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The number of regular and casual visitors was noticeably larger, this was most probably due to the fact that a further number of the roads in the Colony are now open to motor traffic.
Government House Grounds.-The bamboo hedges on the north side of the grounds were repaired and extended.
Tennis lawns were given such attention as they required and the various grass banks were cleared of undergrowth regularly.
A small path was made in order to give access to the lower grounds from the north side of the house.
The interior of the house was decorated on June 3rd, the occasion of the Birthday of His Majesty the King; other portions of the house were decorated as required throughout the year.
Mountain Lodge Grounds.-A number of young specimens of Cupressus macrocarpa and Cunninghamia sinensis were planted in various parts of the grounds; those in the higher and more exposed parts were damaged and in many cases killed by gales, those in the valley were doing well at the end of the year.
Amaryllis bulbs and Iris tectorum were planted alongside the stream and in sheltered spots in the valley.
On grassy slopes in various parts of the grounds, seeds of Pinus Massoniana were sown in 2,250 sites.
Worn portions of the lawns were lifted and replaced with new turf; the whole turfed area was given a dressing of artificial manure.
Colonial Cemetery.-The debris which was piled on various plots after the severe rainstorm of July 18th and 19th, 1926, was removed by the Public Works Department, and the damaged areas were levelled and returfed; this has greatly improved the appearance of the lower portion of the cemetery.
A large number of the indigenous trees on the older terraces were removed in order to avoid damage to graves and headstones.
The Eyrie Grounds.-A number of Cupressus macrocarpa, Pinus Massoniana, and Hibiscus Lambertianus were planted on level areas.
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The number of regular and casual visitors was noticeably larger, this was most probably due to the fact that a further number of the roads in the Colony are now open to motor traffic.
Government House Grounds.-The bamboo hedges on the north side of the grounds were repaired and extended.
Tennis lawns were given such attention as they required and the various grass banks were cleared of undergrowth re- gularly.
A small path was made in order to give access to the lower grounds from the north side of the house.
The interior of the house was decorated on June 3rd the occasion of the Birthday of His Majesty the King, other portions of the house were decorated as required, throughout the year.
Mountain Lodge Grounds.-A number of young specimens of Cupressus macrocarpa and Cunninghamia sinensis were plant- ed in various parts of the grounds, those in the higher and more exposed parts were damaged and in many cases killed by gales, those in the valley were doing well at the end of the year.
Amaryllis bulbs and Iris tectorum were planted alongside the stream and in sheltered spots in the valley.
On grassy slopes in various parts of the grounds seeds of Pinus Massoniana were sown in 2,250 sites.
Worn portions of the lawns were lifted and replaced with new turf, the whole turfed area was given a dressing of artificial
manure.
Colonial Cemetery.-The debris which was piled on various plots after the severe rainstorm of July 18th and 19th, 1926 was removed by the Public Works Department and the damaged areas were levelled and returfed, this has greatly improved the appearance of the lower portion of the cemetery.
A large number of the indigenous trees on the older terraces were removed in order to avoid damage to graves and head- stones.
The Eyrie Grounds.-A number of Cupressus macrocarpa, Pinus Massoniana and Hibiscus Lambertianus were planted on level areas.
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