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2

8. Cause of Retirement, [with annexed Medical Certificate, if from infirmity of mind or body, and under 60.

neither infirmity of mind or body, but length of service and age 76.

3

13. any kind of Pension or other Allowance has been commuted under the Pensions Commutation Acts 1869 and 1871, the annual amount of Pension or Allowance so commuted and the date of Commutation should be inserted.

The Govt. Sir RM Bonnell on private medical advice & my Surgeon ordered me to go home at once, which I was barely well enough to do.

9. Dates of Commencement and Termination of the several Appointments hold by Applicant, with their Emoluments, distinguishing Salary from other Allowances, and specifying such Allowances. (See note b on page 1.)

764

Secretary of State's Despatch of 6th Febry 1861 which I suppose fixes the precise date until 21st Febry 1866. salary £1000

2 Chief Justice of Hong Kong from 20th Febry 1866 until 1st October 1881 (the expiration of leave of absence) salary £2570

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15. Date of Cessation of Duty

12

NUMBER OF Days

14. Absences during each of the last 10 years

YEAR

Illness

Other cause

1872,

328

1873,

1874,

1875

7

16. Date of Cessation of Salary

1876.

to April 1881

10. If the date of Appointment is subsequent to 19th April, 1859, state whether the situation is held directly from the Crown, or with a Certificate from the Civil Service Commissioners, or under Clause 4 of the Superannuation Act of 1859.

Letters Patent under the seal of the Colony authorised by the Queen's Warrant of Febry 1866

11. Whether the duties of the several Offices or Situations held since the Applicant entered the Civil Service, have been such as to require that the holder should give his whole time to the Public Service.

As Attorney General all my time was at the service of the Public but subject to that I was entitled to four days' practice

As Chief Justice all my time was required for the Public service and very fully occupied

12. Whether holding any other Public Appointment, or receiving or claiming to receive any Public Money by Compensation, Half Pay or otherwise.

I hold no other appointment of any kind.

e. In the case of persons included in the definition of the term "Officer" in the 2nd Section of the Act 29 & 30 Vic., cap. 68, Heading No. 10 should be read as if the date 6th August, 1866, were substituted for 19th April, 1859; in the case of Officers of the Courts of Chancery and Bankruptcy, Ireland, it should be read as if the date 20th August, 1867, were substituted for 19th April, 1859.

One continuous absence I was ordered home 1877, I was attended by Dr. Gull and by Messrs Wharton & Co. on voyage I was very ill. I would refer to the medical men...

1878, 298

1879,

13

1880.

1881 absent from 12th April off

17. Statement in terms of Sec. viii of the Superannuation Act, of 1859, that the Applicant has discharged his duties with diligence and fidelity, to the satisfaction of the Head Officer or Officers of his Department, to be signed by any two of such Head Officers, if there shall be more than one, or by such Head Officer, if there shall be but one, together with "such a statement as will exhibit the merit, and value, and labour of the services of the Person recommended, embracing as long a period of his public service as can be authentically stated," together with observations as to Special Services, Suspension, Reprimand, &c., with full particulars of any injuries received on duty, or other claims or matters for consideration.

No 32

That I have discharged my duties with diligence, and fidelity, to the satisfaction of the Governor of Hongkong I have the honor to refer to the Earl of Kimberley. Despatch dated Hong Kong 9th April 1881 and his Lordship's Reply no 62 dated 3rd June 1881 and to various previous Despatches. I have never been suspended or reprimanded.

For special grounds for pension see accompanying Letter.

