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Telegram from the Secretary of State for the Colonies
to the Governor of the Straits Settlements.
(Sent 3.0 p.m. 26th November, 1926)
Your telegram 21st October. Offer Newill appointment
of Deputy Harbour Master Hong Kong salary £850 rising by anmal increments of £40 to £1050 subject to 4% deduction towards widows and orphans pensions. Free passages provided for self and family. Telegraph when he will arrive Hong Kong.
AMERY.