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A weakness has been the strength of the establishment for years (Mr. Simons) having been aided only during the last few months, and
Not daily
Da Silva has repeatedly taken sole charge, without much inconvenience.
There is no reason why any apprehension should be felt as Da Silva is universally considered a man of business, and an excellent manager of the Post Office, thoroughly well done.
He has been about nine years in his present service.
The Government salary being £200 and quarters, and an allowance of £250.
I received from the late Postmaster several representations regarding the inadequacy of his rate of pay.
I had promised to give the matter attention when I could, but was waiting for the Shaughai rates to be settled before making a recommendation.
I now recommend that his salary be increased to £500.
His present salary is £275, so this will mean an annual increase.
The difference is £225, and this will result in an annual saving is not applicable as it is an increase.
LO
At $30 per month, his present salary is not sufficient.
I therefore recommend an increase to £500.
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A weakness has been the strength of the establishment for years. (Mr. Simons) having been aided only during the last few months.
Da Silva has repeatedly taken sole charge without much inconvenience.
There is no reason why any apprehension should be felt as Da Silva is universally considered a man of business and an excellent manager of the Post Office, doing it thoroughly well.
He has been about nine years in his present service.
The Government salary is £200 and an allowance of £250, plus quarters.
I received several representations from the late Postmaster regarding the inadequacy of his rate of pay.
I had promised to give the matter attention but was waiting for the Shanghai rates to be settled before making a recommendation.
Acting Postmaster's present salary is £275. I recommend it be increased to £500.
This will mean an increase of £225.