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alleged damage caused by the fire

The case is exceedingly simple, though the Petition and the Engineer's Reply are cumbersome with much repetition.

Petitioners request to inform that P.W. sees no reason to interfere in the matter.

(IN. Stephens is a crotchetty & rather stupid shyster)

1344

The petitioners herein have a wharf extending out into the harbour. This wharf must be removed to make way for the new quay. They are entitled to compensation above $22,000, & be paid within 6 months after the commencement of the work in front of their lot. The works are not yet begun but they are proceeding in front of Lot 185.

Owing to the faulty construction of the wharf, the stones laid down in the foundation of the three piers in front of Lot 185 forced up the mud under some of the piers or lifted a corner of the wharf.

The Engineers' plan: Stones upon this comment in 24 hours the piers have protruded about 6 inches; some have settled back to their original level.

But the Petitioners asked how to operate, and whether there would be no further injury.

Sharp was concerned by the works. The portion of the wharf, which was allowed to remain for the convenience of the owners, was rapidly deteriorating. The Petitioners assert that it was removed by the Government. The works had done damage and deprived them of its use.

The Government disputes the S.St.'s authority to interfere; but the question is really as to the holding of the facts under Section 8(b) of Ordinance 7 of 1893.

This is a matter upon which the S.St. is not an authority. Samples 818/1579.

I have not read all these papers. Joseph D.W. Branson spins a yarn as he supposes.

R. 149

Page 623

Sham not read all these papers. Janeph D.W. Bracuston spinin Replen ae he suppesto.

R. 149

becomes

alleged damage caused by the fir

The case is exceedingly simple, though the Petition & the Engineer's Reply language

Petitimers

are cumbersome with much

& repetition. ? Request for to inform that P. ft. see no reas interfere in the matter

I suit ape-

W.7.10 Sef.

(IN. Stephens is a crotchetty & rather stirpil shiitor)

1344

The petitioned herein het of fatetting out into the harbours. This wharf must be umonia to the to make way for the an Traya : thing are suithet to compensation aboue op 22000, & be paid within 6 months after the Commencement of the cooker in front of their lot. The works are out yet begun but they are pranding in front of Lot 185: Owing to the faulty construction of the Whare the stones laid down in the foundation of the three infront

at this hout

Gde 18hrs

If 185 forced up the mud under dorme of the piers or liftes a corn ofthe wharf- The Enginess pland, Stones upon this comment in 24 hours the piers have Profgheden barth 6 inches, a women som have setumes to their original level.

But the Petitions asked how to upora

⭑No

+ no further injury

Sharp

was cancer by the works. The fort Engines days

Potion of the Wharf, which was allows:

tend y

• was Rilapidatie Pion Umow

-

for the Conveniener of the owners: While

Gartlemen assert that it was removed hanus. The works had do damage

deprive them of its use, what dus mulle mom to an

and as their lot was this brought within the fiments of the Melamin

the sharp as to deprive them of it.

immediate payount of the 44 22 ore Compensation, when farts and ther

dispute the S.St. Cannot interfere; but (shaters may or the facts the

Guestion

oney law

her

is wally as to the holdning

.Ad

they facts ut om 8(b) of ordinana 7.993

dection

& this is a matten upon which the 5.57s. is

A

duisin. Samples 8181579

S.

akt

fin

AM

anthontation 1770

623

Sham not read all these papers. Janeph DW. Bracuston spinin Replen

ae he suppesto.

R. 149

is rewritten as

alleged damage caused by the fire

The case is exceedingly simple, though the Petition and the Engineer's Reply are cumbersome with much repetition.

Petitioners request to inform that P.W. sees no reason to interfere in the matter.

(IN. Stephens is a crotchetty & rather stupid shyster)

1344

The petitioners herein have a wharf extending out into the harbour. This wharf must be removed to make way for the new quay. They are entitled to compensation above $22,000, to be paid within 6 months after the commencement of the work in front of their lot. The works are not yet begun but they are proceeding in front of Lot 185.

Owing to the faulty construction of the wharf, the stones laid down in the foundation of the three piers in front of Lot 185 forced up the mud under some of the piers or lifted a corner of the wharf.

The Engineers' plan: Stones upon this comment in 24 hours the piers have protruded about 6 inches; some have settled back to their original level.

But the Petitioners asked how to operate, and whether there would be no further injury.

