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(ix) There are no trees of any size or density near

this site.

(x) Kowloon Old City to the westward consists entirely of small Chinese houses, and does not cover a very large area. (xi) llong Kong Island itself is the only obstacle in a

direct line with Singapore.

7.- The rainfall is highest during the summer months, The prevailing winds are the N.E.Monsoons from October to May, and

These winds are, South West Monsoons for the rest of the year.

however, seldom very strong in the harbour.

8.- Excellent water supply is available for all purposes.

9.- All building materials are available locally and

labour is cheap.

10.- The cost of coal locally is :-

Welsh coal

Japanese coal Labuan coal

375/- per ton. 21s/-

15s/68

The cost of oil fuel as per Admiralty Contract price is 50s/-

per ton.

11.- A Marconi Expert is at prosent in the Colony, and his opinion was invited as to the suitability of the site. He was in entire agreement with the view expressed above.

I have, etc...

(Sgd.) 0. HARRISON,

Captain R.M.D.I.

(Assistant for W.T.Tuties, China

Squadron).

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