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of the making, mixing, and laying cement "concrete, and the quality of weld. It will therefore be necessary "to leave it to the Governor with the advice of the Director of Public Works "to decide as to the thickness, both of the bed concrete and the surface concrete.
According to the correspondence, transmitted by the Secretary of State, Mr. Less Dickinson ... the points as to the concrete being laid were insisted, in a reply by the Colonial Office, dated 14th March last, that after having again consulted the Board of Trade, Mr. Secretary Chamberlain regrets, "that he is unable to rescind the decision in regard to the depth and "the mode of laying the concrete required in connection with the proposed Electric Tramways.
You will see that the section submitted by you is not in accord with the decision arrived at and I accordingly return it to you for amendment.
I have the honour to be,
Your Obedient Servant,
esf. W. Chatham
Director of Public Works