FOR THE YEAR 1921.
[Class VII] 93
UNDERTAKINgs of GoveRNMENT.
Approved Estimate,
Estimate, 1291.
1920.
2.—KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY,—Continued.
WORKING EXPENSES,—Continued.
Brought forward,...
MAINTENANCE OF WAY, WORKS, AND
STATIONS,—Continued.
OTHER CHARGES,—Continued.
43,789
44,664
Brought forward....................
31,910
40,422
Brought forward.............
5,400
9,950
New Minor Works,
Plantations,.....
Points and Crossings,
Rails,
Repairs of Staff Quarters,
Repairs of Station Buildings,
Roads and Crossings,
1,000
1,000
100
100
100
100
300
(1)
Sleepers,...
Stationery,
1,200 1,000
200 6,000
5,800
(2)
5,500
•
120
Stores,
Tools and Plant,
Uniform for 5 Watchmen and 3 Sub-Inspectors,
Total Other Charges,
1,600
900 25,000
120
2,000
(4)
(5)
(6)
120
120
236
410 (7)
17,076
51,300
48,986
91,722
Total Maintenance of Way, Works, and Stations,
LOCOMOTIVE, CARRIAGE, AND WAGON EXPENSES.
PERSONAL EMOLUMENTS.
1 Locomotive Superintendent, (£620 to £700 by £20 annually),.......
4,488
7,490
(8)
Assistant Locomotive Superintendent, 1, (£300 to £330 by £15
biennially),.
3,448
(9)
1 Engine Examiner, ($1,200 to $1,500 by $50 annually),
960
1,313
(8)
2 5th Grade Clerks, ($480 to $660 by $60 annually),.
1,320
1,320
16th Grade Telephone Clerk, ($360 to $420 by $60 annually),..
420
420
1 Office Attendant and Assistant Telephone Clerk,...
216
180
Do., Do., Do.,
Good Conduct Allowance,
36
Personal Allowance,.
36
Rent Allowance,
24
i (8)
1 Storeman,
180
168
Do., Do.,
Good Conduct Allowance,
36
2 6th Grade Drivers, ($450 to $550 by $25 annually),
Rent Allowance,
1 Driver, ($800 to $950 by $25 annually),
1 5th Grade Drivers, ($600 to $825 by $25 annually),
13 Firemen, ($310 to $430 by $20 annually),
Overtime Allowances to Drivers, Firemen, Cleaners, and
24
720
954
(8)(10)
3,120
5,329
(8) (10)(11)
840
1,113
2,844
4,525
(8)(10)(12) (8)(10)(11)
Pointsmen,
482
639
a
2 Yard Pointsmen, at $144 each,
312
288
Do., Do.,
Good Conduct Allowances, at $36 each,
72
(8)
Rent Allowances, at $24 each,
48
7 Watchmen, at $180 each,.
1,260
1,260 (8)(10)
Do., Good Conduct Allowances, at $36 each,
252
Do., Rent Allowances, at $12 each,
84
1 Foreman Locomotive Cleaner, ($248 to $300 by $12 annually),
360
300
Do.,
Personul Allowance,
12
1 Locomotive Cleaners, at $180 each,
1,260
1,260
} (8)
Do., Do.,
Good Conduct Allowances, at $24 each,
168
Rent Allowances, at $24 each,..
168
1 4th Grade Fitter, ($900 to $1,100 by $50 annually),
777
1,063
2 5th Grade Fitters, ($600 to $825 by $25 annually),
1,320
1,749
1 Fitter, at $1.86 per day,
30 Fitters, (5 at $1.33, and 25 at $1.22 per day),
12 Apprentice Fitters, (4 at 50 cents, 2 at 41 cents, 2 at 37 cents,
3 at 25 cents, and I at 18 cents per day),
432
7,774
573 11,442
(8)(13) (8)(13)(14)
958
1,383
(8) (13)
Carried forward,....
33,491
43,729
Carried forward,..
92,775
136,386
(9) Post abolished.
(10) Free quarters.
(1) Occasional renewals necessary.
(2) Biennial repairs, more quarters, and higher prices.
(3) Biennial repairs and higher prices.
(4) Considered necessary.
(6) New sleepers required for renewals.
(6) Increased cost of materials.
(7) More uniforms required.
Revised rates
(11) 2 new posts.
(12) Present holders on special rates.
(13) The annual wages of men on daily pay are calculated at
308 working days.
(14) 3 new posts.