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459 2 8. Cause of Retirement, [with annexed Medical Certificate, if from infirmity of mind or body, and under 60. neither infirmity of mind or body, but length of service and age 76. 3 13. any kind of Pension or other Allowance has been commuted under the Pensions Commutation Acts 1869 and 1871, the annual amount of Pension or Allowance so commuted and the date of Commutation should be inserted. The Govt. Sir RM Bonnell on private medical advice & my Surgeon ordered me to go home at once, which I was barely well enough to do. 9. Dates of Commencement and Termination of the several Appointments hold by Applicant, with their Emoluments, distinguishing Salary from other Allowances, and specifying such Allowances. (See note b on page 1.) 764 Secretary of State's Despatch of 6th Febry 1861 which I suppose fixes the precise date until 21st Febry 1866. salary £1000 2 Chief Justice of Hong Kong from 20th Febry 1866 until 1st October 1881 (the expiration of leave of absence) salary £2570 2/ 15. Date of Cessation of Duty 12 NUMBER OF Days 14. Absences during each of the last 10 years YEAR Illness Other cause 1872, 328 1873, 1874, 1875 7 16. Date of Cessation of Salary 1876. to April 1881 10. If the date of Appointment is subsequent to 19th April, 1859, state whether the situation is held directly from the Crown, or with a Certificate from the Civil Service Commissioners, or under Clause 4 of the Superannuation Act of 1859. Letters Patent under the seal of the Colony authorised by the Queen's Warrant of Febry 1866 11. Whether the duties of the several Offices or Situations held since the Applicant entered the Civil Service, have been such as to require that the holder should give his whole time to the Public Service. As Attorney General all my time was at the service of the Public but subject to that I was entitled to four days' practice As Chief Justice all my time was required for the Public service and very fully occupied 12. Whether holding any other Public Appointment, or receiving or claiming to receive any Public Money by Compensation, Half Pay or otherwise. I hold no other appointment of any kind. e. In the case of persons included in the definition of the term "Officer" in the 2nd Section of the Act 29 & 30 Vic., cap. 68, Heading No. 10 should be read as if the date 6th August, 1866, were substituted for 19th April, 1859; in the case of Officers of the Courts of Chancery and Bankruptcy, Ireland, it should be read as if the date 20th August, 1867, were substituted for 19th April, 1859. One continuous absence I was ordered home 1877, I was attended by Dr. Gull and by Messrs Wharton & Co. on voyage I was very ill. I would refer to the medical men... 1878, 298 1879, 13 1880. 1881 absent from 12th April off 17. Statement in terms of Sec. viii of the Superannuation Act, of 1859, that the Applicant has discharged his duties with diligence and fidelity, to the satisfaction of the Head Officer or Officers of his Department, to be signed by any two of such Head Officers, if there shall be more than one, or by such Head Officer, if there shall be but one, together with "such a statement as will exhibit the merit, and value, and labour of the services of the Person recommended, embracing as long a period of his public service as can be authentically stated," together with observations as to Special Services, Suspension, Reprimand, &c., with full particulars of any injuries received on duty, or other claims or matters for consideration. No 32 That I have discharged my duties with diligence, and fidelity, to the satisfaction of the Governor of Hongkong I have the honor to refer to the Earl of Kimberley. Despatch dated Hong Kong 9th April 1881 and his Lordship's Reply no 62 dated 3rd June 1881 and to various previous Despatches. I have never been suspended or reprimanded. For special grounds for pension see accompanying Letter. /39/
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459 2 8. Cause of Retirement, [with annexed Medical Certificate, if from infirmity of mind or body, and under 60.3 кор neither infermily of mend or body, but length of serrie and age 76. 3 13. any kind of Pension or other Allowance has been commuted under the Pensions Com- mutation Acts 1869 and 1871, the annual amount of Pension or Allowance so commuted and the date of Commutation should be inserted. the C God. Sir RM Bonnell on purvate medical adore & my Sarpure andered me to go home at once, which das bertaully Lest I was well enough to Long. returned as bein and 9. Dates of Commencement and Termination of the several Appointments hold by Applicant, with their Emoluments, distinguishing Salary from other Allowances, and specifying such Allowances. (See note b on page 1.) 764 Sendary of State's (see As attorney Geneen Hong Kong from 18606 Despatch of pob of 6th Febry 1861 which I suppore fines the preuse date until 21th Febry 1866. salary £1000 2 Chief Justice of Hong Kong from 20" Febry 1868 until salary £2570 ith Belober 1881 (the expiration of leave of absence) 2/ 15. Date of Cessation of Duty 12 NUMBER OF Days 14. Absences during each of the last 10 years YEAR Illness Other cause 1872, 328 1873, 1874, 18757 16. Date of Cessation of Salary 1876. to Africl 18381 ان 10. If the date of Appointment is subsequent to 19th April, 1859,' state whether the situation is held directly from the Crown, or with a Certificate from the Civil Service Commissioners, or under Clause 4 of the Superannuation Act of 1859. Letters Patent under the steal of the Colony authored Fabry 1866 by the Queen's Warrant of 11. Whether the duties of the several Offices or Situations beld since the Applicant entered the Civil Service, have been such as to require that the holder should give his whole time to the Public Service. home was at the servree of the Levittorney General all my །. but subject than to I was entitled to four ate practice time who required for the Publu sen As Chef Justice all my and very fully occupied 12. Whether holding any other Public Appointment, or receiving or claiming to receive any Public Money by Compensation, Half Pay or otherwise. I hold no other appointment of any kind. e. In the case of persons included in the definition of the term "Officer" in the 2nd Section of the Act 29 & 30 Vic., cap. 68, Heading No. 10 should be read as if the date 6th August, 1866, were substituted for 19th April, 1859; in the case of Officers of the Courts of Chancery and Bankruptcy, Ireland, it should be read as if the date 20th August, 1867, were substituted for 19th April, 1859, One continuous absence I was ordered home 1877, I was attended by on accouent of senowy w Butcall Surgeon and air prGull 18 and by wherey Wharton & wore on voyage I was cryell. I would refer to the to fist names, redeal men * < my ration nously from dust cover work 1878, 298 1879, 13 1880. 1881 abral stent from 12th April off 17. Statement in terms of Sec. viii of the Superannuation Act, of 1859, that the Applicant M <6 has discharged his duties with diligence and fidelity, to the satisfaction of the Head "Officer or Officers of his Department," to be signed by any two of such Head Officers, if there shall be more than one, or by such Head Officer, if there shall be but one, together with "such a statement as will exhibit the merit, and value, and labour of the services of the Person recommended, embracing as long a period of his public service "as can be authentically stated," together with observations as to Special Services, Suspension, Reprimand, &c., with full particulars of any injuries received on duty, or other claims or matters for consideration. No 32 That have discharged my duties with diligence, and fidelity, to the satisfaction of the Governor of Hongkong shave the honor in refer to the him to the Earl of timberley. Despatch dated trong Kong 9th Apul 1881 and his brochess Koply no 62 dated 3rd June! - June 1881 and to various previous Dreistel Reve juspended or reprimandad For special. dated July grounds for pension sce accompro. I Let. /39/ Home Home Rome ود
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459

