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Meeting held on the 21st January, 1918, at the Office
of the Secretary for Chinese Affairs.
Present:-
Hon. Mr. R. Shewan.
Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak.
Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak.
Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax.
TAUMATI FERRIES.
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1. After an exhaustive hearing of Mr. Looker on
behalf of his client, Mr. Wong Lan Sheng, we are of opinion that no sufficient reason has been shown for modifying our
recommendation of 15th January, 1918, that the Yaumati and
Sham Shui Po Ferries should be put up to public tender.
In view of Section 3 of our recommendations
"Other things being equal in the tenders, existing Ferry Companies on the line should be given such considera- tion as may be possible" we ask for an assurance from the Government that the tenders received will be referred to this Committee for their advice: with a view to ensuring the proper consideration" of existing Ferry Companies.
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Approved.
(Sd.)
R. Shewan
P. H. Holyoak.
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Lau Chu Pak.
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E. R. Hallifax
23rd January, 1918.