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SHING MUN SCHEME REVELATION

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, OCTOBER T, 1932.

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year in order to avoid the necessity standing events of the year in the for fucreasing taxation.

the list and

and the Hon. Mr.

DE LA SALA THREAT CASE HEARING

ONE OF

COMMON ASSAULT

is provided shall as far as possible wheels in Hongkong run so be sufficient for all needs. But the sracothly is due not to the absouce

absence of any mention of the Em- uncertainties of every phase of the of dificulties, but very largely to

pire Products Fair, to which the subject of aviation make the 'ques-the assistance afforded by the

Gorge Valley Dam;

Hon Dr Ts'o has made a passing tlon an exceedingly difficult one. Unofficials in meating them.

The natural anxiety of the reference. The omission is doubt- And finally a word of thanks Colony that there should be no loss due to a feeling of modesty but Kowloon Post Office.

to Mr. Grantham of our Cadet delay in the building of the Gorge I should be falling in my duty if I

round whom the Turning to the Kowloon Post Service, and that the netual cost of building louce, I fear I have small antisfac-Estimates have revolved from the Valley Dam on the Shing Man River did not Insert it in Thas been substantially less.

eral Honourable Members. Know-indebtedness to the Honourable CHARGE REDUCED TO Other aspects of the case invetion for hon. members if they were first sittings of the Government reflected in the speeches of ser- make public acknowledgment of our

ing this anxiety, which indeed the Mr. Shonton to Government, stores from Home,minaries were ready for an early rather heart-breaking work, but he Government shares. I telegraphed Braga for all they did to make the also to be considered-convenience hoping that the plans and pre-Committeo until to-day.

It is only recent-as done it well and there was to the Secretary of State on 27th Fair a success. (applanse) It rests prosentation. of reports, minor start of the work.

ly that the scattered requirements never a question I asked him but September for the latest informa- largely with British merchants alterations and additions, quality of Kowloon were crystallised into that he could find the answer 4tion on the subject. I am glad to here and elsewhere to see that a the idea of a large building which once, and perhaps even give it be able to inform honourable mem- permanent benefit accrues to Em- would house n number of depart accurately from memory.

this morning. I am authorized to Fair which brought prominently Kowloon residents of the trouble of commendation when I tell you assure the Council that the work is before the public the excellence and ments and to some extent relieve you will agree he earn a words that a reply has reached me piro Trade as the result of the of crossing to Hongkong for Gov. that I saw no slugle sign of de- being expedited with the least pas abundance of local and other Bri- erament work. Much has to be pression in him throughout the sible delay. The Residenttish products.

(Applause). done before it is even possible to whole period. begin on the design, and no more can now be said than that the ro quirements of the various depart mots are being examined. One

work, etc.

The Public Works Department from the point of view of cost of has, at various times, been criticised staff as compared with value of work executed and it can readily be seen that to take away just-thone works where the expenditure is 4 largo and executive clinrges a small percentage is to pince the Depart mont in a position where this

criticism enn most ensily be made.'"

Tribute to P.W.D.

thing only is clear-that it would bo uneconomic. to design a Post Office only which might well have to he pulled down in the near future,

Shipping Taxes,

The Hon. Mr. W. H. Bell has referred to the question of Har bour Dues. Colony's Estimates will show that the expenditure on the harbour is consistently greater than the revenue, and perhaps the Shipping interests are rather liable to for get such items as Water Police, the hydrographic survey, dredging

Reference to the

In any case there are a thousand and one duties proper to the Public Works Department which ly not suggested should be so handed over buildings and works of essential Importance but of no spectacular value-and the stuff must be main tained to cope with them. The oc- casional transfer of a big under taking would make comparatively little difference to the regular staff It is necessary to maintala, and could hardly result in any economy tional works. The Government ex-upkeep of Harbour Department perience of outside Pubille Works on buildings. Any shortage has the few occasions where we have necessarily to be made good from contracted out has always enhanced the general revenue of the Colony,

And

H.E. THE O.A.GA Position Regarding the Gorge Valley Dam. H.E.'S NEW RESIDENCE.

