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which I asked the Police Magistrates to consider the necessity of dealing with old offenders as they are dealt with in England and in other parts of the Empire.
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I have now the honour to enclose for Your Lordship's information a copy of the memorandum made by the Magistrates on the minute in question, in which they intimate their intention of committing for trial in future all cases of second or subsequent felonies.
I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient humble servant, Governor
Copy Noted.
state, they 180 Magistracy. 26th September, 1877.
The Magistrates beg to will do their best to give effect to what they understand to be His Excellency's policy - viz:- to commit for trial all cases of second or subsequent felonies.
(signed) C. May. Chief Police Magistrate.
(true copy) Smith Acting Colonial Secretary.