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London lies very much on this line, and so something

more than the accommodation that can be provided at

the Eyrie is necessary.

6. In my revised estimated for 1928 I now

substitute two one hundred foot masts for the Peak in place of one 200 ft. at D'Aguilar and in place of alterations to buildings at D'Aguilar I recommend the construction of a building that shall be capable of expansion at Victoria Peak, this involves an increase in cost from $68,790 already approved to $91,440 as far as this year is concerned,

17.

Regarding 1929 the original estimate stands in all details except masts and buildings and an extra for dehumidifying plant which is necessary owing to the plant being in the fog belt. The increase for 1929 is large amounting to £70,250 but it provides for the centralising of all transmitters at the Peak, including those from D'Aguilar with the consequent reduction in working costs, but this centralisation at the Peak cannot be definitely decided on without experimentation, as interference with the Naval Service has to be considered. Should the Peak prove suitable,

D'Aguilar would be converted to a central receiving station; if the Peak is not possible for all

transmitters it may prove more economical to retain

D'Aguilar exclusively for the Ship to Shore Service,

and the Peak for the fixed station services,

whichever

is shewn to be best.

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