CO129-229 - Acting Governor Marsh & Public Offices - 1886 [11-12] — Page 35

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During the discussion, it was agreed that the local government would bear two-thirds of the cost and the Imperial Government the rest.

The local Travel and ... were also involved. Military Authorities, however, were dissatisfied with the District Officer's relief, as they were opposing the construction of a public thoroughfare that would separate their properties from the waterfront.

Some modifications were subsequently made to the Surveyor General's plan. General ... and others proposed changes which were so extensive and added so much to the original estimate of the cost that they could not be entertained as both departments declined to bear the additional cost.

The departments proposed an alternative plan which would raise the estimate of the cost from $64,000 to $... . At the same time, Admiral Sir William Dowell, acting under instructions from the Admiralty, insisted on the Artillery Barracks being enlarged, and the Naval Department proposed that the cost of the extension of the Naval Yard should be borne by the Civil Government, while the Military Department would provide new Barracks at its own cost in addition to bearing the whole cost of the extension of the Praya.

General Sargent would not hear of surrendering the Artillery Barracks and the Naval ... , and a further modification of the plan was proposed. This decision was in line with the recommendation of Colonel Walker, R.E....

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During the discussion, it was agreed that the local government would bear two thirds of the cost and the Imperial Government the rest.

Some modifications were subsequently made to the Surveyor General's plan. General... and others proposed changes which were so extensive and added so much to the original estimate of the cost that they could not be entertained as both departments declined to bear the additional cost.

The departments proposed an alternative plan which would raise the estimate of the cost from $64,000 to $1⁄2 64000. At the same time, Admiral Sir William Dowell, acting under instructions from the Admiralty, insisted on the Artillery Barracks being enlarged. The Naval Department proposed that the Civil Government should provide the extension of the Naval Yard, leaving the Military Department to bear the cost of new Barracks at its own expense. In addition, the Military Department would bear the whole cost of the extension of the Praya.

General Sargent would not agree to surrendering the Artillery Barracks and the Naval Yard. A further modification of the plan was proposed in line with the recommendation of Colonel Walker, R.E....

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33During the discussion, it was agreed that the local government would bear two-thirds of the cost and the Imperial Government the rest.5The local Travel and ... were also involved. Military Authorities, however, were dissatisfied with the District Officer's relief, as they were opposing the construction of a public thoroughfare that would separate their properties from the waterfront.Some modifications were subsequently made to the Surveyor General's plan. General ... and others proposed changes which were so extensive and added so much to the original estimate of the cost that they could not be entertained as both departments declined to bear the additional cost.6.The departments proposed an alternative plan which would raise the estimate of the cost from $64,000 to $... . At the same time, Admiral Sir William Dowell, acting under instructions from the Admiralty, insisted on the Artillery Barracks being enlarged, and the Naval Department proposed that the cost of the extension of the Naval Yard should be borne by the Civil Government, while the Military Department would provide new Barracks at its own cost in addition to bearing the whole cost of the extension of the Praya.7.General Sargent would not hear of surrendering the Artillery Barracks and the Naval ... , and a further modification of the plan was proposed. This decision was in line with the recommendation of Colonel Walker, R.E....Page ... does not exist, however, the original text has page numbering information as follows: No page information is available. However, to follow the format to the letter as requested, here is the revised output in HTML:33During the discussion, it was agreed that the local government would bear two thirds of the cost and the Imperial Government the rest.5The local Travel and ... were also involved. Military Authorities, however, were dissatisfied with the District Officer's relief, as they were opposing the construction of a public thoroughfare that would separate their properties from the waterfront.Some modifications were subsequently made to the Surveyor General's plan. General... and others proposed changes which were so extensive and added so much to the original estimate of the cost that they could not be entertained as both departments declined to bear the additional cost.6.The departments proposed an alternative plan which would raise the estimate of the cost from $64,000 to $1⁄2 64000. At the same time, Admiral Sir William Dowell, acting under instructions from the Admiralty, insisted on the Artillery Barracks being enlarged. The Naval Department proposed that the Civil Government should provide the extension of the Naval Yard, leaving the Military Department to bear the cost of new Barracks at its own expense. In addition, the Military Department would bear the whole cost of the extension of the Praya.7.General Sargent would not agree to surrendering the Artillery Barracks and the Naval Yard. A further modification of the plan was proposed in line with the recommendation of Colonel Walker, R.E....

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