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Enclosure to Governor's Despatch No. 266 for Copy.

752

0.0. 30143

From the Acting Director of Public Works.

To the Honourable the Colonial Secretary.

Sir,

Hongkong, 19th July, 1901.

With reference to former correspondence relative to the lighting, heating and other matters connected with the New Law Courts, I have the honour to inform you that the following points have been definitely decided:-

(1) The lighting throughout the building to be by means of electric light.

(2) Electrically driven fans should be provided, wherever required, throughout the Courts, Chambers and Offices.

(3) Lifts either electric or hydraulic should be provided. In the event of the latter being adopted, tanks in an elevated position would be required, with a small pumping engine to raise the water after it has been used in the lifts. The water could not be allowed to run to waste.

(4) Arrangements should be made for heating the building throughout by means of hot water pipes, with provision for disconnecting any or all of the Chambers or Offices from the system.

(5) Fireplaces should be provided in the Chambers and Offices in addition to the hot water arrangements.

It will be possible to arrange locally with the Hongkong Electric Company to carry out items (1) and (2) and, in the event of electric lifts being adopted

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Enclosure to Governor's Despatch No. 266 for Copy. 752 0.0. 30143 From the Acting Director of Public Works. To the Honourable the Colonial Secretary. Sir, Hongkong, 19th July, 1901. With reference to former correspondence relative to the lighting, heating and other matters connected with the New Law Courts, I have the honour to inform you that the following points have been definitely decided:- (1) The lighting throughout the building to be by means of electric light. (2) Electrically driven fans should be provided, wherever required, throughout the Courts, Chambers and Offices. (3) Lifts either electric or hydraulic should be provided. In the event of the latter being adopted, tanks in an elevated position would be required, with a small pumping engine to raise the water after it has been used in the lifts. The water could not be allowed to run to waste. (4) Arrangements should be made for heating the building throughout by means of hot water pipes, with provision for disconnecting any or all of the Chambers or Offices from the system. (5) Fireplaces should be provided in the Chambers and Offices in addition to the hot water arrangements. It will be possible to arrange locally with the Hongkong Electric Company to carry out items (1) and (2) and, in the event of electric lifts being adopted
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* Enclosure to Governor's Despatel No. 266 for OPY. 752 0.0. 30143 From the Acting Director of Public Works. To the Honourable the Colonial Secretary. Sir, Hongkong. 19th. July, 1901. With reference to former correspondence relative to the lighting, heating and other matters connected with the New Law Courts, I have the honour to inform you that the follow- ing points have been definitely decided:- .(1). The lighting throughout the building to be by means of electric light. (2). Electrically driven fans should be provided, whereever required, throughout the Courts, Cham- bers and Offices. (3). (4). Lifts either electric or hydraulic should be pro- vided. In the event of the latter being adopted, tanks in an elevated position would be required, with a small pumping engine to raise the water after it has been used in the lifts. The water could not be allowed to run to waste. Arrangements should be made for heating the build- ing throughout by means of hot water pipes, with provision for disconnecting any or all of the Chambers or Offices from the system. (5). Fireplaces should be provided in the Chambers and Offices in addition to the hot water arrangements. It will be possible to arrange locally with the Hongkong Electric Company to carry out items (1) and (2) and, in the event of electric lifts being adopted
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Enclosure to Governor's Despatel No. 266 for

OPY.

752

0.0.

30143

From the Acting Director of Public Works.

To the Honourable the Colonial Secretary.

Sir,

Hongkong.

19th. July, 1901.

With reference to former correspondence relative

to the lighting, heating and other matters connected with the New Law Courts, I have the honour to inform you that the follow-

ing points have been definitely decided:-

.(1).

The lighting throughout the building to be by

means of electric light.

(2).

Electrically driven fans should be provided,

whereever required, throughout the Courts, Cham-

bers and Offices.

(3).

(4).

Lifts either electric or hydraulic should be pro-

vided. In the event of the latter being adopted,

tanks in an elevated position would be required, with a small pumping engine to raise the water after it has been used in the lifts. The water

could not be allowed to run to waste.

Arrangements should be made for heating the build- ing throughout by means of hot water pipes, with provision for disconnecting any or all of the

Chambers or Offices from the system.

(5).

Fireplaces should be provided in the Chambers and

Offices in addition to the hot water arrangements.

It will be possible to arrange locally with the Hongkong Electric Company to carry out items (1) and (2) and, in the event of electric lifts being

adopted

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