1841-1886
OF ESTIMATES OF REVENUE Continued...
DECREASE.
£ s. d. $ 2364:118 11.350- 62:10:0 300. 21127:1:8- 11.650.EXPLANATORY REMARKS.
The estimate for the current year was purposely reduced in anticipation of the decrease in number of Licenses, owing to the destruction of drinks shops by the Typhoon of September 1874. Recent Returns justify a reasonable increase for 1876.
Licenses
Decrease partly resulting from improved supervision since 1874 - Numerous changes in the Chinese portions of this city.
Anticipated by the Harbour Master - justified by recent returns you...