CO129-250 - Acting Governor Barker - 1891 [6-8] — Page 560

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In

making the Estimate

the

I had in view not only letting value of the Quarters, but also the amount of Rent- for

which similar accommodation could be procured elsewhere, -and, assuming the Quarters to meet the requirements of the Officers to whom are allotted, I do not think the amount of Rent saved thereby would greatly, if it all, exceed the values

2.

A

they

as stated in the Schedule. The Values in 1875- have been somewhat

may everestimated; I find from the Valuation List in force

year that the- occupied by

ain that

house or

dr

Ford is put down at $300, against $600 in the Schedule but $300 seems too low, $480

would

2-

(

would be nearer the mark The house N° 4 Arbuthnot.

Road occupied

ipied by the

Warden, Victoria Gaol estimated at $215 in 1875. The actual rent paid for this house is $360 per annum not $420 but the 1890 value

be taken at the latter

may -figure.

In the case

of the

quarters at Isun Isa Isui- - Adjutant of Police" I think $900 would be a fairer value than $840. The Light Keepers -quarters, Green Island shnild be not more than $300 instead of $360. The Officers quarters, Gunpowder Depit

are worth more than $300, I estimati them at f 5-40.

I have re.

sif Arthur Chapman

Assessor