CO129-264 - Governor Sir Robinson & Public Offices - 1894 [9-12] — Page 218

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The evidence of the Chief Justice was taken by the Committee although he left the Colony a fortnight before I did, while mine was not asked for.

3. The adequate discharge of the duties of the Attorney General of this Colony would be so insufficiently remunerated by a salary of $4800 that I should doubt whether any really competent man would accept the post. I am aware there was a time when that salary was given, but fees such as those connected with Trade Marks, Patents were not then abolished and the dollar had not an exchange value of two shillings and one penny sterling.

4. Private practice is, no doubt, a source of considerable emolument when an able man has time to devote to it. But that is the case even if the practitioner is not Attorney General. The work of the Attorney General of this Colony is certainly at least as onerous as that of the Puisne Judge who receives $8,400 per annum and even if private practice should be allowed I do not think the present salary should be in any way reduced nor should the service be thereby rendered non-pensionable.

I should be glad if you would forward this letter for the consideration of His Excellency the Governor.

I have,
(signed) W. Meigh Goodman,

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The evidence of the Chief Justice was taken by the Committee although he left the Colony a fortnight before I did, while mine was not asked for.3. The adequate discharge of the duties of the Attorney General of this Colony would be so insufficiently remunerated by a salary of $4800 that I should doubt whether any really competent man would accept the post. I am aware there was a time when that salary was given, but fees such as those connected with Trade Marks, Patents were not then abolished and the dollar had not an exchange value of two shillings and one penny sterling.4. Private practice is, no doubt, a source of considerable emolument when an able man has time to devote to it. But that is the case even if the practitioner is not Attorney General. The work of the Attorney General of this Colony is certainly at least as onerous as that of the Puisne Judge who receives $8,400 per annum and even if private practice should be allowed I do not think the present salary should be in any way reduced nor should the service be thereby rendered non-pensionable.I should be glad if you would forward this letter for the consideration of His Excellency the Governor.I have,(signed) W. Meigh Goodman,

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The evidence of the Chief Justice was taken by the, Committee although he left the Colony a fortnight before I did, while mine was not asked for.3. The adequate discharge of the duties of the attorney General of this Colony would be so insufficiently remunerated by a salary of $4800 that I_ shouldsuch doubt whether any really competent man~ would abeept the post. I a aware there was aam time when that salary was given, but fees such as those connected with Trade Marks, Patentsve were not then abolished and the dollar had not an exchange value of two shillings and one penny sterling.4. Private practice is, no doubt,215doubt, a source of considerable emolument when an able- man has time to devote to it. But that is the case even if the practitioner is not- Attorney Generalکچھ The work of the Attorney General of this Colony is certain by at least as onerous as that of the Puisne Judge who receivesNo $8,400 per annum and even if private practice should be allowed I do not think the present salary should be in any way the service be thereby rendered non-pensionable.reduced nor shouldI should be glad if you would forward this letter for the consideration of His Excellency the Governor :I have He.(signed) W. Meigh Goodman,

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The evidence of the Chief Justice

was taken by the, Committee although he left the Colony a fortnight before I did, while mine was not asked for.

3. The adequate discharge of the duties of the attorney General of this Colony would be so insufficiently remunerated by a salary of $4800 that I_

should such doubt whether

any really competent man~ would abeept the post. I a

aware

there

was a

time when that salary was given, but fees

such as those connected with Trade Marks, Patents ve were not then abolished and the dollar had not an exchange value of two shillings and one penny sterling.

Private practice is, no

doubt,

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doubt, a source of considerable

emolument when an able- man has time to devote to it. But that is the case even if the practitioner is not - Attorney General

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The work of the

Attorney General of this Colony is certain by at least as onerous as that of the Puisne Judge who receives No $8,400 per

annum and even

if private practice should be allowed I do not think the present salary should be in any way the service be thereby rendered non-pensionable.

reduced nor should

I should be glad

if you would forward this letter for the consideration of His Excellency the Governor :

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