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the situation would be likely to

possess the whole

ofr

the requisite

attainments, and it will therefore

be

found

better to change

the de

siquation to assistant Engineer

to obtain dire

directly

do

as

the class

of proses -

sional man really required.

5 . In it's ordinary acceptation the term "Clerk of Works" applies

person of practical experience

works

in

buildings

the necessary scientific

b.

A

but without

theoretical

knowledge of the Civil Engineer,

nor

yet proficient in the

Surveying

instruments

paration of plans; yet

lal

of

the

pre-

land

Survey-

ing

and dr.

drawing

will be an

the

among

chief

duties

the

new incumbent of

how will necessitate

designation

auy

salary, at all events for

Crease in the the first few years.

engineer (if he be an clerk of

not a

The assistant.

engineer and.

works) should have

the prospect of acceding

in course.

time to the office of Assistant Surveyor General.

5. I may

L

of

mention that we have al

ready in the Department

att

able

and efficient clerk of Works in

Mr Brestage.

I have.

(Sigd)

R

I M. Brice

Sur. Gyul.

this post.

4 . I do not think the change of

ug.

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