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HONGKONG ESTIMATES

UNDERTAKINgs of GoveRNMENT,

Approved Estimate,

Estimate, 1923.

1922.

2. KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY,—Continued.

WORKING EXPENSES,—Continued.

PERSONAL EMOLUMENTS,—Continued,

Brought forward,..

LOCOMOTIVE, Carriage and Wagon DEPARTMENT,—Continued.

2 Boilermakers, at $1,66 each per day,

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

4 Blacksmiths, (1 at $1.60, 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).

4 Riggers, (2 at 91 cents, 1 at 77 cents, and 1 at 61 cents per day),

18 Workshop Coolies, (2 at 68 cents and 16 at 58 cents each per day),

1 No. 1 Carriage Cleaner, ($300 to $480 by $12 annually),

Do.,

Personal Allowance,

3 No. 2 Carriage Cleaners, (2 at $300 each and 1 at $216),

22 Carriage Cleaners, at $180 each,

•

Do., Do.,

Do..

Do.,

153,265

166,413

1,023

924

1,023 924

1,577

1,620

(1) (1)(2)

1,186

1,186

(1)

855

855

986

986

(1)

3,216

3,277

(1)(2)

300

480

(2)

12

(3)

648

816

Good Conduct Allowance to I at $12, Rent Allowance to 1 at $24,

12

72

24

2,520

3,960

Good Conduct. Allowances to 1 at $36 1 at

$24, 1 at $12, 1 at $2 and 1 at $1,

81

75

Rent Allowances, at 824 each,

336

528

(6)

Overtime Allowances for Workshop Staff,

3,352

4,500

(8)

TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT.

annually),

Do.,

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

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

7,410

7,530

8,040

8,160

(9)(10)

First Aid Allowance to 1,

120

120

1 Traffic Sub-Inspector, ($900 to $1,150 by $50 annually,). 15th Grade Clerk, ($900 to $1,150 by $50 annually),

929

(11)

950

1,150

(9)

1 6th Grade Clerk, ($450 to $850 by $50 annually),

850

713

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

5 Brakesmen, ($300 to $525 by $25 annually), 2 Shunters, ($300 to $525 by $25 annually), 1 Saloon Car Attendant

Do., Do.,

Good Conduct Allowance

Rent Allowance

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 Irinter, ($300 to $525 by $25 annually),

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

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

2,088

2,054

} (7)

132

132

12

24

(12)

24

24

825

825

525

525

3,505

3,631

(9)(10)

681

625

3,024

2,915

(7)(10)

2,468

2,438

1,012

1,050

(9)(10)

180

180

36

36

24

24

10 Station Masters, ($900 to $1,150 by $50 annually),........ 10 Booking Clerks, ($600 to $825 by $25 annually),

9,741

10,188

6,255

6,415

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

1,063

1.113

·(9)(10)

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

656

675

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

600

675

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

2,475

2,325

(7)

Allowances to 2 Auxiliary Signalmer, at $60 each,. Allowances for Railway Night School :—

120

120

Traffic Superintendent and Storekeeper,

540

1 Teacher,

540

(13)

1 Office Attendant,

24

Office,

Allowance to Booking Clerk stationed at Hongkong Booking

Carried forward,....

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

at 308 working days.

(2) Revised rates of salary.

(3) Not required.

(4) Salary of 2 increased to $300.

(5) 2 not required.

(6) 8 new posts.

(7) New appointments.

(8) Considered necessary. (9) Stipulated increments.

(10) Free quarters.

(11) New post.

(12) Stipulated allowances. (13) New allowances.

60

60

223,241

242,427