CO129-551-9 Acquisition of land for Air Ministry at Kai Tak 17-2-1936 - 9-1-1937 — Page 70

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amounts, as in the case of sale, were credited

to the Colonial Government, the like credit being

given in the event of new sites being provided

on frown lands. If no new lands or buildings

were immediately required, the amounts entered

remained to the debit of the Colonial Government

until such time, if ever, as lands or buildings

became necessary for defensive purposes. The

valuation of lands and buildings so required

in the circumstances above mentioned were made

by the Colonial and Military Authorities conjointly,

or, in the event of their disagreeing, by an independent

and competent surveyor, chosen by agreement between

the Home and Colonial Governments, whose report was

final. The cost of employing such surveyor was

borne by the Colonial Government, but was placed

to its credit in the special account.

6.

Any lands or buildings provided for

defensive purposes under this arrangement, including

lands required for rifle ranges

or other purposes conducing to the efficiency of

the

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