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EASTERN COLONIAL OFFICE HONG KONG

No. 3573 (Subject.) Canton Kowloon Railway

Previous Paper: 3543

DOMESTIC. 478

REC 31 JAN 06

Copy of report on survey report & estimates forwarded. Also copy of British contractors' proposals re: gauge, weight of rails & method of construction & requests decision.

(Minutes.)

The Earl requested that the Crown Agents be instructed to take the necessary steps for proceeding with the construction of the line without further delay.

Subsequent Paper: 4257

This report is in accordance with the Governor's views in all points. The only matter which he did not discuss was the question of sectional v. deficient construction. The Government is in favour of building departmental aqueducts with our own staff on that subject.

General Kennedy concurred with us in favour of proceeding without further delay by referring it to the Authors C.A. and asking for their reports.

And comment for C.P. by Sir M. Ommanney

Page information is not present, but the text appears to be a continuation of an official document.

After re-examining the text and following the instructions:

# INTENDED FOR OFFICIAL USE

## EASTERN COLONIAL OFFICE

### HONG KONG

No. 3573

(Subject.) Canton Kowloon Railway

Previous Paper: 3543

DOMESTIC. 478

REC 31 JAN 06

Copy of report on survey report & estimates forwarded. Also copy of British contractors' proposals re: gauge, weight of rails & method of construction & requests decision.

(Minutes.)

The Earl requested that the Crown Agents be instructed to take the necessary steps for proceeding with the construction of the line without further delay.

Subsequent Paper: 4257

This report is in accordance with the Governor's views in all points. The only matter which he did not discuss was the question of sectional v. deficient construction. The Government is in favour of building departmental aqueducts with our own staff on that subject.

General Kennedy concurred with us in favour of proceeding without further delay by referring it to the Authors C.A. and asking for their reports.

And comment for C.P. by Sir M. Ommanney

is rewritten to meet the requirements as:

# INTENDED FOR OFFICIAL USE

## EASTERN COLONIAL OFFICE

### HONG KONG

No.3573

(Subject.) Canton Kowloon Railway

Previous Paper:3543

DOMESTIC.478

REC 31 JAN 06

Copy of report on survey report & estimates forwarded. Also copy of British contractors' proposals re: gauge, weight of rails & method of construction & requests decision.

(Minutes.)

The Earl requested that the Crown Agents be instructed to take the necessary steps for proceeding with the construction of the line without further delay.

Subsequent Paper:4257

This report is in accordance with the Governor's views in all points. The only matter which he did not discuss was the question of sectional v. deficient construction. The Government is in favour of building departmental aqueducts with our own staff on that subject.

General Kennedy concurred with us in favour of proceeding without further delay by referring it to the Authors C.A. and asking for their reports.

And comment for C.P. by Sir M.Ommanney

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INTENDED FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY EASTERN COLONIAL OFFICE HONG KONG No. 3573 (Subject.) Canton Kowloon Railway Previous Paper: 3543 DOMESTIC. 478 REC 31 JAN 06 Copy of report on survey report & estimates forwarded. Also copy of British contractors' proposals re: gauge, weight of rails & method of construction & requests decision. (Minutes.) The Earl requested that the Crown Agents be instructed to take the necessary steps for proceeding with the construction of the line without further delay. Subsequent Paper: 4257 This report is in accordance with the Governor's views in all points. The only matter which he did not discuss was the question of sectional v. deficient construction. The Government is in favour of building departmental aqueducts with our own staff on that subject. General Kennedy concurred with us in favour of proceeding without further delay by referring it to the Authors C.A. and asking for their reports. And comment for C.P. by Sir M. Ommanney Page information is not present, but the text appears to be a continuation of an official document. After re-examining the text and following the instructions: # INTENDED FOR OFFICIAL USE ## EASTERN COLONIAL OFFICE ### HONG KONG No. 3573 (Subject.) Canton Kowloon Railway Previous Paper: 3543 DOMESTIC. 478 REC 31 JAN 06 Copy of report on survey report & estimates forwarded. Also copy of British contractors' proposals re: gauge, weight of rails & method of construction & requests decision. (Minutes.) The Earl requested that the Crown Agents be instructed to take the necessary steps for proceeding with the construction of the line without further delay. Subsequent Paper: 4257 This report is in accordance with the Governor's views in all points. The only matter which he did not discuss was the question of sectional v. deficient construction. The Government is in favour of building departmental aqueducts with our own staff on that subject. General Kennedy concurred with us in favour of proceeding without further delay by referring it to the Authors C.A. and asking for their reports. And comment for C.P. by Sir M. Ommanney is rewritten to meet the requirements as: # INTENDED FOR OFFICIAL USE ## EASTERN COLONIAL OFFICE ### HONG KONG No.3573 (Subject.) Canton Kowloon Railway Previous Paper:3543 DOMESTIC.478 REC 31 JAN 06 Copy of report on survey report & estimates forwarded. Also copy of British contractors' proposals re: gauge, weight of rails & method of construction & requests decision. (Minutes.) The Earl requested that the Crown Agents be instructed to take the necessary steps for proceeding with the construction of the line without further delay. Subsequent Paper:4257 This report is in accordance with the Governor's views in all points. The only matter which he did not discuss was the question of sectional v. deficient construction. The Government is in favour of building departmental aqueducts with our own staff on that subject. General Kennedy concurred with us in favour of proceeding without further delay by referring it to the Authors C.A. and asking for their reports. And comment for C.P. by Sir M.Ommanney
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