CO129-297 - Governor Sir Blake - 1900 [1-3] — Page 603

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the work of my Department with the staff then at my

disposal and in that report I distinctly informed them that

the work was in arrears. The steff, until one month ago has not

been altered. (i.e. for the better) Then again there is the

endless list of Instructions, issued by the P.M.G. to contend

with.

These Instructions are issued at the rate of nearly

forty monthly. When one has to remember the many request, as

regards the redirection of letter parcels etc and the many memos

regarding the Despatch of Mails etc.

It can easily be understood how difficult, the re-

membering and carrying out of these Instructions, really is.

In many cases these Instructions no doubt sound well to those

who have but a slight knowledge of Postal work; but when

examined by any one with a thorough knowledge of Postal Work.

They appear in a far different light. I could point out over

a dozen of these orders which simply retard and hinder the work

without serving any good purpose. I may add that I am not the

only one in the office of this opinion:

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any of the older clerks

in the office could tell the same story; not only tell it but,

prove it. Trusting Gentlemen that you will give the foregoing

remarks your consideration.

I beg etc.,

(SA) A.Barron

Superintendent,

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