No.90.
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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
HONG KONG,
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Enclosures Nos.1 and 2.
Sir,
-2 MAR 1940
C. O. REGY
20th February, 1940.
With reference to my despatch No.791 of 29th
December, 1939, I have the honour to inform you that the services of an additional engineer are urgently required in connection with the preliminary investigations regarding the
extension of the Kai Tak Aerodrome and to recommend, in view
of the urgency of the requirement, that Mr. W. F. Gilbert,
who is at present employed in Shanghai, be appointed in
accordance with Colonial Regulation No.24. Mr. Gilbert's
technical qualifications and Far Eastern experience render him
especially suitable for this appointment and his knowledge
of tidal research work acquired at Shanghai should be of
considerable value to the Public Works Department.
2.
While engaged on work in connection with the Aerodrome Mr. Gilbert would be supernumerary to the
establishment and his salary would be paid from loan funds
pending an opportunity of absorbing him into a regular post
on the fixed establishment.
3.
Mr. Gilbert's original application on Form P/1 and copies of his testimonials and of the letter offering him
appointment are forwarded herewith for information.
4.
I should be glad if your approval of this
appointment might be conveyed by telegraph.
I have the honour to be,
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THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
MALCOLM MACDONALD, M.P.
&c.,
&c.,
&c.
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
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