Chinese Branch—Upon the recommendation of the Captain-Superintendent, and to meet the extra calls upon the Force due to the present situation, the Council has sanctioned an increase of 25 constables. in the Authorized Strength of this Branch, i.e., from 980 to 1,005.
Uniform—Under the dirvetion of the Watch Committee half the total number of winter uniforms required by the Chinese Branch and 10 per cent of those of the Sikh Branch are being made at the Gaol. If the results are satisfactory the whole number of uniforms required for these branches will be made by the convicts in the future.
Road Extensions and
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