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of the Government Service, and the applications I have

received show that the presont holders are ell discontented

with their pay and prospects. It appears therefore that

some increase is needed in view of the fact that the rate

of pay in a technical department like the Public Works

Department must depend on and vary from time to time with

the market value of such professional services. The scheme

now proposed is in my opinion best calculated to achieve

the object in view without adding unduly to the pension

and leave liabilities of Government.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

Hangaraz

Governor,&c..