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Public Works Department Annual Report 工務司署年報 All AI Reviewed

# Revenue

CROWN LANDS & SURVEYS OFFICE

Superintendent of Crown Lands & Surveys, J. E. Richardson, F.R.I.C.S. Assistant Superintendent, Surveys, C. S. Barron, M.B.E.

Assistant Superintendent, Planning, R. H. Hughes, M.A. (Cantab.), A.R.I.C.S. Assistant Superintendent, Crown Lands, R. C. Clarke, B.Eng. (Min.), LL.B. (Lond.), D.P.A. (Lond.), A.M.I.Min.E., A.R.I.C.S.

## GENERAL

137. The total revenue collected compared with the previous year was as under: (These figures do not include receipts in respect of sales at Kwun Tong which are referred to later in this report).

1956/57 1957/58 Premia in land sales, etc. $14,077,561.60 $23,779,973.86 Boundary Stones & Survey Fees 11,723.12 54,201.94 Permit Fees 2,899,519.17 2,835,219.49 Plans sold to the public 4,704.00 5,244.70 Total $16,993,507.89 $26,674,639.99

138. The total authorized establishment at the beginning of the year was 323, an increase of 107 over the previous year; these figures do not include the New Territories Cadastral Survey establishment of 143.

139. Recruitment of staff to fill these new posts and existing vacancies continued to be difficult, particularly on the land survey side.

## Kowloon Branch Office

140. In October the Kowloon section of the Lands Division moved to new accommodation at the Government Branch Offices at Farm Road, Kowloon. All Lands Division routine work (other than lease renewals and modifications) for Kowloon and New Kowloon was handled in this office, although control remained in the Central Government Offices on the Island.

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# Revenue CROWN LANDS & SURVEYS OFFICE Superintendent of Crown Lands & Surveys, J. E. Richardson, F.R.I.C.S. Assistant Superintendent, Surveys, C. S. Barron, M.B.E. Assistant Superintendent, Planning, R. H. Hughes, M.A. (Cantab.), A.R.I.C.S. Assistant Superintendent, Crown Lands, R. C. Clarke, B.Eng. (Min.), LL.B. (Lond.), D.P.A. (Lond.), A.M.I.Min.E., A.R.I.C.S. ## GENERAL 137. The total revenue collected compared with the previous year was as under: (These figures do not include receipts in respect of sales at Kwun Tong which are referred to later in this report). 1956/57 1957/58 Premia in land sales, etc. $14,077,561.60 $23,779,973.86 Boundary Stones & Survey Fees 11,723.12 54,201.94 Permit Fees 2,899,519.17 2,835,219.49 Plans sold to the public 4,704.00 5,244.70 Total $16,993,507.89 $26,674,639.99 138. The total authorized establishment at the beginning of the year was 323, an increase of 107 over the previous year; these figures do not include the New Territories Cadastral Survey establishment of 143. 139. Recruitment of staff to fill these new posts and existing vacancies continued to be difficult, particularly on the land survey side. ## Kowloon Branch Office 140. In October the Kowloon section of the Lands Division moved to new accommodation at the Government Branch Offices at Farm Road, Kowloon. All Lands Division routine work (other than lease renewals and modifications) for Kowloon and New Kowloon was handled in this office, although control remained in the Central Government Offices on the Island. Page 21 Page 21 Page 21

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Revenue CROWN LANDS & SURVEYS OFFICE Superintendent of Crown Lands & Surveys, J. E. Richardson, F.R.I.C.S. Assistant Superintendent, Surveys, C. S. Barron, M.B.E. Assistant Superintendent, Planning, R. H. Hughes, M.A. (Cantab.), A.R.I.C.S. Assistant Superintendent, Crown Lands, R. C. Clarke, B. Eng. (Min.), LL.B. (Lond.), D.P.A. (Lond.), A.M.I.Min.E., A.R.I.C.S. GENERAL 137. The total revenue collected compared with the previous year was as under: (These figures do not include receipts in respect of sales at Kwun Tong which are referred to later in this report). Staff 1956/57 Premia in land sales, etc. ... Boundary Stones & Survey Fees ... Permit Fees $14,077,561.60 1957/58 $23,779,973.86 11,723.12 54,201.94 2,899,519.17 2,835,219.49 Plans sold to the public 4,704.00 5,244.70 $16,993,507.89 $26,674,639.99 138. The total authorized establishment at the beginning of the year was 323, an increase of 107 over the previous year; these figures do not include the New Territories Cadastral Survey establishment of 143. 139. Recruitment of staff to fill these new posts and existing vacancies continued to be difficult, particularly on the land survey side. Kowloon Branch Office 140. In October the Kowloon section of the Lands Division moved to new accommodation at the Government Branch Offices at Farm Road, Kowloon. All lands division routine work (other than lease renewals and modifications) for Kowloon and New Kowloon was handled in this office, although control remained in the Central Government Offices on the Island. 21

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Revenue

CROWN LANDS & SURVEYS OFFICE

Superintendent of Crown Lands & Surveys, J. E. Richardson, F.R.I.C.S. Assistant Superintendent, Surveys, C. S. Barron, M.B.E.

Assistant Superintendent, Planning, R. H. Hughes, M.A. (Cantab.), A.R.I.C.S. Assistant Superintendent, Crown Lands, R. C. Clarke, B. Eng. (Min.), LL.B. (Lond.), D.P.A. (Lond.), A.M.I.Min.E., A.R.I.C.S.

GENERAL

137. The total revenue collected compared with the previous year was as under: (These figures do not include receipts in respect of sales at Kwun Tong which are referred to later in this report).

Staff

1956/57

Premia in land sales, etc. ... Boundary Stones & Survey Fees ... Permit Fees

$14,077,561.60

1957/58 $23,779,973.86

11,723.12

54,201.94

2,899,519.17

2,835,219.49

Plans sold to the public

4,704.00

5,244.70

$16,993,507.89

$26,674,639.99

139. Recruitment of staff to fill these new posts and existing vacancies continued to be difficult, particularly on the land survey side.

Kowloon Branch Office

140. In October the Kowloon section of the Lands Division moved to new accommodation at the Government Branch Offices at Farm Road, Kowloon. All lands division routine work (other than lease renewals and modifications) for Kowloon and New Kowloon was handled in this office, although control remained in the Central Government Offices on the Island.

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