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literally forests underneath concrete forests, and therefore here I earnestly support the motion. I don't think the election is of much importance at the moment.

MR. FORSGATE (In English): Mr. Chairman, I asked the question some while ago of the Director of Public Works about the use of space created by flyovers. I was thinking particularly about the more pressing need of recreation areas. I was then assured by the Director of Public Works that this suggestion would be taken fully into consideration by the planners, and whilst I agree that flowering shrubs and so on are a very pleasant visual amenity, I would like more consideration to be given to the provision of further recreation spaces at the moment. Meanwhile, of course, I do support Henry's rather light and harmless motion.

The question was put.

The motion was carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT

4.42 P.M.

CHAIRMAN: That concludes the business of this meeting, ladies and gentlemen. Council stands adjourned until Tuesday, 13th February, 1973 at 4 p.m.

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SEA WATER SAMPLES TAKEN FOR BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION IN NOVEMBER 1972

Date Beach TC C E 8.11.72 Shek O 42 1600 900 22.11.72 16 130 8 8.11.72 Big Wave Bay 22 1800+ 35 22.11.72 42 45 8.11.72 Repulse Bay 162 900 900 22.11.72 18 900 11 8.11.72 Middle Bay 148 550 225 22.11.72 17 350 20 8.11.72 South Bay 32 170 170 22.11.72 31 900 50 8.11.72 Stanley Main Beach 73 900 350 22.11.72 19 110 17 8.11.72 Deep Water Bay 52 250 250 22.11.72 21 250 80 8.11.72 St. Stephen 50 1800+ 350 22.11.72 83 350 8.11.72 Turtle Cove - - - 22.11.72 15 1800+ 225 8.11.72 Chung Hom Kok 92 130 130 22.11.72 4 170 35 8.11.72 43 350 70

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