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LIGHTHOUSE ON GAP ROCK.

(6.) Will the Government inform the Council-

(1) Whether the cable to connect the Lighthouse on Gap Rock-with Hongkong has been ordered (2) If so, when will it be laid;

(3) What is the total amount of monies actually expended including the cost of the" Fame," in connection with the construction of the "Lighthouse works on Gap Rock to 30th September, 1891;

(4) The sums due on 30th ultimo although not actually paid; and

(5) An estimate of the further amount of money still required to complete the work and the

probable date of completion.

(6.) The cable has not yet been ordered.

For answers to the rest of this question see tabular statement.

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SLAUGHTER-HOUSE, SHEEP AND PIG DEPÔTS, &C.

(7.) · Will the Government lay upon the table a statement shewing the actual total amount of money expended to 30th September, 1891, in the purchase of the site, the preparation of foundations, and the con- struction of the Slaughter-House and Sheep and Pig Depôts, the sums then due although not actually paid, and an estimate of the further amount of money still required to complete the building, also the probable date of completion; and

Will the Government give the Council similar information and particulars regarding the following

works:-

Site for proposed New Western Market;

Shaukiwan Market;

Cattle Depôt Extension;

Public Laundries;

Public Latrines;

Police Stations at Aberdeen;

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at Quarry Bay;

at Kennedy Town ;

District Schools;

Quarters for the Superintendent of the Botanical and Afforestation Department;

Training Albany Nullah and New Roads and Preparatory Work Kennedy Road Sites; The reconstruction of the Praya Bridge over Bowrington Canal and improvements on Recreation

Ground, Happy Valley.

(7.) See tabular statement.

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