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Balance Sheet as at the end of this period, audited by the Director of Audit, are shown in Appendix IV.

32. A Station Officer acts as departmental welfare officer his duties being to give constant attention to the welfare activities of the Fire Brigade.

33. Leave rosters were in operation throughout the year; enabling any member of the non-expatriate uniformed and other staff to make his leave arrangements well in advance, and to receive a period of vacation or casual leave according to his entitlement.

34. The canteens established at Central Fire Station and Kowloon Fire Station were well patronized during the year. The mobile canteen attended fires of a serious nature and provided light refreshments for the fire-fighting personnel engaged. The refreshments consumed were charged to the Fire Brigade Welfare Fund.

35. A Station Officer acts as Sports Officer of the Brigade. Friendly miniature football and basket ball matches were played between stations and with other Sports Clubs in the Colony. The members showed a keen interest in such games.

36. An Aquatic Sports Competition was held at Chung Sing Bathing Pavilion, Kennedy Town, on 26th August, 1956. The Programme consisted of 8 events, in which keen competition was shown. At the conclusion of the meeting the Chief Officer distributed the prizes to the winners. The prizes were pur- chased from the Welfare Fund.

37. Film shows were held at Fire Stations from time to time for the entertainment of members of the Brigade and their families free of charge. The projector and films were obtained on loan from the local film companies.

38. Members of the Brigade took part in launch picnics arranged by the Auxiliary Fire Service on the following dates:

19th May, 1956

9th June, 1956

7th July, 1956

22nd September, 1956

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Clear Water Bay

Cheung Chau Mui Wo

Picnic Bay

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