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for

the mint foundations and the

of the first section of the

reclamation of the

above area are under contract auch

commenced.

and

The Water works, so far the first scheme

first scheme was arranged,

as

are

finished Hey, the extension is in the

main simple in detail; I have reported on this

this subject.

The bas works, though not

a Covernment

crument service, yet has occupied much time and actention, as dis Kxcelleney

is aware, and the full arrangement for the supply, the purchase of lamps and posts, and the rate or price has been definitely settled by His Excellency .

The bool

as rearranged, ...

consegnent upon the resumption half of the original

one

area

of

devoted to it, is finished; and the Officers' quarters and Barracks for the Police have been commenced on the site; the former is approching completion, and the plinth course of the latter is laid.

The other Jublic Works

authorized for the year, with the exception of one Road, and the Post office have been commenced; the plans for book of there are, however finished, and it has only been a pressure of businces which has prevented the commencement of