CO129-340 - Governor Nathan Acting Governor May - 1907 [4-6] — Page 605

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Sanitary Department. As Acting Registrar-General for over 16 months, Mr. Messer also gave complete satisfaction. He is possessed of great industry and energy backed by a splendid physique which is of importance for outdoor supervision in the Sanitary Department, and he has a very equable temperament which would be of much help to him as President of a Board constituted as is the Sanitary Board.

3. Sir Matthew Nathan was, I think, of opinion that Mr. Hallifax might be the better candidate for this post. He has a better address. But taking the two Officers all round I do not think there is anything to choose between them. Mr. Messer is the Senior Officer and having recently married and being now the father of a young son the promotion would materially assist him.

4. In the event of Your Lordship approving this appointment I have to recommend Mr. S. B. C. Ross as successor to Mr. Messer as Assistant Land Officer.

I have the honour to be,
By God,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
A. W. ...
Officer Administering the Government.

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599 Sanitary Department. As Acting Registrar-General for over 16 months, Mr. Messer also gave complete satisfaction. He is possessed of great industry and energy backed by a splendid physique which is of importance for outdoor supervision in the Sanitary Department, and he has a very equable temperament which would be of much help to him as President of a Board constituted as is the Sanitary Board. 3. Sir Matthew Nathan was, I think, of opinion that Mr. Hallifax might be the better candidate for this post. He has a better address. But taking the two Officers all round I do not think there is anything to choose between them. Mr. Messer is the Senior Officer and having recently married and being now the father of a young son the promotion would materially assist him. 4. In the event of Your Lordship approving this appointment I have to recommend Mr. S. B. C. Ross as successor to Mr. Messer as Assistant Land Officer. I have the honour to be, By God, Your Lordship's most obedient, humble servant, A. W. ... Officer Administering the Government.
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599 Sanitary Department. As Acting Registrar-General for over 16 months, Mr. Messer also gave complete satisfaction. He is possessed of great industry and energy backed by a splendid physique which is of importance for outdoor supervision in the Sanitary Department, and he has a very equable temperament which would be of much help to him as President of a Board constituted as is the Sanitary Board. 3. Sir Matthew Nathan was, I think, of opinion that Mr. Hallifax might be the better candidate for this post. He has a better address. But taking the two Officers all round I do not think there is anything to choose between them. Mr. Messer is the Senior Officer and having recently married and being now the father of a young son the promotion would materially assist him. 4. In the event of Your Lordship approving this appointment I have to recommend Mr. S. B. C. Ross as successor to Mr. Messer as Assistant Land Officer. I have the honour to be, by gord, Your Lordship's most obedient, himble servant, Amaz Officer Administering the Govern- -ment.
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Sanitary Department. As Acting Registrar-General for over

16 months, Mr. Messer also gave complete satisfaction. He

is possessed of great industry and energy backed by a

splendid physique which is of importance for outdoor

supervision in the Sanitary Department, and he has a very

equable temperament which would be of much help to him as

President of a Board constituted as is the Sanitary Board.

3.

Sir Matthew Nathan was, I think,

of opinion that Mr. Hallifax might be the better candidate

for this post. He has a better address. But taking the two

Officers all round I do not think there is anything to

choose between them. Mr. Messer is the Senior Officer

and having recently married and being now the father of

a young son the promotion would materially assist him.

4.

In the event of Your Lordship

approving this appointment I have to recommend Mr. S. B.

C. Ross as successor to Mr. Messer as Assistant Land

Officer.

I have the honour to be,

by gord,

Your Lordship's most obedient,

himble servant,

Amaz

Officer Administering the Govern-

-ment.

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