CO129-152 - Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1871 [9-10] — Page 227

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into consideration the

also

taxing

very

liberal arrangements

As

to

Bomies and pensions, and the

chands of promotive, and ocher substantial advantages, I am fully convinced

that any could be obtamed in England

mumber of suitable men

these ternis.

on)

8. I have before me the figures which I took down when at home

the cast of the

about love years since detailing various Police Meper London, Dublin, Edinburgh, and other places; and I find that it ranged from $9 to $12 per manch, exclusive of the charge invariably made for Barrack accommodation),

which amounted to about $2

per month.

9. In fact it found that the cat of messing and lodging allecause generally exceeded one half the salary. Therefore, Constables here on 730 por mouth would be much better off in regard to pay

than Constables ist

home; that in fact, they would, if

se inclined, be able to save

four pounds sterling per month.

pe. 10. If any doubt exicted

mind as

te de

seceering

in

nearly

my

suitable men

at home, it would be at once dispelled on reading the following extract from the report of the Chief Commissioner of the London-

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