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had any objections to make to the arrangement detailed in correspondence forwarded therewith,
(for his perusal.
and accompanied by a plan showing "made" the intended line of the Kowloon Road, and the Boundaries of the portions of the War Department ground decided to be
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gelen af.
The objection which Major Brunker has recorded is one which Lt Col: De Bult, The Commanding Royal Engineer, united with him in considering of undoubted importance and one which is not removed, though modified by the conditions enforced by Major General Tuy being observed.
These appear to have been that
the Road should not approach the Magazine Boundary wall at any point nearer than 20 feet; and that a high wall should also be built as an additional security.
The Major General is anxious to meet His Excellency's views as far as possible and as the point in question was conceded by Major Quartermaster General, RE, in consideration of the difficulties to be otherwise overcome by the Road, Major General Brunker will withdraw opposition to the scheme provided the undermentioned conditions are clearly acceded to by the Colonial Government.
(1.) An interval of 20 feet clear, measured from the northern Boundary of the Road
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