Estimates-1923 — Page 89

FOR THE YEAR 1923.

[Class VII] 91

UNDERTAKINGS OF GOVERNMENT.

2. KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY,-Continued.

Brought forward,..

WORKING EXPENSES,—Continued.

OTHER CHARGES.

GENERAL STAFF.

Approved Estimate, 1922.

Estimate, 1923.

245,812

$

261,803

Advertising,

Coal for Offices and Stores,

Electric Fans and Light,

1,100 400

1,100

1,350

250 1,150

} (1)

Incidental Expenses :—

Offices,

700

750

(2)

Stores,.....

250

250

Medical Stores,

350

350

Printing and Stationery,

600

600

Transport,

525

525

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

Messenger

330

330

MAINTENANCE OF WAY, WORKS, AND STATIONS.

Ballast,

Bridges and Tunnels,

Earthwork,

Fastenings,

Fencing,...

Incidental Expenses,

3,000

3,500

(2)

1,000

3,000

(3)

1,000

1,000

500

750

(2)

750

750

50

250

Maintenance of Signals,

Minor Repairs,

New Minor Works,

Plantations,....

Points and Crossings,

Rails,

Repairs :-

Staff Quarters,

Station Buildings,

Roads and Crossings,

Sleepers,

Stationery,

300

350

(2)

50

250

1,000

1,000

100

100

100

250

(2)

300

300

1,500

4,700

1,200

4,500

(3) (4)

250

1,060

6,000

21,000

(5)

120

250

(2)

Stores,...

2,000

2,200

Tools and Plant,..

120

350

} (5)

Uniform for 5 Watchmen and 3 Sub-Inspectors,

400

400

LOCOMOTIVE, CARRIAGE, AND WAGON DEPARTMENT,

Coal, (8,000 tons),....

139,650

127,600 (6)

Economy Bonus,

200

(7)

Loading Coal, (8,000 tons at 15 cents per ton),

1,050

1,200 (8)

DEC

Materials for Repairs and Renewals :-

Locomotives,

20,000

20,000

Carriages,

13,000

12,000

Wagons,

Tools and Plant,............

Oil Fuel for Motor Coaches,

Painting Contract :---

Locomotives,

Carriages,

5,000

5,000

2,500

2,500

22,200

16,000

(1)

400 1,120

Wagons,

Power,

700 3,000

480 1,750 700

} (2)

4,500

Rent of Quarters for Chinese Fitters,

240

回

(5)

(7)

Carried forward,.............

234,405

242,995

Carried forward,..

242,812

261,803

(1) Considered sufficient.

(5) Previously underestimated.

(2) Considered necessary. (3) Biennial painting. (4) Heavy repairs necessary.

(6) Reduction in price.

(7) Not required.

(8) More coal required.