CO129-273 - Governor Sir Robinson & Others - 1896 [10-12] — Page 95

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Sir,

Enclosure

C. O.

24369

Public Work Department;

Hong Kong, 20th October, 1896,

93

I have the honour to apply for a transfer or promotion to another Colony, or in the absence of such an opening in the near future, that I may be transferred to another Colony (at a Salary equivalent in sterling value to what I now receive) in which a better prospect of promotion exists for one in my position.

2.

3. In support of my application I would state that the chief object of my original appointment (viz. to initiate a system of several accounting, and a system of shore accounting) was accomplished in 1892, and has become well established.

4. I was attached to the Public Works Department as Chief Accountant in 1891 at a Salary of $2,400 per annum, and I arrived in the Colony, and commenced duty on 16th April of that year.

5. As you will be aware the Public Works and the Water and Drainage Departments were amalgamated by the Right Honourable J. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies.

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Sir,

Enclosure

C.O.

24369

Public Works Department;

Hong Kong, 20th October, 1896,

93

I have the honour to apply for a transfer or promotion to another Colony, or in the absence of such an opening in the near future, that I may be transferred to another Colony (at a Salary equivalent in sterling value to what I now receive) in which a better prospect of promotion exists for one in my position.

2.

3. In support of my application I would state that the chief object of my original appointment (viz. to initiate a system of several accounting, and a system of shore accounting) was accomplished in 1892, and has become well established.

4. I was attached to the Public Works Department as Chief Accountant in 1891 at a Salary of $2,400 per annum, and I arrived in the Colony, and commenced duty on 16th April of that year.

5. As you will be aware the Public Works and the Water and Drainage Departments were amalgamated by the Right Honourable J. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies.

Page 93

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Page 93

has been kept to indicate original page number. The rest of the response is directly the proofread text. Here is the final output in HTML format as requested:

Sir,

Enclosure

C.O.

24369

Public Works Department;

Hong Kong, 20th October, 1896,

93

I have the honour to apply for a transfer or promotion to another Colony, or in the absence of such an opening in the near future, that I may be transferred to another Colony (at a Salary equivalent in sterling value to what I now receive) in which a better prospect of promotion exists for one in my position.

2.

3. In support of my application I would state that the chief object of my original appointment (viz. to initiate a system of several accounting, and a system of shore accounting) was accomplished in 1892, and has become well established.

4. I was attached to the Public Works Department as Chief Accountant in 1891 at a Salary of $2,400 per annum, and I arrived in the Colony, and commenced duty on 16th April of that year.

5. As you will be aware the Public Works and the Water and Drainage Departments were amalgamated by the Right Honourable J. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies.

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Sir, Enclosure C. O. 24369 Public Work Department; Hong Kong, 20th October, 1896, 93 I have the honour to apply for a transfer or promotion to another Colony, or in the absence of such an opening in the near future, that I may be transferred to another Colony (at a Salary equivalent in sterling value to what I now receive) in which a better prospect of promotion exists for one in my position. 2. 3. In support of my application I would state that the chief object of my original appointment (viz. to initiate a system of several accounting, and a system of shore accounting) was accomplished in 1892, and has become well established. 4. I was attached to the Public Works Department as Chief Accountant in 1891 at a Salary of $2,400 per annum, and I arrived in the Colony, and commenced duty on 16th April of that year. 5. As you will be aware the Public Works and the Water and Drainage Departments were amalgamated by the Right Honourable J. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies. ... Page 93 ... Page 93 The text appears to be a letter from an officer in the Public Works Department in Hong Kong, applying for a transfer or promotion to another colony. The original text has been corrected for spelling, spacing, and formatting errors. has been removed as per rule 12 and the rest of the text has been formatted according to the rules. Here is the revised output: Sir, Enclosure C.O. 24369 Public Works Department; Hong Kong, 20th October, 1896, 93 I have the honour to apply for a transfer or promotion to another Colony, or in the absence of such an opening in the near future, that I may be transferred to another Colony (at a Salary equivalent in sterling value to what I now receive) in which a better prospect of promotion exists for one in my position. 2. 3. In support of my application I would state that the chief object of my original appointment (viz. to initiate a system of several accounting, and a system of shore accounting) was accomplished in 1892, and has become well established. 4. I was attached to the Public Works Department as Chief Accountant in 1891 at a Salary of $2,400 per annum, and I arrived in the Colony, and commenced duty on 16th April of that year. 5. As you will be aware the Public Works and the Water and Drainage Departments were amalgamated by the Right Honourable J. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies. Page 93 ... Page 93 has been kept to indicate original page number. The rest of the response is directly the proofread text. Here is the final output in HTML format as requested: Sir, Enclosure C.O. 24369 Public Works Department; Hong Kong, 20th October, 1896, 93 I have the honour to apply for a transfer or promotion to another Colony, or in the absence of such an opening in the near future, that I may be transferred to another Colony (at a Salary equivalent in sterling value to what I now receive) in which a better prospect of promotion exists for one in my position. 2. 3. In support of my application I would state that the chief object of my original appointment (viz. to initiate a system of several accounting, and a system of shore accounting) was accomplished in 1892, and has become well established. 4. I was attached to the Public Works Department as Chief Accountant in 1891 at a Salary of $2,400 per annum, and I arrived in the Colony, and commenced duty on 16th April of that year. 5. As you will be aware the Public Works and the Water and Drainage Departments were amalgamated by the Right Honourable J. Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies. Page 93 Page 93
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Enclosure

C. O

24369

Public Work. Department;

Hong Kong, 20th October, 1596,

93

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you

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The Right Honourable J. Chamberlain,

Secutary of State for the Clonies.

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