8. A slight alteration to the rate of postage for printed matter was made, the first rate of 5 cents covering only the first ounce instead of the first two ounces. Subsequent rate steps remained unaltered.
9. Much aid was also given to various Government departments by the Wireless Division of the Post Office in the way of technical advice and maintenance of apparatus. 236 surveys of ships' radio apparatus were made and 95 ships' direction finders calibrated.
STAFF
10. The authorized establishment of the department at the close of the year was 1,058, an increase over the preceding year of 82 posts. 421 were pensionable posts.
11. Once again the considerable turnover in staff experienced during the year, plus the very considerable increase in posts, aggravated the problem of training and whilst in-service training continued, it was impossible to avoid the placing of partially trained personnel at counters, sorting offices and other sections. Despite this move, sections were, at times, under-manned.
12. A good deal of temporary staff had to be recruited during the year to handle abnormal postings.
Senior Staff Movements
13. Mr. A. G. CROOK, Postmaster General, departed on home leave on 2nd August, 1960 and resumed duty on 4th February, 1961.
14. Mr. C. G. FOLWELL, Deputy Postmaster General, was appointed to act as Postmaster General from 2nd August, 1960 to 4th February, 1961.
15. Mr. G. A. CUPPLEDITCH, Controller of Posts, was appointed to act as Deputy Postmaster General from 2nd August, 1960 to 4th February, 1961.
16. Mr. Goн Kong-hooi, Assistant Controller of Posts, ceased to act as Controller of Posts with effect from 4th February, 1961. He had acted in the post since 21st March, 1960.
17. Mr. T. H. MESSENGER was appointed to act as Controller of Posts for the periods 1st April, 1960 to 30th April, 1960 and 2nd August, 1960 to 2nd January, 1961.
18. Mr. J. BELL was appointed Assistant Controller of Posts and arrived in the Colony on 12th January, 1961.
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