P.W.R. Hongkong.
Q 3 4
In continuation of the policy adopted in the case of many of the outlying roads, the surfaces of the following roads were tarred and sanded:
Gough Hill Road,
Shaukiwan Road,
Harlech Road,
Findlay Road,
Hatton Road,
Plantation Road,
Victoria Gap Road,
Pokfulam Road,
Tar Toppings were laid on the following roads:
Aberdeen Village,
Pokfulam Road,
The surfaces of portions of the following roads were laid with asphaltum and sand carpeting:
Wongneichong Gap Road,
Chamberlain Road,
52. Maintenance of Telephones, including all Cables.-The lines and instruments were maintained in good order. Certain lines between North Point and Quarry Point, which had hitherto been carried on poles belonging to the Military Authorities, were transferred to new poles erected by this Department. In making this change, the new poles were kept further inland so that the lines should be less exposed to damage from salt water. Direct communication from the Colonial Secretary's Office to Mountain Lodge was provided and paid for out of this vote.
Eight new lines, the cost of which was defrayed from other votes, were installed and several minor extensions made.
The cable to Gap Rock broke during the gales early in November. The fracture was found to have occurred near Gap Rock and an attempt was made to repair it, but, owing to the unfavourable weather which prevailed, it was not found possible to execute the necessary repairs up to the end of the year.
Consequent upon the establishment of an exchange in the Post Office building in connection with the Wireless Station at Cape
P.W.R. Hongkong.
Q 3 4
In continuation of the policy adopted in the case of many of the outlying roads, the surfaces of the following roads were tarred and sanded:
Gough Hill Road,
Shaukiwan Road,
Harlech Road,
Findlay Road,
Hatton Road,
Plantation Road,
Victoria Gap Road,
Pokfulam Road,
sq. yds.
419
1,316
1,878
1,962
3,025
5,860
6,183
7,516
sq. vds., 28.159
Tar Toppings were laid on the following roads:
Aberdeen Village,
Pokfulam Road,
sq. yds.
773 1.265
sq. yds.. 1,838
The surfaces of portious of the following roads were laid with asphaltum and sand carpeting :--
Wongneichong Gap Road,
Chamberlain Road,...
sy. yds.
390
790
sq. yds.. 1,180
52. Maintenance of Telephones, including ali Cables.-The lines and instruments were maintained in good order. Certain lines between North Point and Quarry Point, which had hitherto been carried on poles belonging to the Military Authorities, were transferred to new poles erected by this Department. In making this change, the new poles were kept further inland so that the lines should be less exposed to damage from salt water. Direct communication from the Colonial Secretary's Office to Mountain Lodge was provided and paid for out of this vote.
Eight new lines, the cost of which was defrayed from other votes, were installed and several minor extensions made.
The cable to Gap Rock broke during the gales early in Novem- ber. The fracture was found to have occurred near Gap Rock and an attempt was made to repair it, but, owing to the unfavourable weather which prevailed, it was not found possible to execute the necessary repairs up to the end of the year.
C'onsequent upon the establishment of an exchange in the Post Office building in connection with the Wireless Station at Cape
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