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XII. As a rule he has to perform 8 hours' duty in each twenty-four hours, generally between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., but he is liable to be called on for extra service.
XIII. He will have to attend school for one hour each day, four days weekly, until he obtains a Certificate of Competency, without which he cannot obtain promotion in the Force.
XIV. He will also be required to attend drill for half an hour three or four days a week, until he is passed as efficient.
XV. Each Constable (European) is provided with free quarters, fuel, and light.
XVI. The following are also provided free:-
Beds and bedding, summer and winter clothing, helmets, great coats, and money in lieu of boots.
XVII. He is provided with table linen, cutlery, glass, crockery ware, and cooking utensils for the sum of $5 entrance fee.
XVIII. He is provided with medical Attendance free. If absent from duty in hospital through sickness from climate or ordinary causes for a period not exceeding in all three months in any one year, a stoppage of one-third of pay is made. After that period, half pay only will be allowed. If, however, his sickness is certified to be the result of his own indiscretion, half pay only will be allowed during the whole time of his absence from duty.
XIX. The European Force is Composed of 2 Chief Inspectors at $2,016 a year; 7 Inspectors, first class, at $1,632 a year; 3 Inspectors, second class, at $1,320 a year; 4 Inspectors, third class, at $1,152 a year; 24 Sergeants, at $861 a year; 25 Lance Sergeants at $762 a year; 77 Constables at $720 a year. Of the above, 2 Inspectors, 2 Sergeants, 3 Lance Sergeants, and 13 Constables are employed in the Water Police, and do duty in steam launches and boats in the Harbour and outside of it.
XX. Besides this, 36 Sergeants and Constables of the Force are members of the Fire Brigade, for which they receive extra Pay as follows:---
Three Foremen at $16 a month; 4 Assistant Foremen at $12 a month; Engine Drivers at $16 a month; 3 Assistant Engine Drivers at $12 a month; 22 Firemen at $9 a month.
Two Sergeants and 3 Lance Sergeants draw allowances of $15 and $12 a month respectively for detective duty.
Two Inspectors and 3 Sergeants draw $11 a month for work in connection with the Harbour Department.
One Inspector and 2 Sergeants draw $15 as Inspectors of nuisances at rural Stations.
Two Inspectors, 2 Sergeants, and 14 Constables draw from $4 to $6 a month for Telephone Services.
XXI. Allowances for knowledge of languages are granted as follows:--
Knowledge of Chinese.--
1st certificate, $5 a month.
2nd certificate, $10 a month.
3rd certificate, $15 a month.
$25
And facilities are provided for acquiring the language.
Hindustani---1st certificate, $3 a month.
2nd certificate, $5 a month.
3rd certificate, $10 a month.
$15
$25
XXII. Medals are occasionally granted for special services or for long and faithful service, and carry with them the following allowances :-
4th class medal, $2.50 a month.
3rd class medal, $5 a month.
2nd class medal, $7.50 a month.
1st class medal, $10 a month.
XXIII. There are also other occasional special services for which special pay may be earned.