Reference: C.O. 133/11
COPYRIGHT PHOTOGRAPH — NOT TO BE REPRODUCED PHOTOGRAPHICALLY WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE, LONDON
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Accounts of the Colonial Government are kept in sterling in accordance with the Instructions of the Lords of the Treasury to the Colonial Treasurer.
The Accounts of the Mercantile Establishment are kept in Dollars.
English Standard Weights are employed in the Colony and also the following Chinese Weights:
| Chinese Weight | Equivalent | English Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 120 Catties | = 1 Picul (Tam) | |
| 100 Catties | = 1 Picul (Tam) | |
| 16 Taels (Leung) | = 1 Catty (Kan) | |
| 10 Mace (Tsin) | = 1 Tael (Leung) | 579.84 grains Troy |
| 10 Candareens (Fan) | = 1 Mace (Tsin) | 57.984 grains Troy |
| 175 lbs (per Picul?) | ||
| Chinese Terms | English Terms | |
| Jam | Mace | |
| Catty | Catty | |
| Hin / Sael | Tael (Leung) | |
| Lenny | Leung | |
| Macer Lesen | Mace Candareen | |
| Bandäreen | Candareen | |
| Jun | Fan |
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Reference :-
C.O./ 133/11
COPYRIGHT PHOTOGRAPH-NOT TO BE REPRODUCED PHOTOGRAPHIC» ALLY WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE, LONDON
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The Accounts;
ACCOUNTS KEPT IN.
Accounts of the
of the dial Government are theft, in sterling in accordance with the Suctinctions of the Lords of the Treasury to the Colonial Treasure
The Accounts of the Mercantile Establishment
Are
Kept in Collur...
WEIGHTS.
English Standard Heights are employed in the Colorry and also the following Chinese
120 Catties.
100battien
Chinese ones.
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