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HONGKONG.

REPORT ON THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE YEAR 1907-1908,

No. 1907

34

Laid before the Legislative Council by Command of

His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government.

ASSESSOR'S OFFICE,

HONGKONG, 13th July, 1907.

SIR,-I have the honour to submit my Report on the Assessment for the

year 1907-

1908.

2. By order of His Excellency the Governor-in-Council a new general valuation has been made.

The City of Victoria.

3. The Rateable Value has decreased from $9,207,595 to $8,892,205 a reduction of $315,390 or 3.42 per cent.

The Hill District.

4. The Rateable Value has increased from $252,160 to $261,070 on addition of $8,910 or 3.53 per cent.

Shawkiwan.

5. The Rateable Value has increased for $49,977 to $55,857 an addition of $5,880 or 11.76 per cent.

Hongkong Villages.

6. The Rateable Value has increased from $205,892 to $220,659 an addition of $14,767 or 7.17 per cent.