CO129-193 - Governor Hennessy - 1881 [5-7] — Page 154

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-instant by Mr. Bulkeley Johnson

1. Ng Choy in asking leave and Mr. [Name missing] to introduce Tramway Bills.

2. Whilst entirely in favour of the principle of the Bills, I referred to the notices and mode of procedure required under the Royal Instructions in such cases, and declined to pledge the Government in any way to the details of either scheme.

3. Mr. Johnson's clear statement goes far to establish prima facie a case that Tramways are suited to this colony and would be of advantage to the public and to the Government.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,

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151 -instant by Mr. Bulkeley Johnson 1. Ng Choy in asking leave and Mr. [Name missing] to introduce Tramway Bills. 2. Whilst entirely in favour of the principle of the Bills, I referred to the notices and mode of procedure required under the Royal Instructions in such cases, and declined to pledge the Government in any way to the details of either scheme. 3. Mr. Johnson's clear statement goes far to establish prima facie a case that Tramways are suited to this colony and would be of advantage to the public and to the Government. I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,
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151 -instant by Mr. Bulkeley Johnson 1. Ng Choy in asking leave and Mr. to introduce Tramway Bills. 2. Whilst entirely in favour of the principle of the Bills, I referred to the notices and mode of procedure required under the Royal Instructions in such · cases, and declined to pledge the Government in anyway to the public and to the Government. I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant, 3 details of either scheme. Mr. Johnson's clear statement goes far to establish prima facie a case that Tramways are suited to this bolony and would be of advantage to the publie
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151

-instant by Mr. Bulkeley Johnson 1. Ng Choy in asking leave

and Mr.

to introduce Tramway Bills.

2.

Whilst entirely

in

favour of the principle of the Bills, I referred to the notices and mode of procedure required under the Royal Instructions in such · cases, and declined to

pledge

the

Government in

anyway

to the

public and to the Government.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient

Humble Servant,

3

details of either scheme.

Mr. Johnson's clear

statement

goes far

to establish

prima facie

a

case that Tramways

are suited to this bolony and

would be of advantage to the

publie

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