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193. Pier at Aplichau for Urn Cemetery: To facilitate the landing of urns and headstones to the far side of Aplichau Island by the Sanitary Department, a contract was let to Messrs. Chung Lee & Co. for the erection of a small pier and causeway approach. This was completed satisfactorily in July, 1935, and the expenditure, which was small, was met by the Sanitary Department.

194. Dredging for Harbour Improvements: During the year, dredging was undertaken in the Central Fairway and West of Kowloon Peninsula on behalf of the Admiralty and the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf & Godown Company. The cost was proportionately shared.

195. Sewer at North Point: The construction of the septic tank on the foreshore together with a storage tank, pump house, and the installation of a 3" diameter centrifugal sewage pump were completed in August and the system has been working satisfactorily since that date.

Expenditure $ 7,858.10

196. Resumption of St. Peter's Church, West Point: It was resolved to pay out the compensation money in instalments as the new church progressed.

Expenditure $ 6,509.10

197. Resumption of Aplichau Squatters' Claims: In connection with the development of Aplichau village the resumption of the outstanding claims was completed.

Expenditure $ 524.34

198. Telephone Cable to Shaukiwan: Telephone underground cable was laid from Wongneichong to Shaukiwan Road (now called King's Road).

Expenditure $ 8,632.73

199. Beacon Transmitter: Type WB2b Beacon Transmitter and duplicate Generators were received and installed at Cape D'Aguilar Transmitting Station.

Expenditure $ 10,380.27

200. H.M. The King's Jubilee: Certain electrical work, temporary lights, telephone, bells, etc. were installed in connection with the Jubilee Celebration.

Expenditure $ 442.97

201. Demolition of the "World" Pencil Factory, Kai Tak Airport: The work of demolition which was commenced in May and completed in July was carried out by Messrs. Koon Tai & Co. A credit of $1,250.00 was received from them for the old materials.

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