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the existing works in a thorough state of repair, and the increase in the item for Miscellaneous works from $3,000 to $5,000 was made for the purpose of providing for several minor works which were considered necessary, but in connection with which Mr. Brown had not had time to prepare detailed estimates.
With respect to the increase of the item for Local Police Telegraph services under the head Miscellaneous, I am informed that in the latter part of 1889 the Police Constables, who work the telegraph instruments, petitioned the Government for an increase of pay, and that the Governor sanctioned the employment of three telegraph clerks at $25 a month in lieu of three European Constables at $40, who...