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1973 Luard Road

Submitted by moddsey on Wed, 2022-05-25 23:55
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waterfront_in_around_1880s.jpg

Submitted by danielwettling on Mon, 2022-04-11 10:54

That must be todays Connaught Road?

Sedan chair and Jinrikisha by Lai Afong, c1880s

Submitted by Klaus on Sun, 2022-04-10 19:37
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1880

The Vehicles and Public Traffic Ordinance 1883, Revision 1887 page 2

Submitted by Klaus on Fri, 2022-04-08 22:31
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1887

More about the Regulations of Public Vehicles and Chairs in Hong Kong 1863-1941 here.

The Vehicles and Public Traffic Ordinance 1883, Revision 1887 page 1

Submitted by Klaus on Fri, 2022-04-08 22:29
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1887

More about the Regulations of Public Vehicles and Chairs in Hong Kong 1863-1941 here.

Regulations of Public Vehicles and Chairs in Hong Kong 1863-1941

Submitted by Klaus on Fri, 2022-04-08 22:20

Introduction

The population of Hong Kong in the early 1840s was about 6,000 people, increasing to 125,000 in 1865 (about 2,000 were Americans and Europeans) (source).

Increasing numbers of inhabitants lead to increasing traffic on the roads. As the “Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies” was a civilized area and had a tendency to set rules for every aspect of life, there obviously was the need for a regulation.

Jinricksha stands in Kowloon 1920

Submitted by Klaus on Fri, 2022-04-08 21:32
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1920

From the Hongkong Government Gazette April 30, 1920.

The link leads to the new TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. 

At the end, stands for rickshas and chairs for Hong Kong Island and stands for rickshas in Kowloon are listed.

Only rickshaws stands are compiled in Kowloon, likely because they were faster compared to sedan chairs and Kowloon was quite flat compared to the island.

Jinricksha stands in Kowloon 1905

Submitted by Klaus on Fri, 2022-04-08 21:21
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1905

From the Hongkong Government Gazette 13th January 1905

Only rickshaws stands are compiled here, likely because they were faster compared to sedan chairs and Kowloon was quite flat compared to the island.

More about the Regulations of Public Vehicles and Chairs in Hong Kong 1863-1941 here.

Stands for taxicabs, rickshas and chairs 1935

Submitted by Klaus on Fri, 2022-04-08 21:14
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1935

From the Hongkong Government Gazette July 19, 1935

The link leads to the new VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. 

At the end, stands for taxicabs, rickshas and chairs are listed.

More about the Regulations of Public Vehicles and Chairs in Hong Kong 1863-1941 here.

Stands for Public Jinrickshas, Public Chairs and Motor Cars/Taxi-Cabs 1924

Submitted by Klaus on Fri, 2022-04-08 21:06
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1924

From the Hongkong Government Gazette 9th May 1924

First appearance of stands for motor vehicles.

More about the Regulations of Public Vehicles and Chairs in Hong Kong 1863-1941 here.

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