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COLONIAL AUDITOR'S

(Contfied from Pase-3)-

Pizacy

REPORT

The Provincial Government of Whilst dealing with the welfare Kwang Tung has for some years work in the Colony, words of been pursuing an active road pro- thanks should be expressed to the

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Oplum Addicts

On page 55 of the Estimates,

We note with regret three cases that steps should be taken to ex-perform such splendid service, of piracy during the year 1939. tend our road system to Shum voluntarily, and without expecta- In two cases the ships had already Chun, so as to join up with the tion of reward.

Shum Chun-Canton been searched in Hong Kong. In projected the case of the ss "Prominent" [ Road (now in the course of con- We find that the No. 4 Police struction), thereby in due course launch was aware that the ship conuecting the Colony with the Item 22, and footnote 8, we find was in the hands of pirates, and Kwang. Tung road system radiat-special provision for treatment of that she was within gunshot of ing from Canton, in addition to opium addicts. We shall be glad to know where they are treated. the ship: nevertheless, the pirates. which, we should make arrange- rot on shore in Mirs Bay about ments for the building of a road and how many have availed" them- midnight with property of the from the British border for a dis selves of the facilities in the past officers and passengers. It would tance of about 27 miles, in order year. seem that some explanation is to link up with the road running called for, and we hope, with the from Cheri Mak Tou to Foochow completion of the new No. 1 via Welchow, Swatow and Amoy Police launch, such a state of portions of which are already be circumstances will not occuring used for trafic. again.

Gaols

Here also is an Instance where Canton and Hong Kong can work together, for their mutual benefit.

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Superintendent of Mals

"We should like details of the personal allowance of £50 ver sanum to the Superintendent of Malls, and the reasons therefor.

Trade School

We are agreed that the Trade School should be proceeded with, and we should like to record our appreciation of the very generous spirit shown by the Building Con- tractors Association in construct-

The Prison Report for 1933 can-

School Children's Tickets not be overlooked. When we get

On page 72 of the Estimates, a situation where convicted cri- minals have to be released before Item 23, footnote 12. provision is their terms have expired. the made for compensation to the position has become more than Railway for school children's ticing the building at cost price. We serious, and is therefore most kets. We shall be glad to know new gaol to what children these tickets are Important that our should be completed with all pos-granted, and what qualifies them

"for such facilities. sible speed.

We also notice that the Female Gaol at Tai Chi Kok is over- crowded and that the workshops accommodation is quite inade quare.

Mr. Franks would appear to have a dificult position to fill.

Coinsre

In a Colony situated as Hong Kong is, the falsification of our coinage is a matter of very great concern." It is surprising the amount of false local subsidiary coinage there is in circulation, and

the forgery of some of our Issuing

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rental. Apply J. E. Joseph, Property Department, Tel. No. 20910.

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Instructions

TO SELL BY

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ON

TUESDAY, OCT., 2, 1934

COMMINGNG AT 11 AM.

AT THEIR SALES ROOM,

DUDDELL STREET

A FINE SELECTION OF [2269 E. P. WARE, JEWELLERY

AND FANCY GOODS.

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HOUSES AND APARTMENTS WANTED.

HOUSES AND APARTMENTS TO BE LET MISCELLANEOUS WANTS.

When so required replies to box numbers will be posted to ariyertisers daily. Extra stampa. for postage should be remitted.

All advertisements must be authenticated by the name and address of the sender.

Announcements not exceeding 25 Words are inserted under this heading at a Pre-paid- Rate of One Dollar for THREE INSERTIONS. If Charges collected, $1.50. THIS FORM MAY BE USED.

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not be passed over lightly. It is to be hoped that the Police and use their our Magistrates will utmost diligence in dealing with this all important matter.

Mul Tsai

W

The creation of a new post, the Inspector of Mui Tsal, has our whole-hearted support.

As regards the Mul Tsai problem generally, we are satisfied that the Policy of the Home Government is being loyally and Armly carried out. The number of Mui Trals in the Colony is yearly decreasing, and in the meantime the work of our Inspectors is being honestly and impartially performed.-

We Unofficial Members desire to protest in reference to the manner

Assistant Shipping Master and

Gunpowder Depot.

