(c) A kiosk at Tai Po Market Station was constructed for the sale
of refreshments for the convenience of waiting passengers.
(d) At University Station, three additional shelters were erected and No. 1 platform was repaired and extended by 150 feet to a total length of 943 feet to cope with the increased number of passengers and longer trains.
(e) The existing shelter at Sheung Shui Station was extended to
provide a larger covered area.
(f) A number of warning signs were erected along the track from Mong Kok to Fanling to warn trespassers of the danger of walking on Railway land.
52. Railway Land. The following areas of railway land were let on permit for various purposes:
Description
Club House and Sports Ground
Motor Car Garage and Service Station
Storage
Cultivation and Gardening
Various Other Purposes
Total
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Area (sq. ft.) Annual Rental
$
121,576
20.00
13,983
10,988.00
45,508
11,579.00
958,620
3,750.00
223,729
23,207.00
1,363,416
49,544.00
53.
Advertising Space. Advertising space let during the year was 9,414 square feet to a total value of $491,294.73.
STAFF
54.
The establishment of the Railway as at 31st March, 1971, was as follows:
229 pensionable officers
491 non-pensionable officers
720
There was a decrease of 15 from the previous year.
55. 25 officers retired after serving in the Railway for periods. ranging from 12 to 37 years. Included among the retirements were Mr. HUNG Shek-chiu, Way and Works Engineer, who joined the
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