CO129-307 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [10-12] — Page 213

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It is proposed to select a Chief Clerk & Clerk to the Clerk of Councils for Hongkong. The Colonial Government requires an experienced Chief Clerk well versed in the marking of papers and in general office routine.

The salary will be at the rate of £500 a year rising by annual increments of £20 to £600 a year. The currency of Hongkong is based on the silver dollar, and for purposes of local payment the above rates will be converted into dollars at a rate to be fixed annually by the Government, and to be based on the average exchange value of the dollar during the preceding twelve months.

The candidate will be provided with a free first-class passage by intermediate steamer, or second-class by mail, on condition of his serving the Colony for five years. He will be provided with a return passage to this country if at the end of five years his appointment is not renewed or made permanent. Living in Hongkong is considerably more expensive than in this country.

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It is proposed to select a Chief Clerk & Clerk to the Clerk of Councils for Hongkong. The Colonial Government requires an experienced Chief Clerk well versed in the marking of papers and in general office routine.

The salary will be at the rate of £500 a year rising by annual increments of £20 to £600 a year. The currency of Hongkong is based on the silver dollar, and for purposes of local payment the above rates will be converted into dollars at a rate to be fixed annually by the Government, and to be based on the average exchange value of the dollar during the preceding twelve months.

The candidate will be provided with a free first-class passage by intermediate steamer, or second-class by mail, on condition of his serving the Colony for five years. He will be provided with a return passage to this country if at the end of five years his appointment is not renewed or made permanent. Living in Hongkong is considerably more expensive than in this country.

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It is proposed to select a Chief Clerk & Clerk to the Clerk of Councils for Hongkong. The Colonial Government requires an experienced Chief Clerk well versed in the marking of papers and in general office routine.

The salary will be at the rate of £500 a year rising by annual increments of £20 to £600 a year. The currency of Hongkong is based on the silver dollar, and for purposes of local payment the above rates will be converted into dollars at a rate to be fixed annually by the Government, and to be based on the average exchange value of the dollar during the preceding twelve months.

The candidate will be provided with a free first-class passage by intermediate steamer, or second-class by mail, on condition of his serving the Colony for five years. He will be provided with a return passage to this country if at the end of five years his appointment is not renewed or made permanent. Living in Hongkong is considerably more expensive than in this country.

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It is proposed to select a Chief Clerk & Clerk to the Clerk of Councils for Hongkong. The Colonial Government requires an experienced Chief Clerk well versed in the marking of papers and in general office routine.

The salary will be at the rate of £500 a year rising by annual increments of £20 to £600 a year. The currency of Hongkong is based on the silver dollar, and for purposes of local payment the above rates will be converted into dollars at a rate to be fixed annually by the Government, and to be based on the average exchange value of the dollar during the preceding twelve months.

The candidate will be provided with a free first-class passage by intermediate steamer, or second-class by mail, on condition of his serving the Colony for five years. He will be provided with a return passage to this country if at the end of five years his appointment is not renewed or made permanent. Living in Hongkong is considerably more expensive than in this country.

