1rv 30.98
1848
con tim Gov. Bonham
on
8
Jee 16 100
the tenure of Land by the next opportunity.
Dec 13 99 Tenure & Land. Refers to his Despatches N89 398 Nov 15 & 30.
Reports on the different Lots of Land, that have been Resumed to Govern, on account of this being abandoned by the holders, showing also the Ground Rents lost & Government loss in consequence.
A number of the Lots of Land originally taken from The Government were merely a speculation with a view to resell them at a profit.
Dec 16 100 Finances of the Colony. Ackers. Despatch
of the 21st December.
States the embarrassment he Experiences, in consequence of the erroneous estimate of Revenue, £33,900, whilst in fact it will not exceed £25,010, and the Parliamentary Grant being inadequate on account of being based on this erroneous estimate.
Encloses, estimates of Revenue & Expenditure for the year ending 31 March 1846 reports on the finances of The Colony generally, he has, by Public practices, enforced rigid economy, the "Works have been suspended as far as was practicable, there will be a deficiency in the resources, and he requires authority to draw for £9200.
Dec 18 101 Opium Licences.
Reports having continued the system of granting Opium Licences. produced a Revenue of £1867.
Dec 18 102 Ghaut Serangs. Refers to his despatch 8874 Sept 15.
Reports having granted 3 more Ghaut Serang licences, they produced $440 at public Auction.
Dec 22 105 Mr Young. Ack. Despatch A 56 September 15.
Encloses a Letter from Mr P Young stating his reasons For declining to give up one half the Salary he received as acting Colonial Surgeon.
Dec 26 104 Civil Establishment. Encloses a statement of the present Civil Establishment of the Colony.
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