AnnualReport-1922 — Page 621

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Q 98

P.W.E. Kowloon.

165. 2-ton Lorry for Kowloon Roads.—One 2-ton Dennis aud one 1-ton Ford Motor Lorries were purchased and have proved economical and satisfactory.

1922 Estimates,

1922 Sup. Vote,

1922 Expenditure.

$ 8,000.00

3.750.00

$11,750.00

9.855.64

166. Fencing and Protecting Football Ground.-There was no expenditure under this beading.

1922 Estimates,

1922 Expenditure,

$4,800,00

Nil.

167. Chinese Cemeteries,--Laying out New Areas.-A state- ment of the work carried out under this heading will be found in paragraph 35 of the Report.

1922Estimates, 1922 Sup. Vote,

1922 Expenditure,

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$2,000.00 3,000.00

$ 5,000.00 4,740.04

168. Miscellaneous Works.-The following is a brief descrip- tion of the principal works carried out under this heading

(a.)* Subordinate Officers Quarters, Cox's Road.--

Several improvements were carried out comprising the conversion of existing kitchens into dining rooms, providing European kitchen accommodation, construction of flush latrines for Chinese servants, and the installation of

gas.

(b.) Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station.-Erection of matshed for housing Chinese Constables, construction of grilles around the Arms enclosure in the Station, and erection of additional W. Cs.

(c.) Shamshuipo.-A new urinal was erected.

(d.) Rickshaw Shelters.-These were erected at Yaumati,

Hunghom and Kowloon City.

(r.) Yanmati Camber.—A new boat house was erected

for Harbour Office boats, &c.

(f.) Hunghom Police Station.—A grille for protecting

Arms enclosure was erected in the Charge Room. (g.) Children's Playground.-Six extra swings were

erected.

(h.) A telephone line was installed between the Yaumati Slipway and the Fire Station to enable the Fire Float to obtain direct communication with the latter.