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The reconstruction of the Southern portion of the Hongkong Hotel (South block) was completed in December but some further alterations are still in progress.
Work on the extension of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co.'s No. 1 Dock at Hunghom was carried on during the year and was nearing completion.
Work on the Hongkong University buildings was commenced and considerable progress was made. The ceremony of laying the foundation stone was performed by His Excellency the Governor on the 16th March.
Amongst other works which have been commenced or completed during the year, the following may be mentioned:
Works Commenced.
Cinematograph Theatre (“Victoria”) on P.R.M.L. 14, Des Vœux Road Central.
Chinese Theatre on I.L. 1853, Kau U Fong.
Weaving Factory on K.I.L. 571, Saigon Street, Kowloon.
Small-pox Hospital on K.I.L. 1264, Tai Shek Ku.
Additions to Electric Light Works, H.H.I.L. 226, Hunghom.
36 Chinese houses on I.L. 427, Spring Gardens, Wanchai.
3 Houses on P.R.M.L. 14, Connaught Road Central.
5 Chinese houses on I.L. 767, High Street.
I.L. 796 R.P., Pokfulam and Battery Roads.
K.I.L. 1079, Shanghai Street.
K.I.L. 964.
N.K.I.L. 17, Sham Shui Po.
K.F.L.'s 1335 and 1336, Ngau Chi Wan.
K.I.L.'s 1255 and 1210, Hok Un.
Works Completed.
Seamen's Institute on M.L. 295, Praya East.
Hospital and 4 European houses on Q.B.I.L. 7, Quarry Bay.
Steel tank gasholder on I.L. 834, Queen's Road West.
Cinematograph Theatre ("Empire") on I.L. 1869, Des Vœux Road Central.
Swimming bath at Murray Pier for Victoria Recreation Club.
Rope Factory Extension on I.L. 906, Smithfield Street, Kennedy Town.
Godown on M.L. 239, Kennedy Town.
Club house for Corinthian Yacht Club, Praya East.
Godown on I.L. 1573, Bowrington Road.
Pavilion on K.I.L. 535, Nathan Road, Kowloon.