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Court. — There have been a good many cases before the Debt Court, mostly for small sums. In Police Court there have been few cases.

Sandi and Garim were sentenced to six months imprisonment for theft of jelutong. Rinkoi 3 months for breach of contract.

There being small-pox at Tatau, that river was quarantined. On the 3rd three men were fined $5 each for coming in from Tatan against orders.

The Penghulus from up-river report all quiet. A Dyak named Rikan, who came in from Baram on the 20th, was fined $12 for making false statements to the Resident there, in that I had granted him permission to take to Baram one Layam and family.

The prisoners have been employed during the month in repairing bridges and in building a new one across the stream in front of the fort, and in repairing the Government boats.

The weather has been we but the ses fairly smooth.

The 18th being Rayah a large number of people came up to pay respects; they seemed anxious to have the usual regatta, etc. at the New Year, so a meeting to consult about it was arranged.

There is a large amount of jelutong and rattans in the bazaar.

Imports amounted to $3,888 and Exports to $2,280.

The s. s. Sarawak called in on the 8th.

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