19 July 1849 was the only authority which the Registrar paused for exercising the functions of Master in Equity.
This Schedule had never been before the Legislative Council and therefore legally inoperative.
By request, Mr. Austin drafted an Ordinance, which was thoroughly discussed in the Legislative Council, and passed by that Body on the 3rd Ultimo.
Opportunity was taken to make other provisions as to Law practice generally, including the regulation as to Barristers, Solicitors, Proctors, &c., and thus to keep pace with the progress of Law Reforms at Home.
This enactment was so necessary that I have no hesitation in asking for your approval and the sanction and confirmation of Your Most Gracious Majesty.
I have the honour to be, with the highest respect, Sir, Your dutiful and humble Servant.
Since writing the above despatch, Mr. Rogers has handed in a Protest.