CO129-311 - Acting Governor Major Gen Sir Gascoigne - 1902 [5-7] — Page 141

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School at Canton, and then emigrated to New Zealand, where he attended English Schools and subsequently received a legal training. He has produced a number of satisfactory testimonials, two of which are from Mr. Seddon, the Premier of New Zealand.

The Inspector of Schools has satisfied himself of Mr. Young's admirable knowledge of the English and Chinese languages.

4.

I concur in the opinion strongly expressed by Mr. Irving that the Education Department should secure the services of Mr. Young, and I have sanctioned his engagement as Senior Master of District Schools on nine months' probation at a salary of $150 a month. Should Mr. Young continue to give satisfaction I have the honour to enquire whether at the end of his period of probation you would be prepared to approve of his appointment to the fixed establishment at a salary of $1,800 rising to $2,400 per annum.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

M.J. Gascoigne

Major-General,

Administering the Government.

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140 A School at Canton, and then emigrated to New Zealand, where he attended English Schools and subsequently received a legal training. He has produced a number of satisfactory testimonials, two of which are from Mr. Seddon, the Premier of New Zealand. The Inspector of Schools has satisfied himself of Mr. Young's admirable knowledge of the English and Chinese languages. 4. I concur in the opinion strongly expressed by Mr. Irving that the Education Department should secure the services of Mr. Young, and I have sanctioned his engagement as Senior Master of District Schools on nine months' probation at a salary of $150 a month. Should Mr. Young continue to give satisfaction I have the honour to enquire whether at the end of his period of probation you would be prepared to approve of his appointment to the fixed establishment at a salary of $1,800 rising to $2,400 per annum. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient Humble servant, M.J. Gascoigne Major-General, Administering the Government.
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140 A School at Canton, and then emigrated to New Zealand, where he attended English Schools and subsequently received a legal training. He has produced a number of satisfactory testimonials, two of which are from Mr. Seddon, the Premier of New Zealand. The Inspector of Schools has satisfied himself of Mr. Young's admirable knowledge of the English and Chinese languages. 4. I coneur in the opinion strongly expres- sed by Mr. Irving that the Education Department should secure the services of Mr. Young, and I have sanetioned his engage- ment as Senior Master of District Schools on nine months' probation at a salary of $150 a month. Should Mr. Young con- tinue to give satisfaction I have the honour to enquire whe- ther at the end of his period of probation you would be pre- pared to approve of his appointment to the fixed establisk- ment at a salary of $1,800 rising to $2,400 per annum. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient Humble servant, M.J. Gascoigne Major-General, Administering the Government. {
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School at Canton, and then emigrated to New Zealand, where he

attended English Schools and subsequently received a legal

training. He has produced a number of satisfactory testimonials,

two of which are from Mr. Seddon, the Premier of New Zealand.

The Inspector of Schools has satisfied himself of Mr. Young's

admirable knowledge of the English and Chinese languages.

4.

I coneur in the opinion strongly expres-

sed by Mr. Irving that the Education Department should secure

the services of Mr. Young, and I have sanetioned his engage-

ment as Senior Master of District Schools on nine months'

probation at a salary of $150 a month. Should Mr. Young con-

tinue to give satisfaction I have the honour to enquire whe-

ther at the end of his period of probation you would be pre-

pared to approve of his appointment to the fixed establisk-

ment at a salary of $1,800 rising to $2,400 per annum.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

M.J. Gascoigne

Major-General,

Administering the Government.

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