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as affecting the progress and prosperity
of
The Colony.
Having been associated with and
actively engaged upon the large works carried out during the period of greatest development in the colony's history — the revenue having increased from $2,601,857 in 1890 to $4,202,584 I claim to have
a
special knowledge of the requirements with
regard to future developments.
well acquainted with the wants
and peculiarities of the large Chinese community and have already submitted to His Excellency Sir Henry Blake, G.C.M.G. a proposal for improving the housing accommodation for the working class of which it is so largely composed :
Prior to entering the Colonial Service,
I had 7 years' experience
as Assistant
in various Engineers' offices and in charge of works and my training was of a varied description, including a good deal of Dock and Harbour work, which is of great benefit to
my present position.
I append the following testimonials
which are herewith :
Letter from Mr. S. W. Girilstone
enclosures
Book
appointment
"Executive
Engineer, Bristol, to ... to ... Wully regon...