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by assessed taxes, as proposed by Mr. Davidson.

It would perhaps facilitate the sale in sections or otherwise, as the original proprietor of property might give his own bill of sale, as in mercantile transactions, and with a proper registry and check upon such, with a certificate to prove title, &c., from Government, would be of advantage to the present tenants, many of whom had sold portions of the ground originally leased to them by Government but only one can hold the actual title deeds, viz: the Lease from the Government. I disagree with some of the Committee that property will become much more valuable in future years; and if a tax is to be levied, I think it should be established in the first instance at five per-cent instead of two and a half, so that the Government be not crippled in the first few years of the trial, and then, if the scheme appears to answer, the rate may be reduced lower and lower each year.

In reference to our advertisements under date 17th October and 14th November, 1849, to Landholders, or others, requesting information or any Statements relating to Land, the following parties, being former tenants, sent statements regarding their Land viz:

No. 3. From W. Scott, Esq., upon Lot No. 80

No. 4. From Administrators of the late C. McKnight upon Lots 44, 143, 143 A. and 208

No. 5. From Rev. Antonio Felician; upon Lot 50.

No. 6. From Messrs. Dent & Co. upon Lots 51, 134 to 137 inclusive, and 137.

No. 7. From Blenkin Rawson & Co. upon Lots 53 and 54.

No. 8. From A. Carter, Esq., upon Marine Lot No. 44.

No. 9. From Mr. R. N. Beauvais upon Lot No. ...

No. 10. From Mr. G. Duddell upon M. Lots No 81, 68A, 25, 29, 29, 30, 30A, Lots Nos. 204, 219, 291, 291 A, 292, 292 A, 293, 294, 30, 340, 339, 138, 35, and F Lots 1 and 8.

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by assessed taxes, as proposed by Mr. Davidson. It would perhaps facilitate the sale in sections or otherwise, as the original proprietor of property might give his own bill of sale, as in mercantile transactions, and with a proper registry and check upon such, with a certificate to prove title, &c., from Government, would be of advantage to the present tenants, many of whom had sold portions of the ground originally leased to them by Government but only one can hold the actual title deeds, viz: the Lease from the Government. I disagree with some of the Committee that property will become much more valuable in future years; and if a tax is to be levied, I think it should be established in the first instance at five per-cent instead of two and a half, so that the Government be not crippled in the first few years of the trial, and then, if the scheme appears to answer, the rate may be reduced lower and lower each year. In reference to our advertisements under date 17th October and 14th November, 1849, to Landholders, or others, requesting information or any Statements relating to Land, the following parties, being former tenants, sent statements regarding their Land viz: No. 3. From W. Scott, Esq., upon Lot No. 80 No. 4. From Administrators of the late C. McKnight upon Lots 44, 143, 143 A. and 208 No. 5. From Rev. Antonio Felician; upon Lot 50. No. 6. From Messrs. Dent & Co. upon Lots 51, 134 to 137 inclusive, and 137. No. 7. From Blenkin Rawson & Co. upon Lots 53 and 54. No. 8. From A. Carter, Esq., upon Marine Lot No. 44. No. 9. From Mr. R. N. Beauvais upon Lot No. ... No. 10. From Mr. G. Duddell upon M. Lots No 81, 68A, 25, 29, 29, 30, 30A, Lots Nos. 204, 219, 291, 291 A, 292, 292 A, 293, 294, 30, 340, 339, 138, 35, and F Lots 1 and 8. Page 327
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4. by assessed taxes, as proposed by Mr. Davidson . It would perhaps . facilitate the sale 6 in sections or otherwise, as the origina of property proprietor might give his own bill of sale, as in mercantile transactions, and with a proper registry and check upon such, with a certificate to preve title, &@, from Government, would be of advantage to the present tenants, mo many of whom had sold portions of the ground orginally, ment to several individuals, leased to them by Government but only One onaw can) actual title deeds, vi§: of course hold the the Leaed from the forgrond. I disagree with some of the Committer that property will become much more valuable In newer to our 327 advertisements under date 17th October and 14th November, 1849, to Landhalde, or others, requesting information or any Statements selating to Land, the following parties, being froww tenants, sent statements viz regarding their Land Ns. 18.3. From W. Scott, Esqps a pow I No. 80 No. 4. and M. P. M. From Administrators of the late C. Mc Knight upon Lots 44, 143, 143 A. and 208 44,143. No. 5. From Rev. Antonio Felician; upon Nob. From Messrs : C. No. 7. in future years; and if a if a tax is to be levied, I think it should be established in the first instance at five per- a." half, in to cent instead of two and that the Government be not crippled the first few years of the trial, and then, the scheme appears to answer, the rate may be year . reduced lower and lower each. Lot 50. Dent Ho upow Lots 51, 134 to 137 inclusive, and 137. Nos From Blenkin Rawson & Co. upon s 53 and 54. 8. From A. Carter, Eeg, upon Marine Lot. Nr.44. pg. From Mr. R. N. Beauvais upon Lot Naga No.:W. From Mr. " G. Duddell upon M. Lot's No 81, 68A, 25, 29, 29, 30, 30A, I. Lots Nos. 204, 219, 291, 291 A, 292, 292 A, 293, 294, 30, 340, 339, 138, 35, and F Lots 1 and 8.
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by assessed taxes, as proposed by Mr. Davidson .

It would perhaps . facilitate the sale

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in sections or otherwise, as the origina of property proprietor might give his own bill of sale, as in mercantile transactions, and with a proper registry and check upon such, with a certificate to preve title, &@, from Government, would be of advantage to the present tenants, mo

many of whom had sold portions of the ground orginally,

ment to several individuals,

leased to them by Government

but only

One onaw can)

actual title deeds, vi§:

of course hold the

the Leaed from the forgrond. I disagree with some of the Committer

that property will become much more valuable

In

newer

to

our

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advertisements under

date 17th October and 14th November, 1849, to Landhalde, or others, requesting information or any Statements

selating to Land, the following parties, being

froww tenants, sent statements

viz

regarding

their Land

Ns. 18.3. From W. Scott, Esqps a pow I No. 80

No. 4.

and M. P. M.

From Administrators of the late C. Mc Knight upon Lots 44, 143, 143 A.

and 208

44,143.

No. 5. From Rev. Antonio Felician; upon

Nob. From Messrs :

C.

No. 7.

in future years; and if a

if a tax is to be levied, I

think it should be established in the first

instance at five per-

a."

half,

in

to

cent instead of two and

that the Government be not crippled

the first few years of the trial, and then,

the scheme appears

to answer,

the rate

may be

year .

reduced lower and lower each.

Lot 50.

Dent Ho upow

Lots 51,

134 to 137 inclusive, and 137.

Nos

From Blenkin Rawson & Co. upon s

53 and 54.

N° 8. From A. Carter, Eeg, upon Marine Lot. Nr.44.

pg.

From Mr. R. N. Beauvais upon Lot Naga

No.:W. From Mr.

" G. Duddell upon M. Lot's No 81, 68A, 25, 29, 29, 30, 30A, I. Lots Nos. 204, 219, 291, 291 A, 292, 292 A, 293, 294, 30, 340, 339, 138, 35, and F Lots 1 and 8.

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