CO129-301 - Governor Sir Blake - 1900 [9-12] — Page 473

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sir,

With reference to paragraph 3 of your

despatch No.316 of the 24th.September, I have the honour to

inform you that in the circumstances I have thought it ex-

pedient to wait until the Estimates for 1902 are being pre-

pared before asking the Legislative Council to vote funds

for the provision of married quarters for the Gaol Staff.

If however, any cases demanding special consideration are

brought to my notice by the Captain Superintendent of Police,

I shall consider whether it might not be advisable to grant

a temporary house allowance pending the completion of the

larger scheme.

Hae Right Honourable

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M. P.

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I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient,

Humble servant,

Henry Aldake

GOVERNOR,&C.,