to retire on the ground of ill-health after 10 full years'
otherwise she must have attained the age of 55.
service:
For 10 full years' service a pension equal to 15/60ths
of the average annual salary of the retiring officer's
fixed appointment for the three years preceding retirement
may be awarded, to which 1/60th may be added for each
additional year's service up to a total maximum pension
of 40/60ths.
(9) Climate.
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The winter climate of Hong Kong is usually dry and
bright, with a keen North wind when the Monsoon is strong.
The summer climate is hot and somewhat damp, but
not actually unhealthy.
(10) Clothing. Winter clothing should be such as could be
worn on a mild winter day at home. Many people feel
the cold of a Hong Kong winter almost as much as at home.
Summer clothing should be obtained in the Colony where
it is fairly cheap.
(11) Travel.
School holidays in Hong Kong give special
facilities for visiting neighbouring countries, Japan,
North and South China, Indo-China, Malaya, the Dutch
East Indies and the Philippine Islands are all within
reach at a cost which should be within the officer's
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means.
Candidates who wish to be considered for this
appointment should submit their applications not later
than the 23rd July 1932 to The Secretary, (S.I.R./C.A.),
Board of Education, Whitehall, London, S.W.1.
Candidates
who are at present employed in Scotland should apply to
The Secretary, Scottish Education Department, Whitehall,
London, S.V.1.
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