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As far as it is at present, I presume Inspector Coombs
is put in charge of the Station, under the supervision
of Inspector Lamble. He lives in the quarters, and if Inspector Lamble goes away, Inspector Coombs is
supposed to be ir. charge.
As a matter of fact, is it not often left to the
Chinese engineer 9
19962
A.
63 Q
Oh yes, it used to be. But it cannot be done now.
Since when ?
19463
A.
Only this week, I presume. Inspector Coombs has been
put in charge of the Station, under Inspector Lamble.
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Q.
But before that?
19964
A.
There was only one man.
65Q.
A.
660.
And in his absence, was it not left entirely to the (q965
Chinese engineer ?
The night foreman on duty.
Who would that be?
19966
A.
It all depends, according to the regulations.
Q.
What class of man?
19.967
A.
Portugese or Indian.
And do you think he is capable of carrying out the 19.968
disinfecting of clothes properly?
A.
At nighttime, there is nothing to do.
But I am speaking of the daytime?
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Q..
A.
No, he is not capable.
do
But as a matter of fact, it has been left to him to '67°
To him and the engineer.
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Mr Lau Chu Pak:-
But since Inspector Lamble took over charge,
there has
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not been any clothing disinfected, has there?
A.
No, only one or two bundles.
Kr Shelton Hooper: -
Now, as to the work of the Plague Inspectors. In the 19972
season, how do you think their work compares with the other Sanitary Officers ?
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