No
10 309.
Sir,
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GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
HONGKONG. 4th. November, 1918.
I have the honour to report that in September
last Mr. V. Chatham, Director of Public Works, was granted two months' vacation leave, and that during his absence Mr. T. L. ~~~~ Perkins, First Assistant Director, has acted as Director.
2.
It has not been possible, owing to shortness of staff, to appoint an officer to take over Mr. Perkins work; and Mr. Perkins has consequently combined the duties of both appointments, working considerable overtime.
3.
His work has been most satisfactory in every
respect; and I have to recommend the grant of a special allowance at the rate of 8100 a month during the period of Mr. Chatham's absence. Mr. Perkins's duty pay as First Assistant Director is
lapsing to the Treasury.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Alus Teven
Officer Administering the Government.
HE RIGHT HONOURABLE
WALTER LONG, M.P.,
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