CO129-307 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [10-12] — Page 399

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Harbour Master's Department.

396

The Harbour Master's Department required strengthening due to increased workload.

These increases were made at the urgent representations of the Harbour Master who reported that wages had risen owing to the increased cost of living, and that unless an increase on the existing rates was granted, he would not be able to secure the services of reliable men.

(12) 1 MESSENGER $96: See (4) above.

(13) ONE NEW STEAM LAUNCH- see (7) above.

(14) 8 CHINESE SAILORS $960.:- See (4) above.

(1) 1 MESSENGER $96. See (4) above.

(16) PRINCIPAL LIGHT HOUSE KEEPER for the new Green Island Light. The salary provided is the same as that drawn by the former holder of the post in charge of the Cape d'Aguilar Light. A sum of $240. for one Assistant and $192. for 2 coolies has also been provided for the new Green Island Light. The construction of this light has been approved by the Secretary of State (O.C.D. 42 of 1901 & 253 of 1901): but hitherto no provision has been made for the necessary staff. Under "Other Charges" there is also an increase of $1600. on account of oil, etc required for the new Green Island Light.

(19) TWO WATCHMEN AT LYEMUN $72. EACH:- On Admiral Seymour's suggestion a scheme was adopted for lighting the Lyemun Pass so that large vessels might safely enter or leave the Harbour at night. It is also proposed to construct a globular lantern such as is now exhibited on the rocks in Chung Chay channel. Two sampan men will be required to keep both this light...

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Harbour Master's Department. 396 The Harbour Master's Department required strengthening due to increased workload. These increases were made at the urgent representations of the Harbour Master who reported that wages had risen owing to the increased cost of living, and that unless an increase on the existing rates was granted, he would not be able to secure the services of reliable men. (12) 1 MESSENGER $96: See (4) above. (13) ONE NEW STEAM LAUNCH- see (7) above. (14) 8 CHINESE SAILORS $960.:- See (4) above. (1) 1 MESSENGER $96. See (4) above. (16) PRINCIPAL LIGHT HOUSE KEEPER for the new Green Island Light. The salary provided is the same as that drawn by the former holder of the post in charge of the Cape d'Aguilar Light. A sum of $240. for one Assistant and $192. for 2 coolies has also been provided for the new Green Island Light. The construction of this light has been approved by the Secretary of State (O.C.D. 42 of 1901 & 253 of 1901): but hitherto no provision has been made for the necessary staff. Under "Other Charges" there is also an increase of $1600. on account of oil, etc required for the new Green Island Light. (19) TWO WATCHMEN AT LYEMUN $72. EACH:- On Admiral Seymour's suggestion a scheme was adopted for lighting the Lyemun Pass so that large vessels might safely enter or leave the Harbour at night. It is also proposed to construct a globular lantern such as is now exhibited on the rocks in Chung Chay channel. Two sampan men will be required to keep both this light...
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de eda andeed #3. Harbour Master's Department. 396 edd no oldefanon w od 1er ed unie ?uode range a Jadd panoger eni fot to duofredvinsqué ciele0 act "I mur eidenstienoo & eaufing Hende yad gran a BJB00 10 bar unti *vostjo keines«UR PI ane Boum to ex fier them, so had to be strengthened. These increases were made at the urgent representations of the Harbour Master who reported that wages to M. had risen owing the increased cost of living, and that unless an increase on the existing rates was granted, he would not be able to secure the services of reliable men. quodnsi þæéčná sáð 0061 for 360 211 0,0rt sawri meedo sau end (v) (12) 1 MESSENGER $96: See (4) above. padt vord Jasminace? unhell C eft Sidneyoni eg Pads PhoneE TATO sofian of messeven ød Blow dend bouot ed."stjtk" & "gelad* (13) ONE NEW STEAM LAUNCH- see (7) above. (14) 8 CHINESE SAILORS $960.:- See (4) above. I Jliva need knivsď mmo fue lo vasv sneg vand er Vitrous by (1) 1 MESSENGER $96. See (4) above. ... ao Paozių PAR 000,01% to mure זי wordandonon to senVor ME SA AOguzi sta & fað vini qul sodaM) |- anibaen add netru estamidal Sat wet no tendig ni 000,07% to aur 7and rebap age001t to ava a tan escoed quid0 zeendtened planters Ques Seitliud add not stivong of ‚æskraut 1933- en fold easne Flo st# to wooly náð encd of efcare/ 9-laturen opg Int «Anirasta $ldundance *} o*c** 954 180 med ewood cuand Jend pinogen Tadeal quodral Maids6 94% -1064 $7WOR NUM *JNO BR0% SMA duids Bego bie sat sealger of lover MA (1) to fentales tonigrun and not #reloi?"veel ed of bmw 1 sea "goInt* ་་ N (16) PRINCIPAL LIGHT HOUSE KEEPER for the new Green Island Light. The salary provided is the same as that drawn by the former holder of the post in charge of the Cape d'Aguilar Light. A sum of $240. for one Assistant and $192. for 2 coolies has also been provided for the new Green Island Light. The construction of this light has been approved by the Secretary of State (0.0.D. 42 of 1901 & 253 of 1901): but hitherto no provision has been made for the necessary staff. Under "Other Charges" there is also an increase of $1600. on account of oil, etc required for the new Green Island Light. (19) TWO WATCHMEN AT LYEMUN $72. BACH:- On Admiral Seymour's suggestion a scheme was adopted for lighting the Lyemun Pass so that large vessels might safely enter or leave the Harbour at night. It is also proposed to construct a globular lantern such as is now exhibited on the rocks in Chung Chay channel. Two sampan men will be required to keep both this light
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de eda andeed

