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Tabular Report also read. 25 Inmates in the Houses
The Secretary mentioned that the meeting had been called to consider the case of Lizzie Graham who had behaved in a much improper manner to Mrs Baker.
Resolved that Lizzie Graham be desired to make an apology for her conduct in the presence of the Ladies and on consenting do so was permitted to remain.
Resolved that Fanny be forbidden to take any messages to any of the Committee unless the Matron writes a note.
After some consideration on the subject it was resolved that the Gentlemen be requested to pay Mrs Baker's salary as soon as possible & if they have no funds for the purpose the Ladies Committee intends to withhold the necessary from the money earned in the Institution.
The Ladies having been informed that a heavy debt was still pressing and preventing many many improvements it was resolved that a deputation wait on the Colonial Secretary on as early a day as convenient and request his assistance.
The deputation named were Mrs L D Thomson Mrs Allen the Secretary.