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9. I turn now to the other recommendation.
I have no hesitation
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in saying that Mr. Cons is a stronger candidate than Mr. Morley-
John. Mr. Cons is only 44 so he could afford to wait indeed he
is somewhat young for the appointment. Mr. Morley-John is some
three years older, but he is a very pedestrian candidate, and I
feel sure that Mr. Cons would be a greater asset on the Supreme
Court Bench than Mr. Morley-John would be likely to be. In the
circumstances I therefore should not think it right to dissent from
the Governor's and the Chief Justice's recommendation that he is
a fit and proper candidate for the appointment and that an offer
should be made to him.
10. I am sending copies of this minute to Sir Vincent Evans,
Sir Leslie Monson and Mr. Fifoot. I have not troubled Sir Vincent
with the papers at this stage but if he wishes to see them he will
no doubt let you know.
11. You will no doubt consider how the despatch should be entered and
or make sure that the ODA is brought in so that the proper drill
may be followed.
8 June 1972
A.R.R.
AR RUSHFORD
DEPUTY LEGAL ADVISER
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