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A contract was let to the Tung Shan Co. for $260,525.48 in October and at the end of the year the work was proceeding satisfactorily.
Estimates $200,000.00
Expenditure $13,521.89
109. Victoria Goal - New Printing Shop. - This work was referred to in paragraph 122 of last year's Report.
The building is of two stories, the lower one being a covered yard and the upper one providing a large space for use as a Printing Shop.
A contract of $35,200 was let to Messrs. Kien On & Co. in October and by the end of the year the old building had been demolished and foundations laid and brickwork commenced to the new one.
Estimates $85,000.00
Expenditure $42,148.44
110. Junction of Ladder Street and Hollywood Road - Underground latrine (60 seats). This work was referred to in paragraph 115 of last year's Report.
No work was undertaken owing to the difficulties in selecting a suitable site and though plans were eventually prepared for a site in U Hing Lane, the matter was still under consideration at the end of the year.
Estimates $17,000.00
Expenditure NIL.
111. Spring Garden Lane and Cross Street Latrine and Urinal (54 seats). - This work was referred to in paragraph 117 of last year's Report.
The work was satisfactorily completed by the end of April.
Estimates $2,000.00
Expenditure $1,529.52
112. Sai Wan Ho - Increase of Pig Lairage. - This work was referred to in paragraph 119 of last year's Report.