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-ing are wanting. The first necessity is a new survey of the

Harbour which has not been surveyed for the past 14 years.

It is known that many changes have taken place since the

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last survey, and to facilitate the future consideration of

the subject of dredging I am addressing Admiral Sir Cyprian

Bridge with a view te a new survey being undertaken by His

Majesty's Navy.

4.

I concur in your view that Shipping might

be further taxed in order to provide in some measure at least

for the cost of harbour improvements, but I submit that for

the reasons stated above the question of what form those im-

provements shall take is not yet ripe for consideration.

6.

With regard to the improvement of the

lighting of the Harbour, you will have observed that it has

not been found possible to include in the Estimates for 1903

any sum for that purpose.

I have the honour to be.

sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

Stung Astable

Governor,

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