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fortnight's work being all that is necessary, as well as inside work.
The stables have been lately thoroughly repaired and are in perfect order.
The furniture was made last year and much of it was condemned upon the recommendation of the board, and a entire supply was ordered from England. It is therefore to be expected that special care will be observed in the selection of the wood work, and as the upholsterers at Hong Kong provide themselves with wood specially suited to such a climate, the ill effects resulting from the use of native timber generally insufficiently seasoned will be avoided.
On the arrival of the new furniture, that portion condemned out will be sold.
All the lower suite of Rooms are furnished at the expense of Government, being those required for public receptions.
The Bed Room floor is furnished at the expense of each Governor. The present Governor is required to make good any damage done to the furniture in the case of special condition made by order of the Secretary of State for the inconveniences to which he was subjected on his taking possession, (the house having been entirely denuded by the previous Governor Sir John Bowring of all his effects) and to prevent...
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All the lower suite of Roomsare furnished at the spouse of Goumument
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being those required for public receptions.
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expense of each Govenor
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allowance.
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State for the inconveniences to which
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subjected
on his taking prosession, (the house harming been entirely dumuded
by
the previous Goumor Sir John Bowning of all his effects) and to prevent
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