The Minutes of the previous meeting were read, confirmed, signed, and passed for publication.
Inspection of Police.—Tho Force was inspected at the Central Station, the Coun- adagi cil expressing their satisfaction at the ap-Besrance of the men, and complimenting it. Penfold and the Inspectors on the general good conduct and efficiency of the Force during the past year.
The cells, &c. were also inspected and found to be in clean and serviceable order.
Vote of thanks.—Mr. Cowie on behalf of retiring Council offered a cordial vote of thanks to Mr, Hart for acting as their Chairman during the past year.
Mr. Hart acknowledged the compliment.
The New Council then proceeded to business.
The following elections were made Chairman—Mr. J. Hart.
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