CO129-137 - Sir MacDonnell - 1869 [4-5]

I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government,

I have granted to Joseph Thornton, First Clerk in the Harbour Master's Office...

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I hereby certify, that Mr Thornton has received Full Salary at the rate of £400.-per Annum as 1st Clerk in the Harbour Master's office up to the First of April 1869.

during the absences of Mr Thornton from the Colony, his agent at Southampton will receive his half Salary.

I hereby certify, that the above leave was granted to commence on the 1st of April 1869 and end on the 31st of January 1872, on the ground of ill health, and that the Medical Certificate was produced, of which a Copy is annexed.

Sted. Forth Colonial Treasurer-

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Nor2.- Officers proceeding on leave of absence are requested to observe, that they will not be enabled to receive Half Salary in England unless this Certificate is duly filled up and signed.

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I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government,

I have granted to Joseph Thornton, by First Clerk in the Harbour Master's Office...

Rodnd fans.

I hereby certify, that Mr Thornton has received Full Salary at the rate of £400.-per Annum as 1st Clerk in the Harbour Master's office up to the First of April 1869.

during the absences of M. Phoniton from the Boting will receive his half Salary. his agent at Stongtrony will receive

Sted. Forth Colonial Treasurer-

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Nor2.- Officers proceeding on leave of absence are requested to observe, that they will not be enabled to receive Half Salary in England unless this Certificate is duly filled up aud signed.

I hereby certify,

1st.-That the above leave was granted to commence on the 1st of April 1869 and end on the 31st of January 1872, on the ground of ill health, and that the Medical Certificate was produced, of which a Copy is annexed.

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I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government,

I have granted to Joseph Thornton, First Clerk in the Harbour Master's Office...

I hereby certify, that Mr Thornton has received Full Salary at the rate of £400 per Annum as 1st Clerk in the Harbour Master's office up to the 1st of April 1869.

During the absences of Mr Thornton from the Colony, his agent at Southampton will receive his half Salary.

Sted. Forth Colonial Treasurer-

G26/5

Note.- Officers proceeding on leave of absence are requested to observe, that they will not be enabled to receive Half Salary in England unless this Certificate is duly filled up and signed.

I hereby certify,

1st.-That the above leave was granted to commence on the 1st of April 1869 and end on the 31st of January 1872, on the ground of ill health, and that the Medical Certificate was produced, of which a Copy is annexed.

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I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government,

I have granted to Joseph Thornton, First Clerk in the Harbour Master's Office.

I hereby certify, that Mr Thornton has received Full Salary at the rate of £400 per Annum as 1st Clerk in the Harbour Master's office up to the 1st of April 1869.

During the absences of Mr Thornton from the Colony, his agent at Southampton will receive his half Salary.

Sted. Forth Colonial Treasurer-G26/5

Note.- Officers proceeding on leave of absence are requested to observe, that they will not be enabled to receive Half Salary in England unless this Certificate is duly filled up and signed.

I hereby certify, 1st.-That the above leave was granted to commence on the 1st of April 1869 and end on the 31st of January 1872, on the ground of ill health, and that the Medical Certificate was produced, of which a Copy is annexed.

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