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No. 1.

REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

At a Meeting held on the 10th May, 1897.

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PRESENT:

The Honourable the Acting Director of Public Works (William Chatham), Chairman,

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the Colonial Treasurer (THOMAS SERCOMBE SMITH).

CATCHICK PAUL CHATER.

THOMAS HENDERSON WHITEHEAD.

EMANUEL RAPHAEL BELILIOS, C.M.G.

The Committee considered a plan laid before them by the Acting Director of Public Works for-

The erection of an ornamental railing to enclose the Queen's Statue. Estimated cost $2,000.

It was unanimously agreed that the project be approved.

The Committee then adjourned.

Laid before the Legislative Council this 17th day of May, 1897.

J. G. T. BUCKLE,

Clerk of Councils,

WILLIAM CHATHAM,

Chairman.