The Waiter and Coasts Ordinance, and the Registration Ordinance. This communication has proved most fortunate as it will enable the new Ordinances to be put into operation at the commencement of the ensuing year.
I am at present occupied in providing the requisite Staff and settling the various Notices and Regulations required for the new system.
I am not yet under the 188... there is great and indeed almost insuperable difficulty in obtaining the services of competent and honest Officers in the minor Departments. I have very hope that the above-mentioned Departments will be found up to their work.
I hope by the Mail at the end of this month to transmit the necessary details.
I am in a position to lay before Your Lordship for approval the various details of the establishments of the Registrar General and Marker Master rendered necessary by the Legislation, but although...
I have the honour to be, Your Lordship's Most obedient servant,
Richard Graves MacDonnell Governor