1848
Gov. Bonham
state
Aug 24 61 The Police Reports that State of the Troops in consequence of the Sickly state of the Troops, they are unable to supply the ordinary Guards and he has been obliged to increase the strength of the Police Force as a temporary measure, which will cause an expense of £57.50 per Month
Aug 25 62 Mr A R. Johnston. Refers to his Despatch Nº60 Aug 22. Encloses further correspondence relative to the claim of Mr AR Johnston for a Lease of the ground on which he was allowed to build his House, and contains the clauses and conditions on which it is usual to grant Leases by the Government.
Aug 26 63 Revenue, and Expenditure estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for 1849, the Excess of Expenditure over the Revenue will be £53,630 including £26,866 for Superintendancy and the Consulates. Point out the causes of the falling off in the Revenue.
Aug 26 63 Public Works in progress and those required to be proceeded with, and explains the
1848
Gov. Bonham
Aug 26 64 Ground Rents. Refers to despatches Nº2 & 32, Jan 7 18 & May 4. Represents the extreme difficulty attending the question of Ground Rents and the reduction of such as are unquestionably too high. Considers the best plan would be to extend the period of these Leases much beyond the usual length of 75 Years.
Aug 26 65 Mr W Napier : Refers to Governor's Despatch 415 Jan 7 25. Encloses an application from Mr W Napier for the expenses of his journey out overland. Recommends it in consequence of Mr Strachan having drawn the full Salary. Refers to Governor's Despatch 8825 Feb 12.
Aug 28 66 Chinese Interpreter. Reports the appointment of a Chinese as Interpreter