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It is to be noted that with the exception of item 5
in the second schedule, the second schedule relates to leasehold
properties equally with the first schedule.
In connection with item 5 in the second schedule
there is some doubt as to its tenure. It was mentioned by you
in your letter under reference and I shall be glad if you will
kindly confirm that this lot is leasehold as it does not appear
to be mentioned in the Lewis Memorandum as such.
4.
It is further requested that the following additions
be made to the draft:-
(i)
(ii)
A preamble reciting the fact that the War Department
has been in occupation of this area for many years
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prior to the date of the Memorandum.
The words "or any later modifications thereof" be
added after the reference to the Circulars of 1890
and 1894.
With regard to (i) above I suggest that the preamble
might be on the following lines:-
5.
"Whereas the piece or parcel of ground referred to
"hereinafter as Colonial Military Land has been in
"the possession of the War Department for many years
"and whereas no title deeds exist It is now agreed
"that in order to regularise the tenure a formal
"Memorandum of Transfer shall be entered into So be
"it remembered that His Excellency the Governor
"acting for and on behalf of the Colonial Government
"of Hong Kong DOTH hereby transfer and make over to
"His Majesty's Secretary of State for War as Colonial
"Military Land with the right of perpetual user until
"no longer required for Military purposes ALL that
"etc., etc.
In view of the important War Department buildings
within the Victoria Cantonment area which have not been provided
and
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.