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the offer of the cft. The salary of the foot is at the
rate of £2000 p.a., which is culguit to
contraty towards the
Conf.Report
1921.
deduction of 4%
Conf.Report 1922.
ao a
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Hall Minister at licking could be arked to refly by tel. whether by Johnston accept the afft, if so the clate on which he was be prepared to reach Wing,
where his services are
Gov.25300/22
Ceylon,
Conf.Report 1923.
Conf.Report 1924.
Conf.Report 1925.
urgently required.
SOUTHORN, W.T. Born August, 4th, 1879;
married; no children; educated at Oxford University, B.A., appointed Ceylon Cadet, 1903; District Judge, Tangalle, 1907; Landing Surveyor, Colombo, 1909; Private Secretary to Sir R. Chalmers, 1914; Deputy Collector of Customs, Colombo, 1915; Second Assistant Colonial Secretary, 1919; Principal Assistant Colonial Secretary, 1920; promoted to Class I, 1922; Principel Collector of Customs, 1923.
Reports.
(1,500 and fees = £310).
35
Governor Manning:- "Has filled the
post of Principal Assistant Colonial Secretary for
the last twelve months to my entire satisfaction".
Governor Manning:- *Mr. Southern has decidedly
enhanced his reputation in the difficult post of
Principal Assistant Colonial Secretary. Might be
noted specially for promotion when opportunity offers!
Governor Manning:- (in submitting Mr. Southorn's
application for the post of Colonial Secretary of the
Gold Coast):- "Mr. Southorn has proved himself a very
reliable hardworking and zealous officer, and has
discharged the arduous duties of his office in a
thoroughly capable manner".
Acting Colonial Secretary:- "Still holds the
post of Principal Assistant Colonial Secretary and has
carried out his duties during a difficult year to my
entire satisfaction. His work has been particularly
onerous in connection with the Saleries Scheme, a heavy Budget, and new taxation proposals".
Governor Manning:- "Is now taking up the duties of Principal Collector of Customs on return from leave. Well fitted for promotion in the Colonial Service for
which I recommend him,"
Governor Manning:- "An officer of very sound judgment and marked ability. I repeat my recommendation that his name should be specially noted for promotion".
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ATO.