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Analyst reports that it is already difficult to cope with the
great increase of work which has occurred in his Department during recent years, and that it would be impossible under present con- -ditions to depute an officer to make the necessary borings at the
smelters' warehouses. I may mention in this connection that the
Import and Export Office makes a heavy call upon the services of
the First Assistant Analyst, while the Second Assistant has a
considerable amount of work in connection with the Government
Civil Hospital.
5.
In view of the growing importance of this
trade, which has already assumed such considerable proportions, I
am of the opinion that the Government would be well advised to
fall in with the wishes of those concerned in it, more particular-
-ly as the existence of a Government Certificate of purity relied
upon both by buyers and by sellers should do much to place the trade upon a permanent basis. I may add that the increased
receipts by way of fees at the Government Laboratory during the past year has already rendered that institution practically self-
-supporting.
6.
I have accordingly to recommend the appoint-
-ment of an additional Assistant Analyst upon the same salary as
that of the First Assistant, namely £360 rising to £420 by tri-
-ennial increments of £30, with $360 conveyance allowance, the
appointment to be on the temporary staff, the engagement being
for three years with the usual stipulation as to permanent employment modified by the condition that such permanent employ- -ment will be subject to the existence of a vacancy in the perma-
-nent staff. I enclose a form of particulars of the office. It is
desired that the candidate selected should be unmarried.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
Governor, ac..