"CRITIC'S" FINANCES

The charge of criminal intimidation, brought by Major Cassel of the Critic against Air. Pastor de la Sala, by having threatened to do him in" with a pistol, was dismissed when the case was resumed before Mr. Wynne-Jones at the Central Police Court yesterday. In its place a charge of common assault was proceeded with, ovidence being given by Major Cassel and Mr. Raymond O'Shea, Editor of the paper.

Engineer expects to reach Hong- Before I close my remarks 1 kong on 17th November and the should like to associate myself with majority of the staff to be sent the Hon. Mr. Shenton in his grace- from England should arrive before ful tribute to the work of Hia Ex- the end of the year. The Consult-cellency the Governor. There la Ing Engineers have prepared de probably no one who knowa batter talled drawings of the location and than myself the care which His Ex- Major Cassel, recalled, was with regard to the alleged attempt probable extent of the foundations cellency devetes to everything con- asked by Mr. D'Almada: Now, to stop the publication of the of the dam so that arrangements ected with the progress and deve-hiajor Cassel, you stated the other Critic?-1 do. But the word His Excellency, The Officer Ad-can be made for excavation to pro-lopment of this Colony. We look dny that it was on September 22 "next" was not used. ministering the Government said: ceed at an early date and for the forward to welcoming His Ex- that the accused was violent in And in the course of that con- "Honourable Members of the opening of quarrica. The Crown cellency and Lady Peel on their la office, and sobbed, and so on. vorsation you reminded him of the Legislative Council:The very full replies made by my official colleagues to the criticisms of the for me to say apart from certain unofficial members have left little!

general observations on the trend

the debate..

Agents hope to invite tenders at an early date for excavating and quarrying plant.

return to the Colony in the middle of November next.

Honourable Members, I thank have given to the Estimates, for the you for the careful scrutiny you helpful suggestions you have put forward and for your continued co- operation with the Government in all matters which make for the wel

(Applause).

to

Might I suggest that you were deed of hypothecation as you call wrong in your date: that it was it (we call it an assignment, in the 26th? I said that twice. law) by which they agreed were two occasions, one on the as part payment on whatever was am absolutely certain. There publish and they agreed to accept 22nd, and one on the 20th. due by you. At any rate you re-

minded him of the deed-Yes,

Remark Nesented.

unless In the case of very excep-charges, Praya walls and the given to the Budget and I associate the unofficial recognition of the fure and prosperity of Hongkon date?-It was on the 22nd that I him that by virtue of that deed of

It is my Instructions that on the 22nd he was not excited? He was not in a troubled state on the 22nd. You were very peaceful on that And I put it to you that you told saw the first exhibition of temper. hypothecation on that date he had. Was it that day you received no right to stop publication?-1 the chit from him?-On the 26th. think I put it in much stronger

Before you received this chít I

language.

and I am glad of this opportunity to pared. to disturb to the further debtedness to the Colonial Secret- General Officer Commanding the its second rending, went through think you had a conversation with publishing the Critic you would

Amendment

NEW ORDINANCES.

And you said: If ho did atop sue him for $50,000 damages 7-

the accused in his office?--Yes..

Was it then that he told you Yes. he had instructions to stop the next issue of the Critic If the tune, isn't it?-I object to that An easy way of getting a for- amount was not paid, $121 or remark, Mr. D'Almada.

justified in assuming that the Hon. In the circumstances I hope I am the Senior Unofficial member will not press his request for a further The Government cannot but be telegram.

I desire to associate myself with ratified at the cordial reception

con-work of the Police Force during myself very fully with the

tendered gratulations

to the the past year. With the very able the Military and

Budget Passed. Colonial Secretary on his able in- assistance of

I tender troductory speech. I desire to Naval Forces for which place, on record my personal in- our thanks to His Excellency the The Appropriation Bill passed the reputation of our own officers, and the Government is not pre- champion their enuse. Their work disadvantage of the general tax-ary and his staff and to the heads Forces and to the Commodore, and Committee without may not be showy--they are forced ayer the existing distribution of of the principal deportasents and in of the Police Reserve and their and on being read the third time to consider utility first--and its taxation.

particular to the treasurer and the District watch Force, the Police was passed. Director of Public Works for their Force has been able to cope effi- first cost may at times be high. But { The question of introducing a we have keen and efficient over compounded fee has been careful-excellent work in the preparation ciently with the very considerable of the Estimates and of the difficulties of the past year. seeing of all detall, and the reduc-ly considered, but it is the

memoranda which accompanied (Applause).

