CO129-285 - Acting Governor Major Gen Black - 1898 [9-10] — Page 244

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5,0.

23710

SUB-ENCLOSURE TO ENCLOSURE 5.

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Pee? 24 OUT

Hon. Acting Treasurer.

Speaking generally the rents of Chinese houses

have been steadily on the rise for some years.I give below a

few examples shewing the difference between 1892 and 1898.

Monthly Rent of whole house let by floors.

Tsun Wing Lane in 1892 $16 in 1898 $18

DO. 154

DO.

19

Ezra's Lane

Yan Sau Lane

Do.

14*

DO.

18

Wo On Lane

Do.

33

Do.

39

Do.

52

40,Wellington Streetx Do.37

The rent of the top floor has gone up from $12 in 1892

to $18 at the present time.

in 1892 $11

83, First Street

in 1898 $13

69,Second Street

DO.

12

Do.

14

77, Third Street

DO.

8월

DO.

10골

263, Queen's Road East

Do.

9

Do.

11

Wing Fung Street

Do

10

Do.

12

2,Wa In Fong West

DO.

14

Do.

16

52,Bridges Street

DO.

15

Do.

17권

(sd.) A. CHAPMAN.

13.6.98.

Prices

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