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grilles were provided in order to render the building secure and some necessary extensions of the electric light service were carried out.
1914 Estimates, $12,000.00
1914 Expenditure, $11,948.84
115. Chinese Cemeteries,--Laying out new areas.-A statement of the work carried out under this heading will be found in paragraph 43 of this Report.
1914 Estimates, $4,000.00
1914 Expenditure, $1,279.61
116. Miscellaneous Works.-The following are the principal items of expenditure under this heading, representing in some cases only a part of the cost of the works in consequence of their extending over more than one year :-
Government Offices (Colonial Secretariat and P.W.D.) :-
Providing additional accommodation for the Buildings Ordinance branch of the Public Works Department, comprising 2 rooms 24' 11" x 18' 0"; 1 room 15′ 6′′ × 9′ 4′′ and a lavatory, fitted up with electric fans, lights, bells and telephones, $6,912
Providing electric fans and lights to various other offices and installing one Government telephone, $551.48
Alterations to Accountant's Office, $7,511
Old Harbour Office :-
Providing stabling accommodation for the Sanitary Department and fitting up a Branch Post Office on ground floor, $2,679
Alterations to first floor to provide quarters for Postmen and Sanitary Department Staff, $2,534
Providing and fitting up iron bunks in quarters, $601
Substituting reinforced concrete for hardwood floor to kitchen, $405
Government Offices (Pedder Street):-
Providing and fitting iron gates to protect letter boxes and making sundry alterations, $1,453
Providing 2 mail notice boards and enamel letter plates, $881
Additional electric fans and lights to various offices, $384
Providing new window and door to the Secretary for Chinese Affairs' offices, $292