Rifle Range—In view of the danger arising from the increasing number of cases of trespass by unauthorized persons on the Range, the recommendation of the Commandant of Volunteers, has been approved, to erect a barbed wire and _concrete post fence between the Hongkew Park and the Range, plus 100 yards on the East boundary, at a cost Tls, 3,780. here is no appropriation for this expenditure in the current budget, but the Council is of opinion that it would not be justified in postponing the work which will be put in hand forthwith.
Road Extensions and Widenings.
Soochow Rvad.—Since the reopening of the Szechuen Road Bridge, traffic using the section of this Road between the Szechuen and Museum Roads has increased considerably and the need for a wider road at this point-has become apparent. To give effect_to this necessary improvement, the Council has approved of widening on the North side and instructions have been given for the work to be proceeded with,
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