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Public Works Department,
REGON JUI TO
Hongkong, 1st. August, 1908
We, the undersigned Overseers of the Public
Works Department beg your esteemed interest and consideration
for the following petition:-
Owing to the constantly increasing cost of living in the Colony, we find it incumbent upon us to solicit the Government for some assistance in the matter of Leave of
Absence from the Colony for health and other purposes, which
is so absolutely necessary to the European Community working
here.
We are unanimous in respectfully soliciting
the Government's consideration, and trust you may see your way
to recommend the proposals.
You will also see that the matter very
materially concerns the married Overseers, therefore, we have no hesitation in putting the matter forward and feel sure it
will meet with a fair consideration.
1.
That, the Leave of Absence from the Colony granted to Overseers be for Nine months in life of the present
twelve months.
2.
That during the term of leave the rate of
half
Pay be granted.
3.
That the Government pay the passages of such
Overseers to and from home or at least materially assist in
such cost.
That leave of absence be given every Five
years' of service.
5.
In the case of married Overseers the Pass-
-age be granted for wife and family.
May we point out the advantages which will
accrue