AnnualReport-1910 — Page 197

Administrative Reports 行政報告書 All AI Reviewed

Series Prev Next Source

J 15

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE FIRE BRIGADE.

There were 28 Fires and 67 Incipient Fires during the year against 31 and 63 in 1909. Details are given in Table I.

The estimated damage caused by Fires was $236,668 and by Incipient Fires $851 as against $548,838 and $1,497 in 1909.

The Brigade turned out 33 times during the year (47 in 1909).

2. There was a constant supply of water in the fire mains throughout the year.

3. One fire occurred in the harbour during the year.

4. There were two prosecutions for arson. The first was in connection with the fire at No. 128 Shanghai Street, Yau Ma Ti. Two men were arrested and discharged at the Criminal Sessions. The second was in connection with the Fire at No. 50, Queen's Road East. One man was arrested and convicted at the Criminal Sessions and sentenced to seven years' imprisonment with hard labour.

5. There are 34 Despatch Boxes kept in different places in Victoria and 12 in Kowloon, 8 different Telephones to which the Police can have access to communicate with the Central Station in the event of a fire and 16 Street Fire Alarms.

6. I enclose a copy of a report by the Engineer on the state of Fire Engines (Annexe A).

7. The conduct of the Brigade has been good.

8. The hull constructed locally for the New Fire Floating Engine was completed at the beginning of the year.

F. J. BADELEY, Superintendent, Fire Brigade.

6th March, 1911.

ANNEXE A.

HONGKONG, 7th March, 1911.

SIR, I have the honour to forward the Annual Report on the condition of the Government Fire Engines and gear for the year ending 31st December, 1910.

New Fire Float.

This vessel was completed and placed in commission in the month of March after extensive steaming and pumping trials, and has been of great service at different fires afloat and on shore.

Edit History

2026-05-06 01:08:24 · NVIDIA / meta/llama-4-maverick-17b-128e-instruct

Live

View comparison

AI Proofread

J 15 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE FIRE BRIGADE. There were 28 Fires and 67 Incipient Fires during the year against 31 and 63 in 1909. Details are given in Table I. The estimated damage caused by Fires was $236,668 and by Incipient Fires $851 as against $548,838 and $1,497 in 1909. The Brigade turned out 33 times during the year (47 in 1909). 2. There was a constant supply of water in the fire mains throughout the year. 3. One fire occurred in the harbour during the year. 4. There were two prosecutions for arson. The first was in connection with the fire at No. 128 Shanghai Street, Yau Ma Ti. Two men were arrested and discharged at the Criminal Sessions. The second was in connection with the Fire at No. 50, Queen's Road East. One man was arrested and convicted at the Criminal Sessions and sentenced to seven years' imprisonment with hard labour. 5. There are 34 Despatch Boxes kept in different places in Victoria and 12 in Kowloon, 8 different Telephones to which the Police can have access to communicate with the Central Station in the event of a fire and 16 Street Fire Alarms. 6. I enclose a copy of a report by the Engineer on the state of Fire Engines (Annexe A). 7. The conduct of the Brigade has been good. 8. The hull constructed locally for the New Fire Floating Engine was completed at the beginning of the year. F. J. BADELEY, Superintendent, Fire Brigade. 6th March, 1911. ANNEXE A. HONGKONG, 7th March, 1911. SIR, I have the honour to forward the Annual Report on the condition of the Government Fire Engines and gear for the year ending 31st December, 1910. New Fire Float. This vessel was completed and placed in commission in the month of March after extensive steaming and pumping trials, and has been of great service at different fires afloat and on shore.

Baseline (Original)

J 15 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE FIRE BRIGADE. There were 28 Fires and 67 Incipient Fires during the year against 31 and 63 in 1909. Details are given in Table I. The estimated damage caused by Fires was $236,668 and by Incipient Fires $851 as against $548,838 and $1,497 in 1909. The Brigade turned out 33 times during the year (47 in 1909). 2. There was a constant supply of water in the fire mains. throughout the year. 3. One fire occurred in the harbour during the year. 4. There were two prosecutions for arson. The first was in connection with the fire at No. 128 Shanghai Street, Yau Ma Ti. Two men were arrested and discharged at the Criminal Sessions. The second was in connection with the Fire at No. 50, Queen's Road East. One man was arrested and convicted at the Criminal Sessions and sentenced to seven years' imprisonment with hard labour. 5. There are 34 Despatch Boxes kept in different places in Victoria and 12 in Kowloon, 8 different Telephones to which the Police can have access to communicate with the Central Station in the event of a fire and 16 Street Fire Alarms. 6. I enclose a copy of a report by the Engineer on the state of Fire Engines (Annexe A). 7. The conduct of the Brigade has been good. 8. The hull constructed locally for the New Fire Floating Engine was completed at the beginning of the year. F. J. BADELEY, Superintendent, Fire Brigade. 6th March, 1911. ANNEXE Á. HONGKONG, 7th March, 1911. SIR,I have the honour to forward the Annual Report on the condition of the Government Fire Engines and gear for the year ending 31st December, 1910. New Fire Float. This vessel was completed and placed in commission in the month of March after extensive steaming and pumping trials, and has been of great service at different fires afloat and on shore.

2026-05-06 01:08:24 · Baseline

View content