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M: Round 210 It is proposed to select a Chief Clerk & Clerk to the Clerk of Councils for Hongkong. The Colonial Government requires an experienced Chief Clerk well versed in the marking of papers and in general office routine. The salary will be at the rate of £500 a year rising by annual increments of £20 to £600 a year. The currency of Hongkong is based on the silver dollar, and for purposes of local payment the above rates will be converted into dollars at a rate to be fixed annually by the Government, and to be based on the average exchange value of the dollar during the preceding twelve months. The candidate will be provided with a free first-class passage by intermediate steamer, or second-class by mail, on condition of his serving the Colony for five years. He will be provided with a return passage to this country if at the end of five years his appointment is not renewed or made permanent. Living in Hongkong is considerably more expensive than in this country. 19th Oct: 1901 Page 210 ... Page 211 We want to find as far as possible a suitable candidate for the above position and we must look outside London, we cannot ... Burnon, we see minutes ... 30/x ... 36407 ms/d/or Page 212 becomes M: Round 210 It is proposed to select a Chief Clerk & Clerk to the Clerk of Councils for Hongkong. The Colonial Government requires an experienced Chief Clerk well versed in the marking of papers and in general office routine. The salary will be at the rate of £500 a year rising by annual increments of £20 to £600 a year. The currency of Hongkong is based on the silver dollar, and for purposes of local payment the above rates will be converted into dollars at a rate to be fixed annually by the Government, and to be based on the average exchange value of the dollar during the preceding twelve months. The candidate will be provided with a free first-class passage by intermediate steamer, or second-class by mail, on condition of his serving the Colony for five years. He will be provided with a return passage to this country if at the end of five years his appointment is not renewed or made permanent. Living in Hongkong is considerably more expensive than in this country. 19th Oct: 1901 Page 210 ... We want to find as far as possible a suitable candidate for the above position and we must look outside London, we cannot ... Burnon, we see minutes ... 30/x ... 36407 ms/d/or Page 211 is missing Page 212 However, to follow the exact format required by the instructions, the corrected version should be presented as: M: Round 210 It is proposed to select a Chief Clerk & Clerk to the Clerk of Councils for Hongkong. The Colonial Government requires an experienced Chief Clerk well versed in the marking of papers and in general office routine. The salary will be at the rate of £500 a year rising by annual increments of £20 to £600 a year. The currency of Hongkong is based on the silver dollar, and for purposes of local payment the above rates will be converted into dollars at a rate to be fixed annually by the Government, and to be based on the average exchange value of the dollar during the preceding twelve months. The candidate will be provided with a free first-class passage by intermediate steamer, or second-class by mail, on condition of his serving the Colony for five years. He will be provided with a return passage to this country if at the end of five years his appointment is not renewed or made permanent. Living in Hongkong is considerably more expensive than in this country. 19th Oct: 1901 Page 210 Page 210 Page 210 We want to find as far as possible a suitable candidate for the above position and we must look outside London, we cannot ... Burnon, we see minutes ... 30/x ... 36407 ms/d/or Page 211 Page 211 Page 211 ... Page 212 Page 212 Page 212 The final output is M: Round 210 It is proposed to select a Chief Clerk & Clerk to the Clerk of Councils for Hongkong. The Colonial Government requires an experienced Chief Clerk well versed in the marking of papers and in general office routine. The salary will be at the rate of £500 a year rising by annual increments of £20 to £600 a year. The currency of Hongkong is based on the silver dollar, and for purposes of local payment the above rates will be converted into dollars at a rate to be fixed annually by the Government, and to be based on the average exchange value of the dollar during the preceding twelve months. The candidate will be provided with a free first-class passage by intermediate steamer, or second-class by mail, on condition of his serving the Colony for five years. He will be provided with a return passage to this country if at the end of five years his appointment is not renewed or made permanent. Living in Hongkong is considerably more expensive than in this country. 19th Oct: 1901 Page 210 Page 210 Page 210 We want to find as far as possible a suitable candidate for the above position and we must look outside London, we cannot ... Burnon, we see minutes ... 30/x ... 36407 ms/d/or Page 211 Page 211 Page 211 Page 212 Page 212 Page 212
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M: Round 210 It is proposed to select a Chief Clerk & Clerk to the Clerk of Councils for Honkong. The Colonial Government requires an experienced Chief Clerk well versed in the mark- ing of papers and in general office routine. The salary will be at the rate of £500 ■ year rising by annual increments of £20 to £600 a year. The currency of Hongkong is based on the silver dollar, and for purposes of local payment the above rates will be converted into dollars at a rate to be fixed annually by the Government, and to be based on the average exchange valus of the dollar during the preceding twelve months. The candidate will be provided with a free first class passage by intermediate steamer,or second class by mail,on condition of his serving tá the Colony for five years. He will be pre- vided with a return passage to this country if at the end of five years his appointment is not renewed or made permanent. Living in Hongkong is considerably more expensive than in this country. 19th Oat: 1901 We want to fund as for as pash find In an a for the above porville - and of w our must look cubside Larver www. cannot Burnon, we 30/x see minutes a. 36407 ms/d/or
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M: Round

210

It is proposed to select a Chief Clerk & Clerk

to the Clerk of Councils for Honkong. The Colonial Government

requires an experienced Chief Clerk well versed in the mark-

ing of papers and in general office routine.

The salary will be at the rate of £500 ■ year

rising by annual increments of £20 to £600 a year. The

currency of Hongkong is based on the silver dollar, and

for purposes of local payment the above rates will be

converted into dollars at a rate to be fixed annually by

the Government, and to be based on the average exchange

valus of the dollar during the preceding twelve months.

The candidate will be provided with a free

first class passage by intermediate steamer,or

second class by mail,on condition of his serving

tá the Colony for five years. He will be pre-

vided with a return passage to this country if

at the end of five years his appointment is not

renewed or made permanent. Living in Hongkong

is considerably more expensive than in this

country.

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