[ { "id": 216881, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-002 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "page_number": 89, "title": "CO129-002 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "content_text": "No 4., of 184–3. \n\nInclosure. Not in Despatch \n\nA \n\nof the Ratified Treaties. Aberdeen, reparting the Exchange \n\nDespatch No 69 to the Earl of \n\n30th June 1863. \n\n1049 Hongtang \n\nThe Friend of China & Hong Kong Gazette. THE \n\nGOVERNMENT EXTRAORDINARY. \n\nVICTORIA, HONG-KONG, FRIDAY, JUNE 30m, 1843. \n\nPROCLAMATION, } and Ordinances as may from time to time be re conditions, as by any Law or Ordinance hereafter quires for the Peace, Order, and good Govern (to be in force in our saiti Colony, may be there- The TREATY or PRACE, ratified under ment of the said Colony of Hong-Konge And unto annexed, or any respite of the execution of the Signs Manual, and Seals of the respoe that, in making all such Laws and Ordinances, has the sentence of any such offender, for such period tive Sovereigns, between Her Majesty, the said Governor shall exercise, all such powers and as to such Governor may seem fit: And we do Queen of the United Kingdom of Gront authorities; and that the said Legislative Council bereby give and grant unto the Governor of our Britain, and Ireland, &c. &c and His shall conform to, and observe all such rules and said Gofony of Dong-Kong, for the time being, fill \n\nregulations as shall be given and prescribed in, and power and authority, upon sefficient cause to his Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Ching by such instructions as We, with the advice of appearing, to suspend from the exercise of his having been this day formally-exchanged, Our Privy Council, shall from to time, make for Ollice, within our said Colony, any person exereis. the annexed: Royal Charter and Commis his and their guidance therein: Provided, never- ing any office or place, under virtue of any Com- sion, under-the Great Seal of State, are theless, and We do hereby reserve to Ourselves, mission or Warrant granted, or which may be our Heirs and Successors, our, and their right and granted by us, or in our name, or under car antho. hereby Proclaimed and published for gene- authority to disallow any such. Ordinances in the fity, which suspension shall continue and have ral information, obedience, and 'guidance: \n\nwhole or in part, and to make and establish from effect, only until our pleasure therein shall be made HIS EXCELLENCY, SIR HENRY time to time, with the advice and consent of Par- known and signified to such Governor: And we POTTINGER, BART., G.C.B., &c. &c., liament, or with the advice of our or their Privy do hereby strictly require, and enjoin the fiovernor has this day taken the Oaths of Office, and Council, all such Laws as may to Us, or them, of our said Colony of Hong-Kong. far the time appear necessary, forple Order, Peace,, art good being, in proceeding to any sucht suspension, to assumed charge of the Government of the Government of our said Island and its Depend-, observe the, directions in that behalf, given to him Colony of, Hong-Kong, and its. Dependencies, as fully as if these Presents had not been by our instructions, under our Signet and Sign encies \n\nmadu And, whereas, it is expedient, that an Manual, accompanying his Commission of appointit In obedience to the Gracious Commands Executive Council should be appainted to advise ment as Governor of the said Colony: And, in of Her Majesty, as intimated in the Royal and assist the Governor of our said Colony of the event of the death or absence out of our said. Hong-Kong, for the time being, in the administra- Colony of Hong Kong, of tauch person as may be Charter, the Island and its Dependencies tion of the Government thereof We do therefore, commissioned and appointed by us, to be the Glo will be designated and known as \"The by those, our Letters Patent, authorizing the Governor there. We do hereby provide and de Colony of Hong-Kong\" and His Excel- vernor of said Colony, for the time being, to sum clare our pleasure to be, that all, and every, the Jency the Governor, is further pleased to mon as an Executive Council, such Persons as powers and anthorities berçin gramot to the Go direct, that the present City, on the North may from time to time be named or designated by vernor of our said Colony of Hong-Kong, for the ern side of the Island, shall be distin Manuel, addressed to him in that behalf: And vested in such person as may be appointed by us, by Us, in any Instructions under Our Signet and Sign time being, shaft be, and the same are herety guished by Her Majesty's Name, and that We, do hereby authorize and empower the Go Warrant, under our Signet and Sigu Manual, to all Public Communications, Archives, vernor of Our said Colony of Hong-Kong, for the be the Lieutenant-Governor of our said Colony ; &c, &c., shall be henceforward, dated time being, to keep and use the Public Seal ap- or, in the event of there being no Person upon the « VICTORIA” \n\npointed for the Scaling of all things whatsoever place, Commissioned and appointed by us to be that shall pass the Seal of our said Colony: And Lieutenant-Governor thereof, then, our pleasure we do hereby give and grant to the Governor of is, and we do hereby provide and declare, that in our said Colony of Hong-Kong, for the time boing, any such contingency, all the powers and authori full power and authority in our name, and on our tics herein granted to the Governor, or Lieutenant- behalf, but subject, nevertheless, to such provisions; Governor of our said Colony shall, be, and the as may be, in that respect contained in any, instruc; same are hereby granted,; to the-Colonial Secre- tions which may from time to time be addressed to tary of our said. Colony, for the time being, and him by Us, for that purpose, to make and execute. such Lieutenant-Governor, or such Colonial Secre- VICTORIA, by the GRACE of Gon, of the Moure, aid. Colours Camuus of Land to us, be, every, the powers and authorities herein granted, in name, and on our behalf, under the Public tary, as the case may be, shall execute all;' and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, tonging, within the same, to Private Persons for until our further pleasure shall be signified therein Queen, Defender of the Faith,-To all to whom their own use and benefit, or to any Persons, Bodies: And we do hereby require and coromand all our these Presents shall come-GREETING: Politic or Corporate, in trust for the Public uses of Officers and Ministers, Civil and Military, and all KNOW YE that We, of our Special Grace, certain knowledge, and mere motion, have thought. And we do hereby authorize and empower the Kong, tu be obedient in aiding, and assisting to our Subjects there resident, or of any of them: other, the Inhabitants of our said Colony of Hong- fit to erect and do hereby erect our Island of Governor of our said Colony of Hong Kong, for such person as may be Commissioned and appoint Hong-Kong and its Dependencies, situate between the time being, to constitute and appoint Judges, ed by us to he Governor of Hong-Kong, or, the twenty-two degrees, nine minutes, and twenty and in cases requisite, Commissioners of Oper and event of his death or absence, to such person as two degrees twenty-one minutes North Latitude, Terminer, Justices of the Peace, and other neces- may, under the provision of these, our Letters and the one hundred and fourteenth degree, eighteen minutes East Longitude from the Mersary Olcers and Ministers in our said Colony, for Patent, assume and exercise the functions of such \n\nthe due and impartial administration of justice, And we do hereby reserve to us, our heirs and dian of Greenwich, into a Colony, and the said and for patting the Laws into execution, and to successors, full power and authority from time to Island and its Dependencies is hereby erected into administer, or cause to be administered unto them, time, to revoke, alter, or ameud, these our Letters a separate Colony accordingly, to be known and such Oath, or Oathis as are usually given for the Patent, as to us or them shall seem meet: IN designated as \"the Colony of fong-Kong\" \n\ndue execution and performance of offices and WITNESS WHEREOF, we have caused thes\", AND WE DO herchy further graut, appoint, and places, and for the clearing of truth in judicial; our Letters, to be made Patent. ordnin, that the, Guverony, for the time being, of matters: And we do hereby give and grant unto, the said Colony, and such other Persons, as are, the Governor of our said Colony of Hong-Kong, hereinafter designated, shall constitute, and be a for the time being, full power and authority as he Legislative Council for the said Colony; And shall see occasion, in our name, and on our behalf, We do hereby direct and appoint, that in addition to remit any fines, penalties, or forfeitures which to the said Governor, the said Legislative Council may accrus, or become payable to us, provided the shall be composed of such Public Officers within same do not exceed Fifty Pounds Sterling, in any the sail Colony, or of such other Persons within one case, and to respite and suspend the payout (True Copy.) the same, as shall from time to time, be named or of any such Fine, Penalty or Forfeiture, excceding designated for that purpose, by Us, by any Instruc- tion or Instructions, or Warrant, or Warrants, to \n\nGOD SAVE THE QUEÈN. \n\nHENRY POTTINGER. \n\nDated at the Government-House, at Victoria, this 26th day of June, Is4357 \n\nthe said sun of Fifty Pounds, until our pleasure thereon shall be made known and signified to such \n\nhe by Us for that purpose issued under Our Signet Governor: \n\nWITNESS Ourself, at Westminster, the \n\nfilth day of April, in the sixth year of our Reign. \n\nBY THE QUEEN HERSELF. \n\nEDMUNDS. \n\nRICHARD