CO129-322 - Acting Governor May - 1904 [1-5] — Page 690

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men with no Police Service in cases where trained Officers cannot be obtained. I believe that such an arrangement would materially assist recruiting for the Police Force of this Colony.

If this suggestion is approved by you, Mr. Mackie should be paid the expenses incurred by him in travelling, advertising, &c., as well as a bonus for every recruit passed by him or engaged on his recommendation if such recruit is not already in the Police Service at home.

The sum of £1 per head might be considered fair and reasonable, but the Crown Agents should be empowered to arrange this matter with Mr. Mackie direct.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

The Officer Administering the Government.

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686 men with no Police Service in cases where trained Officers cannot be obtained. I believe that such an arrangement would materially assist recruiting for the Police Force of this Colony. If this suggestion is approved by you, Mr. Mackie should be paid the expenses incurred by him in travelling, advertising, &c., as well as a bonus for every recruit passed by him or engaged on his recommendation if such recruit is not already in the Police Service at home. 6. The sum of £1 per head might be considered fair and reasonable, but the Crown Agents should be empowered to arrange this matter with Mr. Mackie direct. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient Humble servant, The Officer Administering the Government. Page 690 Page 691

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686 men with no Police Service in cases where trained Officers cannot be obtained. I believe that such an arrangement would materially assist recruiting for the Police Force of this Colony. If this suggestion is approved by you, Mr. Mackie should be paid the expenses incurred by him in travelling, advertising, &c., as well as a bonus for every recruit passed by him or engaged on his recommendation if such recruit is not already in the Police Service at home. 6. The sum of £1 per head might be considered fair and reasonable, but the Crown Agents should be empowered to arrange this matter with Mr. Mackie direct. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient Humble servant, The maz Officer Administering the Government. Page 690Page 691

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men with no Police Service in cases where trained Officers

cannot be obtained. I believe that such an arrangement would

materially assist recruiting for the Police Force of this

Colony.

If this suggestion is approved by you, Mr.

Mackie should be paid the expenses incurred by him in travelling,

advertising, &c., as well as a bonus for every recruit passed

by him or engaged on his recommendation if such recruit is not

already in the Police Service at home.

The sum of £1 per head might be considered

fair and reasonable, but the Crown Agents should be empowered

to arrange this matter with Mr. Mackie direct.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

The maz

Officer Administering the Government.

Page 690Page 691

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