I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government,
I have granted to The Honorable John Gardiner Austin, Colonial Secretary & Auditor General of Hongkong, 4 Months Vacation Leave on Full Pay + 2 Months leave of absence, on Half Salary, in compliance with the instructions of 6th September, 1871, from the Right Honorable The Earl of Kimberley.
Government House, Hongkong,
January 17th, 1872.
Robert Black,
Governor.
I hereby certify, that The Honorable John Gardiner Austin,
has received Full Salary at the rate of £... per Annum as ...
has left a Power of Attorney in the Colony to draw to the like salary during his absence.
Smitt,
Acting Colonial Treasurer.
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,
16th January 1872
That the above leave was granted to commence on the 15th of February 1872 and end on the 4th of June 1872 on the ground of ... in accordance with Dispatch N. 108 of 6th September 1871 above referred to.
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