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When exchange is at or over 2s.8d. and below 3s.

$11.50

When exchange is over 2s. 6d. and

below 2s. 8d.

$11.80

When exchange is at or below 2s. 6d.

$12.00

N.B.

The current rate of exchange in Hong Kong

Quarters Rent Allowances.

can be found in the chief Daily papers.

A monthly deduction of 4% is made as a

contribution towards Widows' and Orphans 'Pensions.

A Master whose services during his

initial three years' agreement have been

completely satisfactory will, subject to the

exigencies of the Service and a certificate of

medical fitness, on the expiration of that

period be placed on the permanent and pensionable

establishment, his service under agreement being

reckoned as continuous for pension.

When a Master is placed on the permanent

establishment he receives salary at the rate of £460 a year, rising by annual increments of £20

to £600 a year, and thereafter, subject to an

efficiency bar, at the rate of £625 a year, rising

by annual increments of £25 to £800 a year.

There are also several special higher

appointments on a scale of £850 to £1100.

Assistant Masters may undertake private

tuition subject to the permission of the Director

of Education.

The principal rules at present in force in regard to the occupation of Government quarters, and the grant of rent allowances are

as follows:-

(1) Free