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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8TH JUNE, 1895.
Drains.-The Assistant Surveyor's report on the condition of the house drains at 1 to 7, Lamont Lane, was read. The President moved--
That the owners of these houses be called on to re-drain them in accordance with the drainage bye-laws and to
execute the works specified in the Surveyor's reports.
The Medical Officer of Health seconded. Question--put and agreed to.
Drains. The Assistant Surveyor's reports--which had been circulated to Members-on the condition of the house drains at 99 to 105, Queen's Road Central; Ito 41, Endicott Street; 50 and 51, Praya Central; 1 to 7; Jubilee Street ; 1 to 6, Wai San Lane; 1 to 9, Tit Hong Lane; 8 to 13, Jubilee Street; 75 to 85, Queen's Road Central; 1 to 16, Queen Victoria Street; 1 to 29, Chinese Street; 57 to 65, Queen's Road Central; 26 and 27, Praya Central; 33, Queen's Road Central; 15, Praya Central; 12, Praya Central; 13, Praya Central; and 1, Pedders Street, were laid on the table.
The President moved-
That the owners of these houses be called on to re-drain them in accordance with the drainage bye-laws and to
execute the works specified in the Surveyor's reports.
The Medical Officer of Health seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Drains. The Assistant Surveyor's reports-which had been circulated to Members-on the condition of the house dtains at 14, 15 and 16, Jubilee Street; 40 to 49A, Praya Central; 2 to 12, Tit Hong Lane, 34 to 39, Praya Central; 41 or 55, Queen's Road Central; 19 to 25, Praya Central; 1 to 15, Li Un Street East; 1 to 15, Li Un Street West; 67 to 73, Queen's Road Central; 1 to 31, Pottinger Street; 2 to 32, Chinese Street; 28 to 33, Praya Central; 39, Queen's Road Central; 18, Praya Central; 16 to 31, Li Un Street East, 35, Queen's Road Central, 17, Praya Central; and 14, Praya Central, were laid on the table.
The President moved-
That the owners of these houses be called on to amend the defects in the drainage arrangements of their premises
by executing the works recommended by the Surveyor.
The Medical Officer of Health seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Drains. The Assistant Surveyor's reports-which had been circulated to Members--on the condition of the house drains at 16, Praya Central; 37, Queen's Road Central; and 1, 2 and 3, Lane off Queen's Road Central, were laid on the table.
The President moved--
That no order be made with regard to the drains of these houses.
The Medical Officer of Health seconded. Question-put and agreed to.
Basements.---A letter-which had been circulated to Members-concerning what constitutes a basement according to local legislation was laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating cover read.
The President moved-
That the letter be forwarded to the Honourable Colonial Secretary with a view to the opinion of the Attorney
General being obtained on the point raised in the letter.
The Captain Superintendent of Police seconded.
Question--put and agreed to.
Central Market.-A letter-which had been circulated to Members-from the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon, concerning certain alterations and additions to the Central Market, was laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating
cover read.
The President moved-
That the letter be forwarded to the Honourable Colonial Secretary with a recommendation that the alterations
and additions be carried out as far as it is practicable to do so.
The Captain Superintendent of Police seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Macao. A letter-which had been circulated to Members-having reference to grauting permits to a limited number of Chinese to come from Macao to Hongkong on business was laid on the table, and the minutes on the circulating cover read.
A discussion ensued.
The President moved-m
That the Colonial Secretary be informed that, in the opinion of the Board, the granting of any such permits at
the present time would be attended with danger to the public health of the Colony.
The Captain Superintendent of Police seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Water Analyses.-The Analyst's reports-which had been circulated to Members-on samples of water drawn from the Taitam and Pokfulam mains during April were laid on the table.
Adjournment.--The Board then adjourned till Thursday, the 6th day of June, 1895.
Read and confirmed this 7th day of June, 1895.
HUGH MCCALLUM, Secretary.
FRANCIS A. COOPER,
President.