4.
of the railway passes through Kowloon, connecting with the
remainder of the British Section which runs through the New
Territory, joining up with the Chinese Section at the
boundary with Kwangtung.
The Yaumati slipway and store, both of considerable
importance to Goverment, are also situated in Kowloon.
(iii) Trade. Kowloon has become an important outlet
for the needs of trade and commerce, more especially in
connection with shipping. The Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock
Company, one of the largest companies of its kind in the
East, with its godowns, wharves, piers and shipbuilding yards,
is situated in Kowloon. On the waterfront are various
wharves and godowns used by the ocean going shipping companies,
whose ships pass through the Colony. It is only necessary to
say that the P. & O., C.P.R. and Holt's all berth their
steamers at Kowloon. It would be difficult, if not impossible,
to find accommodation to meet their needs on the island itself.
Holt's wharves and godowns, the China Light and Power Company's
station, the Hong Kong and China Gas Company's gas works, the
Green Island cement works, and numerous other factories are
situated in this area. There is an important Harbour of
Refuge from typhoons on the west of Kowloon Point, the need
for which for the protection of craft is paramount. The one
on the island at Causeway Bay is not sufficient for existing
needs.
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(b) Military.
I attach a list A
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of the various Military
establishments at present existing in Kowloon.
9.
(c) Naval.
I attach a list B of the Naval establishments in
Kowloon, which are essential to the needs of the Navy, as
there is not sufficient accommodation on the island for its
purposes.