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to be clearly confined to the jurisdiction over the waters,
If we found a petroleum well in the Bay, I don't think we could sink a shaft without a concession.
Mr. Bruce Shepherd.
For information.
Your Excellency,
(Signed) H. A. Blake, Governor, &c.: 29/7.
(Signed) J.H.Stewart Lockhart, Colonial Secretary. 31-7-99.
A/
Please see the attached memo, from Mr. Bruce Shepherd, which has been drawn up at Your Excellency's request. It might be referred to the Attorney General for his remarks?
Without a right to the shores of Mirs and Deep Bay, the prosperity and development of the new territory may be seriously hampered. An application to erect a pier in the N.E. corner of Mirs Bay has already been received. Please see Confidential Extension No.273 attached.
(Signed.) J.H.Stewart Lockhart, Colonial Secretary.
9-8-99.
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