the Director of Public Works for
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PLAGUE AT BOMBAY.
The CHAIRMAN, in submitting the report of the authorities of Bombay on the plague, ob- served that they appeared to have had a bad time in the Western Indian port, 203 deaths having occurred in March last.
THE RINDERpest at POKFULAM.
Dr. CLARK stated that with regard to the rinderpest at Pokfulam since the last meeting 15 of the cattle had died, and 16 had recovered, two of them not having contracted the disease at all. The last case which occurred was on 21st March, and the last death was on 25th March. 14 young animals had been put in with a view to lymph, and the last of them was put in the sheds on 21st March, but none of them had been affected. It was necessary to continue the employment of the watchmen.
That was all the business.
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NAVAL CONTINGENT.
future of the far East would be in the hands of Australia, and when that day came he Iliad
of the men doubt that the no Commonwealth would prove themselves worthy sons of worthy fathers. As the repre- sentative of their King in Hongkong he thanked them in the name of the great Empire to which they all belonged for the readiness with which they had volunteered for active service under the old flag. (Cheers).
The steamer Chingtu (British transport 106), having on board the officers and men of the Australian Naval Contingent, arrived in the
At the conclusion of the speech, three cheers harbour at ten a.m. on the 4th inst., from for the Governor of Hongkong were called for Taku, which port she left on the 29th ult.and most heartily given. Hazy weather and light, variable winds, with a smooth sea, were experienced during the passage.
The Naval Brigade, which is composed of volun- teers from New South Wales and Victoria, con- sists of about 42J officers und men, and is nnder the command of Captain Gillespis, R.N. Captain | Connor, New South Wales, and Captain Tickell, Victoria, are the officers in, charge of the two detachments, which include about
On the 5th inst, the Chingtu left the Har- bour for Australia, taking with her the Naval Brigade. It is hoped that Sydney will be reached in time to enable the Brigade to take part in the Commonwealth celebrations following on the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of York.
Hon. F. H. MAY—I would like to`say that if we had a lamp over each shop and turned the others out, 1. believe myself there would be Brigade, which left Sydney on 18th August, there that foreigners desirous of travel quite enough light.
Mr. OSBONNE-You don't want the light ontside; you want it in the shop.
H.F. H. MAY—It's a waste there.-- Mr. OSBORNE —— That's lighting the road. Mr. BREWIN─It's the fish market that wants lighting ondly.
* Hoa. 2. H. MAY-Yes! they want a lot of light in dealing with fish.
fifty marines from New South Wales. These had previously volunteered to go to South Africa, but were left behind, and being under canvas when the Naval Brigade was mobilised, offered their services and were socepted as a composite part of the contingent. The arrived at the seat of war in October, too late to take part in active fighting. They participated in the march to Paotingfu, when the Boxers retreated without offering any resistance. The Victorians w
were selected for police duty in Tientsin, whilst the volunteers from New South Wales were stationed at Peking in three different detachments one at Chang Wang Fn, another at the Legations, and a third at
In consequence of a number of foreigners having of late been travelling about the Liang Kiang provinces at random, rendering it very hard for the local authorities to be prepared to give the protection and care necessary in these unsettled times, Viceroy Liu Kung-yi, of Nan- king, has made it known to the various Consuls the province of Kiangsu will in future be quired to have their passports first vised at the Bureau of Foreign Affairs and to notify they intend to go, so that the authorit these places may have time to prepa necessary steps for their special protectio Failing this procedure, the Viceroy declines to accept any responsibility for the safety of such føreign travellers.
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