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drains will be run along the toe or foot of all retaining walls, and the subsoil within and around the basement will receive a layer of Portland Cement concrete to secure dryness.
General Remarks.
10 The proposed school building will be a brick structure on granite foundations. Lintels, thresholds, and all minor features being of the grey granite of the country. Verandah balusters will be of native terra-cotta and verandah floors will be paved for cleanliness with Canton marble of the veined cheaper kind.
Doors, windows, floors and all interior work will be of teak oiled. To avoid the danger of fire, iron girders and ... are contemplated for the plans and roof. In addition to having open fire places, the Class-rooms will be ventilated by inlet left in the brickwork of exterior walls 12 inches above the verandah floor-level and 8 feet above the floor.