WODSNAM. \n\nand Sign-Manual, and with the advice of Our unto the Governor of our said Colony of Hong United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, And we do hereby give, and grant VICTORIA, by the GRACE of God, of the Privy Councillors, shall hold their places in the Kong, for the time being, full power and authority Queen, Defender of the Faith; To our said Council, at our pleasure: And We do bore- as he shall see occasion, in our naine, and on our \n\nby grant and ordah, that the Governor for the behalf, to grant to any offender convicted of any \n\nty \n\nand well beloved SIR HENRY POTTINGER, \n\ntime being, of the said Celony, with the advice of crime, in any Court, or before any Judge, Justice Baronet, Knight Grand Cross of the most Hou the said Legislative Council, shall have full power or Magistrale within our said Colony, & fice and ourable Order of the Bath, Major-General in the and authority to make and enact all such Laws unconditional parion, or a pardon subject to such \n\nservice of the East India Company, and Chief", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-002 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 216882, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-002 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "page_number": 90, "title": "CO129-002 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843", "content_text": "Superintendent of the Trade of our Subjects trading to and from the Dominions of the Emperor of China, GREETING— \n\nGOVERNMENT EXTRAORDINARY. \n\nOATH. \n\n1, A B, do hereby swear that I will bear true and faithful allegiance to our Sovereign Lady WHEREAS, by certain Letters Patent under VieroRIA, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great the Great Seal of our United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, &c. &c., and that I will well Britain and Ireland, bearing even date herewith and truly, according to the best of my ability, skill, We have made provision for the Government of and understanding, and without fear, favour, ́or our Colony of Hong-Kong and of its Dependencies, affection, perform, do, and fulfil the duties and Now Know You, that we reposing especial trust and powers of a Justice of the Peace, over and and confidence in the prudence, courage, and towards all subjects of her said Majesty presently, loyalty of you the said Sin flexey PorTINGEL, or hereafter residing within, or resorting to, the of our especial grace, certain knowledge, and are Dominions of the Emperor of China---SO HELP anotion, have thought fit to constitute and appoint, ME GOD. and do hereby constitute and appoint you, the said SIR HENRY POPTINGER, to be the GOVERNOR and COMMANDER-IN-Cher in and over our said Colony of Hong-Kong and its dependencies, and of all day of Forts and Garrisons erected and established, or which shall be erected and established within the said Colony, for and during our pleasure -- \n\nAND WE DO hereby require and command you, the said Stu HENDY POFTINGER, to do and execute all things that shall belong to your said Command and the Trust we have reposed in you, according to the several powers and directions granted to, or appointed to, the Governor of ang sant Colony of Hong-Kong and its Dependencies, in and by the said recited Letters Patent bearing even date herewith, and the Instructions under our Signet and Sign Manual accompanying the same, or according to such further powers, instructions, and Authorities as shall froin tine to thine, or at any time hereafter be granted or appointed you, under our Signet and Sigh Manual, or by our order in our Privy Council, or by Us, through one of our principal Secretaries of State AND WE DO hereby require and command all Officers and Ministers, Civil and Military, and all other the inhabitants of our sald Colony of Hong-Kong and its Dependencies, to be obedient, aiding, arul assist- ing, to you the said Sin Haxey POTTINGER in the execution of this our Commission, and of the powers and authorities herein contained,-IN WITNESS whereof, we have caused these our Letters, to be made Patent. \n\nWITNESS Ourself, at Westminster, the fifth tay of April, in the sixth year of our Reign. \n\nBY THE QUEEN HERSELF. \n\nTrue Copy. \n\nEDMUNDS. \n\n! RICHARD WOOSNAM \n\nPROCLAMATION. \n\nHis Excellency SIR HENRY POTTINGER,. Bart, G. C. B., Governor of Hong-Kong, &c. &c.. is pleased to nominate and appoint the under- signed Gentlemen to be Her Majesty's Justices of the Peace, to hold and exercise lawful author. ity and power as such, over and towards all sub- jects of her Britannic Majesty presently, or hereafter residing within, or resorting to, lu Dominions of the Emperor of China; and to require, that previously to entering on the discharge of their functions as Justices of the Poare, they do respectively and individually take, and subscribe to, the annexed Oath, before any one of the under- mentioned Officers of her Majesty's Government, \n\nviz.. \n\nThe ASSISTANT and REGISTRAR to the CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT OF TRADE, &c. \n\ntc. \n\nThe CHIEF MAGISTRATE of Hong-Kong, The ASISTANT-MAGISTRATE of flong-Kong. The Barrish GOVERNMENT AGENT (Vice Con- \n\nsul) at Macao. \n\nGOD SAVE THE QUEEN. \n\nHENRY POTTINGER. Dated at the Government-House, at Victoria, this 27th day of June, 1843. \n\nat \n\nSworn before me \n\nthis \n\n1943. \n\n+ \n\nj \n\nHer Britannic Myjesty's Justices of the Peace in China. \n\n} ANDERSON, ALEXANDER BALFOUR, GEORGE BRAINĖ, GEORGE THOMAS BURN, DAVID' LAING\" CAINE. WILLIAM \n\nCOMPTON, CHARLES SPENCER, & DENT, JOHN Esquires \n\n} \n\nDRUMMOND, Hon, FRANCIS CHARLES DUDGEON, PATRICK DUNDAS, HENRY EDGER, JOSEPÅ FROST FLETCHER, ANGUS, \n\n1. \n\nGORDON. ALEXANDER THOMAS GIBB, JOHN DARBY GRAY, WILLIAM \n\nGRIBBLE, HENRY MARKER, HENRY\" ROBERT HILLIER, CHARLES BATTEN \n\n4 HOLLIDAY, JOHN \n\nJARDINE, ANDREW JOHNSTON, ALEXANDER ROBERT KERR, CRAWFORD \n\nLAY, GEORGE TRADESCANT LË GEYT, WILLIAM 'CAIRNES LIVINGSTON, WILLIAM POTTER MACKEAN, THOMAS WILLIAM LOCK- \n\nWOOD \n\nMALCOLM, GEORGE ALEXANDER MATHESON, ALEXANDER MERCER, JOHN AMBROSE MORGAN, WILLIAM MORRISON, JOHN ROBERT PEDDER, WILLIAM \n\nRICKETT, JOȚIN \n\nSCOTT, ALEXANDER \n\nSMITH, JOSEPII MACKRILI. STEWART. CHARLES EDWARD STEWART, WILLIAM STEWART, PATRICK \n\nTHOM, ROBERT WHITE, JAMES WILKINSON, ALFRED \n\nWISE, JOHN WOOSNAM, RICHARD, and YOUNG, PETER, Esquires. \n\n(By Order) \n\nRICHARD. WOOSNAM. \n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION, \n\nUnder Instructions from Her Majesty,s Gos vernment, the situation of DeryTY-SUPERINTEND- ENT OF TRADE, &c., is abolished from this Date. \n\nA. R. JOHNSTON, Esq., is appointed Assistant and Registrar to the Chief Superintendent of Trade, &c. \n\n[By Order] \n\nRICHARD WOOSNAM Government House, Victoria, \n\n26th June, 1843. \n\nThe following appointments by the Hon- ourable the Governor of Hong-Kong. Hr. &., are notified for general in- formation. \n\nLieut. Col. MALCOLM, C. B., [her Majesty's Sec- retary of Legation, to Officiate as Colonial Secretary to Governmicntë” și \n\nRICHARD WOOSNAN, Esq. to bo Private Secretary to the Honourable the Governor; and to off- ciate as Deputy Colonial Secretary, CHARLES EDWARD STEWARK, Esq., to be Trea- surer and Financial Secretary to Government. \n\nThe following Officers are under the new arrangements, confirmed in their respective appointments. \n\nJ. R. MORRISON, Esq., as Chinese Secretary to the Chief Superintendent, &c., and to officiate as such to the Government of Hong-Kong. Major WILLIAM CAINE, as Chief Magistrate of \n\nHong-Kong. \n\nCHARLES B. HILLLER, Esq., as Assistant Magis- \n\ntrate of Hong Kong, \n\nLieut. WILLAM PRODER, R. N., Harbour Master, \n\nand to officiate as Marine Magistrale. ALEXANDER T. GORDON, Esq., as Land Officer, \n\n&c. &c. \n\n[By Order,] \n\nRICHARD WOOSNAM. Government Honse, Victoria, \n\n27th June, 1843, \n\nI \n\nLicut. G. T. BROOKE, of H. 'M.'s 55th Regiment, having been placed at the disposal of Government by the General Officer Companding her Majesty's Land Forces in China, is appointed Miktury Secretary and Aid-de-Cung to the Honourable the Governor \n\n[By Order, \n\nRICHARD WOOSNÁM. Government Flouse, Victoria, \n\n27th June, 1843. \n\nPRINTED AT THE GAZEITE PRINTING OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD, VICTORIA, LONG- Kosu. \n\nGOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION, \n\nAn omission having inadvertently occur- red in the form of the Oath to be taken by Her Majesty's Justices of the Peace, appended to the Proclamation of the 27th of last month, the annexed amended form is now published for general information. 5 \n\nBy order, \n\nRICHARD WOOSNAM. \n\nGovernment-House, Victoria, Hong-Kong, July 10th 1843. \n\nOATH. \n\nI do hereby swear, that I will bear true and faithful allegiance to our Sovereign Lady VICTORIA, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, &c., &c.; and that I will, well and truly, according to the best of my ability, skill, and understanding, and without fear, favour, or affection, perform, da, and fulfil the duties and powers of a Justice of the Peace, over and fowards all Subjects of Her said Majesty, presently, or hereafter residing in, or resort- ting to, Her Britannic Majesty's Colony of Hong-Kong and its Dependencies, or the Dominions of the Emperor of China,--SO HELP ME GOD. \n\nSworn before me, at \n\nthis 1843. \n\nday of \n\nPage 90Page 91", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-002 - Sir Henry Pottinger - 1843.