201
1 recently brought to account. is more A nominal than a real increase, being caused by the transfer to the Colony the local Post office which brings with it an increase in the revenue and the expenses of a large Establishment.
6. Estimating the permanent revenue I have not taken into account the possible sale of lands in Kowloon, as the questions connected with the appropriation of that Peninsula are not yet settled in a manner more favourable to the Colony than at present appears probable. The acquisition could not be made remunerative for some time if the Government sells land there a concurrent outlay must be made for Police Stations, and other government buildings, Piers, Roads, Streets, Bridges, and Drains which will possibly amount to sums that can be received over £5 for land sales for some years, but which are justified...
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201
1
recently brought to account.
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A
nominal than
a real increase, besing caused
by
the transfer to the
Colony
the local Post office which
brings with an increase in
the revenue the expenses of a large Establishment.
6.
h
Estimating the
permanent revenue
I have
not taken into account
the possible sale of lands in Kowloon, as wen ist the questions connected with The appropriation of that
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And Drains which will
any
rend
possibly
premione
sums that cam
be exeived
ove
5 for
land sales for
some greens, but which
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