CO129-081 - Sir Robinson - 1861 [4-7] — Page 314

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Chinese Houses, I regret to say not all, are massed together on the ha shore or its immediate neighbourhood, principally to the west of the Foreign residences, the highest of which up the hill side is built at an elevation of 300 fect above the level of the sea. The town has nearly Northern exposure - The immediate mighbourhood is almost devoid of vegetation. An abundant supply of excellent water vecurs on the Island_

a

The Foreign community probably in proportion

one of the richest

to its size

in the world and it is a community composed of Members of the most highly civilized nations_

It is but fair to expect

antage

to find Victoria with such advant well regulated in

in every way

regard to drainage, Water and other sanitary measures – Much has been done, much more

believe is being

few years

I

done, and in a

doubt the Residents

may be well proud of thir beautiful town. But

my present

dutyf is to describe things they

are,

and

that both in

and a

as

I regret to say

regard to drainage

sufficient supply of water