AnnualReport-1928 — Page 52

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IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.

Investigation into the accounts of the Opium Monopoly as affecting the disposal of confiscated opium through action by the Police resulted in numerous observations, and from the replies to the questions raised it was found necessary to submit to Government certain recommendations which, having been put into practice, will ensure a more satisfactory system of accounting for all confiscated goods.

HARBOUR OFFICE.

It was considered necessary to raise a considerable number of observations on the question of the use of Government Launches by Government Officials without payment. His Excellency the Governor has recently directed the Treasurer and Harbour Master in co-operation with this department to frame regulations as to the use of such vessels, which should result in the matter being placed on a more satisfactory basis.

REVENUE DECREASES.

9. The principal decreases as compared with the Estimate are:

Liquor Licences $22,371.68 Stamp Duties $181,602.14 Tobacco Duties $30,822.50 China Companies Fees $53,080.39 Medical Examination of Emigrants $35,484.00 Public School Fees $14,056.21 Sunday Cargo Working Permits $32,725.00 Survey of Steamships $29,684.00 Railway-Passenger Service, Home Line $15,496.61 Goods Service, Home Line $13,694.87 Conservancy Contracts $17,960.00

ARREARS OF REVENUE.

10. A statement showing the arrears of Revenue at the termination of the financial year 1928 is enclosed showing a total sum of $320,185.52 outstanding on the 31st of December, 1928, since which date, and on the 31st of July 1929, the position is as follows:

Collected since 1.1.1929 $129,518.98 Written off $29,700.84 Outstanding on 31.7.1929 $160,965.70 TOTAL $320,185.52

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A (2) 4- IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. Investigation into the accounts of the Opium Monopoly as affecting the disposal of confiscated opium through action by the Police resulted in numerous observations, and from the replies to the questions raised it was found necessary to submit to Government certain recommendations which, having been put into practice, will ensure a more satisfactory system of accounting for all confiscated goods. HARBOUR OFFICE. It was considered necessary to raise a considerable number of observations on the question of the use of Government Launches by Government Officials without payment. His Excellency the Governor has recently directed the Treasurer and Harbour Master in co-operation with this department to frame regulations as to the use of such vessels, which should result in the matter being placed on a more satisfactory basis. REVENUE DECREASES. 9. The principal decreases as compared with the Estimate are: Liquor Licences $22,371.68 Stamp Duties $181,602.14 Tobacco Duties $30,822.50 China Companies Fees $53,080.39 Medical Examination of Emigrants $35,484.00 Public School Fees $14,056.21 Sunday Cargo Working Permits $32,725.00 Survey of Steamships $29,684.00 Railway-Passenger Service, Home Line $15,496.61 Goods Service, Home Line $13,694.87 Conservancy Contracts $17,960.00 ARREARS OF REVENUE. 10. A statement showing the arrears of Revenue at the termination of the financial year 1928 is enclosed showing a total sum of $320,185.52 outstanding on the 31st of December, 1928, since which date, and on the 31st of July 1929, the position is as follows: Collected since 1.1.1929 $129,518.98 Written off $29,700.84 Outstanding on 31.7.1929 $160,965.70 TOTAL $320,185.52
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A (2) 4- IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. Investigation into the accounts of the Opium Monopoly as affecting the disposal of confiscated opium through action by the Police resulted in numerous observations, and from the replies to the questions raised it was found necessary to submit to Government certain recommendations which, having been put into practice, will ensure a more satisfactory system of account ing for all confiscated goods. HARBOUR OFFICE. It was considered necessary to raise a considerable number of observations on the question of the use of Government Launches by Government Officials without payment. His Ex cellency the Governor has recently directed the Treasurer ami Harbour Master in co-operation with this department to frame regulations as to the use of such vessels, which should result the matter being placed on a more satisfactory basis. are: REVENUE DECREASES. 9. The principle decreases as compared with the Estimat. Liquor Licences Stamp Duties Tobacco Duties China Companies Fees Medical Examination of Emigrants Public School Fees Sunday Cargo Working Permits. Survey of Steamships Railway-Passenger Service, Home Line Goods Service, Home Line Conservancy Contracts ARREARS OF REVENUE. $ 22,371 68 181,602 14 30,822 sn 53,080,390 35,484.00 14,056.21 32,725.00 29,684.00 15,496.61 13,694.87 17,960.00 10. A statement showing the arrears of Revenue at the termination of the financial year 1928 is enclosed showing a total sum of $320,185.52 outstanding on the 31st of December, 1928, since which date, and on the 31st of July 1929, the position is as follows: Collected since 1.1.1929 Written off Outstanding on 31.7.1929 TOTAL $129,518.98 29,700.84 160,965.70 $320,185.52
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A (2) 4-

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.

Investigation into the accounts of the Opium Monopoly as affecting the disposal of confiscated opium through action by the Police resulted in numerous observations, and from the replies to the questions raised it was found necessary to submit to Government certain recommendations which, having been put into practice, will ensure a more satisfactory system of account ing for all confiscated goods.

HARBOUR OFFICE.

It was considered necessary to raise a considerable number of observations on the question of the use of Government Launches by Government Officials without payment. His Ex cellency the Governor has recently directed the Treasurer ami Harbour Master in co-operation with this department to frame regulations as to the use of such vessels, which should result the matter being placed on a more satisfactory basis.

are:

REVENUE DECREASES.

9. The principle decreases as compared with the Estimat.

Liquor Licences

Stamp Duties

Tobacco Duties

China Companies Fees

Medical Examination of Emigrants

Public School Fees

Sunday Cargo Working Permits.

Survey of Steamships

Railway-Passenger Service, Home Line

Goods Service, Home Line

Conservancy Contracts

ARREARS OF REVENUE.

$ 22,371 68

181,602 14

30,822 sn

53,080,390

35,484.00

14,056.21

32,725.00

29,684.00

15,496.61

13,694.87

17,960.00

10. A statement showing the arrears of Revenue at the termination of the financial year 1928 is enclosed showing a total sum of $320,185.52 outstanding on the 31st of December, 1928, since which date, and on the 31st of July 1929, the position is as follows:

Collected since 1.1.1929 Written off

Outstanding on 31.7.1929

TOTAL

$129,518.98

29,700.84 160,965.70

$320,185.52

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