CO129-515-10 Boundary of New Territories- request for complete maps and plans 23-1-1929 - 23-1-1929 — Page 2

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1. Gov. Conf

23.1-29 Stakes that angts. have been made to take aerial photographs.

It is rather startling to find that the

boundary between the Hong Kong leased territories

and China is so indeterminate and it is rather

surprising that there have not been any disputes

about it. It is not very clear how the aerial

photographs are going to assist in determining

is

what/the proper boundary but I suppose we can

only wait until they have been taken.

? send copy to War Office lf. for

information ref. No.3 on 52864.

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Sir,

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

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HONG KONG

23rd January, 1929.

291 on 52864/28.

I have the honour to acknowledge the

receipt of your despatches No.194 dated 5th June and

No.397 of 30th November, 1920, with reference to the

boundary of the New Territories of Hong Kong at their Western extremity.

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Existing plans and maps are not as complete in this respect us could be desired and, in orice to settle the question of the actual boundary,torial photographs taken at High Water Springs are thought

to be advisable. Arrangements have been made with the Naval Authorities in conjunction with the Royal

Air Force to take these photos at a favourable

opportunity, but a suitable state of the tide is not

likely to occur until April next.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient humble servant,

Your most obedi

iments

Governor, &c.

THE LIGHT HONOURATLE

LIMUELIANT COLONEL 1.0.M.S. AERY, M.P.,

&c.,

&c.