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It is worthy of note that correspondence had passed in 1900 between the Admiralty and the local Naval authorities discussing the question of paying the lump sum as had been done to the Civil Government in the case of the new Murray Pier which would seem fair and reasonable towards the cost of reinstating the "Victoria Yacht Club" (Victoria Recreation Club).
In 1901 we find a reference made to a sum of $15,000 which had been recommended as an estimate of reinstating the Victoria Yacht Club.
The Admiralty in a letter dated February 2, 1900 addressed to the Colonial Office, had agreed to the reinstatement of the Club buildings. In connection with the erection of a new pier to the cost of the existing Murray Pier which was involved in the Naval reclamation, it was suggested that the Admiralty should pay a lump sum of $24,000 into the Colonial Treasury on account for the Government erecting this new pier. This amount was subsequently agreed to by the Admiralty. The same principle was therefore suggested in connection with the V.R.C.
There is correspondence in 1902 and 1903 regarding the plans for the Victoria Recreation Club's new swimming bath.
It is shown that a sum of £1,500 was directed to be paid by the Naval authorities to the Club in settlement of all claims the Club might have in respect of the removal from the old site, value of premises and reinstatement on a new site on the Murray Pier extension.
It was shown that the cost of constructing the swimming bath alone was estimated at £1,278 4s.7d. by the reclamation contractors but the Naval authorities considered that the V.R.C. would have to defray this amount. The V.R.C. subsequently wrote stating that they considered the contractors' estimate excessive, and asking to be allowed to construct the swimming bath themselves.
It is shown in correspondence during 1903 that the contractors, having completed the Murray Pier extension, were prepared to hand over the site to the Colonial Government. Correspondence in 1904 shows that the extension had been completed and was handed over to the authorities.
A letter from Mr. Owen Ordish to the Commodore dated September 20, 1904, states:
2 I have the honour to report that the extension of the Murray Pier is completed and to request that the Colonial Government be informed that the site can be handed over on the 27th inst. This extension was carried out for the reinstatement of the V.R.C. and it is recommended that the present tenancy of Austin Road be extended to April 1905, to allow them to erect buildings.
The Commodore granted this permission, the V.R.C. being then permitted to remain at Kowloon until April 30, 1905. The delay is explained in the correspondence.
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It is worthy of note that correspondence had passed in 1900 between the Admiralty and the local Naval authorities dis- cussing the question of paying the lump sum as had been done to the Civil Government in the case of the new Murray Pier which would seem fair and reasonable towards the cost of reinstat- ing the " Victoria Yacht Club "( Victoria Recreation Club ).
In 1901 we find a reference made to a sum of $15,000 which had been recommended as an estimate of reinstating the Victoria Yacht Club.
The Admiralty in a letter dated February 2, 1900addressed to the Colonial Office, had agreed to the reinstatement of the Club buildings. In connextion with the erection of a new pier to the ost of the exising Murray Pier which was involved in the Naval reclamation, it was suggested that the Admiralty should pay a lump sum of $24,000 into the Colonial 'reasury on account for the Government erecting this new pier. This amount was subsequently agreed to by the Admiralty. The same principle was therfore suggested in connexion with the V.R.C.
There is correspondence in 1902 and 1003 regarding the plans for the Victoria Recreation Club's new swimming bath.
It is shwon that a sum of £1, 500 was directed to be paid by the Naval authorities to the Club in settlement of all claims the Club might have in respect of the removal from the old site, value of premises and reinstatment on a new site on the Murray Pier extension.
It was shown that the cost of constructing the swimming bath alone was estimated at £1,278 45.7d. by the reclamation contrac- tors but the Naval authorities considered that the V.R.C, would have to defray this amount. The V. R. C. subsequently wrote stating that they considered the contractors' estimate excessive, and asking to be allowed to construct the swimming bath them- selves.
It is shown in correspondence during 1903 that the contrac- tors, having completed the Murray Pier extension, were prepared to hand over the site to the Colonail Government, Correspondence in 1904, shows that the extension had been completed and was handed over to the authorities.
A letter from Mr. Owen Ordish to the Commodore dated September 20, 1904, states:
2 I have the honour to report that the extension of the Murray Pier is completed and to request that the Colonail Government be informed that the site can be handed over on the 27th inst. This extension was carried out for the reinstatement of the V.A.C. and is is recommended that the present tenancy of Austin Road be extended to April 1905, to allow them to erect* buildings.
The Commodore granted this permission, the V.R.C. being then permitted to remain at Kowloon until April 30, 1905. The delay is explained in the correspondence.
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