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APPENDIX I
HONG KONG UNIVERSITY.
1. A cursory preliminary inspection of the damage done to the buildings in the University was made by Lt. Col. Gordon King, A.D.M.S. (C.A.) and Lt. Col. L.W.-Amps, R. E. 3.0. I Works on
ovember 26th. The following findings are the result of a rapid superficial survey and should not be taken to represent a technical opinion on the situation. They may, however, be of use as giving a view of the general condition of the buildings of the University.
2. None of the buildings has been appreciably damaged by bombing or enemy gun fire. Destruction consists practically entirely of looting: primarily to obtain wood for fuel, but also for the lead piping, copper and brass fittings, etc.
3. Structurally, the majority of the buildings are in very good condition. In many of them, windows, doors, floor-boards, door and window frames and other joinery work have been removed. The buildings which are fitted with steel windows and doors can in general, have them rapidly replaced, as most of the window, doors, etc., are still lying in the vicinity of the buildings.
4. With certain exceptions, sanitary fittings have been removed or broken and will require replacement. Electric wiring and fittings have mostly been removed.`·
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The plaster work in practically all buildings is still in remarkably good condition and can be easily repaired.
The following are some general notes on individual buildings:- (a) NORTICOTE SCIENCE BLOCK. Structurally sound except for
one crack across the building which can be repaired without difficulty. This building is fitted with steal windows, doors, etc. All woodwork requires renewal.
(b) PEEL LABORATORY AND HO TUNG WORKSHOPS. Both these buildings
are in excellent condition and can be use at any time after the plant is replaced.
(c) SCHOOL OF SURGERY. This building is structurally sound;
requires renewal of joinery, sanitary and electrical fittings.
(a) SCHOOL OF ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY.
-ditto-
ditto
(e) SCHOOL OF PATHOLOGY & TROPICAL REDICINE
(f) ENGINEERS HOUSE AT EXTRANCE GATE. An old house with stone
walls; all the wooden floors and wood beams have been removed. This building requires extensive reconstruction is it is to be used again.
(g) BIOLOGY BLOCK AT DITRANCE GATE.
Practically untouched.
(b) UNIVERSITY UNION, All woodwork removed, including the
large timber trusses which supported the roofs of the two large halls on the upper floor. Nevertheless, the rest of the building is structurally souni and the plaster work (notably the ornamental plaster in the ceilings of the large rooms on the lower floor) is in first class condition.
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