Bill to Amend the Water-omething?-I beg your pardon, tion of upkeep amply restores the Government's opinion that the them.

The Government is glad to find

works Ordinance. balance in the ultimate cost. I am fairest method of taxution is that

I am glad to find that our efforts ] that its efforts to introduce a lurger glad of this opportunity to say based on the use made of the port to ingrove the form of the Badget element of local personnel into word on behalf of our Public Works | On this bunia Hongkong is a cheap and aur adoption of the system of some of the higher ranks of the

DANGEROUS DRUGS. Department whose work through- port as compared with other ports printed memorandu on finance and Government service meet with gen

Moving the first reading of "A out is, I believe, acknowledged to offering the same facilitles. be at least as good as any to be I should be noted that river the approval of honourable mem-ary increase in the personal emolu- Ordinance, 1903," the Attorney public works have again met with eral approval in spite of a tempor. Bill to amend the Waterworks found in the Colony,

steamers may according to the

hers. The Senior Chinese Ungfl-ments votes during the transitional General said the object of the number of entries per month.cial member may rest assured that period. While on this subject 1 amendment was to put into effect They are therefore no exception to we welcome suggestions for im- might correct an erroneous impres- the resolution of Council passed the rule of payment according to provement and that any sugges-afon left by the Senior Chinese on August 18. use made of the port.

The Colonial Secretary secotíded I am in this matter only repeat- tions nude will receive full

promotion is made solely on the and the motion was carried. ing some of the conclusions rench-

grounds of seniority. I can as- ed in a detailed correspondence

aure the Honourable Member that with the Chamber of Commerce

this is not the case.

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sideration.

Bound by Limits.

con- Unofficial member's speech that

There is one final consideration In this connexion. The idea meay. be that contracting out would secure more rapid progress in any, one building. Progress however rather a matter of the work that can be done in a limited aren, but still more of the money provided. The Government purse is to un- of a few months ago. The bear- The Budget as a whole involves limited, and the first calls are the ings of the question were then large sums of revenue and X- many works that are little noticed fully considered, and in the view penditure, and while it is only to be but are essentially necessary, and,

the Government no sumcient expected that honourable members no more funds in any year could be reason has yet been shewn for provided to an outside contractor, varying the decisions then taken. than to the Public Works Depart-

ment.

Aviation.

The question of Aviation in Hongkong has been prominent in the debate. In such a new and untried subject I suggest that very close thought is required at the out not to find the fundamental prin- ciples that should guide us beally. Aviation in not a local concern- even a Training School and a Fly ing Club can exist only as parts of

a wider whole. No large aviation

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H.E. New Residence.

The Hon. Mr. Shenton has re-

aldence for His

Dangerous Drugs,

you are wrong.

Mr. Wynne-Jones! I haven't had that in evidence, that he had instructions to atop that issue.

Mr. D'Almada: I might shorten

You can object as much as you like. And it was after this con- versation, or sometime after or so. that he sent you that momo asking you to call. That right? Yes.

Now we have it. And when you

Cassol, on the 26th you or the that chit, he told you that he was it by putting it in this way. Major went to see him after receipt of Critic received a notification from very sorry and he apologised for him regarding the publication of having suid he would slop the. the Critic?-I cannot say off-hund. Critic." He told you he had seen Dld Mr. O'Shea Inform you hea lawyer's clerk who advised him

one 7----That received

agnin I against the course?-He didn't cannot answer in the affirmative say he was sorry. We went on or negative without reference to talking about it. my lies.

Did he continue to say that he Did Mr. O'Shea, mention to you would stop the publication?-Oh, The Attorney General also on the. 26th what accused or the no. moved "A Bill to amend and con- Shameen Printing Press had

Did he say that he would see solidate the law relating to threatened; that was that they that the paper would be publish- should feel some disappointment at ferred to the proposed country re- Dangerous Drugs" and in so doing wouldn't publish your next issue? cd?-That is right. Yes. the absence of works in which they

stated that the necessity of amend--I don't remember. Excellency the

So that he called you in for that Do you remember having any purpose, apparently, in view of are specially interested, I would Governor in the New Territories.ing the law was imposed on them

conversation with venture to remind them that, large I am sure the support given by the by the Geneva Convention, No. 2,

the accused that chit?-Presumably. as the revenue is, we are bound by Council to this proposal will be very of 1931. The opportunity had the liniits of that revenue and so gratifying to His Excellency, Sir heen taken to consolidate the items of expenditure can only be me to to say that when a new Gov-prescribed in the table of corres we must balance our budget new

