Hong Kong Blue Book

# Hong Kong Blue Book for the Year 1937

This is an administrative and statistical register for the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong covering fiscal year 1937, printed in 1938. The volume compiles comprehensive governmental data organized in detailed sections including agriculture, trade statistics, education, public works, banking, criminal records, shipping, revenue sources, and military expenditure. The contents include legislative information on taxes, duties, and fees levied under various colonial ordinances. A substantial schedule enumerates specific revenue sources—liquor duties (differentiated by spirit type and origin), import/export tariffs, licensing fees for commercial establishments (hotels, restaurants, gaming houses), professional registration charges, medical examination costs, and maritime fees. The text specifies duty rates on imported spirits, tobacco, and motor fuel, alongside administrative charges for deeds registration, court proceedings, and official certifications. This standardized colonial reference compiles the regulatory and financial framework governing Hong Kong's administration.