AnnualReport-1929 — Page 600

Q 113

Works & charges defray- ed from funds not provided

for under P.W.E. Votes.

276. Replacing aerial line from the Sub-Station to "A" and “B” Blocks Officers' Quarters K.C.R.—The old aerial line which was too small was replaced by a buried cable, paper insulated, lead covered and armoured.

The cost of the work was met from a K.C.R. Vote, H. 32.

Estimates, Expenditure,

$3,950.00 $3,018.50

277. Additional Receiving Gear. The instruments were ob- tained from England and arrived in September. They were in- stalled at the Royal Observatory and the Government Radio Telegraph Office.

Estimates,

Expenditure,

$2,500.00 $2,091.51

278. Provision of high speed transmitting_gear.-This gear was obtained from England. It arrived in the Colony in Novem- ber and will be used in the Government Radio Service.

Estimates, Sup. Vote,

$2,640.00 $

30.00

$2,670.00

$2,669.79

Expenditure,

279. Duplication of Storage Battery. This battery arrived in the Colony in 1929 and was sent to Cape D'Aguilar W/T Station for erection.

Estimates, Sup. Vote,

Expenditure,

$5,160.00 $ 210.00

$5,370.00 $5,365.93

280. Onc 5 K.W. Transmitter for ship traffic. The trans- mitter was obtained from England and is installed at Cape D'Aguilar W/T Station.

Estimates, Expenditure,

$14,400.00

$14,355.11

281. One K.W. Transmitter for close range.-The trans- mitter was obtained from England and is installed at Cape D'Aguilar W/T Station.

Estimates, Sup. Vote,

Expenditure,

$5,000.00

$750.00

$5,750.00

$5,729.37

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