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of a staff, necessary buildings and a vote to develop and
maintain the area and to finance the work of the Section.
Details of Proposed Section
workable organisation the following provisions are
considered necessary:-
To provide a satisfactory and
Staff.
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One European Officer for supervision in the New
Territories.
Two local Officers (Chinese for crops; Filipino for
Animal Husbandry).
Two Clerks (one at Headquarters, one at Experimental
Area).
One Senior Foreman, Two Foremen and a permanent staff
of 30 men.
Temporary staff as required.
Buildings.
Quarters for European Officer, local Officers and
Subordinate Staff.
Office, Store, Plant house, Farm Buildings.
Miscellaneous.
Water Supply, Tools, Manures, Planting Material,
Animals and Fowls for Breeding purposes, Foodstuffs,
Transport, Office Equipment, etc.
Fuller details of these services together with estimated
costs are contained in Appendices B. & C.
Duties of European Officer and Local Officers- The European
Officer to be responsible to the Superintendent for the
development, usefulness and efficient upkeep of the
Experimental Plantation and Farm, together with all
agricultural practices thereby involved. He will keep
in touch with all rural areas and their agricultural
activities and advise on any developments which may be
contemplated, if necessary assisting by practical direction.