Report onan application for permission toerecta pagoda 275-it. high tothe eaves, 309-ft. 6-in. to the ridge, and 414-ft. 6-in. to the top of the flag pole, The data for calculation is given on the plans but no actual calculations are submitted.
There is no material engineering difficalty in connexion with the erection lof such a structure, and the estimated loads on foundations are within reason T am to assure yon that, while your application is an exceptional one, and requiring fall consideration, the Council will afford you as speedy a decision in this matter as is possible.
I may add, in conclusion, that the Council is taking steps to obtain an expression of opinion on the part of the principal native guilds la the Settlement as to the project, having regard to the conditions of trade and social life in the particular district in which it is suggested that the pagoda be erected.
Iam, Sir, Your obedient servant, W. E. Levesox, Secretary.
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