Referees
... 1. Name
Give the names and addresses of two referees. They should be responsible persons who know you well, either in private life or professionally; and one at least should be well acquainted with you in private life. The names of distinguished persons should not be given unless they really know you well.
1. Name
Address
Occupation
2. Name
Address
Occupation
W. Lee Eng. J. I. Martindale
Martindale, West Bridgford. Nottingham
Engineers
Mins Birthe Swansen.
Bicky General Hospital
South Wales
Matron and Superintendent of Nurses
Testimonials.
Give the name, address, and occupation of the writer of each of your testimonials. Copies certified by the Colonial Nurses Association must be sent for record in the Colonial Office. The copies may be either in MS. or in print; and it is desirable, though not absolutely necessary, that they should be on foolscap paper not larger than this form.
(6520)
7. Brook Eng. 3.R.C.E. Eng. Longlands House
By Kong
Drafting
Communications on this subject should be addressed to-
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office,
London, S.W.,
and the following number quoted.
9488
$120 Andawel.
Sir, Madam,
Downing Street,
21
18 March 1901
I am directed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to inform you that, subject to your being passed by the medical adviser of this Department as physically fit for service, he proposes to select you for probationary appointment as Nursing Sister in the medical department, Hong Kong.
With salary at the rate of £660 a year rising to £900 a year, free quarters, uniform, part light, and ... . The sterling value of the dollar varies, but you will receive compensation in an allowance.
... half of your salary will be paid in sterling.
E. he bronies Lancaster Egg Icorial Pract
tomchester House
This
Min Paine
St Helen's Road Ewansea.
Swansea
Medical Practitioner
Superintendent
Seat of Nurses
You will be required if appointed to give security to the extent of ... in respect of the pecuniary responsibility attaching to your office.
It is to be understood that your engagement is for not more than three years from the date of your arrival in the Colony; and that, if it is established to the satisfaction of the Governor that you are not qualified for efficient service there, the Governor, subject to the confirmation of the Secretary of State, will have full power to cancel your appointment at any time within the said three years without giving you any further compensation than a passage back to England, which will be granted only if the Governor is satisfied that you have, by your good conduct, deserved it.
If not previously terminated, the appointment will cease at the end of the said three years, unless it be expressly continued. If your appointment is not confirmed, you will be given a free passage to this country after the expiration of their term of four years.
It is also to be understood that your services will be available for any duties upon which the Governor, in the interest of the public service, may think it desirable to employ you; and that it will be within his discretion to station you wherever he may consider that your presence will be most useful in the hospitals of the colony.
Your period of probationary service will be included in your total service for pension.
It will be necessary for you to express your acceptance of the conditions stated in the 2nd and 3rd paragraphs of this letter before your appointment is confirmed.
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