CO129-074 - Lieut. Governor Caine & Sir Robinson - 1859 [6-12] — Page 185

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Case charged since then making the stronger in behalf of the Colonial Government and I am still of opinion that while all Buildings actually the property of the War Department are reasonably exempt from local taxation, private houses in the city or suburbs of Victoria hired by the Military Authorities for temporary purposes are as liable to rates as if they were otherwise occupied.

In forwarding copy of your letter to the Right Honorable the Secretary of State for the Colonies by the mail of the 22nd instant, it will be my duty to add a representation to the above effect.

I have &c.

(Signed) M. Caine

Acting Governor.

[COPY]

Rectorial Secretary.

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Case charged since then making the stronger in behalf of the Colonial Government and I am still of opinion that while all Buildings actually the property of the War Department are reasonably exempt from local taxation, private houses in the city or suburbs of Victoria hired by the Military Authorities for temporary purposes are as liable to rates as if they were otherwise occupied.In forwarding copy of your letter to the Right Honorable the Secretary of State for the Colonies by the mail of the 22nd instant, it will be my duty to add a representation to the above effect.I have &c.(Signed) M. CaineActing Governor.[COPY]Rectorial Secretary.Page 182
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charged since then making the. stronger in behalf of the Colonial Government and I am still of opinion that while all

are

Buildings actually the property of the War Department reasonably Exempt from local taxation private houses in the

or suburbs of Victoria hired

city

even

are as liable

by the Military Authonties for re temporary purposes to pater as if they Occupied._

were otherwise.

In forwarding Copy of your letter to the Right Honorable the Scoutary of of State for the boknies by the mail of the 222 instant, it will be my

182

ductif the above effect..

to add a representation to

Shave &c.

Acting

(Signed) M. Caine

Governor. .

leopy

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Rectorial Secretary.

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