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and the performance of which was not mentioned in Augland likely to be executed by him.
Captain Withins states truly
that the Harbour Master's duties are
much increased but his Salary
continues the
same
though he is now
not provided with quarters. Answers
I would here remark that the duties
of several departments have been greatly added to recently without any corresponding increase of Salary and however glad I am to admit that Captain Watkins is zealous and anxious to discharge duties appertaining to his position, I do not consider myself at
yet
the
likely to recommend any increase of Salary, though I would respectfully suggest that he be relieved from the
office of Marine Magistrate and his services be made over to the
sitting Magistrate of the Police Magistrates
Court the details of the Marine
Magistrate's office are slight, averaging
not more than six cases per
month, and will entail
additional labour
upon
the Court of
Chief Magistrate where these duties
have been often performed during the
absence or sickness
of the Marine
Magistrate - and
your Lordship will
perceive that Captain Watkins pleads for an increase on the ground of
his