Estimates-1922 — Page 86

HONGKONG ESTIMATES

UNDERTAKINGS OF GOVERNMENT.

Approved Estimate,

1921.

Estimate, 1922,

2. KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY,-Continued.

WORKING EXPENSES,--Continued.

PERSONAL EMOLUMENTS,—Continued.

Brought forward,...

LOCOMOTIVE, CARRIAGES AND WAGON DEPARTMENT,- Continued,

2 Boilermakers, at $1.65 each per day,

3 Boilermakers' Assistants, at $1.00 each per day,

$

137,178

$

$

153,265

1,023

924

1,023 924

(1)

4 Blacksmiths, (1 at $1.46, and 3 at $1.22 each per day),

5 Strikers, (at 77 cents each per day),.

1 No. 1 Rigger, ($600 to $825 by $25 annually),

1,577

1,577

(1)

3,186

1,186

855

855

(2)

Do.,

4 Riggers, (2 at 91 cents, I at 77 cents, and 1 at 61 cents per day), 18 Workshop Coolies, at 58 cents each per day),

1 No. 1 Carriage Cleaner, ($240 to $300 by $12 annnally),

3 No. 2 Carriage Cleaners, at $216 each,

986

986

8,216

3,216

(1)

300

300

Personal Allowance,

12

12

648

648

a

Do., Do.,

Good Con duct Allowance to 1 at $12, Rent Allowances, at $24 each,

108

12.

(3)

72

72

14 Carriage Cleaners, (at $180 each),.......

2,520

2,520

Do..

Good Conduct Allowances to 2 at $27 each,

1 at $15, and 1 at $12,

192

81

(3)

Do.,

Rent Allowances' at $24 each,

336

336

Overtime Allowances for Workshop Staff,

3,352

3,352

TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT.

1 Traffic Superintendent and Storekeeper, (£600 to £700 by £10

annually),

Do.,

2 Traffic Inspectors, (£260 to £360 by £10 annually),

First Aid Allowance to 1,

1 Traffic Inspector, 2nd Class,

1 5th Grade Clerk, ($900 to $1,150 by $50 annually), 16th Grade Clerk, ($450 to $850 by $50 annually),

3 Telephone Clerks, ($450 to $850 by $50 annually),

1 Messenger,

Do.,

Good Conduct Allowance

Do., Rent Allowance

1 Ticket Printer, ($600 to $825 by $25 annually).

1 Assistant Printer, ($300 to $525 by $25 annually),

5 Guards, ($600 to $825 by $25 annually),

6,500 3,825

7,410

8,040

(4) (5) (4) (5)(6)

120

2,755

2,882

120

950

850

(6)

2,088

|}

-(7)

132

132

12

12

24

24

806

825

(4) (5)

525

525

(5)

3,299

3,505

1 Relieving Guard, ($600 to $825 by $25 annually),

606

681

(4) (5)

7 Ticket Collectors, ($375 to $525 by $25 annually),

3,311

3,024

(3) (5)

5 Brakesmen, ($300 to $525 by $25 aunually), 2 Shunters, ($300 to $525 by $25 annually),

2,393

2,468

(4) (5)

962

1,012

(4)

1 Saloon Car Attendant

180

180

Do., Do.,

Good Conduct Allowance

24

36

(8)

Rent Allowance

24

24

1 Station Master,

1 Goods Clerk, ($600 to $825 by $25 annually),

10 Station Masters, ($900 to $1,150 by $50 annually),

10 Booking Clerks, ($600 to $825 by $25 annually),

1 Senior Goods Clerk, ($900 to $1,150 by $50 annually),..

1 Relieving Goods Clerk, ($600 to $825 by $25 annually),

9,280

9,741

(4) (5)

681

(9)

5,889

6,255

1,013

1,063

(4) (5)

606

656

600

600

(3) (5)

3 Sigualmen, ($600 to $825 by $25 annually),....

Allowances to 2 Auxiliary Signalmen, at $60 each,. Allowance to Booking Clerk stationed at Hongkong Booking

2,418

2,475

(4)

120

120

Office,

60

(10)

Carried forward,..

(1) The annual wages of men on daily pay are calculated at

308 working days.

(2) Present holders on special rates.

(3) New appointment.

(4) Stipulated increments.

(5) Free quarters.

203,472

223,241

(6) 2nd Class Inspector promoted to 1st Class.

(7) Revised clerical salaries.

(8) Stipulated allowance.

(9) Post abolished.

(10) Considered necessary.