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important a Department

Ao

Office

the work

as the Post.

of which has been for

time gradually increasing

with the

Some

increasing trade. The introduction of

Postage Stamps

as in Europe and elsewhere

has been a step in the course of progress,

as has been that of a subsidiary Cornage

and the foundation of a mint, but these Mint

and

· latter subjects

come more

properly within

Subsidian Co

the

affairs of the Current-

year.

23.

I cannot conclude

Any remarks

without drawing attention to the improvement

in the outward look of Victoria. The

houses

newly erected of sightly Exterior, the Extension of the Praya or sear Road Eastward, the increase of vegetation.

c.

many

هم

upon the public

roads and around the

private dwellings, the construction of the New Government Gardens,

and the

Elegant Drinking fountain presented by

the liburality of a late Member of the Legislative Council all Combine not only

to

give

an

improved appearance to the City, but to assist it's Danitary condition and to add to the general Comfort of ito inhabitants.

I have the honor to be

Your Excellency's

Most Obedient Servant,

Moleurm

Lalmial Secretary