"... some delay occurred in the Colony during the year, consequently the work was not completed as anticipated.
Reference: 1877 (1310818157);
The sheet increase to the cost is mentioned at 18766
and at Paragraph 11 of Page 7 of the 83 Estimate,
and is brought to account under the heading "Reservoir at Pokfulam" in the item "Improvement of Water Supply".
This work is worth noting as it was done during the year.
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much as is pertinent to the passage from the despatch regarding the expense.
If I understand correctly, last month the Colonial Government contained the potential expense.
It only remains to approve the general estimates of the Colonial Government, Hongkong, 10th September 1876.
I approve
E certo & Necessary
"My Lord",
In answer to the Water Supply despatchers' urgent memorandum of 4 August 1876,
referring to pages of Interces pentel repet thewan.
This refers to when the time comes for carrying out the Low Level Project in the modified form agreed upon (£50,000). The Governor will consider the subject of the financial means to meet the cost, but it will be well explained that the views of this Government are providing for the scheme for the rebuilding of the Drainage Wall, and that it will in all probability be most advantageous to the Colony to raise a loan to give effect to both works.
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The Earl of Carnarvon:
Cher
for carrying out an improved scheme.
Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies.