P.W.R. Hong Kong.
66. Store Depreciation.—The adjustment of store values and reconditioning of old stores have been met from this vote, amounting to $6,438.61.
The following sums were credited to this vote:—$6,182.83 being rebate on Freight Charges in connection with stores purchased in England through the Crown Agents: $161.84 being the value of stores returned which had been issued prior to 1929.
The result showed a net expenditure on this vote of $93.94.
Estimates, $100.00
Expenditure, $93.94
67. Boundary Stones.—A statement of the boundary stones fixed is given in paragraph 25 of this Report.
Estimates, $5,000.00
Expenditure, $2,603.76
68. Survey of Colony.—An account of the principal survey work executed during the year is given in paragraphs 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 26 of this Report.
Estimates, $5,000.00
Expenditure, $4,921.20
69. Bathing Places: The provision of these facilities was referred to in paragraph 60 of last year's Report.
Facilities as last year were provided at Kennedy Town, North Point, Repulse Bay and Tai Wan, whilst provision was also made at Lai Chi Kok for men and women.
The attendance for the beaches showed a falling off; this may be attributed to the formation of several bathing Clubs, the members of which apparently utilised the accommodation provided by them.
Estimates, $15,000.00
Supplementary Vote, $4,150.00
Expenditure, $17,127.64
Total, $19,150.00