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for the rest of the year. This to referred to the Governor General.
Mr. Prestage died on the 23rd August 1880.
Mr. Price proposes that Mr. Bowdler should do Mr. Prestage's work gratis till 12th December, to enable Mr. Prestage's Clerk in the Office of Works to draw the salary of the Clerk. And quotes as precedent Bishop Burdon's doing Colonial Chaplains duty on behalf of Mr. Ridgway.
1880, Augst 23 1880, Sept 8
CLO, 2233 S CO. 2233. In CLO. 2233.
1880, Sept 20
His Excellency says that that course could not be followed in this case. His Excellency further defers to his unanswered letter.
1880, Sept 22
& £20. 2416
Bestage Minute of 21st July about granting certain undrawn Sums in the Salaries of the Survey Department as a compensation for Extra and severe work thrown on Facetage.
Mr. Price can find no precedent for this Course. Finds that the Savings on all salaries in his department up to 31st August amounted to $1044 - Recommends application to Legislature for $1000
Dr. Pace requests decision regarding Mr. Bowdler's doing Mr. Prestage's work.
His Excellency directs Mr. Price to be informed that his proposal is contrary to the regulations.