Sharp was concerned by the works. The portion of the wharf, which was allowed to remain for the convenience of the owners, was rapidly deteriorating. The Petitioners assert that it was removed by the Government. The works had done damage and deprived them of its use.

The Government disputes the S.St.'s authority to interfere; but the question is really as to the holding of the facts under Section 8(b) of Ordinance 7 of 1893.

This is a matter upon which the S.St. is not an authority. Samples 818/1579.

I have not read all these papers. Joseph D.W. Branson spins a yarn as he supposes.

R. 149

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alleged damage caused by the fire The case is exceedingly simple, though the Petition and the Engineer's Reply are cumbersome with much repetition. Petitioners request to inform that P.W. sees no reason to interfere in the matter. (IN. Stephens is a crotchetty & rather stupid shyster) 1344 The petitioners herein have a wharf extending out into the harbour. This wharf must be removed to make way for the new quay. They are entitled to compensation above $22,000, & be paid within 6 months after the commencement of the work in front of their lot. The works are not yet begun but they are proceeding in front of Lot 185. Owing to the faulty construction of the wharf, the stones laid down in the foundation of the three piers in front of Lot 185 forced up the mud under some of the piers or lifted a corner of the wharf. The Engineers' plan: Stones upon this comment in 24 hours the piers have protruded about 6 inches; some have settled back to their original level. But the Petitioners asked how to operate, and whether there would be no further injury. Sharp was concerned by the works. The portion of the wharf, which was allowed to remain for the convenience of the owners, was rapidly deteriorating. The Petitioners assert that it was removed by the Government. The works had done damage and deprived them of its use. The Government disputes the S.St.'s authority to interfere; but the question is really as to the holding of the facts under Section 8(b) of Ordinance 7 of 1893. This is a matter upon which the S.St. is not an authority. Samples 818/1579. I have not read all these papers. Joseph D.W. Branson spins a yarn as he supposes. R. 149 Page 623 Sham not read all these papers. Janeph D.W. Bracuston spinin Replen ae he suppesto. R. 149 becomes alleged damage caused by the fir The case is exceedingly simple, though the Petition & the Engineer's Reply language Petitimers are cumbersome with much & repetition. ? Request for to inform that P. ft. see no reas interfere in the matter I suit ape- W.7.10 Sef. (IN. Stephens is a crotchetty & rather stirpil shiitor) 1344 The petitioned herein het of fatetting out into the harbours. This wharf must be umonia to the to make way for the an Traya : thing are suithet to compensation aboue op 22000, & be paid within 6 months after the Commencement of the cooker in front of their lot. The works are out yet begun but they are pranding in front of Lot 185: Owing to the faulty construction of the Whare the stones laid down in the foundation of the three infront at this hout Gde 18hrs If 185 forced up the mud under dorme of the piers or liftes a corn ofthe wharf- The Enginess pland, Stones upon this comment in 24 hours the piers have Profgheden barth 6 inches, a women som have setumes to their original level. But the Petitions asked how to upora ⭑No + no further injury Sharp was cancer by the works. The fort Engines days Potion of the Wharf, which was allows: tend y was Rilapidatie Pion Umow - for the Conveniener of the owners: While Gartlemen assert that it was removed hanus. The works had do damage deprive them of its use, what dus mulle mom to an and as their lot was this brought within the fiments of the Melamin the sharp as to deprive them of it. immediate payount of the 44 22 ore Compensation, when farts and ther dispute the S.St. Cannot interfere; but (shaters may or the facts the Guestion oney law her is wally as to the holdning .Ad they facts ut om 8(b) of ordinana 7.993 dection & this is a matten upon which the 5.57s. is A duisin. Samples 8181579 S. akt fin AM anthontation 1770 623 Sham not read all these papers. Janeph DW. Bracuston spinin Replen ae he suppesto. R. 149 is rewritten as alleged damage caused by the fire The case is exceedingly simple, though the Petition and the Engineer's Reply are cumbersome with much repetition. Petitioners request to inform that P.W. sees no reason to interfere in the matter. (IN. Stephens is a crotchetty & rather stupid shyster) 1344 The petitioners herein have a wharf extending out into the harbour. This wharf must be removed to make way for the new quay. They are entitled to compensation above $22,000, to be paid within 6 months after the commencement of the work in front of their lot. The works are not yet begun but they are proceeding in front of Lot 185. Owing to the faulty construction of the wharf, the stones laid down in the foundation of the three piers in front of Lot 185 forced up the mud under some of the piers or lifted a corner of the wharf. The Engineers' plan: Stones upon this comment in 24 hours the piers have protruded about 6 inches; some have settled back to their original level. But the Petitioners asked how to operate, and whether there would be no further injury. Sharp was concerned by the works. The portion of the wharf, which was allowed to remain for the convenience of the owners, was rapidly deteriorating. The Petitioners assert that it was removed by the Government. The works had done damage and deprived them of its use. The Government disputes the S.St.'s authority to interfere; but the question is really as to the holding of the facts under Section 8(b) of Ordinance 7 of 1893. This is a matter upon which the S.St. is not an authority. Samples 818/1579. I have not read all these papers. Joseph D.W. Branson spins a yarn as he supposes. R. 149 Page 623
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alleged damage caused by the fir The case is exceedingly simple, though the Ortition & the Engineer's Reply language Petitimers are commbered with much & repetition. ? Request for to inform that P. ft. see no reas interfere in the matter I suit ape- p.W.7.10 Sef. (IN. Stephens is a crotchetty & rather stirpil shiitor) 1344 The petitioned herein het of fatetting out into the harbours. This wharf must be umonia to the to make way for the an Traya : thing are suithet to compensation aboue op 22000, & be paid within 6 months after the Commencement of the cooker in front of their lot. The works are out yet begun but they are pranding in front of Lot 185: Owing to the faulty construction of the Whare the stones laid down in the foundation of the three infront at this hout Gde 18hrs If 185 forced up the mud under dorme of the piers or liftes a corn ofthe wharf- The Enginess pland, Stones upon this comment in 24 hours the piers have Profgheden barth 6 inches, a women som have setumes to their original level. But the Petitions asked how to upora ⭑No + no further injury Sharp was cancer by the works. The fort Engines days Potion of the Wharf, which was allows: tend y was Rilapidatie Pion Umow - for the Conveniener of the owners: While Gartlemen assert that it was removed hanus. The works had do damage deprive them of its use, what dus mulle mom to an and as their lot was this brought within the fiments of the Melamin the sharp as to deprive them of it. immediate payount of the 44 22 ore Compensation, when farts and ther dispute the S.St. Cannot interfere; but (shaters may or the facts the Guestion oney law her is wally as to the holdning .Ad they facts ut om 8(b) of ordinana 7.993 dection & this is a matten upon which the 5.57s. is A duisin. Samples 8181579 S. akt fin AM anthontation 1770 623 Sham not read all these papers. Janeph DW. Bracuston spinin Replen ae he suppesto. R. 149
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alleged damage caused by the fir

