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Gale

Despatch

Subject of Despatch

27 8 May 1856 Submitting, for confirmation, Ordinance No. 4 of 1856, to amend "the law relating to Bills of Lading".

12!

#7

33/134

34/114

36

Submitting, for confirmation, Ordinance No. 5 of 1864, to declare certain acts of the Imperial Parliament to be in force "in Hongkong".

Relative to the habit of gaming prevalent amongst the Chinese in the Colony, and proposing legislation for its control or an allowance.

In continuation of his despatch No. 3 of 8th January last, respecting allowance for free quarters, or for house rent.

Transmitting Treasurer's letter of 4th February 1856, with Accounts of the Colony for the year 1855.

Transmitting Requisition for Stationery for several Departments of Government for the year 1856-57.

Hong Kong

Enclosing proceedings of Board of Survey on Treasury Funds on the occasion of the Treasury Commission assuming charge of the Treasurer's office.

Submitting letter from Mr. Rinecker on the subject of charges for assessing contract Steam Packets, and applying for instructions.

Replying to Despatch No. 28 of 28th November last, respecting delivery of certain Receipts and Vouchers at the Colonial Office in a loose state.

Subject of Despatch

19

No

18 July 1856 Replying to Despatch No. 37 of 24th November, on the subject of drainage and water supply in the city of Victoria.

39 15 March Submitting, for confirmation, Ordinance No. 4 of 1856, relating to Wills made by Chinese people.

42/39

41/3

Repeating recommendation of Mr. Abswander for the vacant appointment of Registrar of the Supreme Court.

Acknowledging receipt of Despatches to No. 17 of 20th December 1855.

Applying for a further allotment of official numbers to the Port of Hongkong, under the Merchant Shipping Act 1854.

On the subject of liabilities imposed on Chinese emigrants proceeding to Australia, in violation of the treaty with China.

Also a packet to the address of Edgar Bowring, Esquire.

To Church

a.

Colonial Secretary.

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No Gale Despatch Subject of Despatch 27 8 May 1856 Submitting, for confirmation, Ordinance No. 4 of 1856, to amend "the law relating to Bills of Lading". 12! #7 33/134 34/114 36 Submitting, for confirmation, Ordinance No. 5 of 1864, to declare certain acts of the Imperial Parliament to be in force "in Hongkong". Relative to the habit of gaming prevalent amongst the Chinese in the Colony, and proposing legislation for its control or an allowance. In continuation of his despatch No. 3 of 8th January last, respecting allowance for free quarters, or for house rent. Transmitting Treasurer's letter of 4th February 1856, with Accounts of the Colony for the year 1855. Transmitting Requisition for Stationery for several Departments of Government for the year 1856-57. Hong Kong Enclosing proceedings of Board of Survey on Treasury Funds on the occasion of the Treasury Commission assuming charge of the Treasurer's office. Submitting letter from Mr. Rinecker on the subject of charges for assessing contract Steam Packets, and applying for instructions. Replying to Despatch No. 28 of 28th November last, respecting delivery of certain Receipts and Vouchers at the Colonial Office in a loose state. Subject of Despatch 19 No 18 July 1856 Replying to Despatch No. 37 of 24th November, on the subject of drainage and water supply in the city of Victoria. 39 15 March Submitting, for confirmation, Ordinance No. 4 of 1856, relating to Wills made by Chinese people. 42/39 41/3 Repeating recommendation of Mr. Abswander for the vacant appointment of Registrar of the Supreme Court. Acknowledging receipt of Despatches to No. 17 of 20th December 1855. Applying for a further allotment of official numbers to the Port of Hongkong, under the Merchant Shipping Act 1854. On the subject of liabilities imposed on Chinese emigrants proceeding to Australia, in violation of the treaty with China. Also a packet to the address of Edgar Bowring, Esquire. To Church a. Colonial Secretary.
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Б No Gale Dexfe Subject of Despatch 27 8. Mey. 1856 Subinitting, for confirmuation, Adinance N. Eff 1888, to amand 12! #7 331134 34114 36 "the law relating to Bills of Lading " . Sebenitting, for confirmation, 17 finances M2 5 of 1864, to declare certame acts of the Imperials Parkhament to be in force "boloway Hongkong". in the Relative to the habit of gaming prevalent amongst the thiness in the Konf, and proposing legislation for its control or an allowance Incontinuation of his patch Wr3 of 8th January last, respecting beplane if this application for free quarters, or for hoye for house rent cary 1856, with Hansmitting treasurer's letter off 4th February 18. Recounts of the bolony for the your r1855 Transmitting Requisition for Stationary P. for several Departements of Government for the 3749- Hong Kongerigivals luclosing proceedings of Board of Survey on 56-57 the most-sy 0.0 APP 23 185 neol Junds on the recasion of the Treasury Commission assuming charge of the Treasurer's office. Submitting letter from Mr. Ricnaccter on the subject of charge arges for anessing in contract Steam Packets, and for instructions applying Replying to Despatch N28 of 28th November, inspecting delivery of certain Receipts and Vouchers at the Colonial office in last, in a loose state July of Jeep Resp. Dale of hous Subject of Despatch. 19 no 18 They 1850 Replying to Despatch N37 of 24th Novermbers, on the subject of drainage and water. and water supply in the city of Victoria 39 15 March. Submitting, for confirmation, Ordinance Nr. 4 of 1856, relating to Wille wade by Blanese people. 42139 413 کرسی Sepeating recommendation of Mr abswander for the vacant appointment of Registror of the Supreme Court. Acknowledging receipt of Despatches to Nr 17 of 20th December 1855,9% Applying for a further allotment of official numbers to the Art of Houghong, under the Merchant shipping. het 1854 th. the subject of liabilitus imposed outlinese emigrants proces ding to australia, in violation of the treaty with china, JE; Also a packet to the address of Edgar - Bowring, Esquire. to Churm a. Colonial Secretary. کر کے Irec Mone HOU
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Б

