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5. After his consultation with the C.E., he will submit to the Colonial Secretary for the approval of the Governor, a statement of the work he proposes to take over from the R.E., and also a list of those items of the Public Works Extraordinary Vote on which he recommends work should be postponed or suspended, bearing in mind-
(i.) Decrease in P.W.D. staff owing to members being called to military service. (ii) Employment of P.W.D. staff in supervision of military works. (iii) Possible shortage of labour.
6. He will supplement as far as is in his power the R.E. staff and the stores available for the maintenance and extension of the military telephone system.
7. He will be in direct communication with the C.E. during the whole period the fortress remains mobilized, affording to that officer every assistance in his power by providing the supervision labour and materials that may be required of him from time to time for the reconstruction or repairing of defence works, roads, &c. He will report his action periodically to the Colonial Secretary for the information of the Governor.
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