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circumstances and as
the
leave can be granted without inconvenience
to the public service I have ventured
6. to depart from the usual
rule, and trust that
will see no.
3.
objection.
you
Satisfactory arrangements have been made
for the discharge of Mr Mitchell's duties during
his absence.
I have the honour to be,
Sir.
Your most obedient
Humble Servant,
William Robinson
(A. 42.)
HONGKONG.
140
0.0
5435
PER HKAR 17
LEAVE CERTIFICATE.
I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government,
I granted leave to Mr. Joseph Mitchell, Lightkeeper, Gap Rock, four months vacation and six
Months leave of absence on half salary.
Mr. Mitchell's full pay leave ceases on, and his half pay leave begins on July 1897.
Government House, Hongkong,
30th June
William Robinson
Governor.
Joseph Mitchell
I hereby certify, that Mr. has received Full salary at the rate of $16.60.
up to the
60
per annum as Light Keeper
28th February 1897
he is entitled to salary at the rate of $447 per annum from the
1897, to 30th June 1897, inclusive, and thereafter to salary
at the rate of $717 per annum at
the dollar, being the net amount due
to him after deducting his contribution to the Widows' and Orphans' Fund.
He will draw his salary whilst on leave in
England.
Colonial Treasurer,
Acting Colonial Treasurer,
Nota Officers proceeding on leave of absence are requested to observe, that they will not be enabled to receive Half Salary in England unless this Certificate is duly filled up and signed.
I hereby certify,
1st.--That the above leave was granted to commence on the
1st of March 1897,
and end on the 31st of December 1897, on the ground of ill health, and that the
Medical Certificate was produced, of which a copy is annexed.
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