No. 63

Referring to my Despatch No 62 of this day's date reporting the
grant of twelve months leave of absence to Mr Edward Graham Alston,
Registrar General of Titles, I have the honor to inform you that I
have appointed Mr George Pearkes to be Acting Registrar General on
half salary during Mr Alston's absence.

Mr Pearkes formerly acted as Crown Solicitor in this Colony and I
would solicit your approval of his temporary appointment now
reported.