26th November, 1955 27th November, 1955 1st December, 1955
Ship Yard Street, Kowloon. Valley Road, Kowloon.
Lin Fa Kung Squatter Fire,
Hong Kong.
52. An Annual Dinner for Officers and Men of both Hong Kong and Kowloon Divisions sponsored by the Auxiliary Fire Service Welfare & Recreation Club was held on 18th December, 1955.
53. Arrangements were made by the General Committee of the Auxiliary Fire Service Welfare & Recreation Club to hold a benefit Gala Premiere of the 20th Century Fox Feature "The Man Who Never Was" in Cinemascope, with the Auxiliary Fire Service Band in attendance, under the distinguished patronage of H.E. the Governor, Sir Alexander and Lady Grantham at the Roxy Theatre on Monday, 9th April, 1956, at 9.30 p.m. to raise funds for welfare work for the members of the Auxiliary Fire Service.
GENERAL
54. I append hereto the following:
I.
Graph showing number of fire calls attended and estimated monetary losses by fire.
II. Summary of Monthly Inspections.
III. Summary of Ambulance Calls attended.
IV.
Statement of Receipts and Payments of the Fire Brigade Welfare Fund and Balance Sheet.
V. Summary of existing Fire Stations and Plant.
CONCLUSION
55. In conclusion, I wish to acknowledge my appreciation of the assistance and co-operation rendered to the Brigade by other Departments and of the loyal support of all members of the staff of the Fire Brigade and Auxiliary Fire Service.
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W. J. GORMAN,
Chief Officer, Fire Brigade.