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the previous year and the total sum deposited in the Treasury as at 31st March, 1958 was $11,906.44. The value of local investment was $13,160.00. A Statement of Receipts and Payments covering the trans- actions of the funds for the period 1st April, 1957 to 31st March, 1958, as audited by the Director of Audit, is shown in Appendix IV.

33. One of the Station Officers acts as departmental Welfare Officer and his dutics are to give constant attention to the welfare activities of the Brigade.

34. Leave rosters were in operation throughout the year enabling cach member of the local 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.

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

36. 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, and members showed a great interest in these games.

37. The annual swimming gala of the Hong Kong Fire Brigade was held at the Chung Sing Bathing Pavilion, Kennedy Town, on 9th September, 1957. The programme consisted of eight events. The Eastern District team annexed the championship trophy. At the conclusion of the gala, the Chief Officer presented prizes to the winners. The prizes were purchased from the Welfare Fund.

38. 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.

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

18th May, 1957

13th July, 1957

29th August, 1957

Clear Water Bay

Pui O Luk Chau

A launch was hired from the Hongkong & Yaumati Ferry Co., Ltd.

for these occasions.

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