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Brunker had any objections to make to the arrangements detailed in correspondence forwarded therewith for his perusal, and accompanied by a plan, shewing the intended line of the New Road, and the Boundaries of the portions of the War Department decided to be given up. The objection which Major General Brunker has recorded is one which is Colonel De Butts, the Commanding Royal Engineer, unites with him in considering of undoubted importance which is not removed, though modified by the Conditions imposed by Major General Guy bringing and one observed.
These appear to have been that the road should not approach the magazine boundary wall at any point nearer than 20 feet, with a suggestion that a high wall should also be built as additional security. The Major General is anxious to meet His Excellency's views as far as possible, and as the point in question is conceded by Major General Guy, in consideration of the difficulties to be otherwise overcome by the Colony, Major General Brunker will withdraw opposition to the scheme, provided the under-mentioned conditions are clearly acceded to by the Colonial Government.
1. An interval of 20 feet clear, measured from the northern Boundary of the road when laid out...