the available
at the disposal of
the Colonial Government will fully suffice
for the purpose.
But many expensive Works have recently been authorized, and,
both with
a
view to
the finances of the Colony and to the available supply of skilled labour necessary for the construction of such Works,
I feel
unwilling
at present to authorize
further undertakings
of
this character.
I have
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Sir,
In 8803/56
Surveyor General's Office
149
Victoria, 8th July 1856.
I have the honour herewith to
N:6 of 1856. Forward a plan and Estimate
for an addition
for a new Magistracy which is
deemed Required for this Colony, and I propose the site and room afforded by the Civil Hospital in Pedder's Hill, and in adhering as far as possible to the wants observed by the Chief Magistrate, make provision for the building of a Clock tower, for the erection of which and the "purchase of the clock" a subscription
is on foot in the Colony. When the service is ordered, Specifications and detail drawings
The Hon'ble. W. J. Mercer, Esquire,
Colonial Secretary.
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