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No Date

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Desk Despatch

this

122 Pillinghurst the

123

124

125

126

the

Subject of Despatch.

Relative to the appropriation of Balances in the Colonial Treasury, and the proposed Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the Year 1856.

Enclosing Quarterly return of Special Disbursements for the Quarter ending 30 June 1855.

Relative to Fees taken by Government Officers.

Transmitting Schedule of Despatches addressed to the Secretary of State, during the half year ending 30th June 1855.

Reporting increase of Salary to 2 Subordinate Officers in the Chief Police Magistrate's Establishment.

Regarding Establishment of a Botanical Garden at Hongkong.

128 - Sept. ... Transmitting Copy of Ordinance No. 8 of 1855, "for the better Administration of Justice."

129.

130

131 10th

132

133 11th

Acknowledging receipt of Despatches to No. 24 of 28th June and Circulars.

In reply to Despatch No. 20 of 29th June, explanatory of Ordinance No. 4 of 1856.

MIL

&

Mine.

Mone.

03

Intimating

his views respecting the Condition of the Colony, and his proposals for its future.

— 5 Resisting Sale of Crown Lands on the 28th August, and alluding to claim laid to certain of the lots.

Resisting appointments in the Colonial Secretary's office.


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Subject of Despatch.

134 1/1 : dept. 1835 Reporting changes

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135 12

136

137 13

138

139 1/4"

141 2 27th

143

144 28th

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15

10

Reporting changes in the Audit Journal's Office.

Pointing out difference in the proposed and approved Estimates for 1856.

Inc.

lina

1/107102

Reporting recall of the Emigration Proclamation of 28th February 1855, and the issue of a fresh one on the 20th August.

Regarding applications from the Colonial Secretary, Surveyor General for leave of absence, and others.

Submitting correspondence between the Governments of Victoria and Hongkong on the subject of emigration.

Forwarding letter from Colonel Caine, and memorandum from Mr. Mercer relating to Paragraph 1 of Sir John Bowring's Despatch No. 1311 of 14th instant.

With reference to Lord John Russell's Circular of 13th July 1855, stating that the Law of the Colony respecting Crimes Capitally punishable does not differ from that of the Mother country.

With reference to Lord John Russell's Circular of 19th July 1855, stating that the Port of Hongkong is thickly free and that no Dutiable goods are imported.

1

Viini

Bine

Acknowledging receipt of Circular of 20th July and Lord John Russell's Despatches to No. 24 of 17th, and Circulars of 12th & 13th July 1855.

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No Date of Desk Despatch this 122 Pillinghurst the 123 124 125 126 the Subject of Despatch. Relative to the appropriation of Balances in the Colonial Treasury, and the proposed Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the Year 1856. Enclosing Quarterly return of Special Disbursements for the Quarter ending 30 June 1855. Relative to Fees taken by Government Officers. Transmitting Schedule of Despatches addressed to the Secretary of State, during the half year ending 30th June 1855. Reporting increase of Salary to 2 Subordinate Officers in the Chief Police Magistrate's Establishment. Regarding Establishment of a Botanical Garden at Hongkong. 128 - Sept. ... Transmitting Copy of Ordinance No. 8 of 1855, "for the better Administration of Justice." 129. 130 131 10th 132 133 11th Acknowledging receipt of Despatches to No. 24 of 28th June and Circulars. In reply to Despatch No. 20 of 29th June, explanatory of Ordinance No. 4 of 1856. MIL & Mine. Mone. 03 Intimating his views respecting the Condition of the Colony, and his proposals for its future. 5 Resisting Sale of Crown Lands on the 28th August, and alluding to claim laid to certain of the lots. Resisting appointments in the Colonial Secretary's office. Date of Desp. Despatch. th Subject of Despatch. 134 1/1 : dept. 1835 Reporting changes ( 135 12 136 137 13 138 139 1/4" 141 2 27th 143 144 28th 14 15 10 Reporting changes in the Audit Journal's Office. Pointing out difference in the proposed and approved Estimates for 1856. Inc. lina 1/107102 Reporting recall of the Emigration Proclamation of 28th February 1855, and the issue of a fresh one on the 20th August. Regarding applications from the Colonial Secretary, Surveyor General for leave of absence, and others. Submitting correspondence between the Governments of Victoria and Hongkong on the subject of emigration. Forwarding letter from Colonel Caine, and memorandum from Mr. Mercer relating to Paragraph 1 of Sir John Bowring's Despatch No. 1311 of 14th instant. With reference to Lord John Russell's Circular of 13th July 1855, stating that the Law of the Colony respecting Crimes Capitally punishable does not differ from that of the Mother country. With reference to Lord John Russell's Circular of 19th July 1855, stating that the Port of Hongkong is thickly free and that no Dutiable goods are imported. 1 Viini Bine Acknowledging receipt of Circular of 20th July and Lord John Russell's Despatches to No. 24 of 17th, and Circulars of 12th & 13th July 1855.
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14 No Date of Desk Desfintel this 122 Pillingust the 193 124 125 126 the Subject of Despatch. Relative to the afforopriation of Balances in the the Perlances in the Coldnal Treasury, and the proposed Extimates of Revenue and Effenditure for the Jiha 1856. Eneliving Quarterly return of Special Dishersdents for the Quarted Puding 30 June 1855. Relative to Feces taken by Government Afficers.. Transmitting Schedule of Despintonce addressed to the Secretary of State, during the half year ending 30th June 1855. Reporting increase of Jalory to 2 Subordinate Officers in the Rhief Police Magistrates trates Establishment. Regarding Establishment of a Betania Gurdin at Hooghong 1984 - Sept. ... Transmitting Copy of Ordinance Nob 1855, " for the benoudment of the Civil "Administration of fustice?" 199. 130- 131 139 10th 13311th A Acknowledging receipt of Despatches to No 24 of 28th June Tandte Circulars reply to Desportch N. 20 of 29th Jime, explanatory of Ordinance N. 4 of 18567. MIL & Mine. Mone. 03 Inbretting nithine of his views respecting the Condition of the Colony, _ and his puflores or to its future. Grverket . 5 Resisting Sale of Crown Lounds on the 28th August, and alluding to claim laid to certain of the lots Resisting appointments in the Colonial Secretary's office. force. Date of of Desp. Desportch. th Subject of Despatch. 1341/1 : dept. 1835 Reporting oranges ( 13512 136 137 13 138 1891/4" 1412 27th 143 144 285 14 15 10 Reporting dranges in the Anditon Jermals Office Printing out difference in the proposed and approved! Estimates for 1856 Inc, lina 1/107102 Reporting recall of the Emigration Procela - sations of 28th February 1055, and the sssice of a fresh nce the the 20th August. 1 . Regarding applications from the belonial Segretory Paulde Surveyor General for leave affected me from of absence, and orth Vita Cennial Treasurer anmitting approved Estimates of the Belony for Noth 3 2 Reporting of mouthes leave of absence granted to Colonel Caine to vivit Irudia some granted Submitting some spondence between the Governments of Wctoria and Houghing for the subject of emigration For wording letter from Colonel Caine, and mentorandum prom Mr. Merver relating to Paragraphe 1 of Sin Jolene Krowsing Despatele M: 1311 of 14 the instant. With reference to Lord John Aussell's Cirencer of 13th July 1955, stating that the Lowly the the Low of the Colmy respecting Crimes Capitally punishable boes not differ the Mother country. firm that of Th With reference to Lord Joten Aussell's, Sirentar of 19th July 1855, starting that the Port of Honighing is thickly fee and that no Ditrestone imporect_ goods imported. 1 Viini Bine Achizowledging receipt of Circular of 2015 July and Lord Joint Ausbell's Despartelies to W. 24 of 17th, and birentous of 12th & 13th July 1855, K. pne
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No Date

