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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that he thought it would be more consistent with his position in the service, if rather than allowed himself to be superseded by a young man like Mr.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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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in the service, if rather than allowed himself to be superseded by a young man like Mr.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
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