CO129-307 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [10-12] — Page 44

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His Excellency

Sir H. Blake, K.C.M.G.

Governor of HongKong,

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2, High Street, West Point,

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HongKong, 24th July, 1901.

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REST 7 NOV

The humble petition of the undersigned respectfully

sheweth that, your petitioner is Job Peak lately employed as Hospi-

tal Warder at Victoria Gaol.

That your petitioner was engaged in England on terms set

forth in letter $3,886 of 90 date 5th December, 99, which stated that

petitioner was to distinctly understand that he was engaged subject

to paragraphs 21 to 96, Section 2 Colonial Regulations, a copy of

which was forwarded to your petitioner.

The salary and emoluments of your petitioner exceeded

One Pounds Sterling (£100) per annum.

1. That, your petitioner was on the 1st of July, 1901,

summarily dismissed by R. H. Craig Assistant Superin-

tendent of Victoria dadl and, without been given the

opportunity to call evidence in defence.

That, your petitioner respectfully submits to your Excel-1

lency that, he was illegally discharged and, in breach

of his cántract.

Your petitioner was engaged on the recommendations of

well known Ladies and Gentlemen extending over a

period of thirteen years. Your huable petitioner

therefore prays that, Your Excellency will cause an

enquiry to be made.

2. Your humble petitioner also prays that, Your Excellency

will cause him to be dealt with in accordance with

Paragraphs 81 to 96 inclusive, Section 2 Colonial

Regulations.

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That, as your petitioner has a wife and family solely

dependent upon him in England and, as your petitioner

has been