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above suggested, and for this reason:
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In 1844 when the ... was created, it is well known that considerable difficulty was experienced in getting a Barrister to accept it - a high salary was therefore fixed - to the ...
At that time, and up to a recent order in Council, the Supreme Court had much work from the Consular Ports, which does not now come before it. If reduced, I would not put it lower than £2500-
The Attorney General with his large opportunities of amassing wealth will be amply recompensed with £1000 a year for his services to the Crown. - To the Colonial chaplain, the Registrar of the Supreme Court, and the assistant magistrate £800 a year I would assign £800 a year each. To the chief magistrate, a very important Office, £1200, this being ...
The Colonial Surgeon should receive £600 a year as at first, and I would abolish the objectionable prohibition of his private practice. Professional men should not be debarred from improvement in their profession.