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this year's working are realized, there will by the end of 1914

have been appropriated from reserves a total sum of $968,897 for

the Refuge as against a proportionate charge of 8974,100 for the period. The balance of $342,896 taken from reserves may be regard- -ed as a special appropriation for account of Tytam Tuk Second

Section, a work the urgency of which has been emphasized by the

shortage of water experienced during the last dry season.

14.

Mr. Hewett in the course of his remarks on

the Budget stated that in view of the number of hospitals in

existence in the Colony, the number of nurses at present engaged

by the local Government seemed to be altogether inadequate and suggested that a small Committee be formed of five Justices of the

Peace to go into the whole question of the supply of nurses in the Government Hospitals, their pay, allowances and all other kindred questions relating to the efficiency of this branch of the public service. In my reply I stated that I did not think it would be necessary to appoint a Committee but that on the return of the Governor the question would be very carefully considered, and that I would specially mention the matter to you when forwarding the Estimates. I am taking steps to have the necessary data ready to

place before Sir Henry May on his return.

15.

I shall be glad if you will comunicate your

decision as to these Estimates by telegraph.

I have the honour to be,

Sir.

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Your most obedient,

humble servant,

Cland Sever

Officer Administering the Government..