Director of an observatory, he should receive at least three months' training at Kew and Greenwich Observatories, in order that he may be able to commence his work on his arrival at Hong Kong.
At Hong Kong he will have to attend to the self-recording photographic meteorological apparatus and to the regulation of the clocks. One of his special duties will be to attend to the timeball. He must assist the Government Astronomer in his calculations and see that the entire apparatus is maintained in good working order.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, W. Bolland.
The Under-Secretary of State, &c. &c. &c., Colonial Office, London.
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Mr. Bramston on 18th, Mr. DeRobeck 15. Mr. Wingfield. Mr. Bramston. Mr. Meade. Mr. Herbert. Sir R. Herbert. Mr. Ashley. Lord Kimberley. Lord Derby.
I am directed by the Lord for Colonies to state, for the information of the Lord, that he is about to fill the post of Assistant at the Hong Kong Observatory, and that it has been suggested that a suitable candidate might be...