Asa result of the decision thus recorded, and in development of the scheme, an area of land approximating 240 mow has become available for the purpose of a public park and recreation ground. The position of the ground, which extends in breadth from the Rifle Range to the Woosung Railway line, renders it comparatively easy of access, more especially for residents north of the Soochow Creek.
Its exact distance from the Garden Bridge, vid the North Szechuen and North Honan Roads, is 2 mile- or 1 mile further than the present Recreation Ground on the Bubbling "ell Road.
The district surrounding the' site is well wooded and a line of trees screens the buildings of Shanghai from the greater portion of the land.
The total amount expended in acquiring the additional 184 mow of land has been approximately is. 98,000, the original 56 mow having been acquired in 1896.
This purchase is with ut the authority of the Ratepayers, and will therefore requires confirmatory sanction at the Amnual General Meeting next year. Should the scheme no 6
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