CO129-260 - Governor Sir Robinson Acting Governor O-Brien - 1893 [9-12] — Page 15

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14

in

work performed by

me with that of Officers of the same position other departments, shows a wide divergence in respect of the emoluments received for such duties

4

7. I understand the Director of this department has entered in the estimates for 1894 the amount

of $600, as an increase,

So my salary.

8. Incidental to my application for increase of salary on the merits of my work and length of service, I may add, that on appointment in 1883, I understood my salary to be equal to £250 per annum

basin with free quarters sterling in addition, This was calculated

on a

at the rate of 14½d to the dollar. But even at the dollar rate ruling

at

the time of my arrival in the colony it was equal to £225 and adding the allowance for quarters the total value of my salary and allowances was equal to £292 sterling. At present it is only equal to £195. Mainly on this ground, thirty-five percent (35%) increase of salary in 1890 awarded to

many officers of other departments.

9. In conclusion I may state that

as a married man it is a matter

of impossibility for me to live comfortably

on

my present salary and I therefore ask respectfully for a favourable consideration of this application

I have the honour to be, My Lord Marquess,

Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant.

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14 in work performed by me with that of Officers of the same position other departments, shows a wide divergence in respect of the emoluments received for such duties 4 7. I understand the Director of this department has entered in the estimates for 1894 the amount of $600, as an increase, So my salary. 8. Incidental to my application for increase of salary on the merits of my work and length of service, I may add, that on appointment in 1883, I understood my salary to be equal to £250 per annum basin with free quarters sterling in addition, This was calculated on a at the rate of 14½d to the dollar. But even at the dollar rate ruling at the time of my arrival in the colony it was equal to £225 and adding the allowance for quarters the total value of my salary and allowances was equal to £292 sterling. At present it is only equal to £195. Mainly on this ground, thirty-five percent (35%) increase of salary in 1890 awarded to many officers of other departments. 9. In conclusion I may state that as a married man it is a matter of impossibility for me to live comfortably on my present salary and I therefore ask respectfully for a favourable consideration of this application I have the honour to be, My Lord Marquess, Your Lordship's most obedient humble servant. 7.9 Figg
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14 in work performed by me with that of Officers of the same position other departments, shows a wide divergence in respect of the emoluments received for such duties 4 7. I understand the Director of this department has entered in the estimates for 1894 the amount of $ 600, as an increase, So my salary. 8. Incidental to my application for increase of salary on the merits of my work and length of service, I may add, that on appointment in 1883, I understood my salary to be equal to £250 per annum basin with free quartero sterling in addition, This was calculated on a at the rate of 14°/2d to the dollar. But even at the dollar rate ruling at. at the time of my arrival in the bolony it was equal to £225 and adding the allowance for quarters the toke value of my salary and allowances was equal to £ 292 sterling. At present it is only equal to £195. Mainly on this ground, thirtyfive percent (35%) increase of salary. in 1890 awarded to many officers of other departments. wra 9. In conclusion I may state that as a married man it is a matter me to live comfort- of imprevivility for -ably on my present salary and I therefore ask respectfully for a favourable consideration of this application I have the honour to be. My Lord Marquess, Your Lordships most obedient humble servant. 7.9 Figg
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14

in

work performed by

me with that of Officers of the same position other departments, shows a wide divergence in respect of the emoluments received for such duties

4

7. I understand the Director of this department has entered in the estimates for 1894 the amount

of $ 600, as an increase,

So my salary.

8. Incidental to my application for increase of salary on the merits of my work and length of service, I may add, that on appointment in 1883, I understood my salary to be equal to £250 per annum

basin with free quartero sterling in addition, This was calculated

on a

at the rate of 14°/2d to the dollar. But even at the dollar rate ruling

at.

at the time of my arrival in the bolony it was equal to £225 and adding the allowance for quarters the toke value of my salary and allowances was equal to £ 292 sterling. At present it is only equal to £195. Mainly on this ground, thirtyfive percent (35%) increase of salary. in 1890 awarded to

many officers of other departments.

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9. In conclusion I may state that

as a married man it is a matter

me to live comfort-

of imprevivility for

-ably

on

my present salary and I therefore ask respectfully for a favourable consideration of this application

I have the honour to be. My Lord Marquess,

Your Lordships most obedient humble servant.

7.9 Figg

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