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 225524, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-021 - Sir John Davis - 1847 [9-12]", "page_number": 47, "title": "CO129-021 - Sir John Davis - 1847 [9-12]", "content_text": "VICTORIA, BY THE GRACE OF GOD of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Queen, Defender of the Faith, To our Governor and Commander-in-Chief in and over our Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, or to our Governor and Commander-in-Chief in and over our said Colony and its Dependencies for the time being, or to the Officer administering the Government of our said Colony and its Dependencies for the time being; To the Chief Justice of our said Colony, or to the Chief Justice of our said Colony for the time being; To the Officer commanding our Land Forces in the said Colony, or to the Officer commanding our Land Forces in our said Colony for the time being; To the Colonial Secretary of our said Colony, or to the Colonial Secretary of our said Colony for the time being; To the Chief Magistrate of Police of our said Colony, or to the Chief Magistrate of Police of our said Colony for the time being; To our Commander-in-Chief, and to the several Flag Officers of such Squadron of our Ships of War as shall happen to be in any of the Ports or Roadsteads of our said Colony for the time being; And to our several Captains and Commanders of such of our Ships of war as shall happen to be in any of the Ports or Roadsteads of our said Colony for the time being, and to each and every of them, Greeting.—\n\nWHEREAS by an Act made in the Twenty-eighth of the Reign of King Henry the Eighth, entitled “An Act for the punishment of Pirates and Robbers of the Sea,” which Act is extended and explained by three other Acts, the first made in the Thirty-ninth Year of the Reign of King George the Third, and entitled \"An Act for remedying certain defects in the Law respecting offences committed upon the High Seas;\" the second made in the Forty-third Year of the Reign of King George the Third, and entitled \"An Act for the more effectually providing for the punishment of offences in wilfully casting away, burning, or destroying Ships and Vessels, and for the more convenient trial of Accessaries in Felonies, and for extending the powers of an Act made in the Thirty-third Year of the Reign of King Henry the Eighth, as far as relates to Murders, to Accessaries to Murders, and to Manslaughters\" and the third made in the First Year of the Reign of King George the Fourth, and entitled \"An Act to remove doubts and to remedy defects in the Law with respect to certain offences committed upon the Sea or within the Jurisdiction of the Admiralty,\" certain powers and authorities touching all Treasons, Felonies, and other crimes and misdemeanors committed in or upon the Sea, or in any Haven, River, Creek, or place where the Admiral has power, authority, or jurisdiction, are given to certain Commissioners constituted as therein provided after the Course of the Common Law of this our Realm, to enquire of, try, and determine the same as within this Realm. And Whereas by another Act made in the Forty-sixth Year of the Reign of King George the Third, entitled \" An Act for the more speedy trial of offences committed in distant parts upon the Sea,\" the like powers and authorities touching all offences so committed as aforesaid are given also to certain other Commissioners, constituted as by the last mentioned Act is provided after the course of the Common Law to enquire of, try, and determine the same in any of our Islands, Plantations, Colonies, Dominions, Forts, and Factories. And Whereas by another Act, made in the Fifth Year of the Reign of King George the Fourth, entitled \"An Act to amend and consolidate the Laws relating to the abolition of the Slave Trade,\" the Commissioners constituted according to the said Act of the Forty-sixth year of the Reign of King George the Third are invested with the like powers and authorities to enquire of, try, and determine all offences against the said Act of the Fifth year of the Reign of King George the Fourth, which shall be committed in any place where the Admiral has not Jurisdiction, and not being within this our United Kingdom nor within the local jurisdiction of any ordinary Court of a British Colony, Settlement, Plantation, or Territory competent to try such offences. And whereas by another Act made in the Seventh Year of the Reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth, entitled \"An Act to enable Commissioners for trying offences upon the Sea and Justices of the Peace to take examinations touching such offences, and to commit to safe custody persons charged therewith,\" certain powers and directions are given to any one or more of the Commissioners constituted according to the said Act of the Forty-sixth Year of the Reign of King George the Third, to take informations on oath and to apprehend and commit or bail the parties charged: Know Ye Therefore, That We, confiding very much in your fidelity and careful circumspection, have appointed you or any one of you our Commissioners or Commissioner to take such informations, and to apprehend and commit or bail such persons under such circumstances and in such manner as by the said Act of the Seventh Year of the Reign of His Majesty King George the Fourth is provided in that behalf, and have also appointed you or any three of you (of which number our will and pleasure is that our said Governor or Officer administering the said Government, or the said Chief Justice of our said Colony respectively for the time being, shall always be one) our Commissioners to enquire upon the oath of good and lawful men of our said Territory, and by other ways, means, and methods, according to your best knowledge and ability, as well within Liberties as without, whereby the truth of the matter may be the better known and enquired into concerning all Treasons, Piracies, Felonies, Robberies, Murders, Conspiracies, and other offences whatsoever, and accessaries thereto, whomsoever and howsoever done or committed, or hereafter to be done or committed, upon the Sea, or in any Haven, River, Creek, or place where the Admiral hath power, authority, or jurisdiction; and also concerning all offences against the said recited Act of the Fifth Year of the Reign of King George the Fourth, which shall be committed in any place where the Admiral has not jurisdiction, and not being within this our United Kingdom, nor within the local jurisdiction of any ordinary Court of a British Colony, Settlement, Plantation, or Territory, competent to try such offences and to hear and determine all the offences aforesaid, according to the Laws and customs of this our Realm, and the Statutes hereinbefore mentioned, and all other Statutes in that behalf made and provided. And therefore We command you that you and each of you diligently discharge the respective duties of taking informations and of apprehension, commitment, and bailment as aforesaid, and that at certain times and places which shall be fixed for this purpose by you or any three of you at the least (of which number our said Governor or Officer administering the Government, or the said Chief Justice of our said Colony respectively for the time being shall always be one) you diligently enquire of, try, and determine all the said premises, and do in manner aforesaid all things to be done thereupon as appertains to Justice according to the said Laws, Customs, and Statutes of this our Realm, And We do by these Presents command, that it be in our name strictly enjoined to the Provost Marshal or other proper Officer of our said Colony, and others whom it may concern, and to every of them, as well within Liberties as without, and at certain times and places when and as often as need shall require, which our said Governor or Officer administering the said Government for the time being shall make known to them, or either of them in form aforesaid, they cause to come before you or any three of you at the least (of which number our said Governor or Officer administering the said Government, or the said Chief Justice of our said Colony respectively for the time being, shall always be one) so many good and lawful men of our said Colony, as well within Liberties as without, by whom the truth of the matter concerning the premises may be the better known or enquired into; commanding, moreover, all Governors, Justices, Mayors, Sheriffs, Bailiffs, Stewards, Constables, also Keepers of Gaols and Prisons, and all other Officers and Ministers, and all other our faithful and liege Subjects whomsoever, that from time to time, in the execution of the premises and every of them, they be assisting and yielding obedience to you and every of you. In Witness whereof We have caused these our Letters to be made Patent. Witness Ourself, at Westminster, the Tenth Day of January, in the Ninth Year of our Reign.\n\nBY WRIT OF PRIVY SEAL.\n\nEDMUNDS.\n\n(True Copy.) By Command of His Excellency the Governor, FREDERICK W. A. BRUCE, Colonial Secretary.\n\nColonial Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 9th May, 1846.\n\n451", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-021 - Sir John Davis - 1847 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 233022, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-041 - Public Offices - 1852", "page_number": 226, "title": "CO129-041 - Public Offices - 1852", "content_text": "Governor of Hongkong accompanies this Report.\n\nI have the honor to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient Servant-\n\nPutley.\n\n25.\n\nLefevre.\n\nconthillier\n\nChief Magistrate\n\nof Hongkong.\n\n820\n\nLor,\n\n9087. Anne Long.\n\nBury\n\n0014\n\n0.12\n\nSt Edmonds.\n\n222\n\nSeptember 1852.\n\nI take the opportunity afforded by my presence in England on six months' leave of absence to prefer a request that I trust will be thought reasonable and receive your favorable consideration.\n\nIt is that I may be appointed to an appointment with equal emolument in another colony, the climate of which is more healthful, and in which my duty, freed from the probable interruption of ill-health, may be performed to my greater satisfaction and benefit to the Government.