CO129-246 - Acting Governor Fleming - 1890 [8-9] — Page 25

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I refer to the matter with diffidence, because these Regulations have never been summarized, and are contained in minute papers of which I have had an opportunity of consulting. Among them is one introduced, I understand, when Sir John Pope Hennessy was Governor, which provides that all works estimated to cost more than $100 must be let by public tender.

17. It will, I think, be conceded by everyone practically acquainted with the best methods of carrying out public works, that they cannot be vigorously and economically carried out...

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I refer to the matter with diffidence, because these Regulations have never been summarized, and are contained in minute papers of which I have had an opportunity of consulting. Among them is one introduced, I understand, when Sir John Pope Hennessy was Governor, which provides that all works estimated to cost more than $100 must be let by public tender. 17. It will, I think, be conceded by everyone practically acquainted with the best methods of carrying out public works, that they cannot be vigorously and economically carried out...
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