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SHAMEEN RATERAYERS MEETING."
EXTRA TAXES UPON DOGS IN THE CONCESSION.
A PEACEFUL AND PROSPEROUS YEAR.
There are too many dogs on Shaaveen Intuaid and in future owners of dogs hawn; to pay 850. for a izcond pet and $100 for · the third and every subsequent, animal, Chows and alsatians are not allowex).
The easy-going calm of the Concession was reflected in tho business of the annual meeting, reported below. One member of tl Connvil suggested a revaluation of the Council's property for insurance purposes, but apart from this the business excited no discussion.
The police report shows that Shameen had five convictions for "dnik and disorderly, and one young woman run-away was handed over to the polies. Apart from that pence reignedi Spreine, though political unrest outside has created a certain de- grew of "energency.
OVERDRAFT TO BE LIQUIDATED.
This re-
Mr Herbert Phillips (H.B.) Fixed Deposit will be termed Cong-General) presided over the General Reserve Fund" as sug. aynund Keneral meeting of rate I gested by our auditors. payers of the Shameen Municipality serva will be gradually built up held on Monday, February 20, at so that should now machinery or HB. M.'s Consulate General
buildings become necessary, the Those present were representa Council would be in a position to tive of Asiatic Petroleum Cameet these expenses without borrow (8.C.). Ltd., Mr. T. Brumelding from the Bank,
Charch
Mr. Batchelor, British Consul General, British Conkul Anglican nity of placing on record that the
I should like to take this opportu
Trustee, British Consul ficers and staff of the Council Rugsinn Consulate, British Consul discharged their duties to our en-" British Vice Consul. British Viotico satisfaction throughout the Consul, Canton Club Trustees. Mr. Four. I now have pleasure in pro P. F. Carry Chartered Bank of posing the adoption of the report India Australia and China Chins and accounts for 1931 as present Navigation Co., Ltd Chinese ou After this proposal has been Maritime Customs, Deacon & Co., seconded I shall be glad to answer Ltd. Deacon Estate Co., H. Dent any questions to the best of my & Co., Ltd, Win. Farmer, Fujiability. Paper Co., Ltd., Mr. T. E. Griffith, T. 2. Griffith, Ltd, MA Hoff meister, Hong Kong and Shangha Banking Corporation, Japanese Clab, Japanese Consul-General, Japanese Hospital, Japanese" Ezi- mary School, Royal Naval Canteen, Shancen Municipal Council, Sha meen Printing Press, Mr. R. G. Shyan, Shewan, Tomes & Co.
Mr. Knott: I would like to second that proposal.,
Chairman: Has anybody any question to put to the Chairman of the Council?
Insurance and Valuation.
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Mr. Quin Mr. Chairman, under the heading "Fire Insurance see that the actual expenses for 1. Spalinger, Staff Buildings, 1030 were 8872.00. The actual ex- Ltd. (A.P. Co.); Standard Oil Co.penses for 1931 were the anide, and of New York, Mr. B. C. Tavadia, Mr. E. C. Taxedia. 4. 6. Walso € Co. Ltd. . E. Chas Watson
The Chairman called on the Chairman of the Council, Mr. Hill, to move the adoption of the
Report and Accounts.
Mr. Hill: Mr. Chairmen and Gentlemen,--The Municipal Report
is is budgeted for the same amount for next year. any I ask whether that means that in spite of the fall. in the value of the Hong Kong dollar, the incured value of the properties, has not been revised f
Mr. Hill: Yes.
to recommend that the values of Mr. Quin: If so I should like and Accounts have beer in your Ceunei) property be revised hands for the prescribed period of present value of the dollar, at 1/6. on the feuricen days and require but little Items to me upwise to have your comment, from me. I would, how ever, like to make a few additional Properly under-insured.
emarks in connection with the a twelve-monthe under review....
In connection with Police matters
Mr. Knott Was the insurance (amount $700 in 15307
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Mr. Quin: No 2872.50. the same
I have much pleasure in statingas for the past two years. that your "Council haxe had close co-operation and assistance from the City Police,
The Water Wolks were called upon to supply more water than for the previous year and the quality was"
Mr Knott In 1030 the dollar was round about 2/
Mr. Quin: It is not as well covered now as when the dollar was
a
Mr. Knott: You might take into
maintained at its round high stand-account a certain amount of defire.
ard of purity, ne will be noted from
· the Medical Ofcór of Heriki's re-
The plant, had been main port. tained in good 'raphic and condi-
Lion.
ciation in the value of the property.
