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
Inland Lot 564 - the Ice House - resumption threat
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Submitted by annelisec
Date picture taken (may be approximate):
Thursday, July 12, 1934
Connections:
- Inland Lot 564 - the Ice House - resumption threat shows Place Ice House - 2nd location [1862-1955]
- Inland Lot 564 - the Ice House - resumption threat shows Place Former Central Government Offices - West Wing [1959- ]
