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1. Gov. Conf
23.1-29 Stakes that angts. have been made to take aerial photographs.
It is rather startling to find that the
boundary between the Hong Kong leased territories
and China is so indeterminate and it is rather
surprising that there have not been any disputes
about it. It is not very clear how the aerial
photographs are going to assist in determining
is
what/the proper boundary but I suppose we can
only wait until they have been taken.
? send copy to War Office lf. for
information ref. No.3 on 52864.
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NO CONFIDENTIAL.
Sir,
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
EN
HONG KONG
23rd January, 1929.
291 on 52864/28.
I have the honour to acknowledge the
receipt of your despatches No.194 dated 5th June and
No.397 of 30th November, 1920, with reference to the
boundary of the New Territories of Hong Kong at their Western extremity.
2..
Existing plans and maps are not as complete in this respect us could be desired and, in orice to settle the question of the actual boundary,torial photographs taken at High Water Springs are thought
to be advisable. Arrangements have been made with the Naval Authorities in conjunction with the Royal
Air Force to take these photos at a favourable
opportunity, but a suitable state of the tide is not
likely to occur until April next.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient humble servant,
Your most obedi
iments
Governor, &c.
THE LIGHT HONOURATLE
LIMUELIANT COLONEL 1.0.M.S. AERY, M.P.,
&c.,
&c.