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One month later viz. in September 1909 it waB agreed by the Architects and the Government that I should prepare the more important details so as to enable the work to proceed and the Architects finally resigned on 31st December, I believe on the suggestion of the Governor. then was enabled to proceed, working out the matter to the best of my ability. I had to make my own calculations, take down certain works and strengthen others and I prac- tically completed the whole matter and the building was occupied within 16 months and one week after the date fixed by the Contract for completion, but to do this I had to work very hard both on Sundays and week days.

Under the above circumstances I look upon it as

an injustice that any part of the delay should be attributed to me either directly or indirectly.

I would further point out that at the time when the works came to a standstill owing to the want of plans and drawings the Government considered the Architects were to blame for the whole delay. I do not therefore under- stand how it can be considered that the difficulties were in any way enhanced by the attitude which I adopted.

I am,

Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

A.J. Fisher.

The Under Secretary of State,

Colonial Office,

London,

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