CO129-174 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [4-8] — Page 270

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When decided night equally be marked by clones or other means.

But with regard to the general question of the date of the transfer, I desire to state my opinion, that for many reasons the immediate and unconditional transfer of the land in question is not desirable.

For the question has been in abeyance for more than thirty years, during which time changes have taken place and circumstances and conditions may have considerably altered.

There can be no necessity for this hurried despatch, a careful consideration of the case should take place on the spot.

I can see no reason for it; largely and gratuitously conceding while many of the requirements of the Troops remain unprovided for.

Many aspects, such as the health of the Troops and the safety of the magazine, Laboratory and stores, are at present in a measure secured by the possession of the Military Reserves.

The reports of the Commanding R.E. Royal Engineer, of the Principal Medical Officer, and of the Military Storekeeper all point to the conclusion that these advantages would be prejudiced by the proposed cession, and no equivalent is proposed for this loss.

If this ground is once allowed unconditionally...

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When decided night equally be marked by clones or other means. But with regard to the general question of the date of the transfer, I desire to state my opinion, that for many reasons the immediate and unconditional transfer of the land in question is not desirable. For the question has been in abeyance for more than thirty years, during which time changes have taken place and circumstances and conditions may have considerably altered. There can be no necessity for this hurried despatch, a careful consideration of the case should take place on the spot. I can see no reason for it; largely and gratuitously conceding while many of the requirements of the Troops remain unprovided for. Many aspects, such as the health of the Troops and the safety of the magazine, Laboratory and stores, are at present in a measure secured by the possession of the Military Reserves. The reports of the Commanding R.E. Royal Engineer, of the Principal Medical Officer, and of the Military Storekeeper all point to the conclusion that these advantages would be prejudiced by the proposed cession, and no equivalent is proposed for this loss. If this ground is once allowed unconditionally... Page 270 Page 271

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when decided night Equally be marked by clones or other means.

But with regard to the general

question of the

alate

of the transfer, I desire to my opinion, that for many reasons the immediate and

unconditional transfer of the land question is not desirable.

For

The question has been in abeyance X-

more than right years, during which time changes have taken place

and circumstances and conditii

may

have considerably allered.

be no necessity for this

There can be no

minedia è despatch, a a consideratione

and

of the case should take place on

I can see no reason.

for

it: lary

aud

269

I gratuitous concession while. of the requirements of the Troops unprovided for.

many

the health of the Troops and the safety of the bragazine, Laboratory and sloves, are at present in a measure secured by the posse of the Military Reserves.

The

reports of the Commanding P.4.0. Rogal Engineer, of the Principal Pelican

26706-76

hanging Officer, and of the Military Slove

keeper all point to the conclusion 10746/76 that there advantages would be

o long

prejudiced by the proposed cession. to equivalent is proposed for this

Seft.

If this gor

und is once allowed

winconditi

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