The Handbook of Jamaica ...: Comprising Historical, Statistical and General Information Concerning the IslandU.S. Government Printing Office, 1895 |
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Pàgina 30
... acres , of which only about 646 square miles , or 413,440 acres , are flat , consisting of alluvium , marl and swamps . GENERAL GEOLOGICAL FORMATION . The foundation or basis of the island is composed of igneous rocks , over- laying ...
... acres , of which only about 646 square miles , or 413,440 acres , are flat , consisting of alluvium , marl and swamps . GENERAL GEOLOGICAL FORMATION . The foundation or basis of the island is composed of igneous rocks , over- laying ...
Pàgina 47
... acres of land were assigned them in different parts of the island and perfect freedom was granted them and their successors . They were required to aid the government in repelling invasions and in suppressing internal rebellion . Two ...
... acres of land were assigned them in different parts of the island and perfect freedom was granted them and their successors . They were required to aid the government in repelling invasions and in suppressing internal rebellion . Two ...
Pàgina 65
... acres , containing 589 houses . The market value of the house property destroyed was estimated at between £ 150,000 and £ 200,000 . Subscriptions were received from all parts of the Empire , from the United States of America and from ...
... acres , containing 589 houses . The market value of the house property destroyed was estimated at between £ 150,000 and £ 200,000 . Subscriptions were received from all parts of the Empire , from the United States of America and from ...
Pàgina 74
... acres 6d . per acre ; all above 500 acres , 14d . per acre . The Attorney General moved to sub- stitute the following resolution : " That in the opinion of this Council it is expe- dient to levy a direct tax on land based on the value ...
... acres 6d . per acre ; all above 500 acres , 14d . per acre . The Attorney General moved to sub- stitute the following resolution : " That in the opinion of this Council it is expe- dient to levy a direct tax on land based on the value ...
Pàgina 129
... acres have been investigated , the areas and boundaries ascertained , and the lands advertised as liable to forfeiture . Of this nearly 80,000 acres have been actually forfeited to the Crown ; the quit rents on a great deal of the rest ...
... acres have been investigated , the areas and boundaries ascertained , and the lands advertised as liable to forfeiture . Of this nearly 80,000 acres have been actually forfeited to the Crown ; the quit rents on a great deal of the rest ...
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The Handbook of Jamaica ...: Comprising Historical, Statistical and General ... Visualització completa - 1913 |
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The Handbook of Jamaica ...: Comprising Historical, Statistical and General ... Visualització completa - 1901 |
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Pàgina 547 - OF TIME. 60 Seconds = 1 Minute 60 Minutes = 1 Hour 24 Hours = 1 Day 7 Days = 1 Week 28 Days = I Lunar Month 28, 29, 30, or 31 Days = 1 Calendar Month 12 Calendar Months...
Pàgina 76 - ... the rent for which, one year with another, the same might, in its actual state, be reasonably expected to let from year to year, the probable average annual cost of repairs, insurance, and other expenses (if any) necessary to maintain the hereditament in its actual state, and all rates, taxes, and public charges, if any, (except tithe rent-charge) being paid by the tenant.
Pàgina 99 - State of our pleasure thereupon, or unless the Governor shall have satisfied himself that an urgent necessity exists requiring that such bill be brought into immediate operation...
Pàgina 76 - Act, it may be said in answer, that ' occupation to be rateable must be of property yielding, or capable of yielding, a net annual value, that is to say, a clear rent over and above the probable average annual cost of the repairs, insurance, and other expenses, if any, necessary to maintain the property in a state to command such rent.
Pàgina 99 - Bill for the divorce of persons joined together in holy matrimony. 2. Any Bill whereby any grant of land or money, or other donation or gratuity, may be made to himself. 3. Any Bill affecting the currency of the Colony.
Pàgina 210 - There may be added to any one or more of the essential particulars mentioned in this section any letters, words, or figures, or combination of letters, words, or figures, or of any of them...
Pàgina 547 - SOLIDITY. 1728 Cubic Inches = 1 Cubic Foot 27 Cubic Feet = 1 Cubic Yard DIVISION II CAPACITY.
Pàgina 582 - A New History of Jamaica, from the Earliest Accounts, to the taking of Porto Bello by Vice Admiral Vernon. In thirteen Letters from a Gentleman to his Friend, 2nd ed.
Pàgina 134 - ... made by a married woman by means of moneys of her husband, without his consent, the Court may, upon an application under section...
Pàgina 108 - That he is properly certified as free from any physical defect or disease which would be likely to interfere with the proper discharge of his duties ; Third.