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the proposed building was not consonant with the

dignity of the Governor of the Colony and did not

compare favourably with bungalows in the same neighbourhood provided for the country use of the representatives of certain leading mercantile firms.

It was urged that a suitable country residence for the

Governor could not be erected for less than $100,000 and

some members considered even this sum inadequate. I

feel that the question of the size and design of the

bungalow should stand over for Sir William Peel's personal

consideration, but I have, subject to your approval,

inserted a sum of $100,000 provisionally in the draft

Estimates as the cost of the bungalow of which $50,000

is inserted for expenditure in 1933.

6. I understand that this matter has already been

mentioned by Sir William Peel at the Colonial Office

and if the scheme favoured by the unofficial members of

Legislative Council meets with your approval I shall be

glad to receive authority for the erection of the

bungalow to be undertaken next year after Sir William

has had an opportunity to consider the unofficial members'

views.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

M.D. Southoch

Officer Administering the Government.