No. 55
20th August 1864
Sir
Consequent upon the discovery of gold and the great influx of people at Sooke Harbour I have found it necessary as a measure of safety to appoint a resident paid Magistrate.
I was informed that American boats in considerable numbers were plying there without licences, and it is absolutely requisite that a Magistrate should be on the spot to prevent whiskey selling to the Indians, andcollisionsManuscript image collisions between them and the white population, and to guard against what is equally important, fights between the various Native and sometimes hostile Tribes who are attracted there by high wages and whiskey.
I have appointed Major Foster who has resigned his seat in the Legislative Assembly to accept the appointment, which he clearly understands to be temporary and subject to your approval.
I have fixed the salary at the rate of $1750 per annum the same as that of the Police MagistrateofManuscript image of Victoria which is under present circumstances very reasonable. Policemen in Victoria are now receiving $3 1/2 per day, and their services, I am informed by the Commissioner cannot be retained on other terms.
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your very obedient Servant
A.E. Kennedy
Governor
Minutes by CO staff
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Sir F. Rogers
Approve?
ABd 15 Oct.
Assuming that he has the means of paying the Salary.
FR 15/10
EC 16
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Draft reply, Cardwell to Kennedy, No. 44, 20 October 1864.
People in this document

Blackwood, Arthur Johnstone

Cardwell, Edward

Foster, George F.

Kennedy, Arthur

Rogers, Frederic

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Colonial Office

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Sooke

Sooke Harbour

Victoria