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Sub-head 27-New 8" connecting main to Shaukiwan, $25,000.-Required to meet

the development of the district.

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28.--Relaying Water Main along new alignment from Eastern Filter Beds to Village Road, Wong Nei Chung, $15,000.-The development at Wong- neichung necessitates the removal of the temporary water mains, which at present crosses the area to be built upon to their permanent position.

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PORT WORKS.

29.—Ferry Piers (Western), $20,000.—To complete. This work is in con- nection with the construction of a new pier for the Eastern ferries

services.

30.-Construction of rubble mound at North Point to retain materials dump- ed, $20,000.--To be completed in 1932. This work will prevent the silting up of the harbour.

31.-Reclamation of S. W. corner of Causeway Bay for road widening, $500.-Retention money. This work was completed in 1930.

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PUBLIC HEALTH AND BUILDINGS ORDINANCE.

32. Various Resumptions for Road widening scheme approved by Govern- ment as rebuilding occurs, $10,000.--As the demolition of old build- ings takes place advantage is taken to resume portions of property required to permit of road widening. This vote provides the neces- sary funds for this purpose.

33.-Resumption of R. N. Canteen on M.L. 65 Sec. B, $77,045.-Com- pensation for buildings on M.L. 55 sec. B (to be paid under agreement half yearly instalments) in connection with the Praya East Reclama-

tion.

34.-Sailors' Home, West Point, M.L. 187a, $180,000.-3rd instalment of compensation money for purchase of M.L. 187A in connection with the removal of the Home to a new site.

35.-Compensation for old buildings required to be removed in order to carry out Arsenal Street improvements, $30,000.-Connected with the Praya East Reclamation layout.

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BUILDINGS.

36.-Hung Hom Government Store, $2,000.--This site has been prepared for the New Government store building building plans for which are in preparation.

37.-Kowloon Hospital, Maternity Block, $100,000.-The site is being pre- pared and it is hoped to start building before the end of 1930. The building will be a two storey block containing Ward accommodation. for 6 first class, 4 second class and 24 third class patients together with Duty Rooms, Baths, Kitchens etc.