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ing at Wanchai Gap was completed as was also the Findlay Road extension. Extensive widening and improvements were carried out to the Shaukiwan Road. In Kowloon, a road commencing in the Kowloon City Road and terminating near the New Station of the China Light & Power Co. was completed. A considerable extent of the low-lying areas east of Shanghai Street and north of Fife Street was brought up to the district formation level with filling obtained from the cutting being carried out in connection with the extension of Coronation Road northwards. Extensive improvements to the Taipo Road between the 9th and 18th milestones were nearly completed. Progress was made with the widening of Wanchai and Queen's Roads. Upwards of 4,000 lineal feet of stream courses were trained. A section of the 18″ main which will eventually connect the Eastern Filter Beds was laid from Wong-nei-chong Village to Morrison Gap Road. A new 18″ supply main was laid from the Kowloon Filter Beds to Yaumati. The Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd. made considerable extensions to their dockyards at Hunghom by laying down additional slipways, extending workshops, and providing houses for their staff.
Legislation.—17 Ordinances (6 amendments) passed. The principal matters dealt with were:— Foreign Corporations (Execution of Instruments under Seal), Volunteer, Treaty of Peace Orders, Societies, Plants, and Criminal Intimidation.
1921.
(Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G., administered the Government from 8.4.21 to 11.5.21).
Principal Events.—Hong Kong War Memorial Cross unveiled by H.E. the Governor (29/1). Wreck of the Hong Moh off the Lammocks; about 250 saved by the N.C. steamer Shansi, H.M.S. Carlisle, and H.M.S. Forglove (3/3). Marine Court Finding as to Hong Moh
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ing at Wanchai Gap was completed as was also the Find- lay Road extension. Extensive widening and improve- ments were carried out to the Shaukiwan Road. In Kowloon a road commencing in the Kowloon City Road and terminating near the New Station of the China Light & Power Co. was completed. A considerable extent of the low lying areas east of Shanghai Street and north of Fife Street was brought up to the district formation level with filling obtained from the cutting being carried out in connection with the extension of Coronation Road northwards. Extensive improvements to the Taipo Road between the 9th and 18th milestones were nearly com- pleted. Progress was made with the widening of Wanchai and Queen's Roads. Upwards of 4,000 lineal feet of stream courses were trained. A section of the 18′′ main which will eventually connect the Eastern Filter Beds was laid from Wong-nei-chong Village to Morrison Gap Road. A new 18′′ supply main was laid from the Kowloon Filter Beds to Yaumati. The Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd. made considerable extensions to their dockyards at Hunghom by laying down additional slipways, extending workshops and providing houses for their staff.
Legislation.-17 Ordinances (6 amendment) passed. The principal matters dealt with were:- Foreign Corporations (Execution of Instruments under Seal), Volunteer, Treaty of Peace Orders, Societies, Plants, and Criminal Intimidation.
1921.
(Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G., administered the Govern-
ment from 8.4.21 to 11.5.21),
Principal Events.-Hong Kong War Memorial Cross unveiled by H.E. the Governor (29/1). Wreck of the Hong Moh off the Lammocks; about 250 saved by the N.C. steamer Shansi, H.M.S. Carlisle and H.M.S. Forglove (3/3). Marine Court Finding as to Hong Moh
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