CO129-468 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [6-8] — Page 158

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QUESTIONS.

ANSWERS.

6. Do you consider him to be qualified to undertake the duties of such an appoint- ment as he now desires ?

6.

Quite capable.

Sir,

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Downing Street,

August, 1921.

7. Are you aware of any circum- stance tending to disqualify him for such an appoint-

ment

8. ls he, as far as you are aware, free from pecuniary embarrassment ?

7.

9. The Secretary of State will 9.

be glad to receive any in- formation which you may have to give respecting the candidate's character or qualifications in addition to what is contained in the answers to the foregoing questions, particularly as to whether he has shown any special capacity for

(a) comentad-of-men.. (b) organisation or admin- istration of any kind.

Signature

None whatever

8.

Yes.

Mor Wattie, was

always

hold

Hd best he was

in high esken, both in his com also his private lifer on chasse

always I always well known to be thoroy reliable. & Frustworthy.

Avas

Should he be entrusted with any confidental detail or corresponde Jwany buil

kind, I am sure the Bat

Frank Newton.

Occupation, Professional Qualifications, &c.

Address.

Date...

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68 Barrington Road

Sefton Park Liverpool

26th August 1971

(52,818). We,10,126–440, 200U, 7/20, Gp.133. A&B, 4. (50,092). 38,411—644. 1000. 3/21.

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I am desired by Mr. Churchill to inform you that Mr. John Wattie has been appointed provisionally as a Correspondence Clerk in the Buildings Ordinance Office. Public Works Department, Hong Kong. Mr. Wattie, whose appointment is made subject to the approval of the Secretary of State, has named you as a personal referee. Kr. Churchill would, therefore, be much obliged if you would be good enough to fill up and return in the enclosed envelope the "Statement" hereto annexed. The postage need not be paid.

I am to add that your answer will, if you desire it be regarded as confidential, and that the word "Confidential" should in that case be written at the

head of the Statement.

K NEWTON, ESQ.,

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Sir,

Your obedient servant,

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