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SUL 38

Minute by the Director of Public Works.

Hon. Colonial Secretary.

The designing and drawing of plans is a very

important part of an Engineer's duties. I see no objection to

designating Mr.Gale as an Assistant Engineer, while retaining

him in the office at his present work.

Mr.Gale's ambition is of course to be consider-

ed eligible for promotion or acting promotion as an Assistant

or Executive Engineer.

As a rule I think a chief Draughtsman is quite

a subordinate post and held by an officer not expected and

required to make designs. If Mr.Gale was permanently transfer-

red to other work, I would not recommend filling up his place

from England as I think a Chinese or Eurasian Chief Draughts-

man would be sufficient.

13.6.98.

(sd.) R.D.ORMSBY,

Director of Public Works.