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consequence of

the

many changes and the unsatisfactory method of recruiting men for the Gaol

Staff, in 1888, through the strong recommendation of Major General A. A . H . Gordon their salaries were

at $30, then $40, $45 and $50 for mensem, while the

raised commer

6 hours

mencing

Guards

duty

do who

perform

in addition to extra

duties, such as

1 relieving officers

at meal hours and report time.

beside

when there are

quarding rendition prisoners

avy

aud

tve

would mention that two of doing 12 hours duty daily viz. 6 A. M. to 6. 8. M. and most of us have been on the staff for nearly 12 years, our case appears to have bee entirely over looked - there two classes, 4. 14 class and 13,2th? class, $20 and $16 per mouth, no matter what our qualifications.

are

only

may

may be, we can.

can never expect t

be promoted to the rank of - Assistant Turnkey

is thus limited.

• promotion

Ander these circums

tances we most respectfully

and

humbly beg you will kindly lay this our petition before His Excelling the Acting Governor with a view if stis Excellency finds

1 grievances reasonable, consider our case and grant

over

ut us a proportionate increase of salary or if impracticable, devide the ranks in equal umber, viz.

two.

91 class the

zeli L.

sergeant inclusive

and 9 2th class, (the same as the

Furnkeys).

We have &c.

Signed.

4

LT

Autta Singh, Sergeant

Jandoo 12th Class Guard

Manah

&

Fatta keen

Ganda Mall Fitchnamorty

4

A

243 Class