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Public Works Department,
Hong Kong
February, 1911.
n: Mr. W. Chatham, O.M.G.,
Director of Public Works,
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sir,
We, the undersigned, beg to make, through your kindly
offices, the following respectful representation to Hig
Excellency the Governor in the matter of our status and scale of
pay.
2. In 1905 3 were on the same footing, entitled to the
same privileges and enjoyed the same rate of pay as the senior
Overseers.
3. In 1906, however, when these Overseers were placed,
in the matter of pay, on a level with Sanitary Inspectors of the
let. Class, we were evidently overlooked, as we got no corres-
ponding promotion.
4. We respectfully and humbly submit that no justification, to our knowledge, can be found for this lowering of our official
standing and the consequent detriment wrought to our personal
intereste.
5. We therefore crave that His Excellency may be moved to
permit us to regain our lost position lost, temporarily we
trust, through no default on our part.
6. In support of our prayer we beg to cite the following reasons for His Excellency's kindly consideration, namely:-
(a) The incidence of high rent and enhanced cost of
living affects us equally with the Overeeera.
(b) We are, bo h, married men and have, each, a family
to support and educate.
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