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General Hospital —A plan was prepared for the lay-out of the 
area in front of the new staff quarters. Work began in September, 
the Gardens Department cutting the path and planting borders of 
shrubs and flower-beds, and the Public Works Department dealing 
with the grass areas. It is hoped to complete the work in 1936. 
Municipal —The usual inspections cf roadside trees were made 
and reports submitted to the Municipal Engineer. 
Other Work .—Advice was given to various institutions and 
private residents concerning planting schemes, grass maintenance, tree 
planting and priming, etc.; these included the Penang Flying Club, 
the Penang Golf Club, the Penang Swimming Club, the Penang Turf 
Club, and the Penang Club. A plan was also made for laying out a 
proposed public garden at Fort Cornwallis. 
R. E. HOLTTUM, 
Director of Gardens, 
' Straits Settlements . 
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