Q 107
Works not appearing in Estimates, New Territories.
CAPE d'AGUILAR.
209. Cape d'Aguilar Wireless Station, Extension to Power House, together with the erection of the Direction Finder, Hut and Mast,-A Contract was let to Messrs. Foo Loong & Co. in November for this work.
By the end of the year excavations had been completed and the foundations were being laid.
1922 Estimates,
1922 Expenditure,......
WORKS AND CHARGES DEFRAYED FROM FUNDS NOT PROVIDED UNDER P.W.E. VOTES.
210. Visit of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales.--In connection with this visit, the principal Government Buildings were decorated and illuminated at night.
A Royal Pavilion was erected on the finest site, but this work was carried out for the Government by Messrs. Palmer and Turner who also designed and erected the pylons along the Processional Route.
The supports forming the framework for these pylons were placed in position by this Department, as was also the making good to the surface of carriage and footways after their removal.
General assistance was rendered wherever requested to carry into effect other schemes of decoration and entertainment.
The cost of the work including lanterns, bunting, &c., was debited to Item 10, 'Miscellaneous Services'.
211. Bathing Facilities.-These were provided at Kennedy Town and Stonecutter's Island as formerly. An additional beach was also provided on the small reclamation completed in 1921 between the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club and M.L. 321, the Electric Light Works.
The cost, which included watchmen's wages, &c., were defrayed from Class I, Item 10 'Miscellaneous Services' and amounted to $5,202.85.
212. Upkeep of Dredger “St. Enoch".-This was referred to in paragraph 196 of last year's Report.
The Dredger "St. Enoch" was advertised for sale by tender in Government Gazette No. 55 of the 23rd December, 1921. Tenders were received on the 9th January, 1922, the highest being $16,100.00, submitted by Messrs. Tak Cheong, and was accepted.
1922 Estimates,
1922 Expenditure,.................................
$3,000.00
137.58
Q 107
Works not appearing in Estimates, New Terri- tories.
CAPE d'AGUILAR.
209. Cape d'Aguilar Wireless Station, Extension to Power House, together with the erection of the Direction Finder, Hut and Mast,-A Contract was let to Messrs. Foo Loong & Co. in November for this work.
By the end of the year excavations had been completed and the foundations were being laid.
1922 Estimates,
1922 Expenditure,......
WORKS AND CHARGES DEFRAYED FROM FUNDS NOT PROVIDED UNDER P.W.E. VOTES.
210. Visit of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales.--In connection with this visit, the principal Government Buildings were decorated and illuminated at night.
:
A Royal Pavilion was erected on the Finest Site' but this work was carried out for the Government by Messrs. Palmer and Turner who also designed and erected the pylons along the Processional Route.
The supports forming the framework for these pylous were placed in position by this Department, as was also the making good to the surface of carriage and footways after their removal,
General assistance was rendered wherever requested to carry into effect other schemes of decoration and entertainment.
The cost of the work including lanterns, bunting, &c., was debited to Item 10, Miscellaneous Services'.
211. Bathing Facilities.-These were provided at Kennedy Town and Stonecutter's Island as formerly. An additional beach was also provided on the small reclamation completed in 1921 between the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club and M.L. 321, the Electric Light Works.
The cost, which included watchmen's wages, &c., were defrayed from Class I, Item 10 Miscellaneous Services' and amounted to $5,202.85.
212. Upkeep of Dredger “St, Enoch".-This was referred to in paragraph 196 of last year's Report.
The Dredger "St. Enoch was advertised for sale by tender in Government Gazette No. 55 of the 23rd December, 1921. Tenders were received on the 9th January, 1922, the highest being $16,100.00, submitted by Messrs. Tak Cheong, and was accepted,
1922 Estimates,
1922 Expenditure,.................................
..$3,000.00 137.58
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