CO129-263 - Acting Governor Barker Governor Sir Robinson - 1894 [5-8] — Page 570

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566

report, I have, with the advice of the Executive Council, raised the rate

of postage between Hongkong and England to 10 cents, the 1st proximo.

from

I have the honour to be, My Lord Marquess,

Your Lordship's

Most Obedient Humble Servant,

William Robinson

Copy

Enclosure

Report

RECEIVED

C. O.

14533

(Rec'd 20 AUG 94)

Acting Colonial Secretary

The Estimates for the Post Office have now been received and I bring up

this paper for consideration in connection with them.

I am of opinion that the rate to England should be raised to 10 cents

per 1/2 ounce from the 1st proximo, for the following considerations:-

1. The amount expended by the Post Office in 1893 was, as appears from the acting Postmaster General's statement, $153,287. The estimate for next year is $191,536. Taking out the Local Delivery Branch Expenditure which is not incurred,

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566 report, I have, with the advice of the Executive Council, raised the rate of postage between Hongkong and England to 10 cents, the 1st proximo. from I have the honour to be, My Lord Marquess, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant, William Robinson Copy Enclosure Report RECEIVED C. O. 14533 (Rec'd 20 AUG 94) Acting Colonial Secretary The Estimates for the Post Office have now been received and I bring up this paper for consideration in connection with them. I am of opinion that the rate to England should be raised to 10 cents per 1/2 ounce from the 1st proximo, for the following considerations:- 1. The amount expended by the Post Office in 1893 was, as appears from the acting Postmaster General's statement, $153,287. The estimate for next year is $191,536. Taking out the Local Delivery Branch Expenditure which is not incurred, Page 570 Page 571
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566 report, I have, with the- advice of the Executive ~ Council, raised the rate of postage between Hongkong and England to 10 cents, the set proximo. from I have the honour to be, My Lord Marquess, Your Lordship's in's Most Obedient Humble Servant, William Robwigen } Copy Enclosure Report RECE C. O. 14533 (Rec 20 UG 34 Acting Colonial Secretary The Estimates for the Post Office have now been a received and I bring up this paper for consideration in connection with them. I am of opinion that the rate to England should be raised to 10 cents 1/2 ounce from the per 1/2 following considerations:- 1. The amount expended by the Post Office in 1893 was, as appears from the acting Postmaster General's statement, $153, 287. The estimate for next year is $191,536. Taking out the Loval Delivery Branch Ex- penditure which is not incurred, Page 570Page 571
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566

report, I have, with the- advice of the Executive ~ Council, raised the rate

of postage between Hongkong and England to 10 cents, the set proximo.

from

I have the honour to be, My Lord Marquess,

Your Lordship's

in's Most Obedient Humble Servant,

William Robwigen

}

Copy

Enclosure

Report

RECE

C. O.

14533

(Rec 20 UG 34

Acting Colonial Secretary

The Estimates for the Post Office have now been a received and I bring up

this

paper for consideration in connection with them.

I am of opinion

that the rate to England should be raised to 10 cents

1/2 ounce

from the

per 1/2 following considerations:-

1. The amount expended by the Post Office in 1893 was, as appears from the acting Postmaster General's statement, $153, 287. The estimate for next year is $191,536. Taking out the Loval Delivery Branch Ex- penditure which is not incurred,

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