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basis

and the Local Auditor

reports, that in this, and "all other

Departuren's the checks against -

fraud appear to be sufficient.

Assets and Lialiclities.

of Village

vales and Squatters Licences

I am also informed

for previous years -

that the subject of the collection of

these arrears is receiving the attention

of the

treasurer.

of

Of the

the outst

ontabanding

Adyanels,

:

}

6.

The statement of

Assets and Liabilities shows

Ow

excess of Assets over Liabilities of $231,198

as compared with $399,732

at the close of the year 1890.

I have not been faruished

outs

outstanding

with any statement of the

arrears of Taxes amounting to ~

$76,000, but I am informed that

they principales consist of the arrears

of

the principal portion was due from the

Praya reclamation fund.

The arrears of opium Licences

amounting to $50,000 is covered by

a Deposit of $80000.

7.

In conclusion I have much

satisfaction in reporting that the

Accounts have been

well

sendered

and

reflect

much credit

the