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2/3rds
maximum of 23rds of final pensionable emoluments.
Pensions are payable subject to completion of ten
years' service and retirement on grounds of age or
111-health. Pension may be converted, subject to
option exeróised within a prescribed period, to a
reduced pension (three-quarters of full pension)
plus dump sum (ten times one quarter of full pension).
Retirement on pension may be permitted or may be
ordered at any time on or after attaining the age of
45. A confirmed officer retiring on the grounds of
111-health before comple ting 10 years' continuous
service may be granted a gratuity.
10.
Fámished quarters will be provided on
deduction of not more than one-geventh of basic
salary, but in most cases it will be less then
this figure.
11.
Free uniform of an approved pattern and
sdale (including boots and/or shoes) is provided.
12. Loave is granted at the rate of one day for
every seven days' resident service. Looal leave of
fifteen days a year may also be taken,
13. Free bacond-class passages are provided for
an officer, and his family, up to a maximum of four
full fares, once every four years, which is the
normal tour of duty. Officers may be required to
travel by air when proceeding on or returning from
leave.
14.
Facilities for free medical treatment, and
dental treatment at special rates, are available in
the Colony.
15.