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exceeded under every Head with the exception of "Interest",
under which Head the amount received was $24,063 less than
estimated.
The differences between the amounts estimated and realised under Heads and Sub-Heads, together with
the Treasurer's explanations of the same, are shown in the
accompanying "Detailed Statement of Revenue",
3.
Local Audit.
The examination of the Revenue Accounts was
conducted, under my direction, by the Local Auditor, a copy
of whose Report, dated 28th January 1896, is appended
hereto. He reports that great improvement has been made
in the collection of Revenue during 1895.
The authority for writing off the irrecoverable arrears of Squatters' Licenses, amounting to $72,426,
referred to in paragraph 2 of the Local Auditor's Report,
was furnished to the Governor in Despatch No. 44 of 22nd
February 1896.
With reference to the delay by the Postal
Agent at Hankow in forwarding Accounts and Remittances to
Hong Kong, alluded to by the Local Auditor in paragraph 18
(2)