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8. Whether free medical attendance

and medicines are provided.

9. Whether and, if so, what

rates and taxes are payable

10. Date on which the candidate

is required to sail.

Free medical advice is available to officers and their wives and families at Government hospitals; and officers, their wives and children may obtain free medical attendance in their own homes if unable to go to a Government hospital. Free medicines are supplied, with certain exceptions. Officers, their wives and children obtain reduced fees when inmates of Government Hospital.

Charges payable directly inal ude rates on valuation of house (if not in Government quarters) and water charges, Indirect taxes include import duties on petrol, liquor and tobacco and Entertainment and other internal taxes.

Selection should be made as early as possible as candidate will be required to undergo training for twelve months with the Board of Trade.