Mr. Quin: I do not think firms take that into consideration: 1 think it wine to be on the right aide...
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Chairman: Perhaps it can be left as a point to be considered by the incoming Council?
Nursing Home Re-decorated.
There was no large expenditure: Mr. HiWould you like to put in omnection with the Publio this up as a proposal or will you Worka Department. Maintenance leave it to the incoming Council! work only was dealt with but thei Mr. Quin. Unless somebody is Nursing Home, was entirely de-against it I would like to hear the decorated and all furniture and views the meeting... fittings "reconditioned. The Masi: Mix Campbell: Would it not be cipal Nursing Home, has efficiently a good thing to have the property dénit? with fájldade bibught revalued and our, thanks are due to Dr.n
Mr. Quin: It would cost money?
Taneenter, the Hediyel Officer of Mr. Hill: What is your ided! Health. The cost to ratepayers Do you suggest that it be left to Amounted 710 hs against the incoming Council or would you 84.705.06 -lást year, so that we are like, to bring it forward as a pro- now still working well below the Fosad figure of 8.000 paid
48.000 paid annually for Mr. Quin I should like to bring the rare for the wards at the Crimit forward as proposal, the best ton Hospital prior to 1925.
Mr Campbell should hire to second Mr. Quina propositud
Mr. Hill You should have given (noticemieso a quan el bo
AM Quine I shall leave it then
Accounts.
No. 209hools bich to drge, spur otenter to the incoming Council, With regard to thy, accopp1437
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to the figures Overdraft. $10,823.00 The resolution was then put to Lauki.. Building Reservo Find the meeting and carried. ponied
59,500. Your Council decided to
leed a sum of $30,000 from the "Building Reserve Fund" account
Budget Estimation,
will approve of this action on their i bohalf. Other items shown are for the usual requirements of the Con ccssion with the exception, of allow. ANCO to the Director of Public Works and Secretary. This allow- auo is for travelling expenses for leave to England, which is granted approximately overy, dve yours" in accordings with his agreement. The rates of taxes are practically syne 8, in Enet slightly lower thun, last year, which I think is very satisfactory.
Mr. Hollyer: I would like to second that the Budget Batimales be passed together with Resolutiops 1 and 3 as printed in the raport. The resolutions were carried
The Council,
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to elect not more than fire duly qualified ratepayers to serve on the Council for 1992. The names of Ave ratepayers were duly proposed in therefore, hops that resolution January and posted on the official will be carried which would mean notice board in this Consulate that owners of two dogs will have General The names are Messrs to pay against the present tax B. Harrison E. R. Hill. V, C. of $30 and owners of three dogs. Hollyer. A E. Quin and V P 8360, instead of $50. Waters"
post I hereby declare these gentle There being no other names pro- men duly alected na members of the Council for 1932. I will now ak the Chairman of the Council to ticns na printed proved to put the other reaplu-
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which states that the importation, of dogs into the Concession without special permission in writing from the Council is strictly prohibited.
Mr. Farmer: I take it that the Council will take steps to get rid As regarde resolution: 10 the pre-1 of unregistered dogs?
dogs are allowed on the Concession. several case and these have been sent bye-law states that no Chinese Mr. Knott: There have been
We now wish this bye-law to read, dealt with. Owners have even been
fined
Chowa, Alastions and dogs of kindred breed are hot allowed on the CoBccasion and may not be re- gistered.'
Mr. Knott I am very pleased Mr. Hill in referring to resche to second that resolutions @ and 10 tion 9 dealing with dogs on the be nuancel. agree that there are far too many may I ask whether there is any Ialund, såïd: —I think you will a}}} Mr. Former Mr. Chairman, dogs. on the island and the alarus provision in the present Land Re ing thing is the rapidity with which gulations or Bye Laws with regard til feel that some action should be the numbers ipereure. Your Coun. to unregistered dogs! taken to reduce the numbers, We, ceem to come under Regulation 31 Chairman' This point would
Resolutions: D and 10 were thom put to the meeting and carried.'. Chairman: Before we conclude I should like to "propose "i" very hearty vote of thanks to the Chaff- man and the other members of the Council during the past year for their services.
Mr. Huffmeister I second the resolution.
The resolution was carried;- The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chairman.
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