CO129-293 - Governor Sir Blake - 1899 [8-9] — Page 486

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19. I have admitted, that with the Department, in the state it was in, when I took charge, the whole time of the head, was constantly required for improvement and reorganisa-tion, and I admit it is still necessary; but I respectfully submit, that when a Department, has been allowed to sink into such a condition, it is not fair, that the person on whom devolves, the unusual and heavy labour of reorganising it, should be paid, practically less, than his predecessors.

20. If a man cannot hope for promotion, it is but natural that he should look for better remuneration.

21. Three years ago, before I was aware of the state of the Department, I solicited my present appointment; since then I have repeatedly asked for a transfer to another Colony in some executive appointment.

22. Now that I have been appointed to this heavy task, and by the terms of my appointment shown; that my later application cannot be entertained, I earnestly hope for a more favourable reconsideration of my petition of the 29th.

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25. I trust that the Right Honourable the Secretary

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483 19. I have admitted, that with the Department, in the state it was in, when I took charge, the whole time of the head, was constantly required for improvement and reorganisa-tion, and I admit it is still necessary; but I respectfully submit, that when a Department, has been allowed to sink into such a condition, it is not fair, that the person on whom devolves, the unusual and heavy labour of reorganising it, should be paid, practically less, than his predecessors. 20. If a man cannot hope for promotion, it is but natural that he should look for better remuneration. 21. Three years ago, before I was aware of the state of the Department, I solicited my present appointment; since then I have repeatedly asked for a transfer to another Colony in some executive appointment. 22. Now that I have been appointed to this heavy task, and by the terms of my appointment shown; that my later application cannot be entertained, I earnestly hope for a more favourable reconsideration of my petition of the 29th. MELY. 25. I trust that the Right Honourable the Secretary な of
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483 19. I have admitted, that with the Department, in the state it was in, when I took charge, the whole time of the head, was constantly required for improvement and reorganisa- tion, and I admit it is still necessary; but I respectfully 1 submit, that when a Department, has been allowed to sink into such a condition, it is not fair, that the person on whom devolves, the unusual and heavy labour of reorganising it, should be paid, practically less, than his predecessors. 20. If a man cannot hope for promotion, it is but natural that he should look for better remuneration. 21. Three years ago, before I was aware of the state of the Department, I solicited my present appointment; since then I have repeatedly asked for a transfer to another Colony in some executive appointment. 22. Now that I have been appointed to this heavy task, and by the terms of my appointment shown; that my later application cannot be entertained, I earnestly hope for a more favourable reconsideration of my petition of the 29th. MELY. 25. I trust that the Right Honourable the Secretary な of
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19. I have admitted, that with the Department, in the

state it was in, when I took charge, the whole time of the

head, was constantly required for improvement and reorganisa-

tion, and I admit it is still necessary; but I respectfully

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submit, that when a Department, has been allowed to sink

into such a condition, it is not fair, that the person on

whom devolves, the unusual and heavy labour of reorganising

it, should be paid, practically less, than his predecessors.

20. If a man cannot hope for promotion, it is but

natural that he should look for better remuneration.

21. Three years ago, before I was aware of the state

of the Department, I solicited my present appointment;

since then I have repeatedly asked for a transfer to another

Colony in some executive appointment.

22. Now that I have been appointed to this heavy task,

and by the terms of my appointment shown; that my later

application cannot be entertained, I earnestly hope for a

more favourable reconsideration of my petition of the 29th.

MELY.

25. I trust that the Right Honourable the Secretary

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of

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