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INWARD TELEGRAM
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TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES XI
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PROM CEYLON (31r H. Hoore)
D. 17th December, 1947.
R. 17th
No. 270 Confidential.
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Your confidential telegem No. 92.
Appointments Hong Kong Police.
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Undermentioned officere request their namce be
submitted for selection:·
M. J. H. Cartlidge born 17th September, 1917, Appointed Ceylon Police x121st October), 1939. Present selary £660 per amun, Inspector General of Police reporta "it will be observed that Cartlidge is for days past 30; but he le a conscientious efficient officer whose services I can confidently recommend hoping that his application will not be excluded on ground that he is over age".
A.N.H. Davies, bom 4th July, 1919. Appointed Ceylon Police 5th July, 1940. Present salary 40 8600) per ennun, Inspector General of Police reporte "this officer has his limitations. He is a pleasant enough character, but inclined to be superficial in the discharge of his duties, I cannot recommend him as confidently as Cartlidge",
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20 Both officers could be released at once if required.
Correction being obtained, "Confirmations received 18/12/47