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Mr.
Calder Mr. Ellis
Mr.
Sir C. Bottomley.
Sir J. Shuckburgh.
Sir G. Grindle.
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Permt. U.S. of S.
Parly. U.S. of S.
Secretary of State.
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Secret. Your telegram 5th Jan.
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TELEGRAM from the Governor of Hong Kong to the Secretary
of State for the Colonies.
Dated the 8th January,1931.
the 8th January.
Received at 2.30. p.m. on
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4/2821/30
In live
SECRET. No.5. New Gaol. 1924 Hansard page 91 and
58797/23
58440/24
653872/215
Estimates under Head 31 1924 25/26° also Secret despatch
52753/28
of 2nd November, 1928, Kaliak Aerodrome Section 7 and
62753/29
Secret Deppatch of 6th December, 1928, and Hansard 2nd
72749/30 {w cove)
October, 1930, page 177. Since Ngauchiwan was abandoned
provision of new gaol premises has been constantly
pressed by Unofficials and I agreed that it is a matter
of first importance and urgency. A suitable site has
been selected by a Committee and approved by the Executive
Council situated at Wongmakek at the end of Stanley
Peninsula. Design following Ngauhsiwan design has been
most carefully elaborated. Estimated total cost
(exclusive of Training School but including Staff Quarters
not included in Ngauhsiwan estimates) Dollars 4,500000
say three years to complete. Considerable portions of
present valuable site remain at Government disposal
after transfer.
My Confidential despatch of 3rd October, 1930, mentions new gaol as a
contemplated loan work and
it is definitely included amongst reasons for an
extension of the Colony's loan which I am asking permission
to issue. The matter is of exceptional urgency and I
request permission by telegram to have it accepted as a
loan work and to undertake preliminary work at selected
site pending your approval of details of whole scheme
which will be submitted by despatch. Payment meanwhile to be made by advance from balance
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