CO129-581-4 Harbour Department- staffing 21-1-1939 - 17-10-1939 — Page 42

8. Whether free medical

attendance and medicines are provided.

9. Whether and, if so, what

rates and taxes are payable.

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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 hospitals.

Charges payable directly include 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.

10. Date on which the

candidate is required to sail.

Appointment is to be made as soon as possible.