THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JANUARY, 1897.
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Bubonic Plague.-A statement--which had been circulated to Members-showing the expenditure by the Sanitary Board in dealing with the recent outbreak of Bubonic Plague was laid on the table. It was agreed that the return should be published at the same time as the Secretary's annual report.
Kaulung Waterworks.-A letter from the Director of Public Works transmitting a plan of the Kaulung Water- works for the use of the Board was read.
Defective Drains.-The Surveyor's reports-which had been circulated to Members-regarding the condition of the house drains at Block No. 216, and in certain houses in the Wantsai Road were laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating covers read.
The President moved-
That the owners of the houses mentioned in the reports be called upon to carry out the works recommended by
the Surveyor, such works to be done in accordance with the law governing house drainage works.
The Vice-President seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
No. 4, Shelly Street.-A correspondence-which had been circulated to Members—having reference to certain proposed alterations to house No. 4, Shelly Street, was laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating cover real.
The President moved-
That Messrs. Denison and Ram be informed in the sense of the Medical Officer of Health's minute, dated the 8th
December, 1896, regarding this matter.
Mr. N. J. EDE seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Shing Hing Lane.-A plan, showing a proposed increase to the height of a building in Shing Hing Lane, was considered.
The President moved-
That the person submitting the plan be informed that the Board cannot give the permission which is required for
increasing the height of the building.
The Captain Superintendent of Police seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Fat-Boiling.-Applications that No. 1, Wa Lane and No. 3, Wa Lanc be registered as premises in which to carry on the trade of fat-boiling were considered.
The President moved-
That the premises in question be registered as requested.
The Medical Officer of Health seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Applications that Nos. 478, 480, 482, 486, 188, 490, 492, 496, 498, 500, 502, 582 and 584, Queen's Road West and No. 2, Sixth Lane be registered as premises in which to carry on the trade of fat-boiling were considered.
The President moved-
1. That the applicants be informed that these premises cannot be registered till the provisions of Bye-law No. 7 of the Bye-laws made under sub-section 11 of section 13 of Ordinance 24 of 1887 have been fully complied with, and
2. That the drain traps be put in accordance with the law governing these matters on or before the 1st April, 1897. The Medical Officer of Health seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Well. An application--which had been circulated to Members-that a notice to close a well at No. 35, Wellington Street be reviewed was laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating cover read.
The President moved―
That the applicant be informed that the notice to close the well must be complied with. The Medical Officer of Health seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Scavenging Contract.-An application-which had been circulated to Members-for payment for certain alleged extra work done by him in removing leaves and branches of trees from the streets and roads in Victoria was laid on the table and a minute on the circulating cover read.
The President moved-
That the application be refused.
The Vice-President seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Kau-lung Point.-A report by the Medical Officer of Health concerning the need for a free public latrine at Kau-lung Point was considered.
The President moved--
That a letter be addressed to the Colonial Secretary pointing out the desirability of erecting, at an early date, a
free public latrine at Kau-lung Point.
The Captain Superintendent of Police seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
The President moved-
That the Hongkong & Kau-lung Wharf and Godown Company be requesied to inform the Board what steps
they propose to take to provide adequate latrine accommodation for their employees at Kau-lung Point. The Medical Officer of Health seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
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