I It must however be clearly understood that the allowance can only be granted provided the estimates for next year show a satisfactory surplus of Revenue, and that it will only be payable as long as Mr Lockhart continues to hold the double office of Colonial Secretary & Registrar-General.
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in addition to the expenses of the new territory the colony must depend on showing a satisfactory surplus of revenue over expenditure.
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reasons stated considers appointment of Major Somerville to take political charge of Than Chan Valley desirable.
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Is partly desirable.
As long as this is admitted not absolutely necessary, I think it would be necessary to turn a deaf ear to subsequent proposals that will involve additional expense.
I don't think however...
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