Advance Account.
Hongkong.
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estimated at 2,249,004 square feet. The estimated cost of building land is therefore $1.50 per square foot and including a 25 cents premium, $1.75 per square foot.
After the plan and statement, referred to in paragraph 147 of last year's Report, had been inspected and each lot-holder informed of the cost and area of his particular allotment, the Chairman proposed that the Scheme under the Conditions laid down by Government be accepted. The motion was seconded by Mr. M. J. D. Stephens and carried unanimously.
The preparation of 27 sheets of Contract Drawings was commenced on 12th July, but was not completed until the end of November, as progress was somewhat interrupted during October and November by the visit of Sir Maurice Fitzmaurice in connection with proposed Harbour Improvements.
A sum of $2,306.67 was expended during the year in the completion of the construction of the stormwater drain, referred to in paragraph 147 of last year's Report, and in incidental expenses on surveys and mounting plans.
The sum charged to "Advance Account" amounted to $80,418.10.
WORKS DEFRAYED FROM FUNDS NOT PROVIDED UNDER P.W.E. VOTES.
HONGKONG.
172. Bathing Facilities.-These were provided at North Point and Kennedy Town as in former years at a cost of $2,485.59, which included watchmen's wages, etc., the cost being defrayed from Class 1, Item 9, "Miscellaneous Services."
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173. The death of the following officer occurred during the year-
Mr. Tang Ki-fan, 3rd Class Draughtsman.
174. The following officer retired on pension-
Mr. G. E. Thomas, Clerk of Works, 3rd August, 1920.
175. The following promotions were made:-
Mr. H. E. Goldsmith, 2nd Grade Executive Engineer, to 1st Grade, 16th March, 1920.
Mr. J. W. White, Assistant Engineer, to 2nd Grade Executive Engineer, 1st January, 1920.