CO129-165 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [10-12] — Page 276

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their health (the capital of men like myself),

working.

and it therefore becomes

question for consideration, whether

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it is not more

expedient and

more conducive to the welfare of the public Service that

This Governor should have.

a

Cottage affording the requisite change without. feriodically absenting himself from the Colony and his work as he is authorized. to do under Mr Cardwells Despatch. 152. 22 March, 1866.-

It must also be borne. in mind that the period

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during which the Governon would desire to absent himself is precisely that when Colonial Officers of many years'

Service often find it necessary to

apply for a short leave lo reernit their health, and which could with difficulty

be

,

granted to them in the Governor's absence...

12. I trust I have said enough satisfy Your Lordship that the proposed expenditure is not solely a matter of personal

Convenience.

13. Your Lordship,

is aware