Estimates-1922 — Page 89

FOR THE YEAR 1922,

[Class VII] 91

UNDERTAKINGS OF GOVERNMENT,

Approved Estimate,

1921.

Estimate, 1922.

2.—KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY,—Continued.

Brought forward,....

WORKING EXPENSES,—Continued.

222,711

242,812

OTHER CHARGES.

GENERAL STAFF.

Advertising,

1,100

Coal for Offices and Stores,

320

1,100 400

(1)

Conveyance Allowance to Traffic Superintendent and Storekeeper,

180

(2)

Electric Fans and Light,

700

1,350 (3)

Furniture,

100

(4)

Incidental Expenses

Offices,

700

700

Stores,...

250

250

Medical Stores,

350

350

Printing and Stationery,

600

600

Transport,

500

525

(1)

Uniform for 5 Store Watchmen, 1 Office Attendant, and 1

Messenger,

330

330

MAINTENANCE of Way, WorKS, AND STATIONS.

Ballast,

Bridges and Tunuels,..

Earthwork,

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Fastenings,

3,500

3,000 (5)

3,500

1,000

(5) (6)

1,000

1,000

1,250

500

(5)

Fencing,

Incidental Expenses,

Maintenance of Signals,.

Minor Repairs,

New Minor Works,

Plantations,

Points and Crossings,

Rails,

Repairs:

Staff Quarters,

Station Buildings,

Roads and Crossings,

Sleepers,

250

750

| (7)

50

50

350

300

(5)

50

50

1,000

1,000

100

100

100

100

300

300

5,800

1,500

5,500

1,200

(8)

900

250

Stationery,

25,000

120

6,000

(9)

120

Stores,.

2,000

2,000

Tools and Plant,

120

120

Uniform for 5 Watchmen and 3 Sub-Inspectors,

410

400

(5)

LOCOMOTIVE, CARRIAGE, AND WAGON DEPARTMENT.

Coal, (7,000 tons),

116,700

Economy Bonus,.

200

Loading Coal, (7,000 tons at 15 cents per ton),

900

139,650 200 1,050

(10)(11)(12)

(10) (11)

Materials for Repairs and Renewals:—

Locomotives,

20,000

20,000

Carriages,

Wagons,

Tools and Plant,

Oil Fuel for Motor Coaches,

Painting Contract :--

Locomotives,

Carriages,

15,000

13,000 (5)

5,000

5,000

2,500

2,500

22,200

22,200

400

1,120

Wagous,

Power,

700

3,600

Rent of Quarters for Chinese Fitters,

400 1,120

700 3,000 240

(5)

(1) (13)

Carried forward,..

244,750

234,405

Carried forward,...

222,711

242,812

(1) Considered necessary.

(2) Transferred to Traffic Department, Other Charges.

(3) Additional light for Turret Clock,

(4) Transferred to Public Works Extraordinary.

(5) Considered sufficient.

(6) Biennial painting in 1921.

Necessary repairs to fencing at Kowloon,

(8) Extensive repairs in 1921.

(9) Fewer renewals required.

(10) More coal required.

(1) Higher mileage anticipated.

(12) Increased cost.

(13) Previously paid out of "Rent of Quarters for Chinese Staff.”