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30 July 1909

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HONG KONG

C.O 9411

3 SEP OC

Stocktaking of Colonial Stores

The explanation is that there was no available staff to undertake the job, so the Travelling Military authorities were approached. Therefore, a man from outside had to be called in as he was not helpful.

19. --A & 6. W.-20962/27-11-09.

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I hope this isn't done often. If it is, stock taking will be as lengthy as possible and defalcations will occur, but we must discourage the practice.

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