CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8] — Page 448

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My reason, however, for referring to the matter is this, that, although of opinion that Mr. Lockhart ought to have a seat in both Councils, yet I should be glad if, for the present, this arrangement could be modified.

3. During the time that Mr. Stewart has been Acting Colonial Secretary, Captain Thomsett, the Harbour Master, has been his locum tenens in the Legislative Council. Some time ago, Captain Thomsett sent in his resignation as a Member of the Legislative Council, and I ascertained that he thought it would be more consistent with his position in the service, if rather than allowed himself to be superseded by a young man like Mr. Lockhart, he resigned.

4. I brought the matter before the Executive Council.

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423 2 My reason, however, for referring to the matter is this, that, although of opinion that Mr. Lockhart ought to have a seat in both Councils, yet I should be glad if, for the present, this arrangement could be modified. 3. During the time that Mr. Stewart has been Acting Colonial Secretary, Captain Thomsett, the Harbour Master, has been his locum tenens in the Legislative Council. Some time ago, Captain Thomsett sent in his resignation as a Member of the Legislative Council, and I ascertained that he thought it would be more consistent with his position in the service, if rather than allowed himself to be superseded by a young man like Mr. Lockhart, he resigned. 4. I brought the matter before the Executive Council.
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4. 423 2 My reason, however, for referring to the matter is this, that, although of opinion that Mr. Lockhart ought to have a seat in both Connails, yet I should be glad if, for the present, this arrangement could be modified. 3. During the time that Mr. Stewart has been Acting Colonial Secretary, Captain Thomsett, the - Harbour Master, has been his his locum tenens in the Legislative Council. Some time ago, Captain Thomsett sent in his resignation a Member of Ad Council, and I ascertained that he thought it would be more consistent with his position he resigned, in the service, if rather than allowed himself to be superseded by a young man like Mr. Lockhart. 4. I brought the matter before the Executive Cornel
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423

2

My reason, however,

for referring to the matter

is this, that, although of opinion that Mr. Lockhart ought to have a seat in both Connails, yet I should be glad if, for the present, this arrangement could be modified.

3.

During the time

that Mr. Stewart has been

Acting Colonial Secretary, Captain Thomsett, the - Harbour Master, has been

his

his locum tenens in the

Legislative Council. Some

time

ago, Captain

Thomsett

sent in his resignation

a Member

of

Ad

Council, and

I ascertained that he

thought it would be more consistent with his position

he resigned,

in the service, if rather than allowed himself to be superseded by a young man like Mr. Lockhart.

4.

I brought the

matter before the Executive

Cornel

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