the removal of so many mercantile firms to this place is a sufficient proof, and a glance at the harbour will show the great improvement in the extent and importance of the Native Trade.
It is however much to be regretted that the numerous piratical bands infesting the surrounding waters present a serious check to the further development of this branch of Commerce.
10. An Emigrant officer was appointed in Bay, and I believe the measure to have been attended with good effect - The efflux of Chinese to California and New South Wales, especially to Melbourne still continues.
11. The number of Chinese and others who resorted as above described to Hongkong during the year rendered it necessary to make provision for their habitation, and 2 sales of Land by Public auction were accordingly held. The result of these is as follows: four acres for buildings have been leased - the annual Rental on which is due to Government amounts to $Fo...
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