Committee explaining these votes is annexed. It will be seen that the expenditure on account of the Opium Licencing is at the rate of $8,508 per annum. The gross Revenue from this item has been estimated by the Treasurer at $228,000 for the year ending 28th February next.
Furnaces Salaries) Rent $7008 Purchase of 2 1500 $8.508 (Finance Committee, 2nd March, 1883.)
PAYMENTS AUTHORIZED IN EXCESS OF THE ESTIMATES OF 1883.
SERVICES EXCLUSIVE OF ESTABLISHMENTS.
Miscellaneous Services.
C.5.0. 2701 of 1882. Compensation to Mr. D. R. CALDWELL for damages sustained after the fire of the 19th January, 1881, $ 200.00 2701 of 1882. Compensation to AU WING for damages sustained after the fire of the 19th January, 1881, 150.00 $ 350.00Passed the Legislative Council this 24th day of March, 1883.
ARATHOON SETH, Clerk of Councils.
See Report of Finance Committee forwarded in Despatch No. 57 of 15th March, 1883.
I have the honour to be My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant, ... Administering the Government.
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