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quarrels - they seem to spread

over

the

entire bity almost at the same time,

and when

quelled by the Police at one

quarter to start up in another. In

these fights all descriptions of Weapons

And

implements are

brought ints use,

wounds being inflicted and rccasionally loss of life occurring. There is always difficulty in these cases in obtaining

reliable evidence because of the strong

partizan feeling

evinced).

In conclusion I respectfully and strongly iterate the opinion I have herein

before expressed, that Corporal punishment is absolutely, requisites

for

the well being of this Colony.

(Frum esty)

I have ten

(Signed) Colbay,

MAAlexande, P. Police Magistrate

Acting Colonial Secretmy

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