William Peel, who has authorized various Ordinances in the manner inserted on one of two conditions,vernment House, on a cooler site, pondence attached either works already inserted must is ready for occupation, as we hope The principal new Clause, No. 6, to the Bill am authorised by His Excellency he cut out or new taxation must be it soon may be, for to state that the question will be imposed to meet the additional Government House, which dates gerous drugs to which the Ordin- reviewed as soon as may be incost.

the present set out the names of the dan

1983 and that if the finances allow

from 1852. in seldom free from unces applied. After listening to the Hon. Mr. workmen, Iis Excellency is prepare

Kowloon Hospital.

The Outpatients Department at the Kowloon Hospital is a sugges- tion with which the Government has every sympathy. It is too late

for the Budget before you, but

Loan Fund Resolutions.

Shing Mun Dam.

He may not have said "I apolo- gise, or say "I am sorry?" That balances of the Colony.

ended the conversation? You (6) That the Council approves parted on friendly terms?—I had. the New Gaol at Wong Ma Kok of the expenditure of $500,000 on no further argument.

He agreed and you werd which sum shall be met from a during the financial year 1933, plonged I was pleased. I had my

rights. future loan and shall meanwhile Quite. You must have been be charged as an advance from pleased that there was not going a yote will be asked for to make Braga's appeal for a more progres-ed to relinquish. Mountain Lodge as

beginning with the work.

the surplus balances of the Colony, to be any stop in the publication The Colonial Secretary: Thereby the Colonial Treasurer and

The resolutions were seconded of the paper 7-It makes it much- I take the opportunity here, in sive policy in Kowloon and to hisa Governor's residence. connexion with several questions of the Government, I feel it neces-doubt have noticed the omission are six resolutions dealing with carried.

accusation of timidity on the part Honourable Members will no

easier.

No Mistake. fow if any exist without a subsidy ment, to say generally that the propriety of his enthusiasm for our provision for the Chinese School at standing in my name and they enterprise has ever started-and concerning the Medical Depart[sary, while fully acknowledging the from this year's estimates of the expenditure from Loan Funds

I am putting it to you that you of the kind that can only be pro- Director of Medical and Sanitary possessions

In connexion with the expendi might have misunderstood him vided by a National Government Services is engaged with the Lawsound a note of warning.

Un

the mainland, to the University. This is due to the have been left to the last to allow ture of $1,525,000 on the Shing when you alloge he told you he which is too big for a Colony like; Offers in formulating his views

recommendations of the committee for criticism, during the Budget Mun Valley Water Supply Scheme would "do you in." Hongkong to consider, and there for the reorganisation of the of keeping our reserve funds at not of Chinese at the University and and I take it I may assume that Pollock said he was not quite there is not much room for doubt. I am glad to find that our policy appointed to consider the teaching debate. No query has been raised (Second Section), Sir Henry Major Cassol: Your Worship, are many considerations other than Medical and Sanitary work of the less than $10,000,000 meets with not to any lack of sympathy on the the explanations set out in the clear how for the expenditure He said "Do you in" many times. the subsidy-they need no reference Colony. The task is an arduous general approval and that

which make it necessary to rest une, but when complete will make honourable member has found no study of Chinese. It is hoped that the Director of Public Works have of construction of the dam.

the part of the Government with the memoranda of the Treasurer and would carry them in the matter! It was not only used in connexion. any aviation achoma which is to be it possible to view the whole sux support for his theory that it re- the University will in future be satisfied the Council

He with myself but most emphatically given a hope of success on National gestion in the simplest possible presents a timid policy; and when able to provide the funds necessary now it is only necessary to more of Public Works.

and that asked the opinion of the Director in connexion with other people as assistance. We can be sympathelle way as a comprehensive whole.

well. and ready to do our bit, but we

It is realized that, apart altogether to carry out the recommendations the resolutions formally.

