The Archive · 1897

The Harbour Improvement Committee at

HARBOUR IMPROVEMENT AT. MACAO

Macao have presented their -report to Sr. Galbardo, the Governor, They recommend an extensive reclamation from the Public Garden to Government House, which if carried out would: render that part of the Praia Grande an inland street. From the east of the Praia below San Francisco Fort it is proposed to run out a breakwater and forma bay for anchorage. The scheme no doubt is a good one, but I fear the Lisbon authorities will not sanction the ne outlay.

Hongkong, 14th August,

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