P.W.R. Hongkong.
38
To enable the dredger to be utilized for the removal of foul detritus from the south-west corner of Causeway Bay, a number of large rocks were removed by blasting at a cost of $180.40.
The vessel was slipped and painted and, on the recommendation of the Government Marine Surveyor, was fitted with a new propeller shaft, the total cost being $316.00.
The vessel was hired to the following parties for the periods stated, the amounts derived in respect of such hiring being also stated:-
The Naval Authorities, for dredging in the Naval Camber at Kowloon ---47 days, $1,410.00 Mr. Chau Pek-chun, for dredging approach to pier opposite M.T. 301 ---16 days, $480.00 The China Sugar Refining Co., for deepening an area opposite their works at East Point --4 days, $120.00A description of the dredging performed by the dredger “St. Enoch" off Kowloon Point will be found in paragraph 17 of this Report.
61. Typhoon and Rainstorm Damages. ---The heavy rains of July and October caused numerous small landslides, whilst road-surfaces not treated with tar were badly scoured. The only case of any considerable moment was a landslide which blocked Victoria Road to traffic for a few days; otherwise, the damages were comparatively slight. The typhoon signals were displayed on several occasions but no storm of any violence visited Hongkong during the year.
62. Stores Depreciation.—The adjustment of store values and of discrepancies found during stock-takings and the re-conditioning of old stores have been met from this head. A sum of $1,877.03, being rebate on freight charges in connection with stores purchased in England through the Crown Agents, was credited to this item, as was also a sum of $3,818.11 on account of the return of stores which had been issued prior to 1915, the result being that, instead of showing any expenditure, the vote shows a considerable credit balance.
An expenditure of $400, incurred in paying compensation for damages caused by the Dredger "St. Enoch" to a junk, was charged to a special sub-head under "Stores Depreciation". The reason for so charging this sum was because the Dredger is borne on the "Stores Suspense Account" under the heading “Plant ".
63. Upkeep of Plant - The expenditure incurred was entirely in connection with the dredger "St. Enoch ", which underwent an extensive overhaul during the year with a view to the execution of a considerable amount of dredging off Kowloon Point in connection with a new pier which the Wharf and Godown Co. desired to erect. The repairs required were very extensive as most of the dredging
P.W.R. Hongkong.
38
To enable the dredger to be utilized for the removal of foul detritus from the south-west corner of Causeway Bay, a number of large rocks were removed by blasting at a cost of $180,40,
The vessel was slipped and painted and, on the recommendation of the Government Marine Surveyor, was fitted with a new propeller shaft, the total cost being $316,00,
The vessel was hired to the following parties for the periods stated, the amounts derived in respect of such hiring being also stated:-
The Naval Authorities, for dredging in the Naval
Camber at Kowloon---47 days,
Mr. Chau Pek-chun, for dredging approach to pier
opposite M.1. 301--16 days,
The China Sugar Refining Co., for deepening an
area opposite their works at East Point --4 days,
$1,410,00
480.00
120.00
A description of the dredging performed by the dredger “St. Enoch" off Kowloon Point will be found in paragraph 17 of this Report.
61. Typhoon and Rainstorm Damages. ---The heavy rains of July and October caused numerous small landslides, whilst road-surfaces not treated with tar were badly scoured. The only case of any considerable moment was a landslide which blocked Victoria Road to traffic for a few days; otherwise, the damages were comparatively slight. The typhoon signals were displayed on several occasions but no storm of any violence. visited Hongkong during the year.
62. Stores Depreciation.—The adjustment of store values and of discrepancies found during stock-takings and the re-conditioning of old stores have been met from this head. A sum of $1,877,03. being rebate on freight charges in connection with stores purchaser in England through the Crown Agents, was credited to this item, as was also a sum of $3,818.11 on account of the return of stores which had been issued prior to 1915, the result being that, instead of showing any expenditure, the vote shows a considerable credit balance.
An expenditure of $400, incurred in paying compensation for damages caused by the Dredger "St. Enoch" to a junk, was charged to a special sub-head under "Stores Depreciation". The reason for so charging this sum was because the Dredger is borne on the
Stores Suspense Account" under the heading “Plant ".
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63. Tpkeep of Plant - The expenditure incurred was entirely in connection with the dredger "St. Enoch ", which underwent an extensive overhaul during the year with a view to the execution of a considerable amount of dredging off Kowloon Point in connection with a new pier which the Wharf and Godown Co. desired to erect. The repairs required were very extensive as most of the dredging
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