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May 20 23

1848

timmen Gov. Bonham

contrine.

Reports having paid a visit of inspection to the Gaols and found them much better than he anticipated. Separate Cells would not be suited to the Climate.

Enclosed the Surveyor General's report on the Gaols and an estimate £208.11.7 for some alterations, which he recommends adopting.

May 22 24 Military Convicts.

Reports that two Soldiers have been sentenced by Court Martial to Transportation for seven years. They have been handed over to the Civil power, and requires instructions as to the way of disposing of them.

May 22 25 Government House. Refers to Governor's Despatch 38 March 13.

Enclosed Plan and Estimate, £14,403.2.6 from the Surveyor General for the construction of a Government House. To be considered this plan preferable to the one prepared by the Ordnance Department and sanctioned by Despatch 46171

May 22 25

1848

Contd. Gov. Bonham

336

8171 December 2, 1845. the expense is about the same, a more detailed estimate will be sent next Packet. Recommends its adoption.

May 23 26 Despatches. Acknowledgment receipt of Despatches.

May 30 27 Church of St John. Encloses correspondence relative to the Church of St John, with an Estimate of £1041.17.4, required for completing the building of the Church, and recommends that two thirds of the amount should be provided by Government.

June 3 28 Mr A Campbell. Refers to Governor's Despatch 429

Encloses correspondence with Mr A Campbell, relative to exchanging the Land which has been assigned to the Steam Packet Company, for a larger and more commodious site for this purpose.

June 6 29 Dr Morrison. Acknowledges Despatch

8 15 March 4, and refers to his N10 April 20.

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May 20 23 1848 timmen Gov. Bonham contrine. Reports having paid a visit of inspection to the Gaols and found them much better than he anticipated. Separate Cells would not be suited to the Climate. Enclosed the Surveyor General's report on the Gaols and an estimate £208.11.7 for some alterations, which he recommends adopting. May 22 24 Military Convicts. Reports that two Soldiers have been sentenced by Court Martial to Transportation for seven years. They have been handed over to the Civil power, and requires instructions as to the way of disposing of them. May 22 25 Government House. Refers to Governor's Despatch 38 March 13. Enclosed Plan and Estimate, £14,403.2.6 from the Surveyor General for the construction of a Government House. To be considered this plan preferable to the one prepared by the Ordnance Department and sanctioned by Despatch 46171 May 22 25 1848 Contd. Gov. Bonham 336 8171 December 2, 1845. the expense is about the same, a more detailed estimate will be sent next Packet. Recommends its adoption. May 23 26 Despatches. Acknowledgment receipt of Despatches. May 30 27 Church of St John. Encloses correspondence relative to the Church of St John, with an Estimate of £1041.17.4, required for completing the building of the Church, and recommends that two thirds of the amount should be provided by Government. June 3 28 Mr A Campbell. Refers to Governor's Despatch 429 Encloses correspondence with Mr A Campbell, relative to exchanging the Land which has been assigned to the Steam Packet Company, for a larger and more commodious site for this purpose. June 6 29 Dr Morrison. Acknowledges Despatch 8 15 March 4, and refers to his N10 April 20. Page 390 Page 391
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May 20 23 1848 timmen Gov. Bonkam contrine. Reports having paid a visit of inspection to the Gaols and found them much, better than he anticipated. Separate Cells would not be suited to the Climate. Enclosed the Surveyor General's report on the Gaols and an estimate £208.11.7 for some alterations, which The recommends adopting. May 22 24 Military Convicts. Reports that twe Soldiers have been sentenced by Court Martial to Fransportation for seven years. They have been handed · over to the Civil poneer, and requires instructions asto The way of disposing of them. May 22 25 Government House. Refers to Governor's Despatch 38 40 March 13. Endors & Plan and Estimate, £ 14,403.2.6 from the Surveyor General for the construction of a Government House. To bi Considers this plan. preferable to the one prepared by the Ordnance Departt and sanctioned by Despatch 46171 May 22 25 1848 Continan Gor. Bonkam 336 8171 December 2.1845. the expense is about the same, a more detailed estimate will be sent next Packet. Recommends its acoption. May 23 26 Despatches. Autru. receipt o Despatches. May 30 27 Church of St John. Encloses correspondence relative to the Church of St John, with An 8 stimate of 21041.174, required for completing the biciling of the Church, and recom- mend that two thirds of the amount should be provided by Gooromment! Jane 3 28 Mr A Campbell. Repers to Governors Despatch 429 Fr621 Encloses corresponivence with Mr A Campbell, relative to exchanging The Land which has been assigned to the Steam Packet Company, des larger and more comocions site for this purposes. Inne 6 29 Dr Morrison. Arker? Degeatsh Ackn 8 15 March 4, and refers to his N10 April 20! With Page 390Page 391
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May 20 23

1848

timmen Gov. Bonkam

contrine.

Reports having paid a visit of inspection to the Gaols and found them much, better than he anticipated. Separate Cells would not be

suited to the Climate.

Enclosed the Surveyor General's report on the Gaols and an estimate £208.11.7 for some alterations, which The recommends adopting.

May 22 24 Military Convicts.

Reports

that twe Soldiers have been sentenced by Court Martial to Fransportation for seven years. They have been handed

·

over to the Civil poneer, and requires instructions asto The

way of disposing of them.

May 22 25 Government House. Refers to

Governor's Despatch 38 40

March 13.

Endors & Plan and Estimate, £ 14,403.2.6 from the Surveyor General for the construction of a Government House.

To bi Considers this plan. preferable to the one prepared by the Ordnance Departt and sanctioned by Despatch

46171

May 22 25

1848

Continan Gor. Bonkam

336

8171 December 2.1845. the expense is about the same, a more detailed estimate will be sent next Packet. Recommends its acoption.

May 23 26 Despatches. Autru. receipt

o Despatches.

May 30 27 Church of St John. Encloses

correspondence relative to the Church of St John, with An 8 stimate of 21041.174, required

for completing the biciling

of the

Church, and

recom-

mend that two thirds of the

amount should be provided by Gooromment!

Jane 3 28 Mr A Campbell. Repers to

Governors Despatch 429 Fr621 Encloses corresponivence with Mr A Campbell, relative to exchanging

The Land

which has been assigned to the

Steam Packet Company, des

larger and more comocions site for this purposes.

Inne 6 29 Dr Morrison.

Arker? Degeatsh Ackn

8 15 March 4, and refers to his N10 April 20!

With

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