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369

be glad if Your Lordship will

sanction

an increase

of $30

rising by biennial increments

The

to $50 a month, to his present salary. arrangement, if approved, will effect a permanent minimum saving of $1800

a year, without any sacrifice of efficiency.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord Marquess,

Your Lordship's Most Obedient

Humble Servant,

William Robinson

Sir,

Enclosure.

482

REC Rec'd 8/94

Mr. D. Wood to the Acting Director of Public Works.

Public Works Department,

Hong Kong, 22nd November 1893,

Referring to the favour you extended me by consultation on the proposed alteration of my position in the Service, I have the honour to submit for the consideration of the Government certain particulars which, I venture to hope may have an important bearing on the ultimate decision as to salary.

The Movements leading up to my engagement were numerous, but I may only trouble you with reference to two,

viz:- (1) An interview with a representative of the Crown Agents, and (2) The signing of the agreement.

The former took place in Manchester with Osbert Chadwick, Esq., C.E., C.M.G.

As a result of my interview I decided to send my application to the Crown Agents.

The interview covered general discussion on all subjects relating to the Hong Kong appointment, and although prospects, and the many other matters all served to influence me in my decision, I only wish particularly to put the matter

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369 be glad if Your Lordship will sanction an increase of $30 rising by biennial increments The to $50 a month, to his present salary. arrangement, if approved, will effect a permanent minimum saving of $1800 a year, without any sacrifice of efficiency. I have the honour to be, My Lord Marquess, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant, William Robinson Sir, Enclosure. 482 REC Rec'd 8/94 Mr. D. Wood to the Acting Director of Public Works. Public Works Department, Hong Kong, 22nd November 1893, Referring to the favour you extended me by consultation on the proposed alteration of my position in the Service, I have the honour to submit for the consideration of the Government certain particulars which, I venture to hope may have an important bearing on the ultimate decision as to salary. The Movements leading up to my engagement were numerous, but I may only trouble you with reference to two, viz:- (1) An interview with a representative of the Crown Agents, and (2) The signing of the agreement. The former took place in Manchester with Osbert Chadwick, Esq., C.E., C.M.G. As a result of my interview I decided to send my application to the Crown Agents. The interview covered general discussion on all subjects relating to the Hong Kong appointment, and although prospects, and the many other matters all served to influence me in my decision, I only wish particularly to put the matter
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369 be glad if Your Lordship will sanction an increase of #30 rising by biennial increments The to #50 a month, to his present salary. arrangement, if approved, will effect a perma- rent minimum saving of $1800. year, without any sacrifice of efficiency. I have the honour to be, 4$ My Lord Marquess, Your Lordship's Most Cordient Humble Servant, Willaim Ribinisz ( Sir, Enclosure. 482 REC Recf 8 94 Mr. D.Wood to the Acting Director of Public Works. Public Works Department, Hong Kong 22nu. November 13J3, Auverting to the favour you extended me by con- sultation on the proposed alteration of my position in the Service, I have the honour to submit for the consideration of the Government certain particulars which. I venture to hope may have an important bearing on the ultimate gecision as tu salary, The Movements leading up to my engagement were numerous, but I may only trouble you with reference to two, viz:- (1) An interview with a representative of the Crown Agents, and (2) The signing of the agreement. The former took place in Manchester with. Osbert Chadwick, £$9. C. E., C. M. G. As a result of my interview I decided to send my application to the Crown Agents. The interview coverea general aiscussion on all subjects relating, to the Hong Kong appointment, and although prospects, anu the many other matters all served to influ- ence me in my decision, I only wish particular. cularlypo put the matter
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369

be glad if Your Lordship will

sanction

an increase

of #30

rising by biennial increments

The

to #50 a month, to his present salary. arrangement, if approved, will effect a perma-

• rent minimum saving of $1800.

year, without any sacrifice of efficiency.

I have the honour to be,

4$

My Lord Marquess, Your Lordship's Most Cordient

Humble Servant,

Willaim Ribinisz

(

Sir,

Enclosure.

482

REC Recf 8 94

Mr. D.Wood to the Acting Director of Public Works.

Public Works Department,

Hong Kong 22nu. November 13J3,

Auverting to the favour you extended me by con- sultation on the proposed alteration of my position in the Service, I have the honour to submit for the consideration of the Government certain particulars which. I venture to hope may have an important bearing on the ultimate gecision

as tu salary,

The Movements leading up to my engagement were

numerous, but I may only trouble you with reference to two,

viz:- (1) An interview with a representative of the Crown

Agents, and (2) The signing of the agreement.

The former took place in Manchester with. Osbert

Chadwick, £$9. C. E., C. M. G.

As a result of my interview I decided to send my

application to the Crown Agents.

The interview coverea general aiscussion on all

subjects relating, to the Hong Kong appointment, and although

prospects, anu the many other matters all served to influ-

ence me in my decision, I only wish particular.

cularlypo

put the

matter

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