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entirely in the hands of the native workmen unaccustomed to this class of work. A Key plan of the corresponding marks, and detail drawings of the structure would likewise be very

very useful.

one

and all

should be sent out

13. Spare panes and Chimneys the necessary articles to make the light ser- -vice a complete together with the apparatus, as also one supply of concentric wicks and the best quality of colza oil.

14. It will likewise be

necessary

one year.

to obtand

the services of an efficient and competent English light-house kuper who does not

drink and who is accustomed to the care of a light such as the one to be sent out . The Crown Agents might be requested to engage the services of

a

teru

a man of this

де

kind for

of three or four years, during which time he should be be provided with

intelligunt ussistants who would learn

from him the duties of the post

become

t in

competent

and so

to continue in charge

of the light on the Expiration of his term Of engagement. It is difficult to what

say

wages a light house keeper at Cape

D'Aquilas

398

"Aquilar should earn, but I think it would be fair

and equitable to offer him double the pay of a light hovers Keeper in Englan

upson

all

land.

the

I baved this recommendation

general rule which applies to respectable Curopean Mechanies in the East, who appear very readily to obtai uneration quoted precisely double the

the English and Leolch labour markets.

Besides the Great Sea light for Cape -

th

bo' lequitar two Starbour lights for the best. and West Centrances of the port of Victoria are required by

Colonial Govnument. but as the power of these light appears

The

be still under, consideration, it is not advisable to defer any

longer. The order tion on the Crown Agents for

and requisition

the D' Aguilar Light, which should be proceeded porrible.

led with as soon as Conver

conveniently

Lights in

John Mr. Price

The order for the two Harbour question can follow after.

(signed)

Cerpy

Persiped true or

Intrace s

Surveyor General

let Rovember 1873.