We note that a new post of Assistant Shipping Master is being created, and we hope it will now be possible for the Marine Office to mark time, for a substantial period, in creating new positions.

We hear from time to time, that this Department is too exacting, and ships are avolding this Port which would otherwise call here.

The defalcations at the Govern- ment Gunpowder Depot at Green

are sure that an institution of this nature will be of considerable benefit to the Colony.

THE Undersigned have received

Instructions

TO SELL Ar

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 28, 1934

COMMENCING AT 11 AM

,““',

Ar No. 18, SOMERSET ROAD, KOWLOON TONG

A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE

ON VIEW FROM THURSDAY, THE 27TH SEPTEMBER, 1984.

Hire of Swimming Bath. On page 72 of the Estimates. footnote 5 we find reference to the hire of a swimming bath. We TERMB-CASH OF DELIVERY, shall be glad to know which swim- ming bath is referred to, for whom it is hired, and details of the payment.

Naval Volunteers and Volunteer Air Force

We have noted with interest the formation of the Naval Volunteers, and. the Flying Section of the Hong Kong Volunteer Forces, both

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Island appear to us to show a of whicd enthusiastically support PUBLIC AUCTION complete want of supervision, and ised, and enthusiastically support

we hope the new arrangement will | ed. The Honourable Mr. C. Q. Mackle will deal with the flying subsidy. prove satisfactory.

Dredging

The dredging of our harbour is

Land Sales

a hardy annual, and the Honour-We have noted with regret the great falling off in land sales. The able Mr. C. G. Mackie will again

deal with this matter, but, whilst figures for documents registered, on this subject, we would draw fees and stamps, given in the the Land Officer's Report for 1933, are attention to Government's

the very "serious silting up of typhoon shelter at Causeway Bay.

Aerial Mail and Air Services As regards the Aerial Mall Ber- vice to and from this Colony, we regard this question as of. great importance and whilst we feel progress must have been made, we

almost entirely аге

25 to the knowledge position.

without present

Your

in which the bona fides of the Any Information which settled policy of this Colony in Excellency is able to impart to us. dealing with Mui Teals is from will be gratefully received. time to time being called in ques-

Factories

THE Undersigned bave received,

Instructions

TO SELL BY

PUBLIC AUCTION

CommanNG AT 6,15. F.M.

AT THE SALES ROOM, DUDDELL STREET.

VALUABLE -COLLEC- TION OF POSTAGE STAMPS.

causes for serious, thought. For 1928, the land sales were $1,535,- 235:65, for 1930, $2.864,897,03. for FRIDAY, SEPT. 28, 1934 1931 83,177,807.94. for 1932 $1,370,-* 858.40, for 1934 the approved esti mate is $1,200,000, and for 1935 the estimate is $600,000. This is inevitable, haring regard to the unhealthy land boom that has existed during the past few years, due largely to speculative finance,A and idle funds. Land booms fel- lowed by slumps are not new con- ditions in this Colony but we have from time to time, drawn Govern- ment's attention to the fact that treating the proceeds of land sales as current revenue is not destra- ble, and must inevitably create difficulty. We have many empty houses and flats in the Colony to- day; this has happened in the past and will recur again

We hope the Honourable Colo-

We have noted in Appendix Vi tion by ill-informed people of the Estimates that $520.297.89 England.

is to be spent on a new hangar and seaplane slipway. It appears It is interesting to note that our to us desirable that the Commer legislation in respect of Factories cial Aviation should be separated and Workshops is resulting in from the Royal Air Force, which considerable improvement in our we presume is the Intention. general factory conditions, and that the employment of children without stating that we have beennial Secretary is not too optimistic under 18 has practically ceased inj led to believe that the surfacing as to the realisation of his saleable

land assets in the near future,..., large factories.

