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No.321

Hongkong,

Sir,

C.O.

34168

Government House, Hongkong,

18th July, 1902.

In continuation of my Despatch No. 305 of the 11th instant, I have the honour to submit for your consideration the enclosed schedule of Public Works Extraordinary for which it seems imperative that provision should be made in the Estimates for 1903.

Enclosure

17th July 1902.

1. In this schedule the items chargeable to revenue have been kept as low as possible, many works considered urgent being omitted.

2. New items not yet submitted to you are:

(1.) Public Latrines and Urinals.

(2.) Praya Reclamation and Government Piers.

(3.) Cattle Depot Extension.

(4.) Bacteriological Institute.

Plans and specifications of these works will be sent to you shortly.

Item No. 2 is for a pier and slip in front of the New Harbour Office.

It is necessary to proceed with this work next year because the divers and plant used in connection with the Praya Reclamation are still available. If the work is delayed, less will be incurred by the dispersion of the Staff and the probable ...

The Right Honourable

Joseph Chamberlain, M.P.,

&c., &c., &c.

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No.321 Hongkong, Sir, C.O. 34168 Government House, Hongkong, 18th July, 1902. In continuation of my Despatch No. 305 of the 11th instant, I have the honour to submit for your consideration the enclosed schedule of Public Works Extraordinary for which it seems imperative that provision should be made in the Estimates for 1903. Enclosure 17th July 1902. 1. In this schedule the items chargeable to revenue have been kept as low as possible, many works considered urgent being omitted. 2. New items not yet submitted to you are: (1.) Public Latrines and Urinals. (2.) Praya Reclamation and Government Piers. (3.) Cattle Depot Extension. (4.) Bacteriological Institute. Plans and specifications of these works will be sent to you shortly. Item No. 2 is for a pier and slip in front of the New Harbour Office. It is necessary to proceed with this work next year because the divers and plant used in connection with the Praya Reclamation are still available. If the work is delayed, less will be incurred by the dispersion of the Staff and the probable ... The Right Honourable Joseph Chamberlain, M.P., &c., &c., &c.
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: ì No.321 Hongkong. Goo sir, C.0. 34168 Race Government House, AG Hongkong, 18th. July, 1902. 60 f g. 32306 In continuation of my Despatch No. 305 the 11th. instant, I have the honour to submit for your con- ·sideration the enclosed schedule of Public Works Extraordinary for which it seems imperative that prevision should be made in the Estimates for 1903. Enclosure 17th July 190. 1 2. In this schedule the items chargeable te revenus have been kept as low as possible,many works consider- ed urgent being emitted. 3. New items not yet submitted to you are (1.) Public Latrines and Urinals. (2.) Praya Reclamation Government Piers. (3.) Cattle Depot Extension. (4.) Bacteriological Institute. Plans and specifications of these works will be sent to you shortly. Item No. 2 is for a pier and slip in front of the New Harbour Office. It is necessary to proceed with this work next year because the divers and plant used in connection with the Praya Reclamation are still available. If the work is delayed less will be incurred by the dispersion of the Staff and the probable THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.. te. &C...
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No.321

Hongkong.

Goo

sir,

C.0.

34168

Race

Government House, AG

Hongkong, 18th. July, 1902.

60

f

g.

32306

In continuation of my Despatch No. 305

the 11th. instant, I have the honour to submit for your con-

·sideration the enclosed schedule of Public Works Extraordinary for which it seems imperative that prevision should be made

in the Estimates for 1903.

Enclosure

17th July 190.

1

2.

In this schedule the items chargeable te

revenus have been kept as low as possible,many works consider-

ed urgent being emitted.

3.

New items not yet submitted to you are

(1.) Public Latrines and Urinals.

(2.) Praya Reclamation

Government Piers.

(3.) Cattle Depot Extension.

(4.) Bacteriological Institute.

Plans and specifications of these works will be sent to you

shortly.

Item No. 2 is for a pier and slip in front of the

New Harbour Office.

It is necessary to proceed with this work next year

because the divers and plant used in connection with the Praya Reclamation are still available. If the work is delayed

less will be incurred by the dispersion of the Staff and the

probable

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P..

te.

&C...

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