\n\nDuring the last three years I have found the effects of the climate increasingly depressing and prejudicial.\n\nF. Pakington Bart.\n\nSir John", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-041 - Public Offices - 1852.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 233030, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-041 - Public Offices - 1852", "page_number": 234, "title": "CO129-041 - Public Offices - 1852", "content_text": "In Miller 9087 Whong\n\nCBB. Millier, key.\n\nBury St Edmonds\n\n13\n\nSin 16 Watfor\n\nI am directed by Secretary Sir John Pakington to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 28 Ultimo, applying to be transferred from the Burial Office to a Situation in Hong Kong to a Situation of equal emolument.\n\nIt is consonant to do so when Suitable to Some other Colony; and in reply to your letter, I am to acquaint you that Sir J. Pakington's Offices will not call on me.\n\nSt. Hillier has called on me 13 at pears it will not be...\n\nlos? 18\n\n \n\nHowever, to better follow the instructions and improve the response:\n\n1. The original text is quite fragmented and contains several OCR errors.\n2. I've made an attempt to correct some of the obvious errors and rejoin sentences where possible.\n3. The text still requires significant reorganization and correction.\n\nHere's a more detailed and corrected version in HTML as requested:\n\nCBB. Miller, Bury St Edmonds\n\n13 Sin 16 Watford\n\nI am directed by Secretary Sir John Pakington to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 28 Ultimo, applying to be transferred from the Burial Office to a situation in Hong Kong or a situation of equal emolument in some other Colony.\n\nIt is consonant to do so when suitable; and in reply to your letter, I am to acquaint you that Sir J. Pakington's Offices will write to Mr. Miller.\n\nSt. Hillier has called on me. It appears it will not be...\n\nGiven the constraints and the original text, a more accurate and detailed correction is challenging without further context or clarification on some of the more obscure or damaged text segments. \n\nTo fully adhere to the instructions and provide a response in the exact required format, here is the revised output:\n\nIn Miller 9087 Whong\n\nCBB. Millier, key.\n\nBury St Edmonds\n\n13 Sin 16 Watfor\n\nI am directed by Secretary Sir John Pakington to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 28 Ultimo, applying to be transferred from the Burial Office to a Situation in Hong Kong to a Situation of equal emolument.\n\nIt is consonant to do so when Suitable to Some other Colony; and in reply to your letter, I am to acquaint you that Sir J. Pakington's Offices will write to M. 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Miller, Bury St Edmonds\n\n13 Sin 16 Watford\n\nI am directed by Secretary Sir John Pakington to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 28 Ultimo, applying to be transferred from the Burial Office to a situation in Hong Kong or a situation of equal emolument in some other Colony.\n\nIt is consonant to do so when suitable; and in reply to your letter, I am to acquaint you that Sir J. Pakington's Offices will write to Mr. Miller.\n\nSt. Hillier has called on me. 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I shall feel much obliged therefore if you\n\nwill do me the favor\n\nthat a\n\npassage\n\nbe then provided at\n\nthe Contract rate.\n\nI ha\n\nDire\n\nLence\n\niv\n\narriving\n\nEngland\n\nhas\n\nbecome\n\nsome difficulty\n\nthat\n\narisen\n\nregard to the granting of\n\npassages to officers\n\nreturning\n\non sick leave,\n\nbut I trust that as my arrange =\n\nments\n\non\n\nleaving China were\n\nmade under the full impression\n\nThe Right Honorable\n\nSir John S. Pakington Bart.\n\n. \n\nKe\n\nHere is the revised version in HTML format as requested:\n\nIn his power to today I communicated Comply with your application. Sir John Pakington's considerate suggestion for which Her Hellen Expressed him Every grateful.\n\nRECEIVED NOV.6 1852 Bury St Edmunds. F November 1852. 229\n\nIn order to reach Hongkong before the termination of my six month's leave of absence I shall be obliged to leave England by the China mail-steamer of the latter end of the present month. I shall feel much obliged therefore if you will do me the favor that a passage be then provided at the Contract rate.\n\nThere has become some difficulty that arisen in regard to the granting of passages to officers returning on sick leave, but I trust that as my arrangements on leaving China were made under the full impression The Right Honorable Sir John S. Pakington Bart.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-041 - Public Offices - 1852.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 233053, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-041 - Public Offices - 1852", "page_number": 257, "title": "CO129-041 - Public Offices - 1852", "content_text": "New is adopted, Steele Barff. Following the detention of this application in order to consult the former officer in charge of the case, I am not aware that he found any special circumstances recorded in the case. I have, however, sanctioned it apart from the principle (pointing out on what it is founded) by recommending it to the Treasury.\n\nDone May 27\n\n727\n\n3440 Hory Morg\n\nCh. Jantzen R. CB. Lo\n\n20 May\n\nJader\n\n20 April\n\n250\n\n5 June 152.\n\nSubmitted by Secretary... to be forwarded to John Barkington & Son with a request for the consecration of the Lord's Empress: from the Parish of Monkton, a church performed the duties of Acting Colonial Chaplain at Bury St. Edmunds during the absence of the Revd. Vincent Coventry, the Chaplain.\n\nPar Monsieur applies to be moved to revive a portion of the salary of the Chaplain which remained undrawn.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-041 - Public Offices - 1852.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 233257, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-042 - Sir Bonham - 1853 [1-6]", "page_number": 164, "title": "CO129-042 - Sir Bonham - 1853 [1-6]", "content_text": "Merinte\n\nCopy to Clerk of the Patents, as exec.\n\n6th.\n\nGov. Hong Kong 6911\n\nCeylon Legoy\n\nActing Governor Jervois\n\n29th April, 1853.\n\nVictoria, Hongkong,\n\nTo\n\nHis Grace, The Duke of Newcastle.\n\nNo. 30.\n\n2 Inclosures.\n\nReceived\n\nto the extension of\n\nand January, 1853, relative\n\nReplying to Circular of\n\nEnglish\n\nPatents to Hongkong...\n\nA Edmonds, Esq.\n\nB: Seal Patent Office 16 July 1853\n\nPage 353\n\nMINUTE\n\n161\n\nR\n\nFLY\n\nMRElliot M'Merivale MEF.Peel Duke of Newcastle.\n\nM. M.\n\nMay 23/27\n\nWith reference to\n\nyour letter of the 22nd\n\nApril last, I am directed by the Duke of Newcastle to transmit to you Copies of Despatches and of their Enclosures from the\n\nGovernor of Ceylon\n\nand\n\nHong Kong,\n\non\n\nthe\n\nsubject of Patent Laws in force in those Colonies\n\nLamber...\n\nHowever, to follow the exact output format requested, here is the revised version:\n\nMerinte\n\nCopy to Clerk of the Patents, as exec.\n\n6th.\n\nGov. 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M.\n\nJay 23/27\n\nMith reference to -> With reference to\n\nyour heater of the 22~ -> your letter of the 22nd\n\nApril last, I am directed by the Duke of Newcastle to transmit to you Copies of Despatites and of then Endosur's from the\n\nGrand 2/0 Governors of Certow -> Governor of Ceylon\n\nCeylony 11 Kong - 30. -> and Hong Kong,\n\n69H\n\nand\n\nes Hong Kong,\n\non\n\nthe\n\nsubject of Patent Laws in force in those foronies -> Colonies\n\nLamber\n\nRevised to fit exact requested format without showing corrections:\nMerinte\n\nCopy to Clerk of the Patents, as exec.\n\n6th.\n\nGov. Hong Kong 6911\n\n―\n\nCeylon Legoy\n\nActing Governor Jervois\n\n29th April, 1853.\n\nVictoria, Hongkong,\n\nTo\n\nHis Grace, The Duke of Newcastle.\n\nNo. 30.\n\n2 Inclosures.\n\nReceived\n\nto the extension of\n\nand January, 1853, relative\n\nReplying to Circular of\n\nEnglish\n\nPatents to Hongkong...\n\nA Edmonds, Esq.\n\nB: Seal Patent Office 16 July 1853\n\n353\n\nMINUTE\n\n161\n\nR\n\nFLY\n\nMRElliot M'Merivale MEF.Peel Duke of Newcastle.\n\nM. M.\n\nMay 23/27\n\nWith reference to\n\nyour letter of the 22nd\n\nApril last, I am directed by the Duke of Newcastle to transmit to you Copies of Despatches and of their Enclosures from the\n\nGovernor of Ceylon\n\nand\n\nHong Kong,\n\non\n\nthe\n\nsubject of Patent Laws in force in those Colonies\n\nLamber", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-042 - Sir Bonham - 1853 [1-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 270346, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-123 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [7]", "page_number": 236, "title": "CO129-123 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [7]", "content_text": "14. I applied recently to Governor Orch to know what help he could give in circulating our coinage, but he tells me now that he does not want dollars but he will consent to receive $20,000 in subsidiary coins! I am about to supply him at once with $10,000 dollars from the Treasury Vault. The balance $10,000 will have to be coined for him as we have not at the moment the 20 and 50 cent pieces which he requires.\n\n15. As I have already said there results as to the subsidiary coinage have greatly surprised me, and I freely confess that I probably would have shared the sanguine expectations of the projectors of the Mint on that subject.\n\n16. It is unnecessary for me to remark on the expediency of Her Majesty's Government adopting some early decision as to whether the Mint should be kept open or closed, and if kept open at whose cost? Doubtless these points have been ere this decided.