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337

a)

apow Marine 81, I. Lot 219, 291 @ 294.

A

No 12. Fr. Leggo. Lots 110 and 1917.

-

If other Lots which are erected in places of Public worship are rent free, of course this will be also, vide Rev. F. Felicianis, Lot No.50.

No 13 from Chow Hoaw or this appears a hard case; the Lot adjoins I. Lot 220.

that Mr. Mings case; both Lots had the same upset price, but this reached a higher price than the other; the rent of this L. 78.4.2, and are 10 houses on it, the tenant complains that he cannot even pay the ground rent from the rents he receives from the occupants of his houses. I think the upset-price might be charged in this case as in No.219.

I think a fair claim for compensation than one.

Nr. 14. C. Kerr, Lot 101. Upon this Lot, also, the ground is hardly available for more house, and, as it cannot be used for the purposes of trade, and considering the heavy outlay necessary to render it available, I am of opinion a reduction might be advised to the upset price, as the neighbouring Lots have all been resumed, and as at that sum the tenant might be induced to retain the Lot, be enabled to rent the houses thereon, and not let it go to ruin, and to the Government, worthless.

In conclusion, I refer the Committee to my letter to His Excellency the Governor, dated 18th July, 1849, "regarding certain Lots of Land that should be inquired into with a view to a reduction of Rent."

(Signed) Chas: St. Gex: Cleverly Surveys General.

Surveyor General's Office,

Victoria,

1st March, 1880.

True Copy.

Colonial Secretary.

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25. 337 a) apow Marine 81, I. Lot 219, 291 @ 294. A No 12. Fr. Leggo. Lots 110 and 1917. - If other Lots which are erected in places of Public worship are rent free, of course this will be also, vide Rev. F. Felicianis, Lot No.50. No 13 from Chow Hoaw or this appears a hard case; the Lot adjoins I. Lot 220. that Mr. Mings case; both Lots had the same upset price, but this reached a higher price than the other; the rent of this L. 78.4.2, and are 10 houses on it, the tenant complains that he cannot even pay the ground rent from the rents he receives from the occupants of his houses. I think the upset-price might be charged in this case as in No.219. I think a fair claim for compensation than one. Nr. 14. C. Kerr, Lot 101. Upon this Lot, also, the ground is hardly available for more house, and, as it cannot be used for the purposes of trade, and considering the heavy outlay necessary to render it available, I am of opinion a reduction might be advised to the upset price, as the neighbouring Lots have all been resumed, and as at that sum the tenant might be induced to retain the Lot, be enabled to rent the houses thereon, and not let it go to ruin, and to the Government, worthless. In conclusion, I refer the Committee to my letter to His Excellency the Governor, dated 18th July, 1849, "regarding certain Lots of Land that should be inquired into with a view to a reduction of Rent." (Signed) Chas: St. Gex: Cleverly Surveys General. Surveyor General's Office, Victoria, 1st March, 1880. True Copy. Colonial Secretary.
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H 25. 337 a) apow Marine 81, I. Lot 219, 291 @ 294. A No 12. Fr. Leggo. Lots 110 and 1917. - If other Cols upow which are erected places of Public wnship are rent 4 free, of course the so will be also, vide Rev. F. Felicianis, Lot No.50. No 13 from Chow Hoaw or this appears a of Mr. Mings I. Lot 220. that case; the Lot adjoins hard case; up to it's present high Duddell, and ANAS RUN AL price by the former proprietor of Nr 219; both Lots a one had the same upset price, but this reached higher price than the other ; the rent of this although therm L. 78.4.2, and evew ond are 10 houses ow it, the tenant complains that he cannot even pay the ground rent from the, pents he receives from the occupants of his houses. I think the upset-price_ might be charged in this caso as in No.219. I think a fair clained for compensation than one Nr. 14. C. Kerr, Lot 101. Upon this Lot, also, the ground is hardly available for is made out; More house, and, as it cannot be used for the purposes of trade, and considering, the heavy outlay necessary Sam to render it available), I am of opinion reduction might be advised to the upset price, as the neighbouring. Lets have all been resumed, and as at that sum the tenant might be induced to retain the Lot, be enabled to rent the houses thereon, and seot let it go to ruin, and to the Government, worthless. my 3 finally yields it In emclusion, I refer the Comittee to letter to His Excellency the Governor, date = 18th. No. 18 of 10th July, 1849, " regarding, certain Lots "of Land that should be inquired into with a " view to a reduction of Rent - " (Signed) Chas: St. Gex: Cleverly Surveys General . Surveyor General's Office, Victoria, th Ketorix, jft March, 1880. True Copy. Colonial Secretary.
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25.

337

a)

apow Marine 81, I. Lot 219, 291 @ 294.

A

No 12. Fr. Leggo. Lots 110 and 1917.

-

If other Cols

upow which are erected

places of Public wnship

are

rent

4 free, of course

the so will be also, vide Rev. F. Felicianis, Lot No.50.

No 13 from Chow Hoaw or

this appears a

of Mr.

Mings

I. Lot 220.

that

case; the Lot adjoins

hard case;

up to it's present high

Duddell, and ANAS RUN AL

price by the former proprietor of Nr 219; both Lots

a

one

had the same upset price, but this reached

higher price than the other ; the rent of this

although therm

L. 78.4.2, and

evew

ond

are 10 houses ow

it, the tenant complains that he cannot even pay the ground rent from the,

pents he receives

from the

occupants of his houses. I think the upset-price_

might be charged

in this

caso as in

No.219.

I

think a fair clained for compensation

than one

Nr. 14. C. Kerr, Lot 101. Upon this Lot, also,

the ground is hardly available for

is made out;

More

house, and, as it cannot be used for the purposes of trade, and considering, the heavy outlay

necessary

Sam

to render it available), I am of opinion

reduction might be advised to the upset price, as the neighbouring. Lets have all been resumed, and

as at that sum the tenant might be induced to retain the Lot, be enabled to rent the houses thereon,

and seot let it go to ruin, and to the Government, worthless.

my

3 finally yields it

In emclusion, I refer the Comittee to

letter to His Excellency the Governor, date =

18th.

No. 18 of 10th July, 1849, " regarding,

certain Lots

"of Land that should be inquired into with a

" view to a reduction of Rent -

"

(Signed) Chas: St. Gex: Cleverly Surveys General .

Surveyor General's Office,

Victoria,

th

Ketorix, jft March, 1880.

True Copy.

Colonial Secretary.

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