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Q-Will that involve much work?.
A-Yes, and a lot of expense.
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By Mr. THURBURN.And no improvement?
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A-I would not say that.
By Mr. MASTER.-Is not the draining of nullahs very important from a health point of view?
A-Yes, very important.
Q-According to medical experts, the draining of nullahs does away with mosquitoes?
A-So they say.
Q-And doesn't that warrant the expenditure of a considerable sum of money?
A-Yes.
By the Chairman.-Have you any idea of the expenditure?
A-Practically ten dollars for every foot long.
Q-And how many feet are there?
A-Taking all the nullahs, I could not say right off.
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Q-Would you kindly let us have a return only where they are near inhabited quarters ?
A-Yes.
Q--Then in regard to private streets improvement, who work under you in con- nection with that matter?
A-I have a portion of Mr. XAVIER's time and a Foreman named Castro.
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Q--Is there much work in connection with this?
A-Yes; there is a tremendous amount of work.
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Q--That has arisen recently?
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A--It only came into force at the beginning of 1900. Q-And does this work take up much of your time?
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A--It does take up a considerable amount of time, because the work involves much detail, such as apportionments of cost, preparation and service of notices, etc.
Q--Are there any other matters that might be brought before the Commission which would in your opinion be of use to it?
A-I don't think so. You have got all the information I have to give to you.
By Mr. MASTER.-Who has to do with the lighting?
A-I have to do with all the electric and gas lighting.
The Chairman.-You look after the lighting of the Colony?
A-Yes.
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Q-Of the whole Colony?
A-Yes.
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Q-How many officers are under you?
A-None, only myself.
* See Appendix No. 11.
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