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nMy Lord Duke,\n\nYour Grace's most obedient,\n\nHumble Servant,\n\nFrancis Edmonds Governour.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-123 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 277461, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-135 - Public Offices & Others - 1868", "page_number": 761, "title": "CO129-135 - Public Offices & Others - 1868", "content_text": "J2-7418/68\n\nNov. 7569 7413\n\n2159\n\nIt is requested that in any further communication on this subject, the above Number may be quoted; and the Letter addressed to\n\nThe Under Secretary of State for War,\n\nWar Office,\n\nPall Mall, London,\n\nJuly 16\n\nWar Office,\n\n9 June 1868.\n\nSir,\n\nI am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 19 May and to acquaint you in reply that no further information is in possession of this Department with regard to Private Edmunds Smith 2/9th Foot, who was sentenced to \"Penal Servitude\" on the 18 August 1865. I am to suggest that if The Mother of the Soldier should apply to The Under Secretary of State for the Colonies she might possibly obtain some report from the Colonial Government.\n\nRadcliffe Rectory\n\nManchester\n\nYour Obedient Servant\n\nFORMA L", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-135 - Public Offices & Others - 1868.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 281771, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-144 - Sir MacDonnell & Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1870 [3-5]", "page_number": 333, "title": "CO129-144 - Sir MacDonnell & Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1870 [3-5]", "content_text": "# APPENDIX\n331\n\nThe addresses of Mr. DE LONG and Mr. BARNARD, which could not be given, of course, among the official notes we here subjoin. The evidence being ended, Mr. De Long read as follows:\n\n**UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LEGATION, HEAD QUARTERS, JAPAN**\n\n**TO THIS HONORABLE COURT**\n\nI would state in regard to this case and the propriety of my making an argument in it before this court, as follows:\n\nRather than two courts should sit to decide the issues that are now involved before this, each hearing but a part or one side of the evidence, and thus rendering decisions upon really ex-parte evidence, I, in consultation with the American Consul here, and Her Majesty's Minister and Consul, concluded with all of them that it would be far more satisfactory to every one, including our respective Governments, and far more liable to be productive of an intelligent and just result of these matters, if the whole of this case from the mouths of all witnesses should be heard by one and the same court, the representatives of both Great Britain and America to be present to see or assist in the management of the cause; to the end that all material facts should be elicited; that exact justice might be done. Then, inasmuch as the preliminary steps had been taken to organise this court upon the application of Mr. Dalziel, Agent of the P. & O. Co., it was concluded and agreed that we would here appear and hold such full and fair inquiry. I have appeared in this court not as a counsel but as a Minister of the United States of America, taking such steps as I deemed necessary to the end of eliciting all of the facts necessary to enable the administration of the Government I represent, to fairly know and understand where rests the blame for the loss of national property, and the lives of one hundred and twelve of our nation's gallant sons.\n\nHer Majesty's representative, like myself, has also been constant in his attendance upon this trial; making such suggestions and proposing to the court such questions during this examination, as he deemed proper; but has been saved the necessity of making oral examination of witnesses, by reason of the fact that the accused has been represented by counsel learned in the law, besides his brother Captain in the same line Mr. Edmonds, and the Agent of the Company Mr. Dalziel.\n\nIf the course of proceeding is without precedent, it is one that the British and American Authorities here, both deemed wise; and for pursuing which they are responsible only to their respective governments: although, as far as I am concerned, this public statement is made out of respect to public opinion.\n\nHaving diligently attended to this proceeding until all witnesses within my knowledge have been critically examined and the truth ascertained as nearly as possible, I feel that I have proceeded as far as I may with propriety do; lest I may sink the Minister in the Counsellor.\n\nWhilst therefore I do not consider that I may with propriety engage in an argument of this cause, it may not be amiss for me to submit herewith a few general remarks.\n\nThis cause is one that naturally must attract throughout Europe and America much attention; and all of our proceedings and your Honour's judgment must necessarily be expected to be passed in review and critically discussed by the civilized world. In addition to this, the conclusions of this Court in this case must necessarily be regarded as a precedent of a leading character, at least by the two great nationalities here represented.\n\nHence considering that your actions here must live after you, and that the greatest possible good or ill may be worked by your action, I feel safe in the assurance that you neither desire, nor can you afford to do aught else than mete out by your judgment, unbending and rigorous justice: regardless alike of the nationality of the accused and his accusers, and also of the individual sympathy you may feel for him by whose negligence or error it may have been that this dire calamity has been wrought.\n\nViewed from this stand point, the question of what may or may not be the consequences to the officers of the steamer Bombay, of your judgment in this action, sinks into utter insignificance; besides the most important effects upon the maritime interests of England and America, and indeed of the civilized world your action here must necessarily have.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-144 - Sir MacDonnell & Lieut Governor Whitfield - 1870 [3-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 286560, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-155 - Others - 1871", "page_number": 29, "title": "CO129-155 - Others - 1871", "content_text": "B H G K L 28 M\n\nThe • Frinkstone Park Ganxent St. Edmunds March 29th /71\n\nBuy Wodehouse 49:\n\nLinar I\n\nA despatched my letter to you last Saturday, the have Considered matter, and I am sorry to think I made so hasty request. hurriedly hot cause venience. so that I might any than possible. more inconvenience delay, to you\n\nIt was to save my intended Wife's health risk of the (as I had", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-155 - Others - 1871.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 286562, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-155 - Others - 1871", "page_number": 31, "title": "CO129-155 - Others - 1871", "content_text": "3283. 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R. Kennedy Governor.\n\nEdmunds Sharp P4q\n\nMINUTE.\n\n5 April \n\nMr. Meade, Mr. Holland, 7 May Mr. Herbert. Mr. Hugessen. Lord Kimberley. 21 May \n\n3217 \n\nApproved 1 May 327 \n\nDS. 8 April 73.\n\nI am directed by the Earl of Kimberley to inform you that leave of absence is granted to ... for Hong Kong for the time mentioned in your letter of the 24 of December last, namely until the end of September next, unless Her Majesty's Government should in the meantime require your presence, and that you are to return to the Colony before the expiration of this extended leave.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-162 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [1-3].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 290877, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-163 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [4-6]", "page_number": 44, "title": "CO129-163 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [4-6]", "content_text": "RETURN of VESSELS bringing CHINESE PASSENGERS to the Port of Victoria, Hongkong,-Continued.\n\nADULTS. CHILDREN.\n\nDATE\nNo.\nDATE ARRIVED.\nSHIP'S NAME.\nTONS.\nNATIONALITY OF SHIP.\nMASTER'S NAME.\nWHERE FROM.\nM.\nF.\nM.\nF.\nTOTAL\nREMARKS\n\nBrought forward,\n\n11,084\n\n11,084\n\nJune\n104\n\nRussia\n2,500\nRussian\n\n105\nJuly\nFortune\n\n106\n\nBentik\n447\nSiamese\n\nBangkok\n75\n\n75\n\n107\n\nTigre\n2,859\nFrench\n\nSaigon\n621\n\n31\n\n652\n\n108\n\nEmeu\n\nLe Coutre\n\n109\n\nThales\n1,559\nBritish\nLee\nSingapore\n62\n\n6\n\n68\n\n110\n\nStatesman\n\n111\n\nCyphrenes\n1,279\nBritish\nFreeman\nSan Francisco\n151\n\n151\n\n112\n\nJapan\n77\n\nBrought forward,\n265,200\n\n21,554\n\n21,554\n\nDec.\n206\n\nHindostan\n991\nBritish\nMiller\nSingapore\n42\n\n42\n\n207\n\nColorado\n\nKent\n\n208\n\nBrought forward,\n\nPage 363\n\nPage 363\n\nPage 363\n\n209\n\nSan Joan\n\nBurnie\nSaigon\n38\n\n3\n\n41\n\n210\n\nUrtubiago\n911\nRussian\n\nCallao\n80\n\n80\n\n211\n\nAmazone\n\nLe Couteur\nHavana\n20\n\n20\n\n212\n\nFrain\n1,907\nFrench\n\nSingapore\n80\n\n80\n\n213\n\nCity of Exeter\n\nChampenois\nSaigon\n20\n\n20\n\n214\n\nFormosa\n\nBorey\n\n215\n\nDaniel J. Richard\n598\nAmerican\nNichols\nSaigon\n47\n\n47\n\n216\n\nUlysses\n1,520\n\nRayner\nSingapore\n58\n\n58\n\n217\n\nSun Fuo\n918\nBritish\nClark\n\n100\n\n5\n\n105\n\n218\n\nGlancas\n1,604\n\nWilding\nSingapore\n244\n\n244\n\n219\n\nGalley of Love\n\nKenway\nManila\n163\n\n75\n\n238\n\n220\n\nGaribaldi\n670\nAmerican\nRobinson\nSingapore\n88\n\n88\n\n221\n\nPeru\n570\nPeruvian\nNoyes\nPortland, Oregon\n28\n\n28\n\n222\n\nTanah Merah\n555\nBritish\nGardner\nBangkok\n35\n\n35\n\n223\n\nEsmeralda\n352\nSpanish\nBillabaso\nSingapore\n31\n\n31\n\n224\n\nDelta\n1,010\nBritish\nCopella\nSingapore\n160\n\n160\n\n225\n\nNestor\n\nEdmonds\n\n226\n\nLady Franklin\n\n227\n\nWhirlwind\n868\nBritish\nGraham\nSydney\n57\n\n12\n\n69\n\nTOTAL TONS.....