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of sanitary reform recommended by Me
Chadwick, and on which I have
reported
in several despatches.
The prominence now given in this Colony to Sanitary matters has_ greatly added to the duties of the Colonial Surgeon.
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Further, Dr. Ayres has
served the British Government in this and in other Colonies for a long period, extending over 18 years, during which time he has done __ good service, and, on more than
one occasion,
under most
trying
circumstances.
circumstances.
6.
I, therefore, recommend,
and in this recommendation the in
Executive Council concur, that under
the circumstances stated in Dr Cyres' application, and in view of his long and now increased services, he should
be granted the augmentation for - which he applies.
I have the honour to be
My Lord,
Your Bordships Mersthement Bumble dervant,
S.. Bowen
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