Confidential Reports
on M. Clayton and
M Waller
51
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In view of Mr. Macnaghten's
statement that
these are the only two possible candidates in the Crown Cola
nies, it seems‹ unnecessary to bring the matter
before the Patronage Committee. Both of them
are quite suitable, but the senior man should
have the first chance.
↑ offer to Mr. Claxton, and if he declines
to Mr. Walter.
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JBL
21/1
Jer 1.23.1.11
On M'Clayton.
a thorough
1909! "A most scientific officer, with a
" knowledge of his speciality " (Bower")"
1910: - "This full knowledge of Meteorologieal onlyects
" and takes much interest in the scientific work of the Observatory
"Has earned promotion to a better poot elsewhere." (Boyle)
On Mr Walter
1909:-
"much time and
"An excellent hardworking, officer. It has devoted study
گئے
working
out a ochems
" against Hurricanes. Has a
of insurance good scientific knowledge of his
"profession : Strongly recommended: (Bower).
1910: "I highly qualified Statistician. An insatiable reliable in all that he does for Government
" worker. Thoroughly
"and which has been recommended
the
" and greatly respected. His transfer, which he richly deserves Royal Commission, serious love to the public service and to the
"will mean
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" community generally" (Boyle).
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