The Director of Public Works Mr. D'Almada: There is one.... cannot stand on our own feet alone;

from loan works and maintenance of the Committee and so relieve The resolutions were and it is with this in mind that en-

votes, we propose to spend no less the Government of this recurrent lows:

ne fol- stated that the figure was that more very important question I The Cemetery in the centre of than $1,719,000 on Public Works charge.

given to them by the Consulting jam, going to tries to foster aviation have been Kowloon muat undoubtedly go in Extraordinary in Kowloon and New

ask you, Major (1) That the Council approves Engineers as the amount of money Cassel. We come to that occa- made in the Esilmates. The figures the course of time; but as it still Kowloon next year, I feel sure that

of the expenditure of $663398 on they expected to be spent during ston when you said he opened a may almost be taken as taken

provides room for 5,000 burials abis suggestion that we are pursu

the Shing Mun Valley Water the first year after the start. It drawer, took aut. a revolver, Agures-an earnest of our

year, other accommodation musting a policy of economy amounting aympathy which must be strong to be found before it can be given to harmful stagnation will meet refer is the request, aupported by which sun shall be mut from a money, but it was obviously for You remember you stated that he

Supply Scheme (First Section) Another item to which wish to during the financial year 1933 work would be done with

was never stated exactly what showed it in the palm of his hand the and then put it in his pocket. find the suma promised in these up. Arrangements for times. The suma are as much as accommodation, on the Sha Tin

other with a similar lack of support.

all the unofficial members, for. a larger subsidy for the Society for future loan and shall meanwhile the plant and the beginning of the aald he was going to do somebody we can afford, and have comparahills, have been under discussion

Squandermania.

the Protection of Children. I re.be charged as an advance from the excavations. There would be very in 7 Hvely. littlo connexion with for some time, and it is hoped

joice to find the work of this surplus balances of the Colony. little construction work until the Witness was taken over his tho requiremonts

Large revenue figures have their Society so fully recognized and the any that a concrete scheme will soon dangers, for Unofficial members no Government's high appreciation of

(2) That the Council approves end of the year.

previous depositions, and replied scheme, as these requirements be available. When that is so, it less than for Heads of Depart its work is acknowledged in the

of the expenditure of $263,000 on Sir Henry Pollock also unquired that he remembered having given. candet yet be

the Aberdeen Valley Water whether all necessary information the evidence quoted. estimated with should be possible to remove this ments. It has been my experience increase of the grant for next year Scheme during the Bnancial year had been sent Home to the Con- Mr. D'Almada put it to witness reasonable accuracy. The money, obstacle to the expansion of that the squandermania which auch from $3,000 however, is rendy, and will, Kowloon.

to $5,000. It has 1983 which sum shall be met from suiting Engineers, and the that it was not an automatic that dgures are said to encourage, if I been suggested that this grant be be charged as an advance from answered that all information had container for keys (showing him In futuro loan and shall meanwhile Director of Public Works de la Sala produced, but a leather may be permitted to use 21 word increased to $10.000, but which comes readily to the lips of present advised I am unable

the surplus, balances the been supplied. of success; but such a scheme must yaumati Slipway, and to a ques funds run low, is more often due to Society of this kind which bag the expenditure of $50,000 on the relating to the expenditure of day, speak to Mr. Lammert, who le

A point with reference to the the critics of Governments when accede to that

Vehicular Ferry. request. With a

Witness: That was not it. Inevitably show a close connexion tion asked by the Senior Unofficial Unofficial pressure than

(3) That the Council approves With regard to the resolution want from you, Did you, on that Mr. D'Almada: That is all. I with wider schemes covering

uny very definite claim to charitable Member The Personal Emolu- other cause. I trust, therefore, support from the general pubile, it Shing Mun Valley Scheme (Second homispheres. Our mite would be ments of the Yaunati Slipway do that my Unofficial friends will for is necessary to more put Section) Preliminary Works, of $10,000 on the Vehicle Ferry Director of the Shameen Printing useful then and would be forth-

which $30,399.17 was expended in

Sir Henry Pollock asked the Preas, through the trunk tele

of

be available for any propoal- tion which the Government le sutla- Ded will offer a reasonable chance

Kowloon Cemetery.