#3.

Harbour Master's

Department.

396

edd no oldefanon w od 1er ed unie ?uode range a

Jadd panoger eni fot to duofredvinsqué ciele0

act

"I mur eidenstienoo & eaufing Hende yad gran a BJB00 10 bar unti

*vostjo keines«UR PI ane Boum to ex fier

them, so had to be strengthened.

These increases were made at the

urgent representations of the Harbour Master who reported that wages

to

M.

had risen owing the increased cost of living, and that unless an

increase on the existing rates was granted, he would not be able to

secure the services of reliable men.

quodnsi þæéčná sáð 0061 for

360 211

0,0rt sawri meedo sau end (v)

(12) 1 MESSENGER $96: See (4) above.

padt vord Jasminace? unhell C eft Sidneyoni eg Pads PhoneE TATO

sofian of messeven ød Blow Jì dend bouot ed."stjtk" & "gelad*

(13) ONE NEW STEAM LAUNCH- see (7) above.

(14) 8 CHINESE SAILORS $960.:- See (4) above.

I

Jliva need knivsď mmo fue lo vasv sneg vand er

Vitrous by

(1) 1 MESSENGER $96. See (4) above.

...

ao Paozių PAR 000,01% to mure

זי

wordandonon to senVor ME SA AOguzi sta & fað vini qul sodaM) |-

anibaen

add netru estamidal Sat wet no tendig ni 000,07% to aur 7and

rebap age001t to ava a tan escoed quid0 zeendtened planters Ques

Seitliud add not stivong of ‚æskraut 1933-

en fold easne Flo st# to wooly náð encd of efcare/ 9-laturen opg

Int

«Anirasta $ldundance *} o*c** 954 180 med

ewood cuand Jend pinogen Tadeal quodral Maids6 94% -1064 $7WOR NUM

*JNO BR0% SMA duids Bego bie sat sealger of lover MA

(1)

to fentales tonigrun and not #reloi?"veel ed of bmw 1 sea "goInt*

་་

N

(16) PRINCIPAL LIGHT HOUSE KEEPER for the new Green Island Light. The salary

provided is the same as that drawn by the former holder of the post in

charge of the Cape d'Aguilar Light. A sum of $240. for one Assistant and

$192. for 2 coolies has also been provided for the new Green Island

Light. The construction of this light has been approved by the Secretary

of State (0.0.D. 42 of 1901 & 253 of 1901): but hitherto no provision

has been made for the necessary staff. Under "Other Charges" there is

also an increase of $1600. on account of oil, etc required for the new

Green Island Light.

(19) TWO WATCHMEN AT LYEMUN $72. BACH:- On Admiral Seymour's suggestion a

scheme was adopted for lighting the Lyemun Pass so that large vessels

might safely enter or leave the Harbour at night. It is also proposed to

construct a globular lantern such as is now exhibited on the rocks in

Chung Chay channel. Two sampan men will be required to keep both this

light

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