CO129-457 - Public Offices - 1919 — Page 377

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It seems improbable that the genuine local consump- tion in Timor would exceed one-tenth of the amount allowed duty free, and in the circumstances, I should be glad to know whether you have any further information in this matter, and in particular as to the origin and proposed destination of the large quantity estimated for.

I am further informed that a number of the regular Hongkong opium-mongers have gone to Timor to bid on this

occasion.

I am, etc.,

(sd): CLAUD SEVERN.

OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT.