Q 60
1,917 plans and sunprints in connection with proposed sales, permits, piers, squatters' holdings, &c., were prepared or traced.
1 plan measuring 6 ft. x 7 ft. was reduced from a scale of 50 ft. to 1 inch to one of 200 feet to 1 inch.
4 plans measuring about 3' x 2' 6'' (varying scales) were reduced.
1 plan measuring about 6 ft. x 3 ft. was reduced from 32" = 1 mile to 1/2,500.
1 plan measuring about 2' x 3' was enlarged from a scale of 1/2,500 to one of 100'--1 inch.
6 maps of Kowloon (scale 1/2,500) were extensively altered and added to in order to bring them up to date.
747 permits for temporary tenure of Crown Land were issued.
104 temporary Pier Licences were issued.
The following officers were absent during the year either on leave or in hospital:-
Mr. L. C. Rees-4 days in October in hospital.
Mr. B. W. Grey-23 days in July in hospital. Went on 12 months' leave on 1st August.
Mr. A. J. Darby-on leave from 1st April to 12th March.
Mr. E. B. Reed-3 days in November in hospital.
Mr. F. Sutton-12 days at various dates in hospital.
Mr. J. Grant-16 days in January in hospital.
16th April, 1910.
W. CHATHAM,
Director of Public Works.