in the Memorandum hereafter
mentioned, that some further
accommodation is essential.
In these circumstances I did
not think it necessary to insist that the amount I suggested
should be retained in the
estimates, as when the
purpose is settled upon
a special Vote will be asked for by
While admitting that further prison
accommodation is necessary
the Unofficial Members objected
to vote the money for the purpose until
they know whether it is the intention of the Government to
build a new gaol or to add
to the present one. Of this I was
not in a position to inform
them before receiving a reply
from Your Lordship.
6.
The amount of $30,000 for the Albany Nullah
branches, the estimated
cost being $38,000, is in consequence of the great
rain storm