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than the whole of his salary. But the hardship which he describes is sufficiently striking, and it can hardly be considered unreasonable that he should ask for relief.
He says In regard to what he states of the procedure adopted in Council on the resolution, which I moved on 15th ultimo, I have to state that the Governor, Sir M. Robinson, was of opinion (which I submit is justified by the terms of Your Lordship's despatch No. 152 of 25th September last) - "that it was not Your Lordship's intention that the matter should be carried by the official vote in the face of the opposition of the Unofficial Members." I may add that 3 out of the 6 Official members, viz., the Attorney-General, the Treasurer, and the Harbour...
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