Similar protests by the Navy Y.M.C.A, supported by the American Consul-General, were submitted to the Watch Committee in respect of the present application. No other protests had been received in response to public notification.
The Watch Committee took cognizance of the fact that the Council had consistently upheld the protests of this institution against the issue of liquor licences in the vicinity, but that no ruling had been given as to how far this prohibition should extend in point of actual distance from the Navy Y.M.C.A. premises.
Since the receipt of these protests, another application for a tavern licence in respect of the premises 625 Szechuen Road (almost opposite the Navy Y.M.C.A.) had been received.
As this application would undoubtedly have been the subject of protest if advertised, it was included with the above for members' recommendation as to the issue or otherwise of licences.
Reference was made in discussion to the excellent work performed by the Navy Y.M.C.A. and it was considered that the Council must take cognizance of the opinion of the Association that the establishment of premises selling liquor in the vicinity would be detrimental to their work which opinion was strongly supported by the American Consul-
General.
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