CO129-524-3 Reorganisation of commissioned Police Officers 27-1-1930 - 15-8-1930 — Page 15

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At present Mr. Wodehouse is on leave, and

I have not had an opportunity of meeting him or of

making myself acquainted directly with his work.

feel, however, that, as the result of the enquiries

which I have made, as set out above, I should not be

justified in recommending him for the new post of

Deputy Inspector General, and I, therefore, support

the recommendation of Sir Cecil Clementi in his

confidential despatch of the 28th of January last.

8. It may be of interest to add that

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Mr. Wodehouse will attain the age of 53 in September

next. On the 19th of January, 1929, in a minute to

the Captain Superintendent, he asked permission to

retire in the following year on the expiration of

leave, the reason given being that his eyesight was

causing him considerable trouble. He withdrew this

application, however, on the 1st of August, 1929, as

he stated that his eyesight had improved and no longer caused him anxiety.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,

Governor, &c.

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