CO129-536-1 Estimates- 1932 3-9-1931 - 16-6-1933 — Page 338

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general use of the machines and with their application to local

Mr. L.A.Barton, Cashier, Treasury, has taken

circumstances.

with him specimen forms used in this office.

This officer is

conversant with the detailed work of collection of all revenue

paid direct into the Treasury. It is essential, therefore,

that he should see these registers at work so that he may advise

as to their application for local requirements.

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I would ask, therefore, that facilities be extended

to these officers for a visit to the Birmingham City Treasury.

The machines have been in use in that City for the last 6 years

and it may be that as a result of experience gained the City

When a Treasurer may have further suggestions to make.

decision as to the best type has been arrived at will you kindly

telegraph the proposals.

4.

It may also be advisable for both Mr. Tratman and

Mr. Barton to visit the office of the National Cash Register Co.

in London and if later it is definitely decided to order,

arrangements should be made for Mr. Barton to acquaint himself with the details of operating and adjustment and with the internal

mechanism under the guidance of the Company's staff.

5.

Travelling and out of pocket expenses on the usual

scales may be defrayed and charged in your account with this

I shall be obliged, therefore, if you will be

Government.

so good as to communicate with these officers so that the matter

may be taken up at once.

6.

A copy of this letter is being sent via Suez.

I have the honour to be,

Gentlemen,

Your obedient servant,

(Sgd.) E. Taylor.

Colonial Treasurer.

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