# 10.- STAMP DUTY.
The amount of Stamp Duty paid on registered documents exclusive of Probates and Letters of Administration amounted to $314,003.75. The amount of Stamp Duty on Probates and Letters of Administration registered amounted to $96,824.10.
# 11. STAFF.
Mr. Birley Johnson acted as Land Officer from the 11th June to the 9th of October during the absence of Mr. Jacks.
Mr. Tam Hing-yan was promoted to be a 3rd Grade Clerk in February.
Mr. Li Kung-shan was promoted to the Official Receiver's Office as a 4th Grade Clerk in May.
Mr. Shiu Sze-ki succeeded him here (on probation).
Mr. Lo Tak-cheong was promoted to the Colonial Secretary's Office as a 4th Grade Clerk in April.
Mr. Chan Fung Cheung succeeded him here (on probation).
7th May, 1919.
PHILIP JACKS,
Land Officer.