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render and of which there is much evidence has been given in the past year. Everything has been done by him, while enemies sought to undermine his reputation and destroy his efficiency.
The satisfactory state of the Revenue for the past year is referred to in the report of the Colonial Secretary, and the position of the Finances is still more gratifying from the fact that the augmentation of the income grows not out of transitory and uncertain sources, but from those permanent sources which are more likely to be strengthened than weakened by the progress of time.
It should be remembered that we have no direct taxation but the Police and Lighting rate, which barely suffices to cover the expenditure under those particular heads. One impost has been removed whose productiveness was small and whose inconvenience was great.
The annoyances and test upon Salt, which having been wholly freed from taxation, has become an article of increased commercial importance.
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After providing for the fixed and ordinary expenses, a handsome balance will remain for application to Public Works. Those recommended for especial attention will be adequately provided for. The Government Grant...
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