CO129-447 - Governor Sir May - 1918 [1-3] — Page 423

Asbestos cement sheets are of such a fragile nature,

that insurance to cover breakages could only be effected

at a prohibitive cost. In the present case the

sheets were insured against total losa only, so that

nothing is recoverable under the insurance.

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Sir,

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REG MAY 18)

GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

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HONGKONG. 11th. March, 1918.

I have the honour to forward copies of

reports by Officers of the Railway Department regarding certain roofing material supplied by the Horseley Company, Limited.

£171

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9

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2.

I shall be glad if a claim may be lodged for

4, as suggested by the Manager of the Railway, legal proceedings being taken, if necessary, to enforce it. Further specimens of the roofing material are being forwarded to the Crow Agents.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

Ариу

Governor,&c..

HE RIGHT HONOURABLE

WALTER LONG, M.P.,

BC..

&c...

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