880
In: 5 Anpur
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Is it open by the time it comes to you ↑
They come in despatch boxes, which are opened by one of
my clerks.
And is he a Chinaman ?
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Reference:-
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I think an Indian, and in his absence, a Chinaman opens
it.
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And is it a fact, that it is a Chinaman who opens every letter addressed to the gearetary of the ganitary Board
I cannot tell you that.
Who opens all the letters to the M. O. H. ?
If I am out, I give instructions that, they are to be given to Mr Woodcock.
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Is there any Chinaman, who opens letters for the M. 0.14083
H. ?
I dont think so - the Senior Inspector reports so many
houses overorowded. That does not come in, in an envelope. That is on a sheet of foolscap, and is
opened by the Chinaman or the Indian.
The Chairman:-
82
yr Shelton Hooper:-
What does he do, in your absence ?
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It would be put on my desk. There are always a certain number of papers from the Districts, for me to attend
to.
In your absence, any papers are taken by the Indian 14085 clerk, and laid upen on your desk ?
A.
Yes.
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And they are there unattended to, until you return↑ 14086
Unless I expect an important letter, then I ask Mr
Woodcock to go over them.
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Who has the keys to your office ↑
A.
My office is open.
Q.
Open to the Sanitary Board Officials?
A
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