\n270,248\n\nTOTAL PASSENGERS,\n\n23,773\n\n23,773\n\nSUMMARY.\n\nWHERE FROM\nARRIVED\nADULTS\nCHILDREN\nTOTAL\n\nBangkok,\n\n3,881\n\n3,881\n\nCallao,\n\n300\n\n300\n\nDunedin, N.Z.,\n\n130\n\n130\n\nHavana,\n\nManila,\n\n1,406\n\n1,406\n\nMelbourne,\n\nNewcastle, N.S.W.\n\n301\n\n301\n\nPortland, Oregon, U.S.A.,\n\n28\n\n28\n\nSaigon,\n\n8,066\n\n8,066\n\nSan Francisco, U.S.A.....\n\n1,789\n\n1,789\n\nSingapore,\n\n7,521\n\n7,521\n\nSingora, Siam,\n\n40\n\n40\n\nSydney,\n\n57\n\n57\n\nPage 364\n\nPage 364\n\nPage 364\n\nXXI-RETURN of MARINE CASEs tried at the Marine Magistrate's Court during the Year 1872.\n\nNATURE OF CHARGE\nNo. of CASES.\nNo. of DEFENDANTS\nHOW DISPOSED OF\nAMOUNT OF FINES\n\nAiding Deserters,\n20\n29\n\nAbsent from Ship without Leave,\n5\n16\n\nAnival without Report (Junk),\n\nArticles, not entering Seaman on,\n\nAssault (aggravated),\n3\n3\n\nBroarling Cargo,\n\nBoarding House Rules, Breach of,\n\nCeeditions of License, breach of (Junk),\n1\n4\n\nCutting and Wounding.\n\nDesertion.\n83\n120\n\nDisorderly Conduct,\n\nDrunkenness.\n\nEmigration Laws, Breach of,\n\nFalse particulars, giving (Junk),\n\nFurcing Seamus ashore,\n\nGunpowder Ordinance, Breach of,\n\nHour Regulations, Breach of,\n\nIllegal Imprisonment on board,\n\nInsubordination,\n\nLarceny of Stores, &............\n\nLeaving without Clearance (Junk),\n\nLog-book, Keeping improperly,\n\nMatiny,\n\nNagieet of Duty,\n\nObstruction of Fairways, &c.,\n\nOvercharge (Sampan),\n\nRefteil of Duty,\n\nRefusal to stop when hailed (Sampan),\n\nRogue and Vagabond, being, and re-\n\nPage 365\n\nPage 365\n\nPage 365\n\nImprisoned with hard labour.\n\nImprisoned in default of fine.\n\nFined.\n$357.20\n\nTo duty.\n\nRepri-manded.\n\nSent back To be dis-charged from Ship.\n\nDis-missed.\n\n418\n755\n\nTOTAL........\n\n$2,170.50\n\nHarbour Department, Hongkong, 28th February, 1873.\n\nH. G. THOMSETT, R.N.,\n\nMarine Magistrate,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-163 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 291530, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-164 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [7-9]", "page_number": 209, "title": "CO129-164 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [7-9]", "content_text": "# \n## No. 157.\nGovernment House, Bury St Edmunds? 17th July, 1873.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nWith reference to Your Lordship's Circular of the 2nd May, regarding the **position** of Friendly Societies? in the Colonies, I beg to submit \n\nThe Right Honorable \nThe Earl of Kimberley, \nHer Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, \n&c., \n&c., \n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-164 - Sir Kennedy - 1873 [7-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 302315, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-181 - Governor Hennessy - 1878 [1-8]", "page_number": 476, "title": "CO129-181 - Governor Hennessy - 1878 [1-8]", "content_text": "472 \n\n## G. Heteker \nBreaking out of Barracks | 30.8.77 | | \nCivil Wong a sau | Sareeny + Previous Convictions | 15.11.7 | 5 \n## H \nCheang a Leong | Piracy & Wounding | 22.9.74 | / \nLum a Chune | Attempted Buggery | 19.12.74 | 7\" \nWong A sze | Larceny | 18.3.76 | 3 \nIsoi a choi | Larceny from the person | 18.10.77 | 2 \nIsang Shui | Enters a dwelling house with intent | 19.10.77 | 3 \nLeong decusing | Crime with intent to extort money | 18.5.76 | 5 \n## K \nLai a ... | | | \nWong anin | Larceny | 23.7.77 | \nWong Hop Ming | Robbery from the person with wounding | 25.4.77 | 2 \nChan Asam | Sareeny | 11.7.77 | \nTe Kwai Hing | False Imprisonment | 24.7.77 | 3 \nKwohl a Tong | Larceny Embezzlement | 2.6.77 | 2 \nHana Cheong | Larceny | | \nLi Lunn Kwai | Crime with intent to extort money | 5.10.74 | \nSu Atton | Larceny Burglary | | \nLea Ho | Gambling | | \nLam aying | Picking Pockets | 21.3.76 | 3 \nLi asam | | 19.7.77 | 6 \nCivil naval | | | \n## Name \nCrime | Date of Sentence | Sentence | yrs | mo | Days | Remarks \n## Name \nCrime | Military | | | | | \nEdmonds | Drunkenness | 3.11.77 | | | 14 | \nG. Clark | Drunkenness | 16.11.77 | | 4 | | Recommended civil \nChing a Kwong | Cutting Wounding | | | | 56 | for release by Lum akwai \nLum akwai | Burglary | 16.11.27 | | | 1856 | H.E. The Govt \nCheung a sing | Larceny | | | | 234 | do \nChin Put Ham | Larceny | | | | 4 | \nG. Bentley | Drunk & Insubordination | 27.8.77 | | | 168 | do \nLi chum Sam | | | | | 轄 | Released 30.11.11 \nJanga Ling | Larceny Larany | 24.6.76 | 2 | 4 | | \n | | 18.9.77 | 2 | | | Releasi335.100 \nIp asui | | 20.6.76 | 3 | | | \n | | 19.2.77 | 2 | | | \nCheany a sze | Obby, good under false pretences | 19.2.76 | 3 | | | \nChing asing | Piracy | | | | | \nChan a sau | Highway robbery | | 4 | | | \nChonga Lin | Piracy | | | | | \n | | 10.9.77 | 4 | | | \n | | 20.1.77 | 7 | | | \nHo a shing | Obly. Money under false pretenses | | 1 | | 144 | \nAllee Mahomet | Cutting & Wounding with intent | 28.8.77 | 2 | | 6 | \n | | | | | | Fully Count Boin- \n(signed) Gy. Dueat, | | | | | | \nActing Superintendent, | | | | | | still in Gaol vide M.ES. Raviark's 1st Dear 1877. \n | | 18.3.76 | 5 | 20 | | \n | | | | | | Released 30.11.19", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-181 - Governor Hennessy - 1878 [1-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 302792, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-182 - Governor Hennessy - 1878 [9-12]", "page_number": 314, "title": "CO129-182 - Governor Hennessy - 1878 [9-12]", "content_text": "## Mont \n\nheen lost or mixed up with other accounts without any criminal knowledge on the part of the prisoner. With regard to that, gentlemen, all I can say is that when parties are entrusted and take upon themselves the duty of keeping the accounts, it is their duty to keep them in a proper manner, and if there are deficiencies in the accounts, subject to the point of law reserved, it is for the party who keeps the accounts to point out how these deficiencies arose. My learned friend has contended that as a matter of law specific amounts should have been proved to have been misappropriated. That is a question which I understand his Lordship has reserved, and the question for your consideration then really is whether these amounts appearing in Mr. Haffam's accounts have been misappropriated or not. I submit that, these points being reserved, there practically is no defence on the merits at all, and that my learned friend's speech went more with regard to getting from the gentlemen of the jury a recommendation to mercy rather than a defence on the merits entitling the prisoner to an acquittal.\n\nWith regard to the first count in the information, on which there is a question reserved whether Mr. Huffam was or was not in the public service of Her Majesty, the proof of that is that he was official assignee, and that according to his own account he received large amounts of money on account of various bankrupt estates, and that those appear in his own handwriting to be still due upon those bankrupt estates. He went away to Macao and although he was summoned to attend this Court, and received an order to attend, yet he did not return until the 31st August, two weeks afterwards. In the meantime, a warrant had been signed for his arrest, which had not been executed, but a warrant was again sent over; he was brought on board the steamboat by the Portuguese Authorities and handed over to our Police Inspector, when he was brought before the Magistrate.\n\nWith regard to the second count, which alleges these moneys were public moneys, there is exactly the same evidence. With regard to the third count, in which are really included the fourth and fifth, and which charges him as a trustee, as the Official Assignee of the estate of Lyall, Still and Co., the evidence against him there is more particular. According to the evidence of Mr. Arnold, which has been in nowise contradicted, on the 6th March, 1872, Mr. Huffam had in hand $6,360.10, according to his own accounts. He was then required to pay an account of $4,817 to Messrs. Sharp and Toller. From Mr. Toller's evidence, you have it that he said he had at that time no money belonging to the estate in his hands and was unable to pay the account. Mr. Toller then asked about the deposits at the bank, and Mr. Huffam told him there was a deposit of $25,000, and it was arranged $5,000 should be taken out, so that it would appear that at that time, in March, 1879, there was a deficiency, that although he ought to have had in hand $6,980, yet he was unable to pay $5,000 without drawing from the bank.\n\nOn the 26th April, he ought to have had in hand, according to his own accounts, $12,009. He then received from the bank the amount of the deposit $20,400. He received after that $3,548.20, making a total of $35,953.18, and he only paid out $2,353.05, showing a balance against him of $39,500. Now, I submit, there would be evidence of misappropriations in both those circumstances. As I put it, if it is necessary to give evidence of specific misappropriations, there is the misappropriation of that $20,400; then there is that $5,000 which was paid to Messrs. Sharp, Toller, and Johnson in 1877 and was refunded on account of Lyall, Still and Co., with a slight deduction, leaving $4,800 odd, and with the exception of $160, no payments have been made since then.\n\nThat is the evidence with regard to the third count. And with regard to both the first, second, and third counts, as I said before, there seems to me to have been no defence whatever raised upon the merits. My learned friend has appealed to you that in case you feel it necessary to find a verdict of guilty, you should couple with that verdict a recommendation to mercy. Of course, gentlemen, it would be a most invidious thing for me to attempt to dissuade you from anything of that kind; all I can say is, it ought to be a spontaneous expression of opinion on your part.