CO129-244 - Governor Des Voeus Acting Governor Fleming - 1890 [1-4] — Page 405

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require a quantity Surveyor. But so long as the Staff remains numerically weak, such an official would prove useful, although in my opinion the system which I recommend, and which has so long prevailed in the profession, of measuring up the work by the Engineer in charge, is in every respect to be preferred.

2nd. Mr. Sampson resigned his appointment on 1st June 1889 as reported in my letter of 4th June 1889, under the circumstances described in my report on storm damage dated 27th July 1889.

3rd. On reference to my report of 6th July 1889 it will be seen that the salary I propose for the Assistant Land Surveyor is $850 a month or $3,000 a year.

4th. Although in the Estimates for 1889 the salary of the temporary Land Surveyor is put down at $2,520 per annum, Mr. Drury's present salary is $1,800 per annum. While acting as Land Surveyor he has, as I have already stated, received $50 a month additional. This makes a total of $2,400 per annum. The rate proposed for the Assistant Engineer is $2,328, which is a few dollars less than Mr. Drury has recently been receiving, but a considerable increase over his regular salary.

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would in conclusion venture to impress on the Government the desirability of re-inforcing the Engineering Staff with as little delay as possible. Some of us are now much overworked, the result of which, if the present state of things be prolonged, may probably be that some of us may break down during the trying weather

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I 1990! form £250 atemy Wh. think * 403 require a quantity Surveyor. But so long as the Staff remains numerically weak, such an official would prove useful, although in my opinion the system which I recommend, and which has so long prevailed in the profession, of measuring up the work by the Engineer in charge, is in every respect to be preferred. 2nd. Mr. Sampson resigned his appointment on 1st June 1889 as reported in my letter of 4th June 1889, under the circumstances described in my report on storm damage dated 27th July 1889. 3rd. On reference to my report of 6th July 1889 it will be seen that the salary I propose for the Assistant Land Surveyor is $850 a month or $3,000 a year. 4th. Although in the Estimates for 1889 the salary of the temporary Land Surveyor is put down at $2,520 per annum, Mr. Drury's present salary is $1,800 per annum. While acting as Land Surveyor he has, as I have already stated, received $50 a month additional. This makes a total of $2,400 per annum. The rate proposed for the Assistant Engineer is $2,328, which is a few dollars less than Mr. Drury has recently been receiving, but a considerable increase over his regular salary. 12. would in conclusion venture to impress on the Government the desirability of re-inforcing the Engineering Staff with as little delay as possible. Some of us are now much overworked, the result of which, if the present state of things be prolonged, may probably be that some of us may break down during the trying weather
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to I 1990! form £250 atemy Wh. think * 403 require a quantity Surveyor. But so long as the Staff remains numerically weak, such an official would prove useful, although in my opinion the system which I recommend, and which has so long prevailed in the pro- fession, of measuring up the work by the Engineer in charge, is in every respect to be preferred. 2nd. Mr. Sampson resigned his appointment on 1st, June 1889 as reported in my letter of 4th. June 1889, under the circumstances described in my report on storm damage dated 27th, July 1889. 3rd. On reference to my report of 6th. July 1889 it will be seen that the salary I propose for the Assistant Land Surveyor is $850 a month or $3,000 a year. 4th. Although in the Estimates for 1889 the sala- ry of the temporary Land Surveyor is put down at $2,520 wo toned into $1656 by the foo? ų per annum Mr. Drury's present salary is $1,800 per annum While acting as Land Surveyor he has as I have already stated received $50 a month additional. This makes a total of $2,400 per annum. The rate proposed for the Assistant Engineer is $2,328 which is a few dollars less than Mr. Drury has recently been receiving, but a considerable increase over his regular salary. 12. would in conclusion venture to impress on the Government the desirability of re-inforcing the Engi- neering Staff with as little delay as possible. Some of us are now much overworked, the result of which if the present state of things be prolonged, may probably be that some of us may break down during the trying رو weather
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1990!

form £250

atemy Wh.

think

*

403

require a quantity Surveyor. But so long as the

Staff remains numerically weak, such an official would

prove useful, although in my opinion the system which I

recommend, and which has so long prevailed in the pro- fession, of measuring up the work by the Engineer in charge, is in every respect to be preferred.

2nd. Mr. Sampson resigned his appointment on 1st,

June 1889 as reported in my letter of 4th. June 1889,

under the circumstances described in my report on storm

damage dated 27th, July 1889.

3rd. On reference to my report of 6th. July 1889

it will be seen that the salary I propose for the

Assistant Land Surveyor is $850 a month or $3,000 a

year.

4th. Although in the Estimates for 1889 the sala-

ry of the temporary Land Surveyor is put down at $2,520

wo toned into $1656 by the foo? ų

per annum Mr. Drury's present salary is $1,800 per annum

While acting as Land Surveyor he has as I have already

stated received $50 a month additional. This makes a

total of $2,400 per annum. The rate proposed for the

Assistant Engineer is $2,328 which is a few dollars

less than Mr. Drury has recently been receiving, but a

considerable increase over his regular salary.

12.

would in conclusion venture to impress on the

Government the desirability of re-inforcing the Engi-

neering Staff with as little delay as possible. Some of

us are now much overworked, the result of which if the

present state of things be prolonged, may probably be

that some of us may break down during the trying

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