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consequence of
the
many changes and the unsatisfactory method of recruiting men for the Gaol
Staff, in 1888, through the strong recommendation of Major General A. A . H . Gordon their salaries were
at $30, then $40, $45 and $50 for mensem, while the
raised commer
6 hours
mencing
Guards
duty
do who
perform
in addition to extra
duties, such as
1 relieving officers
at meal hours and report time.
beside
when there are
quarding rendition prisoners
avy
aud
tve
would mention that two of doing 12 hours duty daily viz. 6 A. M. to 6. 8. M. and most of us have been on the staff for nearly 12 years, our case appears to have bee entirely over looked - there two classes, 4. 14 class and 13,2th? class, $20 and $16 per mouth, no matter what our qualifications.
are
only
may
may be, we can.
can never expect t
be promoted to the rank of - Assistant Turnkey
is thus limited.
• promotion
Ander these circums
tances we most respectfully
and
humbly beg you will kindly lay this our petition before His Excelling the Acting Governor with a view if stis Excellency finds
1 grievances reasonable, consider our case and grant
over
ut us a proportionate increase of salary or if impracticable, devide the ranks in equal umber, viz.
two.
91 class the
zeli L.
sergeant inclusive
and 9 2th class, (the same as the
Furnkeys).
We have &c.
Signed.
4
LT
Autta Singh, Sergeant
Jandoo 12th Class Guard
Manah
&
Fatta keen
Ganda Mall Fitchnamorty
4
A
243 Class