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the difference between the rent paid and the rent payable for the
proposed Government quarters, not exceeding 850 a month, which would be paid by the Government on production of their receipts for rent. I would exercise my discretion as to the sum to be
allowed in each case. If you approve of this proposal I would ask
for your sanction to insert in the Estimates under the heading
"Rent Allowances to Married Officers a sum of $4,000.
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7.
In my Despatch No. 183 of the 26th. May, 1914,
I have recommended a house allowance to lir. Bowen Rowlands. I
have done so because that officer belongs to a different class
and would hardly find his surroundings in flats occupied by the
officers referred to in this Despatch altogether compatible.
Other isolated cases may arise of a similar nature and in such
cases it may probably prove more satisfactory and equally
economical to grant a moderate house allowance. Such cases I
propose to deal with on their merits after first obtaining your
sanction.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Amay
Governor,&c..