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of paving of main roads which is awaiting the machinery requisition ed in my Despatch No. 84 of the 10th. March is begun, the benefit of Mr. Perkins' personal supervision and advice should not be lost till a thoroughly sound system for local requirements is evolved.
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I would therefore recommend that if and when
the scheme is inaugurated Mr. Perkins be placed in special charge of it for a period of not more than 2 years and that during the time he is in charge of the work he receive a non-pensionable allowance of 100 per mensem without exchange compensation.
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Regarding the question of filling the vacancy among Assistant Engineers consequent on a promotion to Executive Engineer, I do not propose to make any recommendation at present as it may be possible to make a reduction if large works are long suspended. For the present I propose to keep on iår. Kales, who cannot at present be spared on a temporary footing.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
Governor,&c..