2

8. Cause of Retirement, [with annexed Medical Certificate, if from infirmity of mind or body, and under 60.3

кор

neither infermily of mend or body, but length of serrie and age 76.

3

13. any kind of Pension or other Allowance has been commuted under the Pensions Com- mutation Acts 1869 and 1871, the annual amount of Pension or Allowance so commuted

and the date of Commutation should be inserted.

the

C God. Sir RM Bonnell on purvate medical adore & my Sarpure andered me to go home at once, which das bertaully Lest

I was well enough to Long.

returned as bein and

9. Dates of Commencement and Termination of the several Appointments hold by Applicant, with their Emoluments, distinguishing Salary from other Allowances, and specifying such Allowances. (See note b on page 1.)

764

Sendary of State's

(see As attorney Geneen Hong Kong from 18606 Despatch of pob of 6th Febry 1861 which I suppore fines the preuse date until 21th Febry 1866. salary £1000 2 Chief Justice of Hong Kong from 20" Febry 1868 until

salary £2570 ith Belober 1881 (the expiration of leave of absence)

2/

15. Date of Cessation of Duty

12

NUMBER OF Days

14. Absences during each of the last 10 years

YEAR

Illness

Other cause

1872,

328

1873,

1874,

18757

16. Date of Cessation of Salary

1876.

to Africl 18381

ان

10. If the date of Appointment is subsequent to 19th April, 1859,' state whether the situation is held directly from the Crown, or with a Certificate from the Civil Service Commissioners, or under Clause 4 of the Superannuation Act of 1859.

Letters Patent under the steal of the Colony authored

Fabry 1866 by the Queen's Warrant of

11. Whether the duties of the several Offices or Situations beld since the Applicant entered the Civil Service, have been such as to require that the holder should give his whole time to the Public Service.

home was at the servree of the

Levittorney General all my

།.

but subject than to I was entitled to four ate practice

time who required for the Publu sen

As Chef Justice all my

and very fully occupied

12. Whether holding any other Public Appointment, or receiving or claiming to receive any

Public Money by Compensation, Half Pay or otherwise.

I hold no other appointment of any kind.

e. In the case of persons included in the definition of the term "Officer" in the 2nd Section of the Act 29 & 30 Vic., cap. 68, Heading No. 10 should be read as if the date 6th August, 1866, were substituted for 19th April, 1859; in the case of Officers of the Courts of Chancery and Bankruptcy, Ireland, it should be read as if the date 20th August, 1867, were substituted for 19th April, 1859,

One continuous absence I was ordered home 1877,

I was attended by

on accouent of senowy w

Butcall Surgeon and air prGull 18 and by wherey Wharton & wore on voyage I was cryell. I would refer to the

to fist names, redeal men

*

<

my ration

nously from dust cover work

1878, 298 1879,

13

1880.

1881 abral stent from 12th April off

17. Statement in terms of Sec. viii of the Superannuation Act, of 1859, that the Applicant

M

<6

has discharged his duties with diligence and fidelity, to the satisfaction of the Head "Officer or Officers of his Department," to be signed by any two of such Head Officers, if there shall be more than one, or by such Head Officer, if there shall be but one, together with "such a statement as will exhibit the merit, and value, and labour of the services of the Person recommended, embracing as long a period of his public service "as can be authentically stated," together with observations as to Special Services, Suspension, Reprimand, &c., with full particulars of any injuries received on duty, or other claims or matters for consideration.

No 32

That have discharged my duties with diligence, and fidelity, to the satisfaction of the Governor of Hongkong shave the honor in refer to the

him to the Earl of timberley. Despatch dated trong Kong 9th Apul 1881 and his brochess Koply no 62 dated 3rd June!

- June 1881 and to various previous Dreistel Reve juspended or reprimandad

For special. dated July

grounds for pension sce accompro. I Let.

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