Yaumati Slipway.

to

Protection of Children.

as at

to

Colony.

of

·

the article).

coming. As showing the difficulties not amount to $33,813 but to give the Governmont if it fails at balance between private subscrip-1981, $9,600.83 in 1932, and the Director of Pubille Works if iphone?—Yes. of arriving at a decision in this $24,584, which includes $5.041 intimes to respond to their blandishtion and Government grants, and balance $10,000 is to be expended could inform him when thesa hatter the Secretary of State has respect of clerical staff which lantments and declines to undertake while I am preparod to ask

The works, which, however destrable in Council to vote a subsidy intimated that it will be necessary entries for acting pay and over-themselves, might tend to involve dollar for dollar

year was shown separately."

this

That was In consequence of, the.

or him to be satisfied of the time allowances at the foot of the the Colony in future financial diff-higher up to some definite limit, I while be charged as an advance / The completion of the work is.do to stop, the publication of the

Colony..

.

60,000 spread over three years. Passenger, Transport Committee.sure of our revenue: for next year. Society and to consider whether Gorge Dam, during the financial the latest by the end of January. J. Witnans; Mr. Lammert. He.

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In 1933, which sum shall be met works were likely to be completed. on Д

The Director of Public Works: alleged threat or whatever, it was, basis or oven

from a future loan and shall mean- bundness of any scheme propos- page are for the whole of the culties. d before he can sanction the ex- Harbour Department and are, not

do not feel able to support it to the from the surplus balances of the rendent on two things, namely the paper?-Accused spoke to Mr. enditure oven of the sums enter-confined to the Slipway staff.

Our present programme involves extent of making it practically an

completion of the ferry boats and Lammert on the telephone, and heavy futura commitments and no unofficial Government Department. ain the Estimates.

of the ferry piers. I am only able then asked me to speak to Mr. (4) That the Council approves to sneak on the ferry piers and Lammort. I spoke to Mr. Lam- I note in passing that the Hon. asked a question concerning the bo

Finally the Hon: Mr. Braga far from extending the list it will I would therefore nok hon members of the expenditure of $1,526,000 on it is anticipated that the work in mert. He was so violent Kr. Shonton refers to an offer of recommendations of the Road cautionsly until we are reasonably the last annual report of the ply

necessary to proceed very to study the list of subscribers in the Shing Mun Valley Water Sup this connexion will be finished, at Mr. Wynne-Jones Who was?

Schome (Second Section) am not aware what this refers to. Reference to the call for tenders,

was so violent in his language The Senior Chincao Unofficial this excellent society is receiving year 1933, which sum shall be

The New Gaol he amount provided in the Eat which is very full and detailed, member and the Hon Mr. Shenton Its full measure of support from the met from a future loan and shall

ovor the telephone that I put the. ates is $300,000 spread over five and accepts the recommendations have both drawn attention to the general public. I should like to meanwhile be charged as

Sir Henry Pollock, referring to receiver down and refused to the new Gaol at Wong Ma. Kok, speak to him, any further, dars.

made will I hope supply the in unsatisfactory trade conditions at see a much larger list of annual advance from the surplus balances asked if the manoy was a vote on Mr. D'Almada: So we have formation desired.

the present time and of this we subscribers and should then feel of the Colony, ---

the structure of the Gaol and was another violent man on the bona: have some indication in a falling moro justified in naking you to in-. (5) That the Council approves nothing to do with the approach. Violence seems to have been the off of our revenue below the crease the subsidy from Govern of the expenditure of $170,000 on The Director of Public Works habit of the Shameen Printing I am anxious before I sit down ustimates for the current year. Wement Funds.··

the Vehicular. Forry during the The money to he used partly Press, 4 facts and figures you have to tender to Unometals our thanks hope it is only a temporary phase. for their courtesy and helpfulness Should It prove otherwise the Gov-.

financial year 1988 which sum for the approach road, partly for Mr. D'Almada: Mr. Lammert shall be met from a future loan alto formation and foundation is coming down to give evidence. nton are being carefully weigh in the work that the annual Budget Jernment may be obliged to curtail I notice a curious omission from and shall meanwhilo be charged as and partly for indents for in this case, an jad that the now hangar when it involves. The fact that the Its programme of works for next the Hon Mr. Shonton's list of out an advance from the surplus manterials.

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We are not meanwhile delaying providing accommodation at Kai Ak. A now commercial aviation. angar la under consideration, and

ard today from the Hon. Mr.

Appreciation.

Empire. Products Fair.

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