THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, MARCH 30, 1928.
OATH.
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3. The Hon. Mr. SAMUEL BURNSIDE BOYD MCELDERRY took the oath of allegiance on
taking his seat as a Member of Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
4. The Hon. Sir HENRY E. POLLOCK, Kt., K.C., expressed to His Excellency the
congratulations of Members of Council on his recent visit to Canton.
His Excellency the Governor replied.
PAPERS.
5. The following papers were laid on the table :-
Sessional Paper, 1928:-
No. 3.-Jurors List for 1928.
Order made by the Governor in Council under section 2 (1) of the Prohibited
Areas (Afforestation) Ordinance, 1927, on 21st February, 1928. Regulations made by the Governor in Council under section 22 (3) of the
Liquors Consolidation Ordinance, 1911, on 10th February, 1928.
Regulation made by the Governor in Council under section 25 (4), 33 (2) and 42 of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 1899, on 29th February, 1928. Resolution made and passed by the Legislative Council on the 23rd day of February, 1928, under the provisions of section 38 of the Liquors Con- solidation Ordinance, 1911.
Regulation made by the General Officer Commanding the Troops, with the approval of the Governor, under and in accordance with the provisions of section 11 of the Volunteer Ordinance, 1920, on 20th February, 1928. Regulation made by the General Officer Commanding the Troops, with the approval of the Governor, under and in accordance with the provisions of section 11 of the Volunteer Ordinance, 1920, on 3rd March, 1928.
REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
6. The Colonial Secretary laid on the table the Report of the Finance Committee
(No. 1), dated 23rd February, 1928, and moved its adoption.
The Colonial Treasurer seconded.
Question--put and agreed to.
QUESTIONS.
7. The Hon. Sir HENRY E. POLLOCK, Kt., K.C., pursuant to notice, asked the follow-
ing questions:--
1. What information can the Government lay before this Council as to the steps which are being taken in connection with the construction of the now reservoir in the Aberdeen Valley?
2. What steps is the Government taking by leaflets or notices to instruct householders and others as to the imperative necessity of conserving the water supply of this Colony? Why cannot printed notices, in English and Chinese, he sent out to householders periodically? Is it not possible that some economy in consumption might be effected by reducing the amount of the free allowance of water to house- holders?
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3. In connection with the answer given to the Ionourable Mr. Bernard at the last Meeting of this Council to the effect that the Imperial Government was contributing £100,000 towards the Kai Tak Aerodrome, what is the estimated sum of money which the Hong Kong Government will have to contribute towards the cost of such aerodrome?