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The following is a comparative statement of the revenue derived from Waterworks during the years 1910 and 1911:-
1910 1911 City, including Wongneichong Village and properties bordering Shaukiwan Road, $ 277,492.58 $ 269,687.78 Hill District, 8,674.85 8,756.48 Pokfulam District, 1,366.50 1,129.50 Kowloon, including Shamshuipo and Kowloon City, 48,178.16 50,055.99 Aberdeen, 521.50 358.68 Shaukiwan, 2,105.47 2,003.99 Laichikok, 17,814.82 18,929.00 Total, 354,153.88 350,921.42PUBLIC WORKS EXTRAORDINARY.
70. Law Courts -- Superstructure. - The whole of the work comprised in this Contract, with the exception of a small amount of punching down, pointing face work and a few other minor items, was completed.
Owing to the failure of the Contractor to make satisfactory progress with the work, an Agreement was entered into with him on 15th June whereby the Contract was handed over to the Public Works Department for completion.
71. Law Courts - Joinery, Fittings, etc. - The whole of the work under this Contract, with the exception of the teak flooring to some of the ground floor rooms and a little painting and distempering, was practically completed. The work under this Contract was also handed over to the Public Works Department for completion under the Agreement already mentioned.
72. Law Courts - Lighting and Lifts. - The Contracts entered into with the Hongkong Electric Co. for executing the necessary wiring and casing and fixing the electric light fittings and also for erecting two passenger lifts with motors etc. were completed.
73. Law Courts - Furniture. - The furnishing of the Library with teak bookcases, tables, chairs, etc., was completed whilst that of the Courts, comprising Judges' chairs, chairs and tables for the Bar, etc., was practically completed. The furniture and fittings for the Crown Solicitor's Offices and Bar Robing rooms were all completed and the special fittings for the Land Office were well in hand.
74. Law Courts - Heating Apparatus. - The heating apparatus, which was supplied by Contractors in England, had to be erected departmentally as the firm which supplied it became insolvent and was unable to carry out the work. The erection of the apparatus was practically completed by the end of the year.
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