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The yearly increase in cases attended by the Motor Ambulances is shown in the following summary:-
Last year 1929
Previous years
1928
1927
1926
1925
1924
Cases attended
3,289
3,282
3,187
2,637
2,265
2,129
REVENUE.
Theatre and Other duties
Motor Ambulance Service
Total
$1,600.00
3,753.00
$5,353.00
WATER SUPPLY.
The number of Pedestal Hydrants was increased by 27 during the year while the number of Ball Hydrants was reduced by 98; total number of hydrants now being 1,252 viz.:
Hong Kong (pedestal hydrants)
112
Kowloon (pedestal hydrants)
75
Hong Kong (ball hydrants) (including Peak)
690
Kowloon (ball hydrants)
354
Total
1,231
The above hydrants were regularly inspected every quarter.
GENERAL.
Staff:-The Chief Officer, the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G., proceeded on long leave on the 2/3/29 and returned to the Colony on the 7/11/29.
During the year 39 Chinese members resigned, 10 were dismissed and 20 absconded. 56 recruits were enrolled and trained as firemen and passed out of the Drill Class into the Brigade while 18 men were engaged and appointed to fill vacancies in other ranks of the Department.