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Department or the Public Works Department ?
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I think he was for the Public Works Department.
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Why would he not pass the house ?
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He apprehended the walls were out of plumb, and all
sorts of excuses, and I asked him why he allowed them to
be built like that, when the roof was not on it. He said
I could appeal to the higher authorities if I was not
satisfied. As I was under a contract to Messrs younsey
and Brutton, who were threatening to take legal
proceedings against me if they did not get in the
premises quick,
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Did he inspect the house when it was under construction?
I never saw him. Mr Danby was acting as Architect, and I
said "Well you are fighting with the Government". The
joists were not strong enough, foundations not strong
enough, and all sorts of excuses.
He kept on making excuse after excuse and delayed your 4:73
house from being passed, although as far as you and your
Architects were concerned, you were complying with the
law. And then what happened ?
A: I asked the contractor about it, and he said the man
wanted money,
and I said give it to him. I could not
ascape from the Solicitors because I had made a contract
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to let them in, and I said, very well, give him what he
wants, and I will be out of pocket so much.
Who was the contractor ?
He was some Chinaman, engaged by Chau Tung Shang, a man called EE Lung. There were little subcontractora.
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Who was the contractor you had this conversation with? H
What is his name ?
I dont remember.
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