Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
No. 47
1st July 1865
Sir,
I have the honor to enclose a letter from Mr Henry Wakeford which
explains itself, in reference to your Despatches named in the margin.
No 4, 24th January 1865.
No 10, 25th February 1865.
No 10, 25th February 1865.
The Legislative Assembly having made provision for a Private
Secretary at the rate of £350 per annum I have, subject to yourapproval
approval, offered, and Mr Wakeford has accepted that office.
approval, offered, and Mr Wakeford has accepted that office.
The Assembly have also voted the sum of $1200 for the salary of an
Auditor for 1865, and it being wholly impossible to procure the
services of a competent or reliable officer for that sum I have
appointed Mr Wakeford to perform the duties of that office in
addition to those of Private Secretary drawing salary at the rate of
$1200 per annum from date of appointment.
There is nothing incompatible that I am aware of in these jointoffices
offices, and the joint salary is the minimum upon which a public
officer can maintain a family in this Colony where the cost of living
is so very high.
offices, and the joint salary is the minimum upon which a public
officer can maintain a family in this Colony where the cost of living
is so very high.
Mr Wakeford has discharged the duties of Colonial Secretary during
Mr Young's absence with great industry and ability and has rendered
me important assistance in the Government of the Colony.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
It will make things more comfortable for Governor Kennedy if he be allowed to have Mr Wakeford as his Private Secretary. A good Auditor will also be advantageous for the public interests. I am aware of no local Act granting the Salaries of these situations permanently. I suppose they are provided for in the Appropriation Act for this year, which has not reached us. Mr Wakeford has probably well considered the prudence of relinquishing a fixed office in Australia for places the Emoluments of which are dependent on the pleasure of such a Ho: of C. as there is in V.C. Island.
It will make things more comfortable for Governor Kennedy if he be allowed to have Mr Wakeford as his Private Secretary. A good Auditor will also be advantageous for the public interests. I am aware of no local Act granting the Salaries of these situations permanently. I suppose they are provided for in the Appropriation Act for this year, which has not reached us. Mr Wakeford has probably well considered the prudence of relinquishing a fixed office in Australia for places the Emoluments of which are dependent on the pleasure of such a Ho: of C. as there is in V.C. Island.
I pass this to Mr Cox with reference to the Australian Magistrary
now vacant.
ABd
31 Augt
Mr Elliot
Inform Governor
Hampton of Mr Wakefords resignation of his
appointment of Police Magistrate at Perth with reference to Mr
Cardwells dispatch
No 23 of the 25th of Feby last. The Salary of the
appointment is £360 per annum & I presume that the Governor will be
allowed to select Mr Wakefords successor. It will be necessary to
inform the Agents with reference to the letter respecting the
continuance of the payment of Mr Wakefords half salary which
was
addressed to them on the 1st of June last. By that letter they were
authorized to Continue the issue of the half salary to the 14th of
June last. Mr Wakefords resignation (I am assuming that he is
confirmed in his new appointment) is dated the 26th of June so that
they will have to be authorized to pay Mr Wakefords half salary on
account of his office of Police Magistrate for the additional twelve
days.
Inform Governor
Hampton of Mr Wakefords resignation of his
appointment of Police Magistrate at Perth with reference to Mr
Cardwells dispatch
No 23 of the 25th of Feby last. The Salary of the
appointment is £360 per annum & I presume that the Governor will be
allowed to select Mr Wakefords successor. It will be necessary to
inform the Agents with reference to the letter respecting the
continuance of the payment of Mr Wakefords half salary which
was
addressed to them on the 1st of June last. By that letter they were
authorized to Continue the issue of the half salary to the 14th of
June last. Mr Wakefords resignation (I am assuming that he is
confirmed in his new appointment) is dated the 26th of June so that
they will have to be authorized to pay Mr Wakefords half salary on
account of his office of Police Magistrate for the additional twelve
days.
Mr Cardwell
So far as regards Mr Wakeford the course appears to me plain. I should confirm his appointment to the offices both of Private Secretary & of Auditor and should inform Governor Hampton that this has been done, and that the appointment of Police Magistrate at Perth in consequence becomes vacant.
So far as regards Mr Wakeford the course appears to me plain. I should confirm his appointment to the offices both of Private Secretary & of Auditor and should inform Governor Hampton that this has been done, and that the appointment of Police Magistrate at Perth in consequence becomes vacant.
A second question is the filling up of that Office in Western
Australia. The salary is £360. When Mr Wakeford went on leave,
Governor Hampton reported that with a view to establishing on a sound
legal footing the business of the Small Debt Court, he had appointed
Mr Leake the Crown Solicitor to be acting Police Magistrate. I
infer from this that legal attainments are desirable. It will be for
you to determine whether to leave the appointment to the Governor or
send out some one from home.
TFE
1 Sepr
Confirm Mr Wakeford's appts.
I should like Mr Parker to see to the question as regards W.A. I
believe he has Papers about it.
EC
2 Sep
CSP
5
Mr Dealtry
Mr Cardwell has written privately to consult the Governor on the appointment of Mr Landor. If the vacancy has not been officially announced to him it wd be well to do so by this mail.
Mr Cardwell has written privately to consult the Governor on the appointment of Mr Landor. If the vacancy has not been officially announced to him it wd be well to do so by this mail.
CSP
20 Dec
Other documents included in the file
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Henry Wakeford to Kennedy, 26 June 1865, asking that his thanks
be conveyed to the Secretary of State for considerations granted
regarding his his recent absence from Western Australia, and
resigning his office of Police Magistrate in that colony.
E.W. Landor to Cardwell, 24 September 1864, citing his
qualifications as a barrister and asking to be considered for the
post of Police Magistrate should Wakeford not return to Western
Australia, testimonials enclosed.
Minutes by CO staff
[WD]
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
*
Matthew B. Hale, Bishop of Perth, to Landor, 19 September 1864,
testifying to "the fact of your being a Barrister here of the
highest respectability and a person of unimpeachable reputation in
every way."
Other documents included in the file
Other documents included in the file
*
Minutes by CO staff
If these drafts are approved Governor Kennedy should be requested to
inform Mr Wakeford of the decision with regard to his pay as Police
Magistrate.
Other documents included in the file
*
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
Mr Wakefords leave expired on the 14th of June last but under the circs of the case I presume he will be allowed to draw half Salary to the date of his resignation.
Mr Wakefords leave expired on the 14th of June last but under the circs of the case I presume he will be allowed to draw half Salary to the date of his resignation.