could be fronted without expense of inconvenience to" the public service.
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I am to add that your desire to be called to the Bar cannot be a sufficient reason for extending your leave, as it is reported that you cannot be spared, and, in any case, any extension beyond nine months would be without salary.
I am,
18.7.96
Office or Individual.
Engramite Date.
ISOR 1896
To which previous Paper 22 Copy concerneo (25 More.
Ausst Juce 12677 Hong Kong
No. 6103 (Subject.) 509 DOMESTIC.
6103 REGI 20 MD 36,
Widow of late J Mathieson. Enquires whether an allowance can be made to her.
Subsequent Paper 6747 (Minutes.)
W. Lucas ? Reply that as M. Mathieson does not appear to have contributed to the Widows & Orphans Pension Fund, his widow is not entitled to any pension, but that his letter will be referred to the Governor to consider whether any compassionate grant can be made to her; said that S.JS. regrets that he cannot hold out much hope that the Hong Kong Government will be able to make any grant.
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