CO129-583-3 Appointment of dental surgeon 18-4-1940 - 11-5-1940 — Page 5

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MC CONFIDENTIAL.

Enclosure No.1.

Sir,

RECEIVED 29 APR 1940

C. (). REGI

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONG KONG.

18th April, 1940.

I have the honour to request your approval

for the local engagement on a strictly temporary basis

of Dr. John Lanchester as a Dental Surgeon to fill the

new post provided on page 71 of the estimates for

1940-41. A copy of Dr. Lanchester's application on

Form P/1 and a certified copy of his birth certificate

are enclosed.

2.

In view of the very temporary nature of the appointment it is proposed to offer Dr. Lanchester a

fixed inclusive salary at the rate of £820 per annum

without residential allowance rather than place him

on the time scale provided in the estimates. In this

connection I would invite reference to your confidential

5/53503/6/39. despatch of 2nd April, 1940, approving a similar proposal

Enclosure No.2.

Ensä.

in the case of Dr. J. Gray, Medical Officer.

3.

A copy of a letter to Dr. Lanchester offering

him appointment on the above terms is forwarded herewith.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

NZ. Santa

Colonial Secretary

for Governor.

kemaß

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

MALCOLM MACDONALD, M.P.,

&C.,

&C.

&C.,