CO129-026 - Bonham - 1848 [9-12] — Page 390

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1rv 30.98

1848

con tim Gov. Bonham

on

8

Jee 16 100

the tenure of Land by the next opportunity.

Dec 13 99 Tenure & Land. Refers to his Despatches N89 398 Nov 15 & 30.

Reports on the different Lots of Land, that have been Resumed to Govern, on account of this being abandoned by the holders, showing also the Ground Rents lost & Government loss in consequence.

A number of the Lots of Land originally taken from The Government were merely a speculation with a view to resell them at a profit.

Dec 16 100 Finances of the Colony. Ackers. Despatch

of the 21st December.

States the embarrassment he Experiences, in consequence of the erroneous estimate of Revenue, £33,900, whilst in fact it will not exceed £25,010, and the Parliamentary Grant being inadequate on account of being based on this erroneous estimate.

Encloses, estimates of Revenue & Expenditure for the year ending 31 March 1846 reports on the finances of The Colony generally, he has, by Public practices, enforced rigid economy, the "Works have been suspended as far as was practicable, there will be a deficiency in the resources, and he requires authority to draw for £9200.

Dec 18 101 Opium Licences.

Reports having continued the system of granting Opium Licences. produced a Revenue of £1867.

Dec 18 102 Ghaut Serangs. Refers to his despatch 8874 Sept 15.

Reports having granted 3 more Ghaut Serang licences, they produced $440 at public Auction.

Dec 22 105 Mr Young. Ack. Despatch A 56 September 15.

Encloses a Letter from Mr P Young stating his reasons For declining to give up one half the Salary he received as acting Colonial Surgeon.

Dec 26 104 Civil Establishment. Encloses a statement of the present Civil Establishment of the Colony.

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1rv 30.98 1848 con tim Gov. Bonham on 8 Jee 16 100 the tenure of Land by the next opportunity. Dec 13 99 Tenure & Land. Refers to his Despatches N89 398 Nov 15 & 30. Reports on the different Lots of Land, that have been Resumed to Govern, on account of this being abandoned by the holders, showing also the Ground Rents lost & Government loss in consequence. A number of the Lots of Land originally taken from The Government were merely a speculation with a view to resell them at a profit. Dec 16 100 Finances of the Colony. Ackers. Despatch of the 21st December. States the embarrassment he Experiences, in consequence of the erroneous estimate of Revenue, £33,900, whilst in fact it will not exceed £25,010, and the Parliamentary Grant being inadequate on account of being based on this erroneous estimate. Encloses, estimates of Revenue & Expenditure for the year ending 31 March 1846 reports on the finances of The Colony generally, he has, by Public practices, enforced rigid economy, the "Works have been suspended as far as was practicable, there will be a deficiency in the resources, and he requires authority to draw for £9200. Dec 18 101 Opium Licences. Reports having continued the system of granting Opium Licences. produced a Revenue of £1867. Dec 18 102 Ghaut Serangs. Refers to his despatch 8874 Sept 15. Reports having granted 3 more Ghaut Serang licences, they produced $440 at public Auction. Dec 22 105 Mr Young. Ack. Despatch A 56 September 15. Encloses a Letter from Mr P Young stating his reasons For declining to give up one half the Salary he received as acting Colonial Surgeon. Dec 26 104 Civil Establishment. Encloses a statement of the present Civil Establishment of the Colony. 581 Page 390 Page 391
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1rv 30.98 1848 con tim Gov. Bonkam on 8 Jee 16 100 the tenure of Land by the next opportunity. Dec 13 99 Tenure & Land. Refers to his Despatches N89 398 Nov 15 & 30. Reports on the different Lots of Land, that have been Resumed to Govern, on account of o this being abandoned by the holzers, showing also the Ground Rents lost & Government in consequence. A number of the Loto Land originally taken from The Government were merely a speculation with a view to resell them at a profit. Dee 16 100 Finances of the Colony. Acker. Despatch ofthe in cember 21, States the embrorassment he Experiences, in consequence of the irroneous estimate of Revenue, £33,900, whilst in fact it will not exeged £ 25.010, and the Parkament". Grant being madeguate on account of being based this groncons estimate. Encloses, estimates Revenue & Expenditure for the year ending 31 March 1846 reports on the finances of The 1848 Gov Bonkam the Colony generally, he has, Public practices, rigid economy, the "Works have been. suspended as far as was spondent, there will be a deficiency in the resources, and de requires authority to draw for £9200. Dec 18 101 Opium Licences. Reports having continned the system granting Opium Licences. produée « Revenue Mey of £1867. Dee 18 102 Ghaut Serangs. Refers to his despatch 8874 Sept 15. Reports having granted 3 more Ghant Serming licences, they produced $440 at public Auction. Du 22 105 MP Young. Auka. Despatch A 56 September 15. Earé loses a Letter from Mr P Young stating his reason: For declining to give ups one half the Salary Herr. eivid as acting flomial Surgeon, Du 26 104 Civil Establishment. Encionsa statement of the present- Civil Establishment of the Colony 581 Page 390Page 391
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1rv 30.98

1848

con tim Gov. Bonkam

on

8

Jee 16 100

the tenure of Land by the next opportunity.

Dec 13 99 Tenure & Land. Refers to his Despatches N89 398 Nov 15 & 30.

Reports on the different Lots of Land, that have been Resumed to Govern, on account of o this being abandoned by the holzers, showing also the Ground Rents lost & Government

in consequence.

A number of the Loto Land originally taken from The Government were merely a speculation with a view to resell them at a profit.

Dee 16 100 Finances of the Colony. Acker. Despatch

ofthe in cember 21,

States the embrorassment he Experiences, in consequence of the irroneous estimate of Revenue, £33,900, whilst in fact it will not exeged £ 25.010, and the Parkament". Grant being madeguate

on account of being based this groncons estimate.

Encloses, estimates

Revenue & Expenditure for the year

ending 31 March 1846 reports on the finances of

The

1848

Gov Bonkam

the Colony generally, he has, Public practices, rigid economy, the

"Works have been.

suspended as far as was

spondent, there will be a deficiency in the resources, and de requires authority to draw for £9200.

Dec 18 101 Opium Licences.

Reports

having continned the system granting Opium Licences.

produée « Revenue

Mey of £1867.

Dee 18 102 Ghaut Serangs. Refers to his

despatch 8874 Sept 15.

Reports having granted

3 more Ghant Serming licences, they produced $440 at public

Auction.

Du 22 105 MP Young. Auka. Despatch

A 56 September 15.

Earé loses a Letter from Mr P Young stating his reason: For declining to give ups one half the Salary Herr. eivid as acting flomial Surgeon,

Du 26 104 Civil Establishment. Encionsa statement of the present- Civil Establishment of the

Colony

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