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September 1901 when the Government were considering the

question of reclamation for development purposes of the Lots

in question from which it will be observed the Government

itself then proposed the appointment of Assessors. The Amend-

ment to this effect proposed when the Amending Ordinance was

before the Legislative Council was defeated in Council by

the Official vote only. We are unable to understand this

official opposition in view of the fact that there is a

competent Valuer and Assessor in the Colony Mr.Shelton Hooper

not now a Government official but formerly holding the appoint-

ment of Government Assessor under the Rating Ordinance who

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is usually retained by the Government in compensation cases and

whose services are often availed of by the Government and who

has actually been retained by the Government in this matter.

10.

We would further add that our clients are now forward-

ing to the Government their claims in respect of front sections

amounting to the sum of $161,217.00. Where such sections run

right through the claime for the back portions are not being

now forwarded, notwithstanding that they are covered by the

Ordinance, pending a reply to this letter and with the object

of keeping the position of matters as simple as possible.

11.

We would add that our clients, while desirous of

arriving at an amicable understanding, are naturally compelled