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The usual monthly meeting of the Gas Committee was held at the  harbour
Office on Tuesday afternoon last. Mr. MANDLE presided, and other members  present
were: -

Mr. CAREY

Mr. ROSS

Mr. BARNES

Mr. FLINN

Mr. WALKER

 The Clerk produced applications and references from several persons  for the
situation of plumber. The committee selected the names of two persons,  and
instructed the gas manager to call upon the parties and make certain  inquiries
and report to the Board meeting.

 The Water committee meeting was afterwards held, but there was no  business
transacted of public interest.

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