CO129-519-2 Estimates for 1930 19-9-1929 - 19-9-1929 — Page 81

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EXPENDITURE OF THE COLONY OF HONG KONG FOR THE YEAR 1930.

visionally Voted.

Explanatory Remarks.

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4,070.00

Revision of Salaries and lower exchange.

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Economy.

Less ballast required than anticipated due to use of concrete sleepers.

Most bridges were repainted in 1929.

Repairs less than anticipated.

Milder winter.

do.

Lower prices and less coal consumed.

No compensation paid.

In hospital for provision of new artificial limbs.

Not required.

Economy