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submit that neither the length of
Zeem
it Crous
to be yot
The proposed structure or its sectional design definitely settled, it will therefore be necessary
1.
to come ha decision
these two points before any precise extimate of the Colonial Sovermnent contribution toward
the cat can be mad r
ent
I have to
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(597) MPrive
Surreyor Smeral
Minuta by Stis Excellency the Governor,
I canush regard this
cannot
ao a
case to which the principle of
quid pro quo
is at all applicable.
If this Breakwater on Kellett's Bank is absolutely necessary
to the proper
defence of the Port, the Colone should,
-in
my opinion, contribute to its cost without reference to any other consideration. On the other hand if the War Repartiment is in possession of Colonial Land which is not required for Military purposes, or if restriction have been placed upon the use Colonial property which Military, longer demand, the land should be given up
ies no
exigencies
restrictions removed), as
may
on the
of
the case
be without any compensation.
But as the Authorities of
the
Mar