CO129-466 - Individuals - 1920 — Page 563

which he is suited. He has been warned

that he will require to undergo a strict

medical examination in the event of his

being offered further employment.

It will

be understood, however, that he should not

be considered for posts in Hong Kong or

the Malay Peninsula.

I am, etc.,

(d) A.J. Read.

DRAFT.

E. SHIRVINGTON,

MINUTE.

Mr. Fiddian.

Mr.

Bechelt

Mr.

Mr. Grindle.

Sir H. Lambert.

Sir I. Read.

Sir G. Fiddes.

Col. Amery,

Lord Milner.

Certificate.

$./3€?35/1920. HONG KONG.

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Sir,

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559

Downing Street,

1920.

5 Aug 19:

In reply to your letter of the

24th July, I am etc. to point out that

you do not appear to nave given any

reason at the time for your resignation

from the Hong Kong Service, and this

is the first intimation received that

action

dane to your resignation was badau en the

ground of illhealth. In any case

however, the leave of absence reform

se in your Certificate, which is

returned herewith, was granted on the

understanding that you would retum to

the Colony, It is not customary

to grant more than three months' leave

prior to retirement or resignation.

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