With reference to the Rules reformed 244.56. to in the Government Order 1st. I have the honour to report that in a minute dated 21st November 1882 (four and a-half months after this Constable joined) His Excellency was pleased to state, in reference to several questions on the subject of quarried quarters for married Constables, that he should not authorize any allowance to Constables marrying hereafter without obtaining first the sanction of the Secretary of State. There is therefore no positive prohibition, only the statement that the matter would be submitted:
The account of $2,000 approved in the Police Estimates for 1886 for married quarters for Europeans, the sum paid each man being $180 a year. During the current year $444.60 will probably be expended. For 1889 the sum of $132 for accommodation in Stations being for married men is increased.
I have been informed by Mr. M. Deane that $1,500 is allowed in the Estimates...