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They should possess also a sufficient knowledge of mathematics and physical science to enable them to perform these duties intelligently; an active frame with a sound constitution to enable them to carry out their work effectively.

To classify these qualifications under the headings indicated in the attached paper of particulars, the candidate should possess sufficient knowledge of, and experience in, the kind of work indicated by the following headings (besides being a fair draughtsman and possessing sufficient knowledge of mathematics to enable him to do his work intelligently.)

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Cadastral survey "

"Trigonometrical and astronomical

frame work."

"Topographical survey'

Office work"

8. "Australian

methods."

or

New Zealand

and topo-

5. "Secondary, tertiary,

graphical triangulation."*

6. "Rigorous, long traverses."*

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7. Azimuth determinations."*

The whole of the particulars given, and

more

particularly

traverses."

triangulation.*

minor

Computation of traverses* and minor

"Conventional signs."

Computation of areas.'

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Those I have marked with an asterisk are essential in the case of an appointment for the Revenue Survey Branch. All I have extracted are desirable generally.

(It would be advantageous to know that the candidate was generally successful in dealing with natives, and that he could work effectively in a tropical climate.)

On the paper of particulars I have also marked the items of these particulars which would apply to the sort of man we require generally as a trained Surveyor in this country. I have omitted those not absolutely essential.

The absolutely essential qualifications for a Surveyor intended for the Revenue Survey Branch are indicated by the headings which I have underlined (on this paper of particulars).

What knowledge

Cadastral survey.

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the candidate should possess.

Trigonometrical and astro-

nomical framework.

Topographical survey

Office work

1. Ordnance survey cadastral methods.

2. Indian cadastral methods.

*3. Australian and New Zealand methods.

4. Canadian cadastral methods.

*5. Secondary, tertiary, and topographical triangu-

lation.

*6. Rigorous long traverses.

7. Latitude determinations.

*Azimuth determinations.

Longitude by telegraph.

*8. Plane-tabling.

*9. Minor traverses (sub-tense and chain or tape).

*10. Compass traverses.

*11. Heights by levelling.

*Heights by triangulation. -

*Heights by clinometer.

*Heights by barometer (aneroid).

*12. Contouring, especially approximate contouring.

*13. Computations for above.

14. Projections.

*15. Conventional signs.

16. Map reproduction.

*17. Computation of areas.

*What dealings, if any, has the candidate had with natives. *Has the candidate lived in tropical climates.

Under headings indicated:-

*Qualifications generally desirable.

Qualifications essential if Surveyor required for Revenue Survey Branch are

underlined.

I have, &c.,

H. M. JACKSON, Colonel,

Surveyor-General,

Federated Malay States.

Federated Malay States,

Enclosure 2 in No. 8.

January, 1909.

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H. M. JACKSON, Colonel,

Surveyor-General,

PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE

Reference :-

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The Federal Secretary,

work.

Kuala Lumpur.

QUALIFICATIONS of CandidateS FOR COLONIAL SURVEY APPOINTMENTS.†

Name in full.

Address.

Date and year of birth.

Details and dates of employment on survey work, giving areas of completed

Is the candidate a fair draughtsman? (Specimens of freehand or cartographi- cal drawing should be attached.)

(He should be a

"fair draughtsman.”)

What knowledge of mathematics does the candidate possess?

(He should possess sufficient knowledge of mathematics to enable him to perform his duties intelligently.)

gone.

Details of courses of survey instruction, if any, which the candidate has under-

† It is desirable that this form should, if possible, be filled in by some person who is in a position

to express an independent opinion of the candidate's qualifications.

SIR,

No. 9.

CEYLON.

Federated Malay States.

COLONIAL OFFICE to ORDNANCE SURVEY OFFICE.

Downing Street, 2 March, 1909. I AM directed by the Earl of Crewe to transmit to you the accompanying copy of correspondence* with the Surveyor-General of Ceylon on the subject of the instruction in this country of candidates selected for employment in the Ceylon Survey Department.

2. Mr. Warren's original proposal was, as you are aware, considered at the last meeting of the Colonial Survey Committee, and you were then good enough to express your willingness to make any alterations in the instruction given at South- ampton which he might consider necessary to meet the special requirements of Ceylon. Your offer was communicated to Mr. Warren, who has now indicated the subjects to which he desires special attention to be directed. Lord Crewe will be glad if you are able to arrange for effect to be given to Mr. Warren's recom- mendations.

I am, &c.,

H. BERTRAM COX.

• No. 142 in Miscellaneous No. 210 aud Nos. 4 and 7.