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Sir W. Robinson
Mr.
MINUTE.
Macnaghten 18/1
H. Sir W. Hamilton 22.
Mr. Lucas.
Mr. Graham.
Sir J. Bramston.
Mr. Wingfield.
Earl of Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain.
(minutes on 174 + 176, 174 & 176)
29 January 28
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 249 of the 25th November last, enclosing an application from Mr. C.C. Malsch, Superintendent of Crown Lands, for an increase of salary.
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In view of the present financial position of the Colony, I regret that resources do not afford to justify the increase which you recommend in ...
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