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The Brisbane Courier
Tuesday 21 Apr 1868
The Alice-Street Ferry
To the editor of the Birsbane Courier
Sir – I can fully substantiate the remarks made by “South Brisbane,” in your impression of Wednesday, with respect to the manner in which the sale of the ferries was conducted; also to the treatment Mr. Stabler recevied at the hands of the Town Clerk. One thing, however, “South Brisbane” forgot to mention – Mr. Dowse gave Mr. Stabler full permission to bid again if he had his suretics on the spot. He did so, and it was then knocked down to Stabler for £770; but, lo and behold, “this second Daniel” then informed Stabler he must give £815, the price it was knocked down to him the first time, or he should not have it.
Now, Sir, I ask you the question, has the Town Clerk the power to act just