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QUESTIONS and ANSWERS for the information of the Committee of the Legislative
Council to enquire into the cost of living, &c., in the Colony.
QUESTIONS.
When did you enter the Service ?
Name of Officer,
John Hong blin
Position in the Service, blerk Land Office
2. What Offices have you since held? (Give the
dates of your appointment to each Office,
and the emoluments attached to each.)
3. When were you appointed to your present
position ?
4. What were your Salary and Emoluments in
ANSWERS.
10th September, 1880.
14th blesk, Magistracy, 10th September
1880. #360 per armum. Temporary Clerk, Colomal
Secretary's Office 1.2th October 1881
#480 per Annum.
Clerk in Land Office 4th February 1882. #720 per Annum.
4th February, 1882.
the following years
?
1874
1879
1884
1889
5. How much had you to pay for house rent in
#720. per Annum. $720. per Amum and $120. personal allowance from January, 1888.
the following years
?
1874
1879
1884
$72. per Animum.
1889
$120. per Anmum.
Not less than $180. at the
expiration of my tenancy.