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I am fully aware that I risked the displeasure of Mr. Chatham when I pointed out to Colonel Dumble- ton (who was one of the members of the Commission) the nature of the drawings at that date. Mr. Chat- ham informed Col. Dumbleton in my presence that the Architects supplied all the drawings for the work and I could not allow such a statement to be made without pointing out to Col. Dumbleton the nature of the drawings supplied by the Architects. At that period, and even previously, Government officers had had to prepare supplemental drawings to enable the work to proceed, as those supplied by the Architects were insufficient.
CLOCK TOWER.
My first report to Mr. Jones was dated 30th October, 1909, and he was well aware of what was
being done previous to that date and when time
permitted I dealt with this matter.
In the report (30th Oct. 1909) referred to
above, I pointed out that I had grave doubts as
to the stability of the structure, and subsequent
and independent reports from other officers confirmed
my doubts.
I would further point out that I was in com-
munication with the Architects for months previously
to the above date, and I was informed by Mr. Denison,
the Senior Member of the Firm, that the Tower was
designed by Mr. Ram in consultation with Mr. Chatham
As far back as the 20th July, 1909, Mr. Denison
promised to forward an amended design for the upper
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