Hongkong.
96
Report, including a survey of Morrison Hill, were completed, and plans, (scales 50 feet and 200 feet to an inch), and sections were prepared showing the proposed scheme of reclamation. Quantities were also taken out and estimates were in course of preparation for the various works comprehended in the scheme.
A sum of $284.48 was expended during the year, principally in wages of a foreman and coolies.
The total expenditure under “Advance Account” now amounts to $64,787.84.
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WORKS DEFRAYED FROM FUNDS NOT PROVIDED UNDER P.W.D. VOTES.
HONGKONG.
153. Alterations and Additions to Defence Corps Headquarters.—This work includes the construction of new quarters adjoining Garden Road for the Corps Sergeant-Major; the conversion of the existing Sergeant-Major's quarters into an Armoury and an enlarged men's canteen; the provision of additional lavatory accommodation; and the erection of a balcony for storing rifles and accoutrements at the west end of the Drill Hall. A Contract for the work was let in October and fair progress was made up to the end of the year.
The expenditure, which amounted to $2,562.98, was defrayed from Volunteer funds.
154. Imports and Exports Office, Taipo.—One of the houses recently erected near the Taipo Market was leased by Government and fitted out as a branch office for the Imports and Exports Department. Certain alterations, comprising the erection of partition walls and iron grilles, and a counter and platform and the installation of an "alarm" buzzer between the office and Taipo Police Station were carried out by the Public Works Department. An "alarm" buzzer was also installed between the Taipo Market pawn shop and the Taipo Police Station.
The cost of this work was defrayed from funds under the control of the Superintendent, Imports and Exports Department.
STAFF, &c.
155. The deaths of the following officers occurred during the year:-
Mr. E. Thompson, Watchman, Kowloon Water Works. Mr. Mok Lim, Temporary Foreman.
Hongkong.
96
Report, including a survey of Morrison Hill, were completed, and plans, (scales 50 feet and 200 feet to an inch), and sections were prepared showing the proposed scheme of reclamation. Quantities were also taken out and estimates were in course of preparation for the various works comprehended in the scheme.
A sum of $284.48 was expended during the year, principally in wages of a foreman and coolies.
The total expenditure under “Advance Account” now amounts to $64,787.84.
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WORKS DEFRAYED FROM FUNDS NOT
PROVIDED UNDER P.W.E, VOTES.
HONGKONG.
153. Alterations and Additions to Defence Corps Head- quarters.—This work includes the construction of new quarters adjoining Garden Road for the Corps Sergeant-Major; the conver- sion of the existing Sergeant-Major's quarters into an Armoury and an enlarged men's canteen; the provision of additional lavatory accommodation; and the erection of a balcony for storing rifles and accoutrements at the west end of the Drill Hall. A Contract for the work was let in October and fair progress was made up to the end of the year.
The expenditure, which amounted to $2,562.98, was defrayed from Volunteer funds.
154. Imports and Exports Office, Taipo.—One of the houses recently erected near the Taipo Market was leased by Government and fitted out as a branch office for the Imports and Exports Department. Certain alterations, comprising the erection of parti- tion walls and irov grilles, and a counter and platform and the installation of an "alarm" buzzer between the office and Taipo Police Station were carried out by the Public Works Depart- ment. An "alarm buzzer was also installed between the Taipo Market pawn shop and the Taipo Police Station.
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The cost of this work was defrayed from funds under the control of the Superintendent, Imports and Exports Department.
STAFF, &c.
155. The deaths of the following officers occurred during the
year:-
Mr. E. Thompson, Watchman, Kowloon Water Works. Mr. Mok Lim, Temporary Foreman.
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