inconditionally to pass from the hands of the War Department there will be no possibility of resuming
The Military interests of this Colony have been much neglected
and such session as may be determined on, on the present occasion should not be allowed to be unconditional.
It is probable that land will be required shortly for additional War Department buildings.
The question of the mess establishment of the Royal Artillery is still pending, ground will be required for this, on, or in close proximity to the part now proposed to be given up.
or for Married Quarters, to the southward of Victoria Barracks. Additional Barracks may at any time be required to replace the hired buildings on the Ridge, for which a rent of £1837 4s 0d per Annum is now paid.
It is also to be borne in mind that the construction of a General Military Hospital may eventually be considered necessary.
Medical Officers are opposed to the present system of a Floating Hospital, and many inconveniences certainly result from this arrangement. The proposed transfer involves the loss of the only practicable Rifle Range.