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Military Authorities, who are bound to keep them in repair. Before they were handed over to the Military Authorities they were occupied by Officers of the Civil Government, and if again taken possession of by this Government, might, after having been put in order, be let to its officers, - Some of whom might be glad to get them, particularly if a proper western approach to them were made, and a Botanical or other public Garden laid out, we understand it is the intention of His Excellency, the Governor to order, on the well-endowed ground between the new Government House and these Buildings.
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18. The amount Estimated exceeds Licenses. the receipts of 1857-4 merely by £118. The Sale of the Hall and Amusement Licenses, held on the instant, has, however, already added £385. 8. 4 more to the Estimate, although
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the Estimated amount exceeded somewhat the produce of the year 1854-55.
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This amount of £385, as also an increase under the head of Spirit, Opium, and Pawnbroker's Licences, together with the gradual increase of Buildings, will add considerably to the estimated amount and before the close of the year, it will be possible to calculate them with more accuracy.
20. As to the feature of the rate paid for the various licenses, little can be said against it.
21. The Grant Licenses are granted to Europeans who keep Hotels and Public Houses, they are for the retail of Spirits, Liquor, Beer, &c., and the duty payable is $100, or £21.16.8. Since almost without exception Licenses are paid for in English coin. The remainder of these Licenses are granted