CO129-549-7 Trade School- suggested institution based on Malayan examples 11-5-1934 - 26-9-1934 — Page 13

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Provision should be made for the reconsideration of these

scales when the maximum has been reached.

The success of the Trade School will depend largely on the

quality of its staff. They must be selected so that each is

complementary to the others. As far as I know there is no

one in England with the requisite local and technical knowledge

required for their selection, and I therefore feel that, if the

scheme is to proceed, I ought to select these men myself. If this is agreed to it may be advisable to cut down the Chinese

New Year, and Ching Ming Holidays of the Junior Technical

School to a minimum in 1935, and extending the Summer Vacation

so that I will not be absent too long from the School.

(c) Fuel, Light and Power.

This item will include coal for a small steam boiler, smith's coal, ordinary lighting, fans, etc. and power for machinery until the School Installation is complete,

(d) Consumable Stores.

Say, $1000.

This item is almost impossible to estimate. No figures are available as a basis of calculation and I think the best

we can do is to accept the Singapore figure pro. tem.

Say, not more than $5000.

(e) Depreciation of Machinery.

If the expenditure on plant etc. is regarded as capital expenditure, as would presumably be the case in this instance, this item does not arise. If not, then I suggest a 20 years' life for plant.

Say, Annual depreciation $3000.