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is considered essential that the new post shall be filled
by a European. "Local" officers though highly
efficient up to a point are not as a general rule
competent to carry out the general direction and supervision
which are vital to the smooth and safe running of a mail
centre such as Hong Kong.
3. A second vacancy among the Assistant Superintendents of Mails, arising from the retirement of
its holder, a local Portuguese, is being filled by the
appointment of a local officer from another department.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
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Your most obedient, humble servant,
W.D. Sout hork.
Officer Administering the Government.
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