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odated (including non-divisional

of present garrison is:

[ 5,000

an infantry division less one

ories will necessitate considerable

xtensive construction of now itorics.

proximately 50% of the forco vikings because:

one to barracks and repairs

ps can be moved in.

internees are occupying to

and Sham Shui Po).

ivo units will be engaged on

but will be withdrawn when twir

nts for purposes of internal

ied civilian property.

ps at present accommodatod and

vos, in requisitioned property

IOUS WHICH WILL EVERTUARY

HEJE AIL RESUISITIONED PROPERTY:-

NE Workshops

RE Dump

RASC Camber

REE Workshops

RASC Supply Dorot

Infantry Brigade "orkshops

REorkshops

Field Ambulance

British General Hospital

Standard Infantry Brigade Group

(4500)

Divisional Artillery less one

Field Regiment (3300)

Divisional Reconnaissance Regiment

(820)

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(D) Garrison theatres and/or sporting clubs required on Island,

Kayloon and New Territories.

In addition to construction of new permanent barracks cartonsive reconstruction will be required an existing barracks:

VICTORIA BARRACKS are badly damaged, and are old fashioned, They will require improvement and rehabilitation.

7.

(a)

(b)

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WHITE LEID BARRACKS, lthough little damago has been done, the barracks do not come up to modern standards. They were built to accommolato Indian troops and require much alteration to fit them for any troops, particularly British.

SILK SHUI FO BARRACK.

(a)

ARGYLE STREET CALIF

permanent barracks,

Temporary hutted barracks.

Thutted cam quite unsuitable as

Brief technical engineer report on Military buildings

is attached at Appendix "B".

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