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work for two men. I propose that Dr. Hartley should continue
in his present post as Railway Medical Officer until the
term of his Agreement expires on October 5th next when
he will be appointed to the vacancy created by Dr. Macfar-
-lane's appointment as Bacteriologist. From that date till
about the end of the following June when Railway Construct-
-ion (with exception of Messrs. Leigh and Orange's
Contract and the Buildings at the Terminal Station) will
have practically ceased it will probably be necessary to
engage the services of a local Practitioner to assist Dr.
Hartley, but the extent to which it will be necessary to
do so cannot be precisely foretold until it is seen what
number of men are remaining on the works at that date.
8.
I propose that the appointment
shall be on the usual terms of £480 by £40 triennially to
£720, but with a Conveyance Allowance of $480. Dr. Hartley
has informed me that he is willing to accept the appoint-
-ment on these terms.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
H[enry] A. Blake
Governor, &c..