CO129-544-7 Proposal to supply dispensary launch for use of harbour residents 31-5-1933 - 4-8-1933 — Page 8

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financial position has now greatly improved, and, on the representations of the Director, Medical and Sanitary Services, with which I entirely concur, as to the desirability of providing the medical facilities which this large section of the population at present almost completely lacks, I caused the matter to be brought informally before the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council, which has unanimously recommended that the construction

of the launch be proceeded with at once.

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It is now intended that a sea-going vessel should be provided, capable of proceeding outside harbour limits and

The launch will visiting villages in the New Territories. therefore be larger than that contemplated in 1930, and the cost correspondingly higher. The total required is estimated at $105,000, and the Finance Committee has agreed, subject to your concurrence, to a vote being taken for that sum in the

course of the year.

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I should be glad to receive your decision by

telegraph in order that, if approved, tenders for the construction

of the launch may be called for with the least possible delay.

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I have the honour to be,

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Your most obedient, humble servant,

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Governor, &c.

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