35. Leave rosters were in operation throughout the year, which enabled the non-expatriate uniformed and other staff to make their leave arrangements many months in advance, and for each member to receive a period of vacation or casual leave according to his entitlement.
36. The canteens established for the benefit of the Fire- men and Firemen Drivers etc. at Central Fire Station and Kowloon Fire Station were well patronized during the year. The mobile canteen, already provided, attended to fires of a serious nature and provided light refreshments for the fire fighting personnel engaged. Refreshments consumed are charged to the Fire Brigade Welfare Fund.
37. Charges for Rediffusion sets installed in dormitories and mess rooms at Fire Stations are met by the Fire Brigade Welfare Fund.
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38. A Station Officer was appointed as Sports Officer of the Brigade. Friendly miniature football matches were played between stations and with other Sports Club in the Colony. Members found this game most interesting.
39. The Aquatic Sports Meeting, the first of its kind in the Hong Kong Fire Brigade, was successfully held at the Chung Sing Bathing Pavilion, Kennedy Town on Sunday, the 28th August, 1955. The programme consisted of 5 events and keen competition was shown. At the conclusion of the meeting, the Chief Officer, distributed to the winners prizes which were purchased from the Fire Brigade Welfare Fund.
40. Film shows were held at Fire Stations from time to time for the entertainment of members of the Brigade and their families free of charge. The projector and films were obtained 'on loan from the local Film Companies. The shows were well attended.
41. The billiard table donated by the Insurance Association before the War was well patronized by officers and men of the Brigade. Upkeep and maintenance are offset from the takings which are fixed at 60 cents an hour. 7
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