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timmen Gov. Bonham
contrine.
Reports having paid a visit of inspection to the Gaols and found them much better than he anticipated. Separate Cells would not be suited to the Climate.
Enclosed the Surveyor General's report on the Gaols and an estimate £208.11.7 for some alterations, which he recommends adopting.
May 22 24 Military Convicts.
Reports that two Soldiers have been sentenced by Court Martial to Transportation for seven years. They have been handed over to the Civil power, and requires instructions as to the way of disposing of them.
May 22 25 Government House. Refers to Governor's Despatch 38 March 13.
Enclosed Plan and Estimate, £14,403.2.6 from the Surveyor General for the construction of a Government House. To be considered this plan preferable to the one prepared by the Ordnance Department and sanctioned by Despatch 46171
May 22 25
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Contd. Gov. Bonham
336
8171 December 2, 1845. the expense is about the same, a more detailed estimate will be sent next Packet. Recommends its adoption.
May 23 26 Despatches. Acknowledgment receipt of Despatches.
May 30 27 Church of St John. Encloses correspondence relative to the Church of St John, with an Estimate of £1041.17.4, required for completing the building of the Church, and recommends that two thirds of the amount should be provided by Government.
June 3 28 Mr A Campbell. Refers to Governor's Despatch 429
Encloses correspondence with Mr A Campbell, relative to exchanging the Land which has been assigned to the Steam Packet Company, for a larger and more commodious site for this purpose.
June 6 29 Dr Morrison. Acknowledges Despatch
8 15 March 4, and refers to his N10 April 20.
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