Government Notification
Instances having come to the knowledge of the Government of Individuals in the Public Service quitting this Colony without previously obtaining leave, His Excellency the Governor in Council is pleased to positively prohibit the practice in future, inasmuch that any person doing so will be immediately removed from the service of Government.
By His Excellency's Command, June, 1844.
Copy of Letters Patent under the Public Seal of the Colony, appointing Mr Hulme Chief Justice of the Colony,
The Heads of all Departments will be held personally responsible for reporting to Government.