CO129-291 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [5-6] — Page 589

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581

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A May, 1879.

to Mr. Tanner's application for Government employment being entertained. Those objections, however, are now waived (subject to certain conditions, which I understand Mr. Tanner is prepared to fulfil) as you will observe from the enclosed copy of a letter to Mr. Tanner from the Bishop of Victoria, who is manager of the Diocesan School.

3. As Mr. Tanner appears to possess the necessary qualifications for the post and is recommended by his present employers and Dr. Wright, and as the appointment of a local candidate would be more convenient and economical, I beg to recommend his appointment in succession to Mr. James

A

on probation for one year in the first instance and subject to confirmation in the appointment, should he give satisfaction in the performance of his duties.

4. I enclose the usual paper of particulars of the vacant office, No. 5 of which does not, of course, apply to candidates appointed locally, and, therefore, in the event of your approval of Mr. Tanner's appointment, it is not to be sent to him.

hel. 2 May,

jag int

j

Duplicate,

5. As Mr. Tanner is required by his agreement with the Diocesan School authorities to give six months' notice of his intention to terminate his present appointment, I shall be glad to receive a reply to this despatch by telegraph, in order that his services may be at the disposal of this Government as soon as possible.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your Most Obedient Humble Servant.

GOVERNOR &c,

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581 A A May, 1879. to Mr. Tanner's application for Government employment being entertained. Those objections, however, are now waived (subject to certain conditions, which I understand Mr. Tanner is prepared to fulfil) as you will observe from the enclosed copy of a letter to Mr. Tanner from the Bishop of Victoria, who is manager of the Diocesan School. 3. As Mr. Tanner appears to possess the necessary qualifications for the post and is recommended by his present employers and Dr. Wright, and as the appointment of a local candidate would be more convenient and economical, I beg to recommend his appointment in succession to Mr. James A on probation for one year in the first instance and subject to confirmation in the appointment, should he give satisfaction in the performance of his duties. 4. I enclose the usual paper of particulars of the vacant office, No. 5 of which does not, of course, apply to candidates appointed locally, and, therefore, in the event of your approval of Mr. Tanner's appointment, it is not to be sent to him. hel. 2 May, jag int j Duplicate, 5. As Mr. Tanner is required by his agreement with the Diocesan School authorities to give six months' notice of his intention to terminate his present appointment, I shall be glad to receive a reply to this despatch by telegraph, in order that his services may be at the disposal of this Government as soon as possible. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Most Obedient Humble Servant. GOVERNOR &c,
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581 A A May, 1879. to Mr.Tanner's application for Government employment being en- tertained. Those objections, however, are now waived (subject to certain conditions, which I understand Mr.Tanner is prepared to fulfil) as you will observe from the enclosed copy of a letter to Mr. Tanner from the Bishop of Victoria, who is mana- ger of the Diocesan School. 3. As Mr. Tanner appears to possess the necessary qualifications for the post and is recommended by his present employers and Dr.Wright, and as the appointment of a local candidate would be more convenient and economical, I beg to recommend his appoinment in succession to Mr.James A on probation for one year in the first instance and subject to confirmation in the appointment, should he give satisfac- tion in the performance of his duties. 4. I enclose the usual paper of particu- hel.2 May, jag int j Suplicate, apply to candidates appointed locally, and, therefore, in the event of your approval of Mr. Tanner's appointment, nt, to him. lars of the vacant office, No.5 of which does not,of course. + } 5. As Mr.Tanner is required by his agree- ment with the Diocesan School authorities to give six months notice of his intention to terminate his present appointment, I shall be glad to receive a reply to this despatch by tele- graph, in order that his services may be at the disposal of this Government as soon as possible. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Most Obedient Humble Servant. stung Arlah GOVERNOR &Q, }
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581

A

A May, 1879.

to Mr.Tanner's application for Government employment being en-

tertained. Those objections, however, are now waived (subject

to certain conditions, which I understand Mr.Tanner is prepared

to fulfil) as you will observe from the enclosed copy of a

letter to Mr. Tanner from the Bishop of Victoria, who is mana-

ger of the Diocesan School.

3. As Mr. Tanner appears to possess the

necessary qualifications for the post and is recommended by

his present employers and Dr.Wright, and as the appointment

of a local candidate would be more convenient and economical,

I beg to recommend his appoinment in succession to Mr.James

A

on probation for one year in the first instance and subject

to confirmation in the appointment, should he give satisfac-

tion in the performance of his duties.

4. I enclose the usual paper of particu-

hel.2

May,

jag int

j

Suplicate,

apply to candidates appointed locally, and, therefore, in the event of your approval of Mr. Tanner's appointment,

nt, to him.

lars of the vacant office, No.5 of which does not,of course.

+

}

5. As Mr.Tanner is required by his agree-

ment with the Diocesan School authorities to give six months notice of his intention to terminate his present appointment, I shall be glad to receive a reply to this despatch by tele-

graph, in order that his services may be at the disposal of

this Government as soon as possible.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your Most Obedient Humble Servant.

stung Arlah

GOVERNOR &Q,

}

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