Juvenile Offenders

We cannot leave this matter

of the Kal Tack Aerodrome is by no means satisfactory. We also hope that very careful considera- Last year we saw the coming tion will be given to the location into force of the Juvenile Offen- of prospective buildings on and in dera Ordinance: it, marks another the vicinity of the Aerodrome. mile stone in our judicial progress. The Remand Home appears to be

Colonial Auditor's Report

In the Colonial Auditor's Report, Appendix A, paragraphs 23 to 26, there appears to be some difficulty as to Government accounting, which requires elucidation, We

ameulty is, and whether the pro- cedure suggested has been adopt- ed. There also seems from para-

On page 34 of the Estimates, working well and it is to be hoped Item 7, and footnote we find shall be glad to know what this reference to a roller purchased in 1934. We shall be glad to know whether it is expected that this roller will make the Aerodrome fit.

that the Remand Home for Girls, at No. 2 Embankment Road, Kow toon, which Government is financ- ing, and is to be worked througal for landing, and taking off, with graphs 57 to 59 to be some difer

the good offices of the Salvation Army, will be a success.

Street Boys' Club

out danger.

ence of opinion as to the Govern- ment Store Accounts and we should like details of it.

Military Contribution The Military Garrison of this Colony is paid for out of the Mili Home Government. In fact, if the cost of the Garrison is less than the Contribution, the Colony is entitled to a refund,

substan

Medical and Health Services The Government has appointed Before leaving matters relating a Committee to consider a scheme to the Police, we must congratu- prepared by the Honourable Direc- late the Honourable the Inspector- tor of Medical and Sanitary Ber-tary Contribution made to the General of Police, and all those vices for the purpose of dealing connected with it, on the excellent with certain aspects of our Munt work which is being done in the cipal affairs We await with in terest the report t of this Com Street Boys' Club.

mittee, and we hope the time may not be far distant when we shall have an opportunity of discussing both the scheme and the report,

ON VIEW FROM THURSDAY, * THE 27TH SEPT., 1984.

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“AUCTIONEERS,

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THE

Undersigned have received

instructions

TO BELL BI

PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY,

SEPT. 29, 1934

COMMENCING AT 11. AM.

AT THE SALES ROOM, DUDDELL STREET.

5 Bagu Bandlewood

Kowloon Hallway and Roads

Substantial cuts in the pay of the Garrison have been made by Of the various reports issued by

the Home Government, and it is Government Departments for the

submitted that a reduction equal past year, one of the happlest

We know that Government has to the amount of the cuts abould would appear to be that of our Railway. The figures are most under consideration a new Build- at least be made in the solitary ing Ordinance, and the general Contribution of this Colony. We encouraging, and we learn that improvement of our health serri- doubt if it was ever intended that 1 Care Falt Hate the possibilities have by no means reached saturation point. The ces, and we await with interest the the Miltary Contribution, should 1 Back Balt Honourable Colonial Secretary, we introduction of these various legis- be used as a form of Home Re-

1 Bag Hardened Oil trenchment.:

Case Sardines note, looks forward to a period of

We are glad to note that the prosperity.

We are glad to learn that an mants to the Medical Department pronts, amounting now to 8075,410 Agreement as to the allocation of would seem indicative of the action certain exchange transactions, rallway profits has recently been vity of the Honourable Director of have, after twelve years, been re-

Cary Contri come to with the Canton Authorl-Medical and Sanitary Services be leased from the ties, and that the relations before the Estimates Committee, and buttons and have beer tween the two systems are moet we have noted with interest the this Cold harmonious. We regard this post

tion as indicative of many circumstances ton and Hor Kon together for their

elcome the

of the

notice. administ

lative measures.

The several additional appoint-

of the

the New Territories we are sails- Bed that the Lady Ho Tung cent

increased work being performed in gratulate

satisfa

here Con

work

at Fanling, cannot possibly

Where it is situa

bus attached

this is provi

the Estimates, Item

passe

makes

tal expen

A Quantity of Offes and House hold Furniture and Sundry Goods, etc, etc.

CAR OF DELIVERY.

GAMMERT BROS.,

AUCTIONEERS,