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the War Department to part with North Barracks and also any other property which be decided to sell, - realising the full market value of the properties disposed of.
Mr Stanhope is the more assured that the required assistance will be afforded because the sales will tend to mitigate the congestion of population so much complained of by throwing land into the market for building purposes; and, at the same time, half the amount obtained for any property parted with will practically go into the pocket of the Colony by reducing the amount it would otherwise have to contribute towards the cost of the new Barracks.
With regard to the Plan for the new Praya, Mr Secretary Stanhope notices that the Piers at Wellington Barracks and Arsenal