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communicated to Your Lordship in my telegram of the 19th instant. Mr. Lister had obtained two months' vacation leave and was on his way to Japan, but just before reaching his destination, he died at sea.
2. In the deceased officer the Colony has lost an able official of long and faithful service, and the regret at his death is universal.
3. Mr. Lister, as Your Lordship is aware, held the offices (particulars enclosed) of Postmaster General, (salary $3,840 per annum, with £100 per annum from the Imperial Post Office); Colonial Treasurer - as such an Ex officio member of the Executive and Legislative Councils - (salary $960 per annum), and Collector of Stamp Revenue (salary
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