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Di Collane

Om fimile

I am afraid I must ask for another ruling. We proposed, at the beginning of the restrictions to Ceylon and S.S. that nurses detained should be paid an allowance not exceeding half salary if necessary. This proposal was not made to H.K., but no doubt that Colony would come into line if desired. But the subsequent arrangement to send out nurses at intervals has entirely changed the situation; and in the recent case of Miss Gillespie, who wished to remain a few months longer, only a short extension of leave on half salary was given, the matter to be reconsidered when another party is made up.

Miss Kelsey is the first nurse who has definitely declined to take the risk of the journey. She has already trenched on the "beneficial" six months leave. I would suggest the grant of two months on half salary from 9th Aug., the matter then to be re-considered.

The alternative would be to let her go to the M.O., without H.K. salary, and to explain the matter to the Governor.

Hel

31.5.17 As at A A&C

Gb 31.5.17 21.5.17

I called Miss Kelsey and said I wouldn't take her under present conditions. She said she was very anxious to take this work if she could. I asked her what would happen if she sent in her resignation. (She doesn't seem to be guarded against having done so.) I warned her of the possibility that it might be accepted and that she might be dismissed.

I have had to find out if Miss Kelsey's appointment must be hacked back apparently there is no clause on the contractual establishment but she seemed to fear a heavy pecuniary penalty, so far.

As Nursing Superintendents have said that Miss Kelsey might be retired at 3 months' notice.


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Di CollaneOm fimileI am afraid I must ask for another ruling. We proposed, at the beginning of the restrictions to Ceylon and S.S. that nurses detained should be paid an allowance not exceeding half salary if necessary. This proposal was not made to H.K., but no doubt that Colony would come into line if desired. But the subsequent arrangement to send out nurses at intervals has entirely changed the situation; and in the recent case of Miss Gillespie, who wished to remain a few months longer, only a short extension of leave on half salary was given, the matter to be reconsidered when another party is made up.Miss Kelsey is the first nurse who has definitely declined to take the risk of the journey. She has already trenched on the "beneficial" six months leave. I would suggest the grant of two months on half salary from 9th Aug., the matter then to be re-considered.The alternative would be to let her go to the M.O., without H.K. salary, and to explain the matter to the Governor.Hel31.5.17 As at A A&CGb 31.5.17 21.5.17I called Miss Kelsey and said I wouldn't take her under present conditions. She said she was very anxious to take this work if she could. I asked her what would happen if she sent in her resignation. (She doesn't seem to be guarded against having done so.) I warned her of the possibility that it might be accepted and that she might be dismissed.I have had to find out if Miss Kelsey's appointment must be hacked back apparently there is no clause on the contractual establishment but she seemed to fear a heavy pecuniary penalty, so far.As Nursing Superintendents have said that Miss Kelsey might be retired at 3 months' notice.Page 54... 31.5.17...Page 55
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Di CollaneOm fimileI am afraidafraid I must another ruling. We proposed,aask for at the beginning of the restrictions to Ceylon ang S.S. that nurses detained should be paid an allowance not exce ding half salary if necessary. This proposal was not made to H.K., but no doubt that Colony would come into line if desired. But the subsequent arrangement to send out nurses at intervals has cahan changed the situation; and in the recent case of Miss Gillespie, who wished to remin a few months longer, only a short extension of leave on half salary was given, the matter to le reconsidered when another party is made up.lis Kelsey is the first nurse who has definitely declined to take the risk of the journey. She has already trenched on the "beneficial' six months leave. I would sugest the grant of two months on half salary from 9th Aug., the matter then to be re-considered.The alterative would be to let her go to the .0., without H.K. salary, and to explain the matter to the Governor.Hel31.5. 17 As at A A&CGb 31.5.17 21.5.17اسامناne by the+thatLe Robion Collmiss Kelceypresent conditiom. called 1 / 12554 and said Wo.wouldn'tlake her under She said she was very anxious lakeafThis work L- asked meWhat would happen if sheto find out sent in her resignation. (She doens to be cyardedAsArautLaving done so.) I warned her of the possibility that acceplect & that the might be by impression isismightnot be might be dismissed.Игри[sline]nNursing funtersthat burber,the firmamentesta Micheuentcombe retired atAmonthsasticeI have hicd to find anyhafenisAmiss Kelsey'sthe if we havegher been placedapp must hackجسام سنaffarently there is nous. on the sensionalleAost ferm. establishment but She seemed heavy fecuniary penalty, into far.трамAs Pres
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Di Collane

Om fimile

I

am afraid

afraid I must

another ruling.

We proposed, a

ask for

at the beginning of the restrictions

to Ceylon ang S.S. that nurses detained should be

paid an allowance not exce ding half salary if

necessary. This proposal was not made to H.K., but

no doubt that Colony would come into line if

desired. But the subsequent arrangement to send

out nurses at intervals has cahan changed the

situation; and in the recent case of Miss Gillespie,

who wished to remin a few months longer, only a

short extension of leave on half salary was given,

the matter to le reconsidered when another party

is made up.

lis Kelsey is the first nurse who has

definitely declined to take the risk of the journey.

She has already trenched on the "beneficial' six

months leave. I would sugest the grant of two months on half salary from 9th Aug., the matter

then to be re-considered.

The alterative would be to let her go to the .0., without H.K. salary, and to explain the matter to the Governor.

Hel

31.5. 17 As at A A&C

Gb 31.5.17 21.5.17

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