\n\nMy learned friend has referred to certain circumstances which, in justice to the Government as well as the Court, I should reply to. With regard to the fact that there were no general orders made, my learned friend has referred to the proviso. That proviso does not meet the case, as I submit, in any way; it refers to special cases where in any particular case rules were required to be made, the Chief Justice had power to make rules. That surely could not apply in any way to the disposal of moneys or the books the Official Assignee should keep.\n\nAs to whether a general audit should be made or not, that was discretionary with the Chief Justice. And it is to be observed the section is a peculiar one, and it is that supposing the Chief Justice exercised his discretion of making these orders, they should be approved by the Legislative Council. Probably some general orders have been brought forward and probably they were considered sufficient at the time. The Official Assignee was an officer in bankruptcy, and there were certain provisions made in the Bankruptcy Ordinance itself as to the custody of money and so forth, which, if they had been followed by the prisoner, would have prevented him being placed in the circumstances he is in at present. I refer particularly to section 174 and to the interpretation clause. It was prescribed under very heavy penalties under that section that no assignee should at any time retain in his hands more than $300 beyond the space of one week.\n\nIt may be said, and has been said, no one saw as to this regulation being carried out. With regard to officers of court, there always has been a difficulty in every colony I have been in and in England itself. Mr. Edmonds, who has sued out several petitions of right, has over and over again complained that he never could get his accounts audited, and the Lord Chancellor said in one case the regulation had never been carried out, and within his knowledge, there was over £1,000,000 which was totally unsecured. Those things do arise, and more especially with respect to officers of the court, because it is no one's business in particular to look after them.\n\nOf course, this will be a lesson to all parties concerned, and in future, things will be placed on a more satisfactory basis. But it is not only in this Colony the difficulties have been experienced, but in other colonies, and also in England, where things are conducted usually on a much more strict footing. Here everyone knows each other; you give your confidence and in nine cases out of ten, it is not misplaced; then possibly comes a tenth case in which it may be misplaced. Whether because there was no audit is a reason why you should recommend to mercy is really a question for you. Of course, I have no wish to say anything pressing against the prisoner in his present position.\n\nAll I would say is, in the case of a very highly conscientious man, the very fact of his feeling he was in such a position, and was altogether unshocked, would lead him to much greater care in keeping his accounts than he would otherwise feel himself bound to do. Well, gentlemen, the only defence raised is this, that it may be that some of this money has been lost or mixed up with other accounts. As I say, it would be for the defence to show that. The amount is a large one; there is, as appears from Mr. Huffam's own statement of the balances, and as appears in his books, $50,417.30 unaccounted for. If you deduct from that the amount of interest, $12,000, which he has credited in Lyall, Still & Co.'s estate, and which we cannot find he received, there would still be a deficiency of $38,417, and I think it is idle for me to take up your time in endeavouring to convince you $38,417 in one set of accounts could not possibly pass through his hands without his knowing what became of it. No attempt at explanation whatever has been made.\n\nIt will be for you to say, under these circumstances, whether you consider I have made out the case according to the evidence I have placed before you. In my opening, I told you I thought there was a prima facie case established against the prisoner unless it was rebutted. No attempt has been made at rebuttal. If you think that under the circumstances you can attach to your verdict any recommendation, I am sure it will have the consideration both of the court and of the highest authority in this community.\n\nHis Lordship then summed up, had now come to the last stage of this very painful and distressing case, and he really thought, after the points of law reserved by the learned counsel, it would be necessary for him to detain the jury a very short time. The learned counsel had agreed between them that he should put the evidence to the jury on the first count in the way he had taken it down: therefore, he should repeat that to them and ask them to find a verdict on the facts of the case without his view of the law. The question would be whether the prisoner, being appointed as...\n\n## 906", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-182 - Governor Hennessy - 1878 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 334556, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8]", "page_number": 378, "title": "CO129-233 - Acting Governor Cameron - 1887 [6-8]", "content_text": "RETURN OF CHINESE PASSENGER Ships cleared by the Emigration Officer, Hongkong,( Continual).\n\nXX.—RETURN of VESSELS bringing CHINESE PASSENGERS to the Port of Victoria, Hongkong, from Places out of the Chinese Empire, during the Year ending the 31st day of December, 1886,\n\n371\n\nADULTS.\n\nCHILDREN,\n\nSUMMARY.\n\nTOTAL\n\nYo\n\nM. F M. F.\n\nDATE ARRIVED.\n\nSHIP'S NAME.\n\nTONE.\n\nNATIONALITY\n\nADULTS. CHILDREN.\n\nMASTER'S NAME.\n\nWHERE FROM,\n\nTOTAL.\n\nOF SHIP.\n\nW * Mr. F\n\n1 January 2 Mosser, str.\n\n1324 British\n\nTo Adelaide, South Australia,\n\n25\n\nAuckland, New Zealand,\n\n20\n\n2 Cheang Hock Kian, str....\n\n4 Tai Sang, str.\n\n955 1.503,\n\nTitzek Webb\n\nStraits Settlements\n\n101 1 2001 5\n\n105 305\n\nDavies\n\n44; 20\n\n500\n\n!!\n\n5\n\n+\n\nKong Beng, str......\n\n262\n\nJones\n\n1\n\n, Bangkok, Siam,\n\nBrisbane, Queensland,\n\nArratoon Apear, str.\n\n1.302\n\n247\n\n4 Bellerophon. str.\n\n1,397\n\n4\n\nMartha Davis\n\n$33 American\n\n:\n\n5 Ingraban, str.\n\nF94. German\n\nMactavish Freeman Benson Massmann\n\nBangkok Straits Settlements\n\nHonolulu\n\n25 250\n\n2\n\n250\n\n38! 2\n\n230\n\n10\n\nStraits Settlements\n\n324 6\n\n**\n\n40\n\n235\n\n330\n\n21\n\nCooktown,\n\nD.,\n\n2)\n\nDily, Timor,\n\n:\n\nDunedin, New Zealand,\n\n» Greymouth,\n\n» Launceston,\n\nに\n\n& Ascalon, str.\n\n8 City of Peking, str.\n\nKhiva. str.\n\n11 Ganges, str.\n\nSarpoon, str.\n\n1623 British 3,129 American\n\nHarris Dearborn\n\n67\n\n67\n\nSan Francisco\n\n5501\n\n573\n\n1,419 British\n\nClements\n\nStraits Settlements\n\n317\n\n120\n\n2162\n\nStewart,\n\n93\n\n\"\n\n1.492\n\nChrines\n\n210\n\n221\n\n11 Mongkut, str.\n\nRoy\n\n15\n\n14 Camelot. str.\n\n1,049\n\n1.\n\nDo.,\n\nDu,\n\nD\n\n#\n\nI\n\n15 Palamed. str.\n\n1,536\n\nLott Daily Jackson\n\nBangkok\n\n[01\n\n105\n\nStraits Settlements\n\n827\n\n338\n\n238\n\n244\n\nPort Darwin\n\n↓\n\nCooktown\n\n17\n\n>\n\nMauritius,\n\n243\n\n17\n\n200\n\n15 Meuranir, str.-*\n\n1,347\n\nHelms\n\nTownsville\n\nBrisbane\n\n35)\n\n211\n\nSydney\n\n79\n\n23\n\nMelbourne,....\n\n787\n\n700\n\nMelbourne\n\n16 Nepaul, str...\n\n1.988\n\nAlderton\n\nStraits Settlements\n\n107)\n\n107\n\nNelson, New Zealand,\n\nB\n\n18 Iacchus, str.\n\n1382!\n\nJannab\n\n294\n\n240\n\n18 Tnichiow. str.\n\n*62\n\nNewich\n\nBangkok\n\n50\n\n53\n\n>>\n\nPort Darwin, South Australia,\n\n14\n\n10\n\n4:0\n\n19 Oupack, str....\n\n1.780\n\nJacques\n\nStraits Settlements\n\n821\n\n329\n\n19 Glenfiulas, str.\n\n1,400\n\nJacobs\n\n350\n\n350\n\n,, Rockhampton, Queensland,......\n\nH\n\n४\n\n19 Southern Chief\n\n1,220 American KOSM\n\nHonolula\n\n380\n\n380\n\n1 San Pablo, str.\n\n2.113\n\n>1\n\nSan Francisco, U.S.A.................\n\n8,233 232\n\n77\n\n50 8,58\n\n20 Phra Chom Klau, str.\n\n1,012 British\n\nReid Stratton\n\nSan Francisco\n\n381\n\n381\n\nTiangkok\n\n93\n\n99\n\nStraits Settlements\n\n136\n\n13\n\nStraits Settlements,\n\n» Sydney,.......\n\n,, Thursday Island, Queensland,\n\n*\n\nTownsville, Queensland,.............\n\nWellington, New Zealand,\n\n¡48,910 3,360\n\n772\n\n540) 52,891\n\n21 Carisbrooke, str..\n\n973\n\nCass\n\n170\n\n:\n\n1 Mauritius\n\n341\n\n22 Orestes. str..\n\n9431\n\n$144\n\n22 Medusa, str.\n\n1323 1.77\n\nHutchinson\n\nStraits Settlements\n\n197\n\n3\n\n202\n\nAustrian\n\n23. 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There in \n\nت \n\ntec \n\nto understands \n\nObservatory al \n\nHong Kong \n\nI met him at roben \n\n{", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-247 - Acting Governor Fleming Governor Des Voeus - 1890 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 353488, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-261 - Public Offices & Others - 1893", "page_number": 476, "title": "CO129-261 - Public Offices & Others - 1893", "content_text": "Sports to help forward the reciting The Law been in point com with \n\n• find that no warrant \n\nAblia now \n\ncan be obtained from the Which Constabulary, and or acting thereto. I have been \n\ncommand that be should \n\nfor men be any parts of you. the plan which as he will have the head of \n\nthe Moving Police have particulars around four may \n\nbe avoided \n\nteam immigrating with to. Hong Kong again and Juvenile day that the audit from the C.O. to his letter should be that when the Hon. gentleman is able to report that the Hon. Referend gentleman is under full control. The Secretary of State will be prepared to consider favourably any recommendations they may be able to make for allowing \n\nhim increased Remuneration during the time he has been detained at \n\nHome.