CO129-208 - Governor Sir Bowen - 1883 [4] — Page 178

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Are they to be allowed to remit one half their pay at 4/2? If not they should be distinctly told so in writing. The Captain Superintendent of Police thinks in that case their pay will have to be increased.

J. Are married men to be engaged? I have recommended that no married quarters should be provided in future for any below the rank of sergeant.

Are they to be allowed to re-engage after expiration of five years? I recommend that it should be distinctly understood that Government is not bound to re-engage any men hereafter sent out. It can always be left to do so if desirable and the men willing.

Are they to have a claim to pensions as hitherto after ten years' service, or only after 15 years service as recently recommended (see my Despatch No. 31 of 1883)?

6. Are they to receive bounties after five years service, if instead of going home they are re-enlisted here for a further period?

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177 2. Are they to be allowed to remit one half their pay at 4/2? If not they should be distinctly told so in writing. The Captain Superintendent of Police thinks in that case their pay will have to be increased. J. Are married men to be engaged? I have recommended that no married quarters should be provided in future for any below the rank of sergeant. Are they to be allowed to re-engage after expiration of five years? I recommend that it should be distinctly understood that Government is not bound to re-engage any men hereafter sent out. It can always be left to do so if desirable and the men willing. Are they to have a claim to pensions as hitherto after ten years' service, or only after 15 years service as recently recommended (see my Despatch No. 31 of 1883)? 6. Are they to receive bounties after five years service, if instead of going home they are re-enlisted here for a further period?
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177 2. Are they to be allorved to remit one half their pay at 4/2 ? If not they should be distinctly told so in writing. The Captain Superintendent of Police thinks in that case their pay will have to be increased. J. tre married men lo & I have recommended be engaged! chat no married arr quarters ( ) should be provided in future for any below the rank of sergeant. LL. A to re- Are they to be allowed engage after expiration of five years! I recommend that it "Certainl it should be distinctly understood chat Government is not bound. to re- engage any men hereafter sent out. It can always be left to do so are S if desir ble and the men willing. Are they to have a clairs to pensions as hitherto after ten years ́sérvice, or only after 15 years service as recently recommended (see my Despatch N31 of 1883.)! 6. a Are they to receive borns after five years service, if instead of going home they are re-enlisted here for a further period
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177

2.

Are they to be allorved

to remit one

half their pay at 4/2 ?

If not they should be distinctly

told so in writing. The Captain

Superintendent

of

Police thinks

in that case their pay will

have to be increased.

J.

tre married men lo

& I have recommended

be engaged!

chat no

married

arr

quarters

( )

should be provided in future for any below the rank of sergeant.

LL.

A to re-

Are they to be allowed

engage after expiration of five years! I recommend that

it

"Certainl

it should be distinctly understood

chat Government is not bound.

to re-

engage any men

hereafter

sent out. It can always be left to

do so

are

S

if desir ble and the men

willing.

Are they to have a clairs to pensions as hitherto after

ten

years ́sérvice,

or only after

15 years service as recently

recommended (see my Despatch

N31

of

1883.)!

6.

a

Are they to receive borns after five years service, if instead of going home they are re-enlisted here for a further

period

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