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submit that neither the length of

Zeem

it Crous

to be yot

The proposed structure or its sectional design definitely settled, it will therefore be necessary

1.

to come ha decision

these two points before any precise extimate of the Colonial Sovermnent contribution toward

the cat can be mad r

ent

I have to

Q

(597) MPrive

Surreyor Smeral

Minuta by Stis Excellency the Governor,

I canush regard this

cannot

ao a

case to which the principle of

quid pro quo

is at all applicable.

If this Breakwater on Kellett's Bank is absolutely necessary

to the proper

defence of the Port, the Colone should,

-in

my opinion, contribute to its cost without reference to any other consideration. On the other hand if the War Repartiment is in possession of Colonial Land which is not required for Military purposes, or if restriction have been placed upon the use Colonial property which Military, longer demand, the land should be given up

ies no

exigencies

restrictions removed), as

may

on the

of

the case

be without any compensation.

But as the Authorities of

the

Mar