The case is exceedingly simple, though the Ortition & the Engineer's Reply language

Petitimers

are commbered with much

& repetition. ? Request for to inform that P. ft. see no reas interfere in the matter

I suit ape-

p.W.7.10 Sef.

(IN. Stephens is a crotchetty & rather stirpil shiitor)

1344

The petitioned herein het of fatetting out into the harbours. This wharf must be umonia to the to make way for the an Traya : thing are suithet to compensation aboue op 22000, & be paid within 6 months after the Commencement of the cooker in front of their lot. The works are out yet begun but they are pranding in front of Lot 185: Owing to the faulty construction of the Whare the stones laid down in the foundation of the three infront

at this hout

Gde 18hrs

If 185 forced up the mud under dorme of the piers or liftes a corn ofthe wharf- The Enginess pland, Stones upon this comment in 24 hours the piers have Profgheden barth 6 inches, a women som have setumes to their original level.

But the Petitions asked how to upora

⭑No

+ no further injury

Sharp

was cancer by the works. The fort Engines days

Potion of the Wharf, which was allows:

tend y

• was Rilapidatie Pion Umow

-

for the Conveniener of the owners: While

Gartlemen assert that it was removed hanus. The works had do damage

deprive them of its use, what dus mulle mom to an

and as their lot was this brought within the fiments of the Melamin

the sharp as to deprive them of it.

immediate payount of the 44 22 ore Compensation, when farts and ther

dispute the S.St. Cannot interfere; but (shaters may or the facts the

Guestion

oney law

her

is wally as to the holdning

.Ad

they facts ut om 8(b) of ordinana 7.993

dection

& this is a matten upon which the 5.57s. is

A

duisin. Samples 8181579

S.

akt

fin

AM

anthontation 1770

623

Sham not read all these papers. Janeph DW. Bracuston spinin Replen

ae he suppesto.

R. 149

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