(A. 42.)
HONGKONG.
12030
LEAVE CERTIFICATE.
REG 7 JUN,7
I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government, I have granted to D. P. B. C. Ayres, C.M.G. Colonial Surgeon, two months' vacation leave on full salary.
Two months' leave of absence on half-salary, and half-pay leave begins on:
Government House, Hongkong,
28th June, 1897,
William Robinson
April, 1897.
Governor.
*I hereby certify, that Mr. D. P. B. C. Ayres, C.M.G., has received full salary at the rate of $5,400 per annum as Colonial Surgeon up to the 29th April 1897, and that he is entitled to salary at the rate of $2,700 per annum from the 30th April 1897, to 28th June 1897, inclusive.
He is not a Contributor to the Widows' and Orphans' Fund.
The sum of $842.00 at the rate of 4/2 per dollar, being the net amount due to him after deducting his contribution.
He will draw his salary whilst on leave in England.
Anstey
Acting Colonial Treasurer,
NOTE--Officers proceeding on leave of absence are requested to observe, that they will not be enabled to receive Half Salary in England unless the Certificate is duly filed up and signed.
I hereby certify,
1st.--That the above leave was granted to commence on the 29th of April 1897, and end on the 28th of June 1897, on the ground of ill-health, and that the Medical Certificate was produced, of which a copy is annexed.
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