MR. HEALE.
TO THE EDITOR OE THE SOUTHLAND TIMES. Sir, — One of the strongest accusations against Mr. Heale is that he deserted the Province in its difficulties ; and some of his detractors do not scruple to attach mean motives to his conduct. Those who know the man know it is impossible to connect him with anything but the most chivalrous honesty and straightforwardness of deeds and purpose. The real history of his departure is as follows : Mr. Heale saw that what he aU along had foretold would soon take place. The Province could not bear the burden of so large an expenditure, and that with the rest, the then Survey staff — that it would have to be reduced to a Chief Surveyor and one draughtsman. Feeling that his subordinate was quite capable of filling the position, he determined to retire himself rather than that his junior's services should be dispensed with. He did so. Surely this was no mean act ? He did not leave a sinking ship. He was prepared to battle for the Province had he been elected its Superintendent — a much more onerous and disagreeable position than filling the post of Chief Surveyor; — Yours truly, FAIR PLAY. Invercargill, 7th March, 1866.
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Southland Times, Volume III, Issue 226, 9 March 1866, Page 2
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203MR. HEALE. Southland Times, Volume III, Issue 226, 9 March 1866, Page 2
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