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entirely in the hands of the native workmen unaccustomed to this class of work. A Key plan of the corresponding marks, and detail drawings of the structure would likewise be very
very useful.
one
and all
should be sent out
13. Spare panes and Chimneys the necessary articles to make the light ser- -vice a complete together with the apparatus, as also one supply of concentric wicks and the best quality of colza oil.
14. It will likewise be
necessary
one year.
to obtand
the services of an efficient and competent English light-house kuper who does not
drink and who is accustomed to the care of a light such as the one to be sent out . The Crown Agents might be requested to engage the services of
a
teru
a man of this
де
kind for
of three or four years, during which time he should be be provided with
intelligunt ussistants who would learn
from him the duties of the post
become
t in
competent
and so
to continue in charge
of the light on the Expiration of his term Of engagement. It is difficult to what
say
wages a light house keeper at Cape
D'Aquilas
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"Aquilar should earn, but I think it would be fair
and equitable to offer him double the pay of a light hovers Keeper in Englan
upson
all
land.
the
I baved this recommendation
general rule which applies to respectable Curopean Mechanies in the East, who appear very readily to obtai uneration quoted precisely double the
the English and Leolch labour markets.
Besides the Great Sea light for Cape -
th
bo' lequitar two Starbour lights for the best. and West Centrances of the port of Victoria are required by
Colonial Govnument. but as the power of these light appears
The
be still under, consideration, it is not advisable to defer any
longer. The order tion on the Crown Agents for
and requisition
the D' Aguilar Light, which should be proceeded porrible.
led with as soon as Conver
conveniently
Lights in
John Mr. Price
The order for the two Harbour question can follow after.
(signed)
Cerpy
Persiped true or
Intrace s
Surveyor General
let Rovember 1873.