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access, in that neighbourhood. The proposed extension which is estimated to cost $13,000
will afford
the
necessary access, and it will also tend
to develop a portion of the Kowloon peninsula. The lease of the lot realized a premium of $13,097.
3.
excess
current
The list shows an
on
of $7000 during the it year
the original : estimate for the Gap Rock Lighthouse, and an estimated
increase
increase of $9000 in the cost of the Slaughter-house and pig and sheep depôts. The
Causes
of
these increases are
explained in the enclosure by the Director of Public Works,
4.
a
paragraphs 30 to 45.
The estimate of the cost of constructing residence for the Governor at the Peak has been raised from $40,000 to $55,000. I regret
the necessity, but the Director of Public Works, who has now
neariz
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