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B. O. O. Work.
36. Applications and Appeals to the Governor-in-Council under Sec. 265.—Applications for modifications of various sections of the Ordinance were made to the Governor-in-Council in 10 cases, of which 8 were granted (4 conditionally) and the other 2 refused.
There were two appeals to the Governor-in-Council both of which were allowed.
37. Cemeteries.—Work in connection with the formation of new terraces etc., to afford additional grave spaces was carried out in the following cemeteries:
Chai Wan,
Kai Lung Wan,
Shum Wan,
Kowloon Central Cemeteries.
38. Fires.—Several fires occurred during the year, of which those at the following places were the more serious:
January
March
April
55-61, Woosung Street.—All four houses were badly damaged, and there were 9 casualties. K.I.L. 894, Pine Street.—The premises which were occupied as a glass factory and foundry were completely gutted. No casualties. No. 5, Peak Road, R.B.L. 58.—European dwelling, partly gutted. No casualties.
September I.L. 2824, Whitfield.—The premises which were occupied as a garage and printing works were gutted. No casualties.
December 207-211, Des Voeux Road, West.—The premises were gutted. No casualties.
39. Collapses.—The most serious collapse of recent years occurred on July 17th at Po Hing Fong, where five houses as the result of a landslide causing the destruction of a retaining wall were destroyed.
The destruction of the houses was sudden and complete, and the loss of life was consequently heavy, the casualties numbering 75 killed and 20 injured.
The following is a list of other important collapses, from which it will be noted that retaining walls were involved for the most part:
February 99 and 101, Wuhu Street, Hunghom. 7 people were injured, but none fatally.
April Retaining wall supporting approach path to No. 1, Mosque Terrace. No casualties.
June Portion of retaining wall on K.I.L. 1627 Homuntin. No casualties.
93 and 94, Tokwawan. No casualties.
Portion of retaining wall at N. W. corner of I.L. 2411, Tunglowan. No casualties.
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B. O. O. Work.
36. Applications and Appeals to the Governor-in-Council under Sec. 265.—Applications for modifications of various sections of the Ordinance were made to the Governor-in-Council in 10 cases, of which 8 were granted 4 (conditionally) and the other 2 refused.
There were two appeals to the Governor-in-Council both of which were allowed.
37. Cemeteries.-Work in connection with the formation of new terraces etc., to afford additional grave spaces was carried out in the following cemeteries:-
Chai Wan,
Kai Lung Wan,
Shum Wan,
Kowloon Central Cemeteries.
38. Fires.-Several fires occurred during the year, of which those at the following places were the more serious:-
January
March
April
55-61, Woosung Street.-All four houses were badly damaged, and there were 9 casualties. K.I.L. 894, Pine Street.-The premises which were occupied as a glass factory and foundry were completely gutted. No casualties. No. 5, Peak Road, R.B.L. 58.-European dwelling, partly gutted. No casualties.
September I.L. 2824, Whitfield.-The premises which were occupied as a garage and printing works were gutted. No casualties.
December 207-211, Des Voeux Road, West.-The premises
were gutted. No casualties.
39. Collapses:-The most serious collapse of recent years occurred on July 17th at Po Hing Fong, where five houses as the result of a landslide causing the destruction of a retaining wall were destroyed.
The destruction of the houses was sudden and complete, and the loss of life was consequently heavy, the casualties numbering 75 killed and 20 injured.
The following is a list of other important collapses, from which it will be noted that retaining walls were involved for the most part:
February 99 and 101, Wuhu Street, Hunghom. 7 Fokis
April
June
were injured, but none fatally.
Retaining wall supporting approach path to No. 1, Mosque Terrace, No casualties.
Portion of
of retaining wall on K.I.L. 1627 Homuntin. No casualties.
93 and 94, Tokwawan. No casualties.
Portion of retaining wall at N. W. corner of I.L. 2411, Tunglowan. No casualties.
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