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- 5 JUL 1950

OCL. OFFICE

TELEGRAM from the Governor of Hong Kong to the Secretary of State for the Colonies.

Dated 4th July, 1930.

(Received Colonial Office 12.50 p.m. 4th July, 1930)

No. 64.

Your telegram No. 28. Dental Surgeon. If provisional appointment can be cancelled, I would prefer that Retrenchment Committee should consider the necessity of this post, if this is not possible, replies are

1. private practice is not allowed. 2. equipment will have to be purchased $4,000 only provided in Estimates, person selected should purchase absolutely necessary instruments up to limit of say £250 leaving balance for purchase of

equipment to be obtained locally. In view of Retrenchment

investigation promised in connection with Salaries Report.

doubtful if supplementary provision will be sanctioned this

year, provision made for dental mechanic to be employed

locally. 3. electric power available. 4. desirable that

study leave should be completed but nofunds available without

supplementary vote.