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Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841–1941
COLONIAL REPORTS—ANNUAL.
out in English. Students are required to pass an examination in written Chinese before entering, and two Chinese professors, both Hanlin graduates, give lectures on the classics and history of China.
V.-PUBLIC WORKS.
Two properties in the Hill District (R.B.L.'s 19 and 120) were acquired by Government as official residences for the Chief Justice and the Colonial Secretary.
The large extension of the Central Police Station, begun in 1916, was continued during the year, but progress was seriously interfered with by the difficulty in obtaining the iron girders and stanchions required.
The erection of a market at Shamshuipo was undertaken and was well advanced by the close of the year.
The large water works scheme at Tytam Tuk including a storage reservoir (capacity 1,419 million gallons); two sets of pumping machinery, each capable of raising three million gallons per day a height of 400 feet; the laying of suction and delivery mains and other subsidiary works were completed.
The construction of the additional service reservoir and filter beds for the supply of the western section of the city was continued, the work being well advanced by the close of the year.
The training of the extensive system of nullahs in Sookunpoo Valley was completed, the entire valley being filled in to a suitable level for the formation of a public recreation ground.
The lower yard of the gaol was covered over, thus affording a valuable addition to the space available for exercise.
Inland Lots 84 and 1918, which comprise nearly the whole of Morrison Hill, were resumed by Government with a view to the cutting away of the hill in order to obtain material for the projected Praya East Reclamation Scheme.
Two new streets (Mallory Street and Landale Street), extending from Praya East to Wanchai Road and Queen's Road East respectively, were resumed by Government. The lane, hitherto known as Tsui In Lane, was widened to 30 feet—the necessary area being resumed from M.L. 23—and was re-named Anton Street.
The work of providing scavenging lanes continues, compensation being paid where necessary.
Progress continues to be made with the Shamshuipo Improvement Scheme, which involves the entire demolition of the old village and the erection of new houses and other buildings on good, wide roads. The total amount expended on Public Works Extraordinary was $1,612,835.28 and on Annually Recurrent Works $609,308.45.
Railway.
During the year the passenger portion of the Kowloon Station has been somewhat improved by alterations to the Chinese Customs examination accommodation. The outward baggage barriers have been extended, which expedites the work of examination, while the addition of a waiting room for Customs officials, and the extension of the baggage barriers for the examination of inward passenger traffic afford further facilities.
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12
Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841–1941
COLONIAL REPORTS—ANNUAL.
out in English. Students are required to pass an examination in written Chinese before entering, and two Chinese professors, both Hanlin graduates, give lectures on the classics and history of China.
V.-PUBLIC WORKS.
Two properties in the Hill District (R.B.L.'s 19 and 120) were acquired by Government as official residences for the Chief Justice and the Colonial Secretary.
The large extension of the Central Police Station, begun in 1916, was continued during the year, but progress was seriously interfered with by the difficulty in obtaining the iron girders and stanchions required.
The erection of a market at Shamshuipo was undertaken and was well advanced by the close of the year.
The large water works scheme at Tytam Tuk including a storage reservoir (capacity 1,419 million gallons); two sets of pumping machinery, each capable of raising three million gallons per day a height of 400 feet; the laying of suction and delivery mains and other subsidiary works were completed.
The construction of the additional service reservoir and filter beds for the supply of the western section of the city was continued, the work being well advanced by the close of the year.
The training of the extensive system of nullahs in Sookunpoo Valley was completed, the entire valley being filled in to a suitable level for the formation of a public recreation ground.
The lower yard of the gaol was covered over, thus affording a valuable addition to the space available for exercise.
Inland Lots 84 and 1918, which comprise nearly the whole of Morrison Hill, were resumed by Government with a view to the cutting away of the hill in order to obtain material for the projected Praya East Reclamation Scheme.
Two new streets (Mallory Street and Landale Street), extending from Praya East to Wanchai Road and Queen's Road East respec- tively, were resumed by Government. The lane, hitherto known as Tsui In Lane, was widened to 30 feet-the necessary area being resumed from M.L. 23-and was re-named Anton Street.
The work of providing scavenging lanes continues, compensation being paid where necessary.
Progress continues to be made with the Shamshuipo Improvement Scheme, which involves the entire demolition of the old village and the erection of new houses and other buildings on good, wide roads. The total amount expended on Public Works Extraordinary was $1,612,835.28 and on Annually Recurrent Works $609,308.45.
Railway.
During the year the passenger portion of the Kowloon Station has been somewhat improved by alterations to the Chinese Customs examination accommodation. The outward baggage barriers have been extended, which expedites the work of examination, while the addition of a waiting room for Customs officials, and the extension of the baggage barriers for the examination of inward passenger traffic afford further facilities.
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