9. That is the view also of the two Non-official members of Council, Messrs Ryrie and Rowett, absent on the 28th Instant, but whom I have since seen,
2.0 That on as Mr Austin, the Colonial Secretary alone voted to accept the alternative offered us by Mr Duddell of paying £3000 to be off the bargain altogether, the resolution taken accords with the opinion of 8 to 1 members of Council.
No doubt it was difficult to see what was best, but I trust that the whole is consistent with the interests of the Colony.
9. 301 divided by a road from the Public Gardens which at present are limited rather in extent, and it is proposed simply to annex Mr Duddell's lot to the existing Gardens, whilst the present road might form a public drive or avenue between them.
United, the whole of this they will occupy a particular portion of the town, specially set apart by boundaries and natural features peculiarly adopted for purposes of public recreation, and on which it is not desirable that private dwellings should be erected.
Your Lordship will find an decision on
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10. The ground in question is
As the Telegram received from Your Lordship specifies £8600
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