Engineer,
on
the condition of the Albany Nullah, which discharges itself into the sea between the Naval and War Department lands, with the Report of the Colonial Surveyor General thereon
2
Mr Price's clear and exhaustive Report leaves little to add on the subject.
3.
I have already expressed my opinion on the whole subject in my reply to Your Lordship's communication dated 19th July 1875 addressed to me while I was on a short leave of absence in England.
4.
I also transmit copies of letter as per margin addressed by Admiral Ryder to myself and to Mr. Austin while acting as Minister for the Government.
5.
I have only to add that in the present temper of the Military Authorities at this station in regard to Crown Lands and public works, I have but little hope of their co-operating with the Colonial Government without distinct instructions from the War Office.
6.
Enclosure 1213 21st March, 18
There are Engineer Officers connected with the administration at the War Office who have the necessary local knowledge...