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A considerable fire occurred on January 10th at Ap Liu, near Sham Shui Po, numerous sheds and huts belonging to and occupied by the villagers being destroyed.
Three houses on Inland Lot 17, Aplichau, were partly destroyed on October 30th and are being re-instated.
Several other fires occurred in the Colony, but none were of large dimensions.
39. Reclamations.-The following is a statement of the private reclamation works in progress during the year:-
Completed.
N.K.L.L. 27, Sham Shui Po, 41, 11 55 Area in sq. ft. .11,310 N.K.I.L. 39, Sham Shui Po, .20,240 Area in sq. ft. .11,880The areas stated are those of the lots which extend further inland than old high water mark and are therefore not exclusively reclaimed from the sea. Additional areas beyond those stated have to be reclaimed for roads.
40. Principal Works of a Private nature:
Hongkong University: considerable progress was made with the main building, whilst the Principal's and Professors' houses and other adjunct buildings were begun. The whole of the buildings were well advanced at the close of the year.
A Hostel, projected for the use of students attending the University, situated on Inland Lot 754, Bonham Road, and under the control of the Church Missionary Society, was commenced.
The preparation of a site for a similar hostel, on Inland Lot 1874, Hatton Road, to be under the control of the London Missionary Society was in progress.
Some additions consisting of Oil tanks and godowns have been made to the Standard Oil Co.'s premises at Lai Chi Kok.
The No. 1 Dock extension at Hunghom was completed.
Further alterations were in progress at the Hongkong Hotel.
The construction of the Star Ferry Co.'s Wharf opposite the end of Ice House Street was commenced, practically the whole of the wharf being completed by the end of the year whilst a considerable portion of the superstructure was erected.