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The posts for which I an considered qualified are thus becoming few; and I venture therefore to ask definitely that I may be informed whether and if so in what respects my efforts to do m. duty in this Colony have fallen short of success, in order that when this has been made clear to me, I may endeavour to improve my shortcomings.
(Letter of 19th March, 1909.)
I left the Colony on short leave at the
beginning of July, by which time I had had no reply to
this minute. Mr May, now Sir Henry May, and Mr Hallifax
were also on leave at about the same time, Mr Thomson acting
as Colonial Secretary.
On my return, in November last, I found that
Mr Hallifax had been recalled from leave to England, he
not being due back till the end of the year, and had been
given the acting appointment of First Magistrate, at a coat
I at once press-
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to the Colony of about one hundred pounds.
ed for a reply to my last mentioned minute.
embodying it was thereupon sent to me by the order of His
Excellency for my information. The following minutes explain
the transaction, which led to Mr Hallifax' appointment.
Minute by Sir Henry May, Colonial Secretary, dated 23rd Nov:
*09 in 1917/09.
Mr Irving'a minute of 19th March, 1909. There is no question of Mr Irving's efforts. to do his duty having fallen short of success, On the contrary it is recognized that he has done good work in the Education Department. What answer if any does your Excellency wish made to Mr Irving's minute?
Minute by H.E. the Governor, dated 29th November
1909.
These papers should be marked confidential. With reference to Mr Irving'a minute. In your minute of 19th March, 1901 (quoted on page 13)
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