FOR THE YEAR 1923.
[Class VII] 91
UNDERTAKINGS OF GOVERNMENT.
2. KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY,-Continued.
Brought forward,..
WORKING EXPENSES,—Continued.
OTHER CHARGES.
GENERAL STAFF.
Approved Estimate, 1922.
Estimate, 1923.
245,812
$
261,803
Advertising,
Coal for Offices and Stores,
Electric Fans and Light,
1,100 400
1,100
1,350
250 1,150
} (1)
Incidental Expenses :—
Offices,
700
750
(2)
Stores,.....
250
250
Medical Stores,
350
350
Printing and Stationery,
600
600
Transport,
525
525
Uniform for 5 Store Watchmeu, 1 Office Attendant, and 1
Messenger
330
330
MAINTENANCE OF WAY, WORKS, AND STATIONS.
Ballast,
Bridges and Tunnels,
Earthwork,
Fastenings,
Fencing,...
Incidental Expenses,
3,000
3,500
(2)
1,000
3,000
(3)
1,000
1,000
500
750
(2)
750
750
50
250
Maintenance of Signals,
Minor Repairs,
New Minor Works,
Plantations,....
Points and Crossings,
Rails,
Repairs :-
Staff Quarters,
Station Buildings,
Roads and Crossings,
Sleepers,
Stationery,
300
350
(2)
50
250
1,000
1,000
100
100
100
250
(2)
300
300
1,500
4,700
1,200
4,500
(3) (4)
250
1,060
6,000
21,000
(5)
120
250
(2)
Stores,...
2,000
2,200
Tools and Plant,..
120
350
} (5)
Uniform for 5 Watchmen and 3 Sub-Inspectors,
400
400
LOCOMOTIVE, CARRIAGE, AND WAGON DEPARTMENT,
Coal, (8,000 tons),....
139,650
127,600 (6)
Economy Bonus,
200
(7)
Loading Coal, (8,000 tons at 15 cents per ton),
1,050
1,200 (8)
DEC
Materials for Repairs and Renewals :-
Locomotives,
20,000
20,000
Carriages,
13,000
12,000
Wagons,
Tools and Plant,............
Oil Fuel for Motor Coaches,
Painting Contract :---
Locomotives,
Carriages,
5,000
5,000
2,500
2,500
22,200
16,000
(1)
400 1,120
Wagons,
Power,
700 3,000
480 1,750 700
} (2)
4,500
Rent of Quarters for Chinese Fitters,
240
回
(5)
(7)
Carried forward,.............
234,405
242,995
Carried forward,..
242,812
261,803
(1) Considered sufficient.
(5) Previously underestimated.
(2) Considered necessary. (3) Biennial painting. (4) Heavy repairs necessary.
(6) Reduction in price.
(7) Not required.
(8) More coal required.