CO129-084 - War Office & Others - 1861 — Page 65

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Eastward the narrowness of the belt of building ground in that direction Lit, reputed unhealthiness are probably still stronger reasons for its slow extension on that side.

With regard to the laved at Kowloon proposed for the anchorage by Mr Cleverly, it has the advantage of facing the wind which is probably the most prevalent, as it is so on board the ships there, as where records of winds are furnished, this ship is moored in a direct line between Kowloon Point & Green Island. It also affords the frontage off a fuller tutelage of water. But it is not fairly open to the wind which it faces, being shut out from it by hills, the superior height of which is shown on the plan which accompanies the Report; & it would be still more shut out were houses allowed within a distance of it, as proposed by Mr Cleverly.

The objections are further stated in the Report of the Committee of...

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63 Eastward the narrowness of the belt of building ground in that direction Lit, reputed unhealthiness are probably still stronger reasons for its slow extension on that side. With regard to the laved at Kowloon proposed for the anchorage by Mr Cleverly, it has the advantage of facing the wind which is probably the most prevalent, as it is so on board the ships there, as where records of winds are furnished, this ship is moored in a direct line between Kowloon Point & Green Island. It also affords the frontage off a fuller tutelage of water. But it is not fairly open to the wind which it faces, being shut out from it by hills, the superior height of which is shown on the plan which accompanies the Report; & it would be still more shut out were houses allowed within a distance of it, as proposed by Mr Cleverly. The objections are further stated in the Report of the Committee of...
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63 Eastward the the narrowness of the belt of building ground in that if direction Lit, reputed unhealthiness are probably till stronger reasons for its slow extension on that Lidi With regard to the laved at Kowloon proposed for the Danack be by Mor Cleverly, it has the advantage of farms the wind which is probably, the most prevalent as it is so in board the ship there, as where record of weeds be furnishers, a this ship is moored in a direct lue between Kowloon Pomit & Green Island. It also a ffords the fron wine off a fuller tuttley of water. But it is not fairly open to the wind which it faces, berig shut out from it by hills, the reperior height of which is thewn رفس on the plan which accompam the Report; & it would he still More shut out were houses allowed within no distame them so v greater feet of it as proposed by Mr Cleverly. The Mpections are further stated in the Report of the Committee of I
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Eastward the the narrowness of the

belt of building ground in that

if

direction Lit, reputed unhealthiness

are

probably till stronger reasons for its slow extension on that

Lidi

With regard to the laved

at Kowloon proposed for the Danack be by Mor Cleverly, it has the advantage of farms the wind

which is probably, the most prevalent

as it is so in board the ship

there, as

where record

of weeds be furnishers,

a this ship is moored in a direct

lue between Kowloon Pomit &

Green Island. It also a

ffords

the fron wine off a fuller tuttley of

water. But it is not fairly open

to the wind which it faces, berig

shut out from it by hills, the

reperior height of which is thewn

رفس

on the plan which accompam

the Report; & it would he still

More shut out

were houses

allowed within no

distame them so v

greater

feet of it as

proposed by Mr Cleverly.

The

Mpections are further stated in

the Report of the Committee of

I

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