No definite plans have been decided upon for the site of a new Town Hall, ft was learned. The Council has purchased the land upon which stands the residence of the Commissioner of Customs in Bubbling Well Road, and a road will be made through this lot. Whether this site will be suitable for the Town Hull is as yet uncertain, Questioned as to the Council's intentions regarding the land round the circle which has been construct ed at the corner of Foochow and Kiangse Roads, an official stated that it was hoped to build the new Central Fire Station at this spot, but that he doubted whether the site was suitable for a Town Hall and library. The whole subject, of the removal of the Town Hall was yet premature, he said, as the Council had not yet accepted or rejected the offer made for the old Town Hall, FUNERAL OF CAPT,
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