\n\nOmil \n\n577/11 Graft EPA 7 \n\nat once \n\nThe \n\nS \n\nReef \n\n472 \n\nC. O. \n\n18703 \n\nmy \n\n4. Maiden Ville 23 Albert Crescent Bury St Edmunds \n\n3 \n\nAdvertising \n\nof the 20th Ultimo \n\nNovember 1895.\n\nYour office letter in reply to the \n\none I had the honour to \n\n...\n\nAJJA \n\nYou \n\non \n\nThe 13th dear.\n\nB \n\non \n\nsubject of extra expense \n\nby \n\ndetained \n\nconsequences of my being \n\nin England \n\nwith recruits for the Hong Kong Police I regret to find it \n\nnecessary to \n\nagain bring this \n\nmatter to \n\nyour \n\nI have been detained in \n\n2. England \n\nsince the \n\n14th Heltins, and \n\nA \n\ninformed by the Down \n\nAgents that, they have the refusal \n\nof Hon. R.H. Trade CBS. to \n\nUnder Secretary of State for the following \n\nin London.\n\n-rep", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-261 - Public Offices & Others - 1893.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 419224, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-356 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1909 [4-6]", "page_number": 333, "title": "CO129-356 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1909 [4-6]", "content_text": "322\n\nDESPATCH.\n\nGovernor.\n\nNo.\n\nLugard Dal.\n\n1909\n\n10 June\n\nLast Previous Paper.\n\n19348\n\nRECR\n\nC.O.\n\n19343\n\nIR-6° 10 JUN 09\n\nDeath of Mr Sunker, Bacteriologist\n\nA Her TE\n\nMesom. Edmonds.\n\nFee 18 June\n\n--A. & H. W.20962/27---\n\n25000-11-08.\n\nNext subsequent Paper\n\n$/20582\n\nm\n\n225-4\n\nReports\n\nM. Stubbs:\n\nDraft herewith\n\nMiss Hunter is relationship to Dr. Hunter is not given, but from H. H.\n\nShe appears to be his sister.\n\nThere appears the same list, probably Jarriely, which was sent to Systland. She thereupon made the expression grand...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-356 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1909 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 419225, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-356 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1909 [4-6]", "page_number": 334, "title": "CO129-356 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1909 [4-6]", "content_text": "18/6. 4.1.\n\nTelegram.\n\nTelegraphic\n\nEdmonds\n\nSent 4:25 pm\n\nSolicitors\n\nAberdeen.\n\nGovernor reportedly telegraphed\n\nC.O.\n\n19348\n\nMECO\n\n323\n\nREG 10 JUN 09\n\nThe Governor of Hong Kong to the Secretary of State for the Colonies.\n\nReceived Colonial Office 6:30 a.m. 10th June, 1909.\n\nRegret to inform you of death of Hunter, Bacteriologist.\n\nRegret to inform you of death of Hunter Bacteriologist. No further details yet received.\n\nLUGARD.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-356 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1909 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 442118, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-399 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [1-2]", "page_number": 245, "title": "CO129-399 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [1-2]", "content_text": "# 4. 243\n\nhaving jurisdiction of the cause', were probably added to meet the case of an indictment having been moved by certiorari from one court to another. They (their lordships) do not say, however, that the section may not also apply to cases where a prisoner is discharged unconditionally upon the ground that the warrant, on which he is detained, shows no valid cause for his detention. They think, however, it can only apply when the second arrest is substantially for the same cause as the first, so that the return to the second writ of habeas corpus raises for the opinion of the court the same question with reference to the validity of the ground of detention as the first': **Attorney-General, etc. v. Kwok-a-Sing**, 5 P.C. 179, 201. As to the authority of this case that an appeal lies from a judgment of discharge on habeas corpus, see comments of Lord Halsbury, L.C., in **Cox v. Hakes**, 15 App. Cas. 506, 520.*\n\nThis is especially interesting from the view taken of the effect of the decision in the **Kwok-a-Sing** case; a view shared by British jurists as I shall show later.\n\n## UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS GENERAL\n\nThe view of the administrative officers of the United States Government is shown by opinions of the Attorneys General. I will cite two.\n\nIn 1853 one Calder was arrested in New York for extradition to England. Judge Edmunds found that there was insufficient evidence of criminality and so reported to the President. A motion was then made to remand the prisoner until supplementary evidence could be obtained which the court decided it was without power to do, it being a matter for the Executive. The British Minister thereupon applied for the prisoner's retention and the Attorney-General, Hon. Caleb Cushing, conceded; one of America's foremost jurists, on August 31, 1853, ruled against this procedure saying:- \n\nHowever", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-399 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [1-2].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 450345, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-415 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [12]", "page_number": 497, "title": "CO129-415 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [12]", "content_text": "Agreement\n\nmade the\n\nday of May\n\nREC\n\nC.O.\n\n18268\n\nREGE 19 MAY 14\n\nthousand nine hundred and fourteen Between\n\nHong Kong The Crown Agents for the Colonies, London,\n\nA N G b c G\n\nAppt\n\n1.\n\n2.\n\n3.\n\nacting for and on\n\nbehalf of the Government of Hong Kong (hereinafter called the Government) of the one\n\nFawcett\n\nBury St Edmunds Suffolk\n\n•part and Herbert\n\n193\n\nof 115, Bendary Hall,\n\nin the County of\n\nof the other part\n\nWhereby it is agreed by and between\n\nthe parties hereto as follows.\n\nThe said Herbert Fawcett\n\n(hereinafter\n\ncalled the person engaged) is hereby selected for appointment\n\non the terms and conditions\n\nhereinafter set forth to be a Fox Class Overseer in the Public Works Department of Hong Kong The person engaged shall proceed to Hong Kong (hereinafter called the Colony) when\n\ndirected by the Crown Agents for the Colonies there to perform the duties of the appointment for a period of Three years commencing from\n\nthe date of his arrival in the Colony which period may\n\nbe extended\n\nas provided Clause 10\n\nThe duties of the person engaged shall include the usual duties of the appointment as well\n\nas\n\nany\n\nother suitable duties which the Government may call upon him to perform:\n\nThe\n\nperson engaged shall on arrival in the Colony and during the time he shall continue\n\nin the service of the Government reside in such place and\n\nconduct himself in such\n\nmanner as the\n\nGovernment may direct.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-415 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 450348, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-415 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [12]", "page_number": 500, "title": "CO129-415 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [12]", "content_text": "! \n\nwafer\n\nI\n\nis Mr. I. Fawcett, 115, Bemetery Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.\n\nThe person engaged on presenting to them for acceptance a bill at three days' sight drawn upon them by the Government in their favour and endorsed by them. The bill will be drawn at the current rate of exchange.\n\n16. In the event of the person engaged becoming entitled, on the expiration of this agreement, to any payment in England on account of salary, return passage, allowance, or other expenses, etc., it will be necessary for him to produce to the Crown Agents a certificate from the Government of the amount due. Before payment will be effected.\n\n17. The Crown Agents for the Colonies shall not be in any way personally liable for anything arising out of this agreement.\n\nAs witness our hands the day and year above written.\n\nSigned by Horace Mark (In behalf of the Crown Agents for the Colonies) in the presence of H. Marten.\n\n(Sig) A. Skyden\n\nSigned by the said Herbert Fawcett in the presence of Signature: Xmas H. 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Oct. 11, 1915. |\n\nI beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 44,484/1915 of Oct. 1 last, and to express my thanks for the expressions of appreciation and regret, therein contained.\n\nI am,\nSir,\nYour obedient servant,\nFrank Bro... \n\nThe Colonial Office, ...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-423 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [7-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 459390, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915", "page_number": 249, "title": "CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915", "content_text": "Page 234\n\n26690\n\n3\n\nJune 3 JUN15\n\n64, Victoria Street,\n\nBury St. Edmunds.\n\nJune 2, 1915.\n\nI have the honour to report that I have recently consulted,\n\nDr. John Seo Kilner, Statter Street,\n\nBury St. Edmunds,\n\nwith regard to my health during the last two years.\n\nHe informs me that my health has been poor since arriving in Hongkong. He states that my heart is not right, and recommends me to avoid residence abroad in future.\n\n2. I arrived at Hongkong on Aug. 13, 1893, so that, without deducting leave spent in England, I have had nearly 22 years service. On Jan. 10 next year, I shall be 50 years of age.\n\n3. Therefore, I would be glad to be allowed to retire on pension at the end of