CO129-505-13 Survey of Hong Kong 22-6-1927 - 13-12-1927 — Page 26

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Muutes of Meeting

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betober 17th 190r

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Survey of Hong Kong.

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The Committee had before them "Notes on the

Survey of Hong Kong" prepared by Colonel Winterbotham, out-

lining the present unsatisfactory position of topographical and trigonometrical survey in a colonel Winterbotham

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explained that the data forwarded to this country were

incomplete and inconsistent, and unless steps were taken

very soon the triangulation of Hong Kong was likely to break

down completely. He stated that if complete records of the

original field measurements were made available it might be

possible for the Geographical Section, General Staff, War

Office, to recompute them and adjust the trigonometrical

surveys. Otherwise it was not possible for far office to do

anything in the matter. It was decided to recommend that

Mr. L.C.F.Rees, Lands Commissioner, who is shortly pro-

ceeding on leave, should be asked by telegram through the

Governor to bring with him, if possible, the necessary data.