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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.

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.

1964 TST Hotel Miramar

Submitted by Klaus on Fri, 2021-03-05 00:41
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1964
Tags: 
Nathan Road
hotel
traffic pagoda
taxi
vehicle registration plate

Tsim Tsha Tsui taxi rank

Submitted by svgittins on Mon, 2020-06-08 01:14
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1965

I would have been taking the no. 7 bus which had its terminus here, back home in Kowloon Tong,

"Star Ferry pier"

Submitted by Admin on Sat, 2020-06-06 17:37
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1960

Commercial slide, labelled as shown in the title, bought in 1960.

"A60 Business centre HK"

Submitted by Admin on Sat, 2020-06-06 17:37
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1960

Commercial slide, labelled as shown in the title, bought in 1960.

KMB (D659) 1979-04 (AR7594) Dr CVG6-MS - INL

Submitted by Klaus on Wed, 2019-06-05 22:36

Shows the former Kowloon City Ferry Pier for North Point Ferries.

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1979
Tags: 
Ferry pier
bus
taxi
Kowloon City Pier

1960 Nathan Rd.jpg

Submitted by Peter on Fri, 2019-04-19 16:24
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1960

Lady & Taxi - Late 60s

Submitted by Klaus on Thu, 2019-03-28 02:01

Peking road. 

Princeton Tailors still exist at 1, Lock Road (at the corner with Peking Road).

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1969
Tags: 
Peking Road
TST
taxi

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