Meeting of 20th July, 1874.
Present:—Messrs. J. G. Purdon (Chuirman), A, T. Carmichael, G. J. W.
Cowie, F. E. Heyden, W. Kidner, W. Lemarchand, i Mackenzie, 8. D.
Webb, A. G. Wood, and the Secretary.
Revolvers for Artillery.—-Read letter from Captain Dallas, requesting th-t the revolvers approved of and recommended by the Defence Committee, for the protection of the Artillery, might be purchased at once, without delaying till the framing of the next Budget There being no funds voted by the Ratepayers for the purpose, the question is referred to the Committees concerned, for consideration.
Tunsin Property.—Draft agreement drawn up by Legal Adviser for purchase and sale of this property, is submitted an considered. Certain amendments are resolved on—the Secretary being instru.ted to bring them to the notice of the Lexal Adviser, and to request him to attend next meeting of Council, to afford any information that may be required by the Board, in connection with the agreement.
Honan Road Bridge—Soochow Creek.—Plans and specifications for a skew Bridge are submitted by the Works Committee, approved and passed; and it is resolved that an extra expenditure of Tls. 1,000 be sanctioned, to admit of the change in the plan already noticed.
Bunding, North Side—Soochow Creek, Plans and specifications are approved.
considered.
Reports from Heads of Departments are
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