CO129-370 - Governor Sir Lugard & Public Offices - 1910 [12] — Page 54

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Confidential Reports

on M. Clayton and

M Waller

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In view of Mr. Macnaghten's

statement that

these are the only two possible candidates in the Crown Cola

nies, it seems‹ unnecessary to bring the matter

before the Patronage Committee. Both of them

are quite suitable, but the senior man should

have the first chance.

↑ offer to Mr. Claxton, and if he declines

to Mr. Walter.

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Muttoncont

So percee)

JBL

21/1

Jer 1.23.1.11

On M'Clayton.

a thorough

1909! "A most scientific officer, with a

" knowledge of his speciality " (Bower")"

1910: - "This full knowledge of Meteorologieal onlyects

" and takes much interest in the scientific work of the Observatory

"Has earned promotion to a better poot elsewhere." (Boyle)

On Mr Walter

1909:-

"much time and

"An excellent hardworking, officer. It has devoted study

گئے

working

out a ochems

" against Hurricanes. Has a

of insurance good scientific knowledge of his

"profession : Strongly recommended: (Bower).

1910: "I highly qualified Statistician. An insatiable reliable in all that he does for Government

" worker. Thoroughly

"and which has been recommended

the

" and greatly respected. His transfer, which he richly deserves Royal Commission, serious love to the public service and to the

"will mean

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" community generally" (Boyle).

by

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