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veyances being so amended;

the Governor is unable however

to concur in this suggestion, although he states that the

power would not be exercised unless no other route was

considered practicable.

My Lords consider that the suggested amendment

is a reasonable one, and I am to ask that the Conveyances

may be amended accordingly,

4. In respect of (b), it is assumed that the

object of this Clause is to prevent a sale to, or an

exchange with, a private person in the event of the Admir-

alty no longer requiring the land, as it is understood

that all property owned by private individuals in the

Colony is leasehold from the Crown.

The Clause, as drawn, apparently means that the

properties would have to be given up, without compensation

if, in the future, it was found that they were no longer

required for Naval purposes.

The Commodore has communicated with H.E. the

Governor on the point, acquainting him that the Clause

was agreed to under the impression that, if the property

was ever surrendered to the Colonial Government, the

Admiralty would be adequately compensated, and H.E. the

Governor, in replying, has confirmed this view.

5. It appears to My Lords undesirable that the

interpretation of this Clause should rest upon correspond-

ence and they will be glad to have the Conveyances amended

in this respect so as to leave no doubt on the subject.

6. Clause (o). The cost of making roads,

pavements and sewers, in connection with adjoining roads,

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