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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