by personnel based on the main workshops in Hong Kong. In order to cope satisfactorily with an increased volume of work, a new branch of the Mechanical Plant Section of the workshops was established in the Kowloon Depot to cater exclusively for plant and equipment on the Mainland.
206. At the end of the year there were 1,009 Government vehicles in service against an authorized establishment of 1,170. They comprised 223 motor cycles, 362 cars and light utility vans and 424 heavy load carrying and special purpose vehicles. There was a total of 585 accidents. 133 new vehicles were put into service and eighty-two old ones were disposed of in accordance with the recommendations of Boards of Surveys.
207. The Transport Pool of 158 vehicles operated smoothly and answered over 40,000 calls.
208. Of the 241 applicants tested for posts as motor drivers 143 were engaged.
209. All-metal bodies for local construction were designed for three 30-cwt. Post Office Vans, eight Police Patrol Wagons and one Police Medium General Purpose Van. In addition local firms manufactured 225 refuse hand carts complete with bins for the Urban Services Department and sixty-nine for the Resettlement Office.
210. Two Land Rovers were converted into dual drive control vehicles for use in the Police Driving School. Two 12-passenger utility vehicles were extensively modified and fitted with special equipment for use as Mobile Recording Vans by the Broadcasting Department and seven other 10-cwt. vans were converted into utility vehicles for various Government departments.
211. Eight new special Conservancy Collectors were received to implement the introduction of the first stage of the Sherriff-Baker night soil collection system. Considerable work had to be done on them before putting them into service, particularly in the fitting of full length panelling and catwalks.
212. A total of forty-three vehicles were given a major overhaul including the complete stripping down of the bodywork for inspection and renewal of framework and panelling where necessary. Experience gained indicated that, by giving the vehicles a major overhaul after four to five years service, their useful and economical life could be extended by at least 50%, and it is possible that the majority of the
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by personnel based on the main workshops in Hong Kong. In order to cope satisfactorily with an increased volume of work, a new branch of the Mechanical Plant Section of the workshops was established in the Kowloon Depot to cater exclusively for plant and equipment on the Mainland.
206. At the end of the year there were 1,009 Government vehicles in service against an authorized establishment of 1,170. They comprised 223 motor cycles, 362 cars and light utility vans and 424 heavy load carrying and special purpose vehicles. There was a total of 585 accidents. 133 new vehicles were put into service and eighty two old ones were disposed of in accordance with the recommendations of Boards of Surveys.
207. The Transport Pool of 158 vehicles operated smoothly and answered over 40,000 calls.
208. Of the 241 applicants tested for posts as motor drivers 143 were engaged.
209. All-metal bodies for local construction were designed for three 30-cwt. Post Office Vans, eight Police Patrol Wagons and one Police Medium General Purpose Van. In addition local firms manufactured 225 refuse hand carts complete with bins for the Urban Services Department and sixty nine for the Resettlement Office.
210. Two Land Rovers were converted into dual drive control vehicles for use in the Police Driving School. Two 12-passenger utility vehicles were extensively modified and fitted with special equipment for use as Mobile Recording Vans by the Broadcasting Department and seven other 10-cwt. vans were converted into utility vehicles for various Government departments.
211. Eight new special Conservancy Collectors were received to implement the introduction of the first stage of the Sherriff-Baker night soil collection system. Considerable work had to be done on them before putting them into service, particularly in the fitting of full length panelling and catwalks.
212. A total of forty three vehicles were given a major overhaul including the complete stripping down of the bodywork for inspection and renewal of framework and panelling where necessary. Experience gained indicated that, by giving the vehicles a major overhaul after four to five years service, their useful and economical life could be extended by at least 50%, and it is possible that the majority of the
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