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five years ' service, conversant with Revolving

Lights. They should have sufficient

mechanical experience to enable them to meet

possible emergencies. They would be required

to undergo a medical examination as to their

fitness for tropical service.

4.

Three men would be required, viz:-

One Lightkeeper at $1620 a year.

One Senior Assistant at $1560 ayear.

One Junior Assistant at $1500 a year

Wates sho be between 24 * 34+ preference 5. The exchange value of the dollar varies

the given to Single men.

"thout fami ies

or men

I

from time to time, and is at present about

2s. but these officers will receive ex-

change compensation, i.e. an allowance to

make up one half of their salary to the ex-

change value of 3s the dollar. Their salary

is liable to a deduction of 4 per cent, as a

contribution to the Widows and Orphans'

Pension Pund of the Colony.

The officers will be given free

quarters at the lighthouse, including fuel

and light.

6.