CO129-306 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [8-9] — Page 289

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No.338.

Sir,

30235

Enclosure 29.8.1901

HT HONOURABLE

BPH CHAMBERLAIN,

M.P.

40..

&c.

287

34:50

50 CEF CL

Government House,

Hongkong, 30th August, 1901.

In continuation of my telegram of the

28th instant, I have the honour to transmit to you the

enclosed report of the Honourable the Acting Director

of Public Works on the question of the construction of

the ground floor of the New Law Courts.

2.

In the plans furnished by the Consulting

Architects the entire ground floor is shown to be

supported on iron girders and joists, entailing a large

expenditure for no useful purpose. I accordingly recom-

mend Mr. W. Chatham's proposal for your favourable con-

sideration.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

Humble servant,

Kenny R. Baker

GOVERNOR &c.

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No.338. Sir, 30235 Enclosure 29.8.1901 HT HONOURABLE BPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P. 40.. &c. 287 34:50 50 CEF CL Government House, Hongkong, 30th August, 1901. In continuation of my telegram of the 28th instant, I have the honour to transmit to you the enclosed report of the Honourable the Acting Director of Public Works on the question of the construction of the ground floor of the New Law Courts. 2. In the plans furnished by the Consulting Architects the entire ground floor is shown to be supported on iron girders and joists, entailing a large expenditure for no useful purpose. I accordingly recom- mend Mr. W. Chatham's proposal for your favourable con- sideration. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient, Humble servant, Kenny R. Baker GOVERNOR &c.
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No.338. Sir, 30235 Enclosure 29.8.1901 HT HONOURABLE BPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P. 40.. &c. 287 34:50 50 CEF CL Government House, Hongkong, 30th. August, 1901. In continuation of my telegram of the 28th. instant, I have the honour to transmit to you the enolosed report of the Ronourable the Acting Director of Public Works on the question of the construction of the ground floor of the New Law Courts. 2. In the plans furnished by the Consult- ing Architects the entire ground floor is shown to be supported on iron girders end joists, entailing a large expenditure for no useful purpose. I accordingly recom- mend Mr.W.Chatham's proposal for your favourable con- sideration. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient, Humble servant, Kenny R. Baker GOVERNOR to.,
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No.338.

Sir,

30235

Enclosure 29.8.1901

HT HONOURABLE

BPH CHAMBERLAIN,

M.P.

40..

&c.

287

34:50

50 CEF CL

Government House,

Hongkong, 30th. August, 1901.

In continuation of my telegram of the

28th. instant, I have the honour to transmit to you the

enolosed report of the Ronourable the Acting Director

of Public Works on the question of the construction of

the ground floor of the New Law Courts.

2.

In the plans furnished by the Consult-

ing Architects the entire ground floor is shown to be

supported on iron girders end joists, entailing a large

expenditure for no useful purpose. I accordingly recom-

mend Mr.W.Chatham's proposal for your favourable con-

sideration.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

Humble servant,

Kenny R. Baker

GOVERNOR to.,

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