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6.

partially the result of arrears

etc. 3. 318. 15.0.

not paid till 1857.

240

Market

due in 1856. but

55 The revenue derived from

the Spirit, opium, and Pawnbrokers licenses has decreased during the -two comparative half years - from £3268.17.8. in 1856. to €2.594.14.37/2

in 1857 being a los to the Revenue of £574. 3. 4/1⁄2 to be traced to the steps taken by the authorities at Canton & induce the Chinese

Victoria to leave the hopulation of

Colony.

reaction

but since June last.

Inanifests itsell

a

slight

6rt. The Police rate and the

Lighting ratt, amomiling during

first in months

of

ہو

1856 to ₤1223. 1. 11/2

were in June last £3.500.19.9/4

£2.277. 17.10

in excess of

the

corresponding

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