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2nd.--That

Mr Kanton

has been in the Service of the Colony for twelve

years,

C.S.O. 8537

and right (fyr.)

73

In 5847/6

Colonial Surgeon's Office, Hong Kong, 15th February 1869.

3rd.That in the course of that Service he has been absent on leave on several occasions, at the dates

and for the terms specified below, viz. :——

1st. -For 1 year, 9

Months beginning on 1st August, 1852, and ending on the 8th May 1864

2nd.- 9 days,

3rd.-

4th.That provision has been made for the due execution of Mr Thornton's

Office during his absence by the appointment of W. S. Lording, 2nd Clerk in the Harbour Master's office.

1. Total Service, from date of arrival in the Colony to date of Certificate... Years. Months. 12 2. Deduct total Absences since arrival (other than Vacation leave), whether with or without Half Salary 1 9 16 3. Period of Resident Service 4. Maximum amount of Leave authorized by Regulations in respect of the above period of Resident Service (viz., † of Resident Service + Six Months) 5. Leave on Half Salary already taken, since first arrival in the Colony 2 3 6 10 6. Leave now granted

Considering the state of health

Mr. J. Konton and his long residence in Hong Kong, extending as I understand over a

period of 19 years.

I have no hesitation in expressing my opinion, the necessity for his return to Europe, prior to next hot season. I believe that he has served as long as it is safe for him to remain in this climate, and if possible, he ought not to return to Hong Kong.

(Signed.) I. J. Murray M. D.,

Colonial Surgeon.

(True Copy.)

I. Gardiner

Colonial Secretary.

whend Frames May ornell

Governor.

NOTE.-Officers who may be under the necessity of applying to the Secretary of State for an extension of their leave of absence, are requested

to annex this document to their applications, and in order to meet this contingency, it will be furnished to them in duplicate.

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2nd.--That Mr Kanton has been in the Service of the Colony for twelve years, C.S.O. 8537 and right (fyr.) 73 In 5847/6 Colonial Surgeon's Office, Hong Kong, 15th February 1869. 3rd.That in the course of that Service he has been absent on leave on several occasions, at the dates and for the terms specified below, viz. :—— 1st. -For 1 year, 9 Months beginning on 1st August, 1852, and ending on the 8th May 1864 2nd.- 9 days, 3rd.- 4th.That provision has been made for the due execution of Mr Thornton's Office during his absence by the appointment of W. S. Lording, 2nd Clerk in the Harbour Master's office. 1. Total Service, from date of arrival in the Colony to date of Certificate... Years. Months. 12 2. Deduct total Absences since arrival (other than Vacation leave), whether with or without Half Salary 1 9 16 3. Period of Resident Service 4. Maximum amount of Leave authorized by Regulations in respect of the above period of Resident Service (viz., of Resident Service + Six Months) 5. Leave on Half Salary already taken, since first arrival in the Colony 2 3 6 10 6. Leave now granted Considering the state of health Mr. J. Konton and his long residence in Hong Kong, extending as I understand over a period of 19 years. I have no hesitation in expressing my opinion, the necessity for his return to Europe, prior to next hot season. I believe that he has served as long as it is safe for him to remain in this climate, and if possible, he ought not to return to Hong Kong. (Signed.) I. J. Murray M. D., Colonial Surgeon. (True Copy.) I. Gardiner Colonial Secretary. whend Frames May ornell Governor. NOTE.-Officers who may be under the necessity of applying to the Secretary of State for an extension of their leave of absence, are requested to annex this document to their applications, and in order to meet this contingency, it will be furnished to them in duplicate.
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2nd.--That Mr Kanton has been in the Service of the Colony for welve months. years, C.S.O. 8537 and right (fyr.) 73 In 5847/6 Chonish Surgeon's Ffice, Hong Kong, 15th Febuary 1869. 3rd.That in the course of that Service he has been absent on leave on several occasions, at the dates and for the terms specified below, viz. :—— Ath-That 9 and & days, 1st. -For 1 year, 9 Months beginning on 1st August, 1852, and ending on the 8th May 186+ The 2nd.- 3rd.- Ath. That provision has been made for the due execution of Mr Thontons. Office daring his absence by the affontiment of W. S. Lording, 2nd Clerk in the Starbor Master's office. 1. Total Service, from date of arrival in the Colony to date of Certificate... Years. Months, 12 $ 2. Deduct total Absences since arrival (other than Vacation leave), whether with or without llalf Salary / 9 16 // 3. Period of Resident Service 4. Maximum amount of Leave authorized by Regulations in respect of the above period of Resident Service (viz., of Resident Service + Six Months) 5. Leave on Half Salary already taken, since first arrival in the Colony 2 3 +268 6 10 Considering the state of health Mr. J. Konton and his long residence in bongkong, extending as Iunderstand over a Innverstand over a period of 19 years. است & as I have no hesitation in expreking my opinion, the necessity for his return to Europe, frio to nest hot season. I believe that he has served as long it is safe for him to remain in this climate, and if fossible, he ought not to return to brongkong. (Signesh.) I. J. Murray M. D., Colonial Surgeon. Tome Copy.) I. Gardiner Mestion Colonial Secretary. 6. Leave now granted whend Frames Mand ornell Governor. NOTE.-Officers who may be under the necessity of applying to the Secretary of State for an extension of their leave of absence, are requested to annex this deenment to theie applications, and in order to meet this contingency, it will be furnished to them in duplicate.
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2nd.--That

Mr Kanton

has been in the Service of the Colony for welve

months.

years,

C.S.O. 8537

and right (fyr.)

73

In 5847/6

Chonish Surgeon's Ffice, Hong Kong, 15th Febuary 1869.

3rd.That in the course of that Service he has been absent on leave on several occasions, at the dates

and for the terms specified below, viz. :——

Ath-That

9

and & days,

1st. -For 1 year, 9

Months beginning on 1st August, 1852, and ending on the 8th May 186+

The

2nd.-

3rd.-

Ath. That provision has been made for the due execution of Mr Thontons.

Office daring his absence by the affontiment of W. S. Lording, 2nd Clerk in the Starbor Master's office.

1. Total Service, from date of arrival in the Colony to date of Certificate...

Years.

Months,

12

$

2. Deduct total Absences since arrival (other than Vacation leave),

whether with or without llalf Salary

/

9

16

//

3. Period of Resident Service

4. Maximum amount of Leave authorized by Regulations in respect of the above period of Resident Service (viz., † of Resident Service

+ Six Months)

5. Leave on Half Salary already taken, since first arrival in the Colony

2

3 +268

6

10

Considering the state of health

Mr. J. Konton and his long residence in bongkong, extending as Iunderstand over a

Innverstand over a period of 19 years.

است

&

as

I have no hesitation in expreking my opinion, the necessity for his return to Europe, frio to nest hot season. I believe that he has served as long it is safe for him to remain in this climate, and if fossible, he ought not to return to brongkong.

(Signesh.) I. J. Murray M. D.,

Colonial Surgeon.

Tome Copy.)

I. Gardiner Mestion

Colonial Secretary.

6. Leave now granted

whend Frames Mand ornell

Governor.

NOTE.-Officers who may be under the necessity of applying to the Secretary of State for an extension of their leave of absence, are requested

to annex this deenment to theie applications, and in order to meet this contingency, it will be furnished to them in duplicate.

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