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18.
書
256
that in a
City built and peopled Victorias is most disastrous fires
us
at all times to be apprehended, and,
on
..
this accoun't the Government Fire
Brigade should always be in the highest
possible
that
you'r
otate
praying
of efficiency, and Lardship may issue instructions
to the Excentive here to exert themselves
to that ende.
I have the honor to be
Your Lordships Obedient Humble Servant:
Pharis
Member
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The
Legulative Council
Sir
Fire Brigade Separtment HougHong 23th Recounter 1870
I have the honor to report for the information of His Excellency
The Governor that at about 61m. 22nd Instant a fire broke out in the upper floor of house No. Morrison Street the back of which
abuts on the Western Market
a Honorable
I. Gardiner Austin
Colonial Secretary
tes
te.