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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
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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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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
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Enclosure
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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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