lost, and that the service of Mr. Baird, the principal lighthouse keeper, being
no longer necessary,
I have abolished the post held by him. I accordingly recommend
that he be
granted a pension, under Rule 12 of the Division Minute, at
the rate of $1113.93 per annum to date from the 1st instant. The usual paper of particulars is enclosed.
Mr Baird will leave for
England early next month.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble servant,
William Robinson
(A. 132.)
Enclosure.
COLONIAL PENSIONS, &c.
## PARTICULARS required to be furnished in reference to Persons recommended for Superannuation, Compensation or Compassionate Allowances, or Gratuities on retirement.(In filling up this Paper refer to the Instructions on page 4.)
1. Name of Applicant Archibald Baird. Office or Situation. Principal Lighthouse Keeper. 2. Pension 3. Recommended for 4. Age.. 51 years... 5. Service in Years and Months 21 years 8 months. 6. Annual Salary or Wages Actual $1848 7. Emoluments. Free Quarters. One-sixth of the Salary $308 Total amount of Salary or Wages and Emoluments on which $2156. 8. Cause of Retirement.. Superannuation, &c. is claimed, Abolition of Office 9. Dates of Commencement and Termination of the several Appointments held by Applicant, with their Emoluments, distinguishing Salary from other Allowances and specifying such Allowances. Title of Appointment. Date of Commencement. Date of Termination. Nature of Allowances, &c. Annual Salary. Allowances, &c. Principal Light House Keeper. 8th Sept 1874. 31st Dec 1890. $1440. Stouse 1st Jany 1891. $1848 Free quarters[C. O. D. No. H]
150-15.96.