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of the

tions in various parts of. world for carrying

carrying out seis mological observations.

2.

the

As the Director of

Observatory is of opinion that there is insufficient space in the Observatory- grounds at Kowloon to erect building for the accom- modation of seismological instruments and reports that the staff of the Obser.

a

em.

vatory is already fully ployed, I am

of opinion, that

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that the establishment of

a

seismological branch of

the Observatory in this Colo- my is for the present desirable by

nt un-

reason of the

of

expenditure which would be entailed:

I have the honour to be

Sir,

Your Most Obedient

Humble Servant,

Mlack

Major General, Administering the Go

vernment.