CO129-298 - Governor Sir Blake Administrator Major Gen Gascoigne - 1900 [3-4] — Page 94

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engineer of a merchant steamer on this coast at a salary of $175 per month..:

The salary paid now to anyone in a similar position has been increased to over $500, most of the companies paying at a fixed rate of exchange or £30 Stg.

per month.

My salary remains the same as was fixed in 1883, namely $200 per month and I trust you may see your way clear to favourably recommend me to His Excellency the Governor for an increase.

I have etc,

(Sd.) James. Macdonald, Jr.

Assistant Government Marine Surveyor.:

Honourable Captain Rumsey, R.N,

Harbour Master &c

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