CO129-272 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1896 [5-9] — Page 568

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of duty, this Excellency the Governor of this Colony might take into consideration the facts, and be so

good

as to remunerate

the work that was done.

The late Mr. John S. Brewer formerly Government Marine Surveyor of Hongkong, appointed in 1881, received the

same salary then as I do today. In addition to this appointment, he was also Superintendent Enquirer of the Government Fire Brigade for which he received an extra

allowance of $720 a

year and was allowed certain fees from the Government as Examiner of Engineering candidates. An annual increment was

given to various

officers of the Public Service in 1890,

in some cases to the extent of 20% of their salary, but I most respectfully beg to say although this branch of the department brings in

a good deal of money yearly

to the Government, the Marine Surveyor

was not included in the increase given

to other officers.

A consideration of these facts I earnestly hope may induce His Excellency

the Governor to kindly consider my petition, and please grant my request for an increase

of salary.

How: R. M. Rumsey,

Staff Harbour Master.

I have read

St. Robt. C. Dixon,

562

Gov. Marine Surveyor.

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of duty, this Excellency the Governor of this Colony might take into consideration the facts, and be so good as to remunerate the work that was done. The late Mr. John S. Brewer formerly Government Marine Surveyor of Hongkong, appointed in 1881, received the same salary then as I do today. In addition to this appointment, he was also Superintendent Enquirer of the Government Fire Brigade for which he received an extra allowance of $720 a year and was allowed certain fees from the Government as Examiner of Engineering candidates. An annual increment was given to various officers of the Public Service in 1890, in some cases to the extent of 20% of their salary, but I most respectfully beg to say although this branch of the department brings in a good deal of money yearly to the Government, the Marine Surveyor was not included in the increase given to other officers. A consideration of these facts I earnestly hope may induce His Excellency the Governor to kindly consider my petition, and please grant my request for an increase of salary. How: R. M. Rumsey, Staff Harbour Master. I have read St. Robt. C. Dixon, 562 Gov. Marine Surveyor.
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of duty, this Excellency the Governor of this Colony might take into convideation the facts, and be so ne for good as to remunerate the work that was done. The late Mr. John S. Brewer for = merly Government Marine Surveyor of Honghong, appointed in 1881, received the danne solary then as I do today. In addition to this appointment, he was also suporin- toudent Enquiser of the Government Fire Brigade for which he received an extra allowance of $720 a year and allowed certain fees from the Government as Exam. ever of Engineering candidates. In an = nual increment was given to various officers of the Public Service is 1890. I some cases to the extent of 20% of their salary, but I most respectfully beg to say although this branch of the departuais brings in a good - deal of money yearly to the Government, the Marine Surveyor was not included in the increase given. to other officers. A consideration of there facts !! induce His Excelling earnestly hope may the Governor to kindly consider my petition, please grant my request for an increas and of salary. How: R. M. Rumsey, Starbour Master. J I have re St. Robt. C. Dixon, 562 Gov. Marine Surveyor. ye A.
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of duty, this Excellency the Governor of this Colony might take into convideation the facts, and be so

ne

for

good

as to remunerate

the work that was done.

The late Mr. John S. Brewer for = merly Government Marine Surveyor of Honghong, appointed in 1881, received the

danne

solary then as I do today. In addition to this appointment, he was also suporin- toudent Enquiser of the Government Fire Brigade for which he received an extra

allowance of $720 a

year and allowed

certain fees from the Government as Exam. ever of Engineering candidates. In an =

nual increment was

given to various

officers of the Public Service is 1890.

I

some cases to the extent of 20% of their salary, but I most respectfully beg to say although this branch of the departuais brings in

a

good

- deal of money yearly

to the Government, the Marine Surveyor

was not included in the increase given.

to other officers.

A consideration of there facts !! induce His Excelling

earnestly hope may

the Governor to kindly consider my petition, please grant my request for an increas

and

of salary.

How: R. M. Rumsey,

Starbour Master.

J

I have re

St. Robt. C. Dixon,

562

Gov. Marine Surveyor.

ye

A.

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