CO129-227 - Acting Governor Marsh - 1886 [6]

by

for by Chinese Junk's ; 3,086, 544 British vessels; and 8440, 165 tons by

vessels

of

other nationalities. The

increase over 1884 has been

Junks

Steamers

286 less than 78 steam launches with

approximate gross tonnage of 1896

employed within the Harbour limits.

The

# Junks3,086,544 Steamers109,628 Sailing Vessels14,255 Total496,700 tons

The daily average of arrivals was

# Junks65 Steamers8 Sailing Vessel1 4924 tons 9,950 643

On the 31st December last there were

The shipping returns

of

1885 are, I submit, very satisfactory,

they shew not only that the Colony has recovered from the temporary

depression occasioned by the recent hostilities, but that Trade is again

increasing steadily, as it had been doing for some years before

the hostilities occurred.

I have the honour to be,

Your Lordship's Most obedient Humble Servant,

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