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STIN 1-CORAM CALOSE
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No. 1360.
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Gentlemen,
Public Works Department,
Hongkong, 19th September, 1906.
Kowloon Farm Lots 3 and 4.
With reference to previous correspondence on the above subject and my letter of the 20th June last, I have now to inform you that, in consequence of a modification which has been made in the proposed route of the railway, it is found unnecessary to resume any portion of Kowloon Farm Lot 3 and the portion of Farm Lot 4 required is greatly reduced in area.
I enclose a tracing showing the land now required by Government, tinted pink and am directed to make your client the following offer :-
(a). Compensation to be paid at the rate of 3c. per square foot for the area resumed. The total amount will be $2,770.42.
(b). A sum of $3,000 to be paid for the removal of the house marked A to another site.
(c). A sum of $298.70 to be paid in respect of the fruit trees, bamboo hedge, &c. falling within the resumed area.
(d). The Crown rent of the lot to be reduced 'pro rata' with the reduction in area of the lot.
I shall be glad to receive an early reply from you in this matter.
I have the honour to be,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
W. CHATHAM,
Director of Public Works
Messrs. DENISON RAM & GIBBS.
N°10
No. 1461.
Gentlemen,
Public Works Department,
Hongkong, 5th October, 1906.
"Kowloon Farm Lot No. 4."
Adverting to my letter No. 1360 dated the 19th ultimo, I beg to remind you that no reply has yet been received thereto. I shall be glad to receive an early response.
*This modification appears to have been made to avoid the Hongkong Hotel Co's land and the necessity of paying the compensation demanded, viz: the cost of the land plus the sum of 10% for forced resumption.
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