Armoured Cars.—The recommendation of the Commandant has been approved that in future the overhauling of the Armoured Cars shall be carried out by the personnel of the Corps. This will necessitate a capital expenditure of Ts. 475 for the provision of an overhead crane, a pit and tools for the repair outfit.
No Budget appropriation to cover~this initial expenditure exists but it is anticipated by the Commandant that the adoption of his proposal will result in a saving, estimated approximately at $800 per annum, and will ensure the work being carried out more satisfactorily and' expeditiously.
Bacteriological Examinations, Samples of ice cream from the under mentioned licensed premises were examined in the Municipal: Laborato during the week ending August 31, 1923, and found unfit for human consumption.
Premises Licensee Address~
R.F. Prigoda B203 Kiangse Road Central Din-Tsiang AhFaungli1 Ezra Road ing Room Sweetmeai|]. R. Collaco [16 Nanking Road Gast ie Liang Yue LeeTah Lee F308 Woochang Rd, Wee WeeCoJ¥.N. Chai 69/72 N. Szechuen Sugarie Kywng Pahss do, You ne Winikof's [Leon Winikofi 7 Broadway Cafe Pao Dah—_jZau Sing Fah_ 4 N. Soochow Road PaoLee [Dau Zung Pau 61 N, Szechuen Rd.
Fire Brigade Report for July.'
The total number' of calls received was 26, of which 21 were genuine fires, 16 occurring within the Settlement and the Brigade attending 5 outside. Of the re maining five, 4 were either false alarms or else were not traced.
The damage on_assessed property within the Settlement was estimated at Ts. 180, whilst the property at risk was estimated at Tis, 468,000. No houses were destroyed, one was damaged, and 2 persons were injured.
Machines travelled approximately 180 miles: Hose in use amounted to 800 feet and the time occupied was approximately 154 hours.
A short display was given on Hankow Road on July 28, of the new 1,000 gallon pump, in conjunction with the new type of hydrant which is being installed by the Waterworks Ca. Using one of these and two of the old pattern to supply the pump, over 1,200 gallons per minute were discharged by the pump and the average pressure was well over any previous records in the Department.
Also new light Monitors, fitted departmentally, on the Cadillac Light Tenders were used in the competition, which was held previous to the pumping display, and the work shown by all the teams showed keenness and efficiency and there was little to choose in the work of the different, teams.
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