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Sir,
27th October,
I have the honour to confirm my telegram of
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1928, regarding the military contribution
payable by this Colony, in which I estimated the amounts
which would have been paid for 1925 and 1927, ha the
deductions recommended in paragraph C of my despatci.
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Confidential(1) of 20th July, 1928, been made, at $2,367,084
and $2,645,566 respectively.
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enclosures.
The details of these figures are given in the
It will be observed that no figures are given in respect of it is (c) Aerodrome, (d) Harbour Dredging, and (f) Ferrics. The Acrodrome is not yet carning revenue, the
interest on the guns expended on dredging during the years
in question is negligible, and the establishment of a
Government vehicular ferry is still under consideration.
The calculation of Municipal Aevenue, exempt
from military contribution, is based on we Singapore
Municipal Astimates, and, in accordance with the practice
in the Straits Settlements, deductions have been made in
3.
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