Estimates-1926 — Page 34

HONGKONG ESTIMATES

CIVIL DEPARTMENTS.

13.-FIRE BRIGADE,-Continued.

PERSONAL EMOLUMENTS,-Continued.

Approved Estimate, 1925.

Estimate, 1926.

1

$

$

Brought forward

85,105

78,322

5 Engineers, (2 at $540 to $600, and 2 at $384 to $456 by $12

annually, 1 at $360 to $408 by $12 annually)

2,294

2 Engine Drivers, ($360 to $408 by $12 annually).

802

2,268

774

6 Coxswains, (2 at $384 to $432, and 4 at $324 to $384 by $1

annually)...

(1) (2)

2,165

2,169

9 Stokers, ($240 to $300 by $12 annually)

2,291

2,188

10 Seamen, 6 at $156, and 4 at $144 each ...

1,512

1,512

Do., Good Condurt Allowances to 2 at $36

60

72

(8)

Do., Rent Allowances, at $24 each...

240

240

1 Caretaker, (Aberdeen)

144

144

Do.,

Good Conduct Allowance

24

24

Do..

Rent Allowance

21

24

Clothing...

Coal and Oil Fuel

Total Personal Emoluments

OTHER CHARGES.

Conveyance Allowance to :--

1 Superintendent at $480.... 1 Station Officer at $120

Coolie Hire

Hose

94,661

87,737

9,000 20,000

9,000 20,000

600

(4)

50

12,000

50 12,000

Incidental Expenses

900

900

Light and Electric Fans

5,000

5,000

Rent of Stations....

18,300

18,300

Repairs to Motor Engines and Plant

10,000

12,000

(4)

Repairs to Floating Engines

6,500

6,500

Stores

7,000.

7,000

Total Other Charges

88,750

91,350

Total Fire Brigade

183,411

179,087

SPECIAL EXPENDITURE.

Chemical Extincteurs,

1,400

(4)

1 Motor Pump

18,800

1 Trailer Pump

6,000

1 Motor Car

-3,500

(5)

CL

1 Bayley" Fire Escape.

3,000

Fire Alarms, Pillars and Cables in City..

20,000

Pedestal Fire Hydrants....

40,000

91,300

1,400

Total Special Expenditure

91,300

1,400

(1) Stipulated increments.

(2) New appointments. (3) Stipulated allowances.

(4) Considered necessary. (5) Non recurrent.