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of the work, the writer would propose that half the 

 sum required for both North Sunderland and Eye- 

 mouth Harbours be found by the nation, and that 

 the other half be loaned at 6 per cent., 3 per cent, to 

 be considered interest for the loan, and the other 3 

 devoted to the extinguishment of the debt. This would 

 render the matter easy by spreading it over a series of 

 years. The writer wishes to be understood to say, that 

 half the required sum should be provided as a free gift 

 from the nation, and that the interest is to be charged only 

 on the remaining half. 



DUNBAR. 



The repairs to this harbour have been efficiently 

 completed, but on account of the increased size of the 

 larger class of boats, more depth of water is still desir- 

 able. The writer would recommend the same course 

 to be adopted as advised in the two previous harbours 

 mentioned in regard to provision of funds. Where these 

 additional expensive works are carried out, it may be 

 necessary to charge the largest class of boats as much as 

 3 annual dues for those belonging to the harbour, the 

 other boats so much per ton, new measurement, which are 

 occasional visitors. 



ANSTRUTHER. 



This harbour has from time to time suffered most severely 

 from gales, and very heavy sums of money have been 

 expended in repairs. 



To aid in the repairs required after the gales of 1869-70, 

 a special grant of 7000 was made by Parliament. Much 



