Remarks.
Table C (ii).-RETURN summarizing Transport permanently required for distribution of Rations and Water, removal of
Šick and Wounded, &c. (permanent).
Cargo
Boats.
Water
Boats.
Estimated Requirements.
Existing Establishment.
To be engaged on Mobi-
lization.
1
1
15
VI
10
.
:
:
1
1
40
II
40
III
IV
V
:
20
•
:
20
20
2
20
:
:
3
Reserve-
Victoria Kowloon
2
1
IN
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Total
7
4
5
165
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Coolies.
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4
Where to be accommodated during War.
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CHAPTER III (C).
Coolies in Whitfield Barracks, Kowloon
Launches, cargo boats, and water boats alongside Kowloon Wharf, crews and boatmen live on the crafte
At Kowloon City Pier
Coolies on crafts
How Transport will be obtained.
Launches from the various steam launch Companies and private firms. There are about 130 steam launches belonging to local firms which can be hired at 30 dollars a-day. Junks and cargo boats are also available in large numbers. Water boats can also be obtained locally, and water can also be carried in junks. All the above can be obtained at a day's notice,
Approximate Cost of Scheme.
3 launches at 30 dollars daily
-
5 water boats at 5 dollars daily 3 cargo boats at 10
504 coolies at 75 cents daily
Total
Dollars.
90
25
30
378
523
Coolies in Victoria Barracks
Launches, cargo boats, and water boats alongside Commissariat Pier, crews and boatmen live on the crafts
Existing Transport Establishment.
European Superintendent, coxswains, engineers, and boatmen.
Distribution of Coolie Corps.
Headmen.
:
:
:
:
1
:
::
*
:
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:
Section.
Superinten-
Coolies.
dents.
I
I
1
40
II
2
2
60
III
1
1
40
IV
1
40
V
}
40
VI
1
1
40
Reserve
Victoria
3
Kowloon
2
2 2
3
130
90
Total
12
12
480
48
5 504
Telegraph messengers and scouts
18.
The coolies shown as proceeding to sections with launches, cargo boats and water boats,
&c., will be supplied from the Victoria and Kowloon Reserves.
Reserve launches will be used chiefly for medical purposes.
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3
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3
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