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Monday, November 26, 1973

DANGEROUS BUILDING

A four-storey pre-war building at No. 257 Des Voeux Road West

was today declared to be in a dangerous condition by the Building Authority,

The Principal Government Building Surveyor said a detailed

investigation of the building had been made after the demolition of the

verandah which had been the subject of an emergency closure order.

Indications of further defects were noted during the investigation,

he said. "Removal of plaster exposed crushed and fractured brickwork

which was considered to be in such a condition that there is a risk of

failure leading to collapse.'

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The reinforced concrete portions of the building, he added, were

also in poor condition.

llotice of intention to apply for a closure order was posted on

the building today. The application will be heard in Victoria District

Court at 9.30 a.m. on January 2.

Release time: 7.00 p.m.