of

Desk Desfintel

this

122 Pillingust the

193

124

125

126

the

Subject of Despatch.

Relative to the afforopriation of Balances in the the Perlances in the Coldnal Treasury, and the proposed Extimates of Revenue and Effenditure for the Jiha

1856.

Eneliving Quarterly return of Special Dishersdents for the Quarted Puding 30 June 1855.

Relative to Feces taken by Government Afficers..

Transmitting Schedule of Despintonce addressed to the Secretary of State, during the half year ending 30th June 1855. Reporting increase of Jalory to 2 Subordinate Officers in the Rhief Police Magistrates

trates Establishment.

Regarding Establishment of a Betania Gurdin at Hooghong

1984 - Sept. ... Transmitting Copy of Ordinance Nob

1855, " for the benoudment of the Civil "Administration of fustice?"

199.

130-

131

139 10th

13311th

A

Acknowledging receipt of Despatches to No 24 of 28th June Tandte Circulars

reply

to Desportch N. 20 of 29th Jime, explanatory of Ordinance N. 4 of 18567.

MIL

&

Mine.

Mone.

03

Inbretting

nithine of his views respecting the Condition of the Colony, _ and his puflores or to its future. Grverket . — 5 Resisting Sale of Crown Lounds on the 28th August, and alluding to claim laid to certain of the lots

Resisting appointments in the Colonial Secretary's office.

force.

Date

of

of

Desp. Desportch.

th

Subject of Despatch.

1341/1 : dept. 1835 Reporting oranges

(

13512

136

137 13

138

1891/4"

1412 27th

143

144 285

14

15

10

Reporting dranges in the Anditon Jermals Office

Printing out difference in the proposed and approved! Estimates for 1856

Inc,

lina

1/107102

Reporting recall of the Emigration Procela - sations of 28th February 1055, and the sssice of a fresh

nce the the 20th August. 1 .

Regarding applications from the belonial Segretory Paulde Surveyor General for leave

affected me from

of absence, and orth

Vita Cennial Treasurer

anmitting approved Estimates of the Belony for Noth

3

2

Reporting of mouthes leave of absence granted to Colonel Caine to vivit Irudia some granted

Submitting some spondence between the Governments of Wctoria and Houghing for the subject of emigration

For wording letter from Colonel Caine, and mentorandum prom Mr. Merver relating to Paragraphe 1 of Sin Jolene Krowsing Despatele M: 1311 of 14 the instant.

With reference to Lord John Aussell's Cirencer of 13th July 1955, stating that the Lowly the the Low of the Colmy respecting Crimes Capitally punishable boes not differ the Mother country. firm that of

Th

With reference to Lord Joten Aussell's, Sirentar of 19th July 1855, starting that the Port of Honighing is thickly fee and that no Ditrestone imporect_

goods imported.

1

Viini

Bine

Achizowledging receipt of Circular of 2015 July and Lord Joint Ausbell's Despartelies to W. 24 of 17th, and birentous of 12th & 13th July 1855, K. pne

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