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If the amount likely to be realized by Government Servants using receipt stamps when receiving their pay would be considerable, I should have hesitated in bringing forward this Ordinance, but I am informed that the amount would be comparatively small, while the inconveniences arising from officials being obliged to affix receipt stamps ...
In these circumstances I felt justified in introducing the measure, which was passed without unfavourable comment by the Unofficial Members of the Legislature.
I have the honour to be My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant, I. Lethbridge
... would be very considerable. In