CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11] — Page 23

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These combined duties are exceedingly heavy

and as it is now certain that the large scheme of paving of main roads will be spread over a number of years and that improvements in road surfacing will be extended far beyond the city limits I would strongly urge upon you a re-considera- -tion of the decision conveyed in your despatch under refer- -ence and the sanction of the proposed allowance to Mr. Perkine as from the 1st of January last. I am of opinion that the

financial position now justifies the additional expenditure.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

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Governor,&c..