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213
Memoranda referring to lenders, offered, accepted and rejected, for building materials, machinery &c. for the improvement of Hong Kong.
No 12
Grates, mantel pieces &c.
Messrs Magnus of Pimlico, price £378.4.10. Selected without competition because they are patentees of this class of work which is more economical than any other. Recommended.
No 14
Engines & Boilers
Names of firms invited to tender
Close & Binlinson. I Taylor & Co Handyside & Co Balfour & Co Watts & Co B. Hick & Son Napier & SonPrice if delivered in London
£ 1549 10 £ 1643 £ 1929 £ 1967Price if delivered in Liverpool
£ 1562 10 £ 1929 £ 2095 £ 2276 10Remarks.
Messrs Watts & Co.
Propose to construct main shaft of Steel & to include eccentric & link motion.
Recommended on account of the high character of their work.
Declined to tender