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BROOKS. A.J. Age 38; married; no children; educated at Swindon and North Wiltshire Technical School. In Royal Exotic urseries, Chelsen, 1899- 1902; Kew Gardens, 1902-3. Officer in charre, 412 Apricultural School, Dominica, 1903; Assistant Agricultural Superintendent, At.lucia,1911; Superin- tendent, 1915.
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(£400; quarters; travelling allowance)
Reporta. Dr.Watts dommends his loyalty and devotion in declining Curatorship of Botanic Gardens, Ceylon (1252 - 1360 and quarters) while his work in St.Lucia is uncompleted.
Administrator Cameron (reporting on visit to Re-union);- "I am astonished at the extent to which Mr. Brooks hangot the place into shape, and the way he has confronted and successfully overcome the difficulties which have beset him in the initial stagesof development. He deserved the highest praizo for his good work."
Salary raised "as owing to his knowledge, capabilities and thorough acquaintance with aṛricul- tural requirementsof the Colony it would be almmit impossible to replace him.*
Administrator Harray:- "A keen scientific spri- culturist with a good practicwi hand for the busines side of the industry. Has won the son'idence of the planting community."
Acting Administrator Lobbi» "His progressi ve ideas, enthusiasm for his work, and executive capacity make him an ideal tṛricultural Superintendent
For Haddon Smith:- "Very keen on his work. Peliable
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