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therto been incurred.
The performance of my duties has entailed an almost cons-
tant working of overtime, sometimes far in excess of the recognised
official hours.
On a former occasion, over a year ago, I brought the ques-
tion of an increase of my salary before Sir George OBrien, who was
then Administrator, and he advised me to lay my case before the Re-
trenchment Committee. Though the Committee distinctly stated in the
first portion of its Report (page 28 ) that I would be called upon
to appear before it, I was never asked to do so and, relying upon the
statement, I did not apply to be heard. I have therefore had no oppor-
tunity of submitting my application which has been considerably de-
layed in consequence.
I trust that His Excellency may be pleased to favourably
consider my application and to bear in mind the circumstances just
mentioned.
Hon: Director of Public Works.
I have &c.,
Sd. W.Chathan.