CO129-278 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1897 [11-12] — Page 247

sanctioned the transfer of Mr C.E. Warren, overseer in the Public Works Department, from the temporary to the permanent establishment of the Public Service.

Mr Warren was appointed locally in October, 1895, and has been well reported on by the Head of his department.

I have the honour to be,

Dir.

Your most Obedient Humble Servant,

William in Robingry

DRAFT.

trong trong No 14

Sir W. Robinson

MINUTE.

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In 21 January 98

16. Macnaghten 13/1

Mr.

Sir,

I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No 252 of the 26th November last requesting my approval of the transfer of Mr C.E. Warren, Overseer in the Public Works Dept from the temporary to the permanent establishment of the Public Service.

Before confirming this transfer

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