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that officers who have recently been retrenched from the Royal Navy may have an opportunity of being considered for
whichever post needs to be filled.
4.
It is most desirable that the officer
selected for either post should have had experience both
in the Royal Navy and in the Mercantile Marine. These are not easy posts to hold successfully and the officer appointed should be a man of proved administrative ability
and considerable strength of character. It is also
essential, if he is to perform his duties with success, that
he should be a man of an agreeable personality. There are
no appointments in which the iron hand in the velvet glove
is more necessary than in these Harbour appointments the
holder of which must be able to enforce his requiremente
without causing unnecessary offence. Ships' officers are frequently rather difficult people to handle and a lack of
tact or a domineering manner may result in considerable
friction. Commander Beckwith and Lieutenant-Commander Hako
have both combined tact with firmness and the Colony has
been fortunate in being able to command their services in
recent years.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient humble servant,
E. Stutts.
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Governor, &c.
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