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it is well situated for the purpose and I have always been of opinion that a the "quirtery of a larger proportion: of the garrison at Kowloon which is
the best means now quite healthy. of reheving the pressure from want The Victoria side, and at of space on the same ture of keeping the drops. in a ccutral situation fions which re-inforcements can readily be sent in
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any direction, and also near their exercising Ground and Rifle Ranges. The Commercial importance of kowloon is rapidly mekissing and land there coresponduigley rising in value, and if the present opportunity
much larger sum that would now be necessary will probably have to be given for the land.
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Several however, in deprecating anything an unfair advantage. which might beving taken of the approaching expiration of Mr. Humphrey's lease, and in crusdoung that he should be liberally dealt with and compensated for his improvements Pending your decision as to the acquisition of the laid items premature
valuation of these, make any accurate
to
in the Proceedings of the Board the cost of acquisition
was
approxnvital, stated as about £6000, and I would urfe
the provision of this sussa in the Estimates for next year, not to be spent, however, without further investigation and enquiry
The Coloural Government are turally desirous of having the
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