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Public Works to cut a rough trace of the Mount Davis section of the Jubilee Road in the first instance, with no steeper grade than 1 in 20, to prove if the pro- posed road is practicable.

Messrs. DENISON & RAM bave been instructed to do this work and to apply to the Director of Public Works for a permit. It is proposed to employ this Firm subsequently to make the proper survey and to carry out the work.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

C. P. CHATER,

Chairman, Jubilee Committee.

Hon. F. H. May, C.M.G.,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

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