The Archive · 1902

Soochow Creek, Wharf Accomodation

As the result of an application by the Tai Chang Ca,, it is decided to erect, with the sanction of the Harbour Master, a public landing place opposite Cadastral Lot 188 adjoining the Honan Road Bridge, with the view of relieving the pressure on other jetties.

Poolung Cemetery.—The Engineer submits revised report and estimates in regard to the work to be done at this property, amounting to Taels 7,200.

After consideration of the details it is decided to substitute afarred bamboo fence for the proposed wall, allowing the other items to stand, and thus reducing the total cost to about Tls. 5,000 which sum the Council decides to expend on the property.

Public Gardens.—The Council approves plans, submitted by the Engineer, showing the building-line of the new green-houses, to extend within 10 feet of the new bund-incline, as approved by the Harbour Authorities. "It is noted that the material for constructing the -houses is on board thes. Ajax, which has gone ashore and is likely to be seriously damaged.

Coronation Colebration.—The Engineer is authorised to make arrangements for illuminating the Town Hall and Municipal Buildings on the occasion of these festivi-

Wonsung Road Widening.—A widening of this road is effected, Cadastral Lot. 859 in the Northern District, by the acquit sition of m. 14. hid. of land at the rate of Taels 6,000 per mow from Mr. F. Ellis.

The meeting then adjourns, The following are forwarded for publica tion with the foregoing minute

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