reports:
Owing to the local hostilities, practically no departmental work, other than a reduced cleansing service, was carried out in half the Northern and ihe whole of the Eastern Districts throughout the month.
Pingchiao Quarry: 1586 fong of broken stone were received by the Public Works Department during the month.
House Refuse (Areas not affected by hostilities)—The following figures relate to the disposal of house refuse: For raising land, 5,364 tons of house refuse and road sweepings were removed by motor trucks and 5,114 tons [by handcarts, making a total of 10,478 tons. 10,235 tons of house refuse and road sweepings were taken away by Contractor's boats to the dumping site on the river.
Areas affected by hostilities:—The cleansing of debris and garbage from roadways and public alleyways in Wayside District was carried out again from October 14 to 23, when the work was stopped by the Japanese Military, Since October 23, cleansing work east of Chaoufoong Road has been restricted to removal of garbage from Yulin Road Police Station and the Municipal Gaol only.
New Buildings: There were 153 blocks of buildings under construction during the month, 34 plans were submitted for approve! and 16 plan: approved
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