No

Gale

Dexfe

Subject of Despatch

27 8. Mey. 1856 Subinitting, for confirmuation, Adinance N. Eff 1888, to amand

12!

#7

331134

34114

36

"the law relating

to Bills of Lading " .

Sebenitting, for confirmation, 17 finances M2 5 of 1864, to declare

certame acts of the Imperials Parkhament to be in force "boloway Hongkong".

in the

Relative to the habit of gaming prevalent amongst the thiness in the Konf, and proposing legislation for its control

or an allowance

Incontinuation of his patch Wr3 of 8th January last, respecting beplane if this application for free quarters, or for hoye

for house rent

cary 1856, with

Hansmitting treasurer's letter off 4th February 18. Recounts of the bolony for the your

r1855

Transmitting Requisition for Stationary P. for several Departements of Government for the

3749- Hong Kongerigivals

luclosing proceedings of Board of Survey on

56-57

the

most-sy

0.0 APP 23

185

neol Junds

on the recasion of the Treasury Commission assuming charge of the Treasurer's office.

Submitting letter from Mr. Ricnaccter on the subject of charge

arges for anessing in contract Steam Packets, and

for instructions

applying

Replying to Despatch N28 of 28th November, inspecting delivery of

certain Receipts and Vouchers at the Colonial office in

last, in a

loose state

July

of

Jeep Resp.

Dale of

hous

Subject of Despatch.

19

no

18 They 1850 Replying to Despatch N37 of 24th Novermbers, on the subject of

drainage and water.

and water supply in the city of Victoria

39 15 March. Submitting, for confirmation, Ordinance Nr. 4 of 1856, relating

to Wille wade by Blanese people.

42139

413

کرسی

Sepeating

recommendation of Mr abswander for the vacant appointment of Registror of the Supreme Court.

Acknowledging receipt of Despatches to Nr 17 of 20th

December 1855,9%

Applying for a further allotment of official numbers to the Art of Houghong, under the Merchant shipping.

het 1854

th.

the subject of liabilitus imposed outlinese emigrants proces ding to australia, in violation of the treaty

with china, JE;

Also a packet to the address of Edgar - Bowring, Esquire.

to Churm

a.

Colonial Secretary.

کر کے

Irec

Mone

HOU

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