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Karbour Department,
Hongkong, 21st.May, 1910.
By the 17th. August next I shall have
completed 3 years' service in this Department and I have the honour most respectfully to request that I may be allowed to draw the maximum salary of the post, viz.:- £285 per annum (instead of first increment) from that date.
In support of my application, I beg to
submit the following facts:-
(1),
for
That there was formerly only one salary the post and my predecessor, the late Mr. Meugens enjoyed $2,040 plus exchange compensation which is equivalent to £306 which is
even more than my maximum,
That the work has greatly increased since I
(2).
joined the Department.
(3).
That in Ew lieu of house allowance,
I have
to occupy the quarters at the office thereby involving my attendance to orders and messages through the telephones before and after #ffice hours.
(4).
That I am alse responsible for the clean
and wholesome condition of the premises.
(5).
That the cost of living is tremendously
increased.
(6).
That a comparison between my pay and the
pay of Masters of steamers on the coast contrasts very un- kum -favourably for me, my pay being not equal to a Chief Officer's
pay, viz.:- £240 a year with board and lodging.
I trust that since I have had the honour of working under you I have performed my duties in such a manner as will enable you to kindly move His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government to graciously approve my applica-
-tion.
I have etc., (sd.) A. E. Darey, R.N.R.,
The Harbour Master.
2nd. Boarding Officer.