THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH APRIL, 1895.
The Director of Public Works again addressed the Board and moved-
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That the question of the removal of soil surrounding old drains be left to the discretion of the Sanitary Surveyors when the new drains are being constructed and that they report any failure to comply with their instructions in this respect.
Mr. J. J. FRANCIS, Q.C., seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
The Director of Public Works again addressed the Board and moved-
That all sinks for the disposal of slops, and urinals in Chinese tenements be fixed against an external wall, and
furnished with water-tight receptacles provided with a trap immediately under the same.
That the waste pipes be carried direct from such trap through the wall and discharge into an open head fitted
at the upper end of the down pipe.
That the down pipe be disconnected at the foot from the drain.
A discussion ensued.
It was agreed that the consideration of the motion stand over till next meeting of the Board.
The Director of Public Works again addressed the Board and moved--
That no order be made in respect of floors except such as are in compliance with the byc-laws passed in that behalf
by the Board.
Mr. J. J. FRANCIS, Q.C., seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
The Director of Public Works again addressed the Board and moved--
That special attention be paid by the Surveyors to the provisions of the Ordinances, bye-laws and resolutions of
the Board in framing their recommendations.
Mr. J. J. FRANCIS, Q.C., seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Reception Lairs for Cattle, Sheep and Swine.-A report—which had been circulated to Members--by a Committee considering the question of reception lairs for animals imported into the Colony was laid on the table.
Mr. FRANCIS, Q.C., moved-
1. That the Committee's report be adopted by the Board.
2. That it be transmitted to the Honourable Colonial Secretary for the information of His Excellency the
Governor.
The Director of Public Works seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Bye-laws.-A letter from the Honourable Colonial Secretary informing the Board that the bye-laws they had made under section 13 of Ordinance 15 of 1894 had been, with the exception of the bye-law uumbered 31, approved by the Legis- lative Council was road.
The Director of Public Works moved~
That bye-law 31 be amended and he re-transmitted for approval in the usual manner.
The Vice-President seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Mr. FRANCIS, Q.C., moved→
That the bye-laws made under section 13 of Ordinance 15 of 1894 be translated into Chinese for the information
of the Chinese community.
Dr. HARTIGAN seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
The Vice-President moved-
That the Board recommend that application be made to the Military Authorities for the loan of three men from
the Royal Engineers to assist in supervising the work of concreting floors, etc.
Mr. FRANCIS, Q.C., seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Public Drains.--A letter from the Honourable Colonial Secretary informing the Board that old and useless drains will continue, where practicable, to be removed from the public streets in carrying out the drainage and sewerage works, was read.
Sheep and Swine Depôts.-A letter from the Honourable Colonial Secretary having reference to the manage- ment of the sheep and swine depôts and approving of the employment of the staff recommended by the Board was read.
Extension of Leave of Absence.-A letter from the Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies concerning an extension of leave of absence to Mr. Wм. FISHER was read.
Mr. FRANCIS, Q.C., moved-
That it will be very inconvenient if the extension of leave asked for is granted, and the Board therefore cannot
recommend it.
The Director of Public Works seconded. Question-put and agreed to.
Secretary and Superintendent.-A letter which had been cireulated to Members-from the Honourable Colonial Secretary concerning the separation of the offices of Secretary to the Board and Sanitary Superintendent was laid on the table and the miuntes on the circulating cover read.
A discussion ensued.
It was agreed that the question stand over for consideration till such time as the decision of His Excellency the Governor regarding the appointment of a Medical Officer of Health is communicated to the Board, when it may be found that tho appointment of the present Senior Inspector to be Chief Sanitary Inspector and the appointment of an additional Inspector for the rural districts will meet the requirements of the Board.
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