Inland Lot 564 - the Ice House - resumption threat

Mon, 09/22/2014 - 21:50

12th July 1934
 
Sir,
 
re: Inland Lot No. 564
 
In reference to your letter dated 30th May 1934 Government wishes to acquire this lot for a public purpose and I am directed to make Messrs. The Hong Kong Land Investment & Agency Co. Ltd. a firm offer of ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ($186,000) for the above property.
 
If no favourable reply is received within one month from the date of this letter, proceedings will be commenced under the Crown Lands Resumption Ordinance to resume the property.
 
I have the hounour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
sd. H. C. Lowick
p. Directory of Public Works

Date picture taken
12 Jul 1934