1848
Gov. Bonham
Apt 24 15 MCM Campbell. Refers to Governor Despatch 881 June 18. Encloses an application from Mr & Mrs Campbell for an appointment in the colonies.
Op 24 16 Despatches. Ackn receipt of Despatches.
May 8 17 Finances 3 869 Despatch. (Copy Despatch of the Colony) Feb 17. Encloses a general report from the Treasurer on the financial State of the Colony, accompanied by the Accounts complete, from the 1st September 1843 to the 31 of March 1848 including the Parliamentary Grants and the balance of the same, shewing an over Expenditure of £21,040 up to March 31, 1848.
The discrepancy between Governor's Accounts and the Auditor's remarks is occasioned by misunderstanding respecting the Chinese Indemnity fund which was available in 1844 & 1845.
The new system of accounts will render it extremely difficult for a recurrence of difficulties.
1848
Gov. Bonham
May 9 18 Official Correspondence. Cukr. Despatch 887 Feb 4, with regulations for conducting Official correspondence.
May 9 19 M 10 7 Mercer. Reports the £11.5.6 for the payment of fees on M. Mercer's Commission and encloses a Letter in explanation of his having been previously appointed Police Magistrate.
May 16 20 Blue Books. Ackn Circular February 10, with Colonial Blue Book reports.
May 16 21 Mr AR. Johnston. Refers to Governor's Despatch 885 June 29, 1846 and the reply October 6, 1846. MR Johnston is desirous of having the Commission of his appointment to the Executive Council sent out;
May 19 22 MJF Wade. Reports having appointed MJF Wade to be his private Secretary. Ackn Despatch
May 20 23 Inspection of the Gaols 810 Feb 23.
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