CO129-208 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1883 [4] — Page 270

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It is an observation that if a Barrister is appointed from England he would have to be either a young and comparatively inexperienced one or one who has not succeeded in his profession. We think it would be to the advantage of the service to select a man who gives promise of being all that could be desired, in preference to selecting a man who has turned out to be a failure.

On the whole, unless Your Lordship should know of a thoroughly competent and experienced Barrister in England, who is willing to undertake, on a salary equivalent to less than eight hundred pounds (£800) a year at home, difficult and unpleasant duties in a depressing climate, and in a remote Colony, I submit that the most prudent course may be to accept the recommendation of the Judges, by appointing Mr. Wise to the vacant place of Police Magistrate.

I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,

J. Bowen

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It is an observation that if a Barrister is appointed from England he would have to be either a young and comparatively inexperienced one or one who has not succeeded in his profession. We think it would be to the advantage of the service to select a man who gives promise of being all that could be desired, in preference to selecting a man who has turned out to be a failure. On the whole, unless Your Lordship should know of a thoroughly competent and experienced Barrister in England, who is willing to undertake, on a salary equivalent to less than eight hundred pounds (£800) a year at home, difficult and unpleasant duties in a depressing climate, and in a remote Colony, I submit that the most prudent course may be to accept the recommendation of the Judges, by appointing Mr. Wise to the vacant place of Police Magistrate. I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant, J. Bowen Page 270 Page 271
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