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England with sufficient amplitude of mind to realise what was expected of him. Above all there should be that complete freedom of thought and freedom of discussion which is as vital as fresh air where a University is

concerned.

If such a dream could even partially be realised it is difficult to see what might not be the consequences on Asia and on civilization.

69.

SALARY SCALES.

After careful consideration we have come to the conclusion that the scale of salaries recommended in the Gollan Report of 1929 was needlessly high. We have reached that conclusion keeping well in mind the cost of living in Hong Kong, the standard of living which it is desirable for a University staff to maintain and the problem of recruiting. The Gollan scale was:-

(1) Vice-Chancellor:- 52,400 per annum.

Registrar:- £1,100 per annum, rising by £50 annually

to £1,450.

(3) Professors:- £1,100 per annum, rising by £50 annually

to £1,450.

(4) Readers: - £850 per annum, rising by £50 annually to

£1,100.

(5) Senior Lecturer in English:- £750 per annum, rising

by £40 to £950.

(6) Junior Lecturer in English:- £600 per annum, rising

by £40 to £680.

(7) Lecturers in General:- £700 per annum, rising by

£40 to £900.

70. At the present time staff are paid on the Gollan effective scale of the above

(1)

(2)

4)

£2,160

£990-45-1305

990-45-1305 765-45-990

(5) 675-36-855

540-36-612 630-36-810.

members of the University scale le ss 10%, so that the salaries at present is:-

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