R 15 -
cesses on the 1910 Estimate,--Continued.
EXPLANATORY NOTES ON SAVINGS AND EXCESS OF THE 1910 ESTIMATE.
Due to slight excess on English Indents; the transfer of the Engines from Leigh and Orange's Contract charged to Plant and the transfer to Fanling Branch of small engines includes for provision of new engine (4′ 53′′) and of new one for the Fan Ling Branch 2′ Gauge.
To provision of extra train required for through traffic working and also stock for Fanling Branch.
Under C.S.O. 6825/09 all salaries from July were to be charged to Open Line. The salaries were charged to Capital however with the exception of those actually employed on open line working. The increase is also due to the bonus given to Construction employés on termination of their agreements.
Interest after opening being charged to Open Line Grant.
Consumable Stores for Open Line for which credit will be afforded as consumed.
Represents balance of Rails and Permanent Way not laid in line available for renewals hereafter and extensions.
Span Bridge materials and other stores, required for open line.
Value of Stores in hand at market rates=$32,000. Balance loss of sales and depreciation written off.Bricks at Fanling required for Taipo Market Station when made permanent.
Difference between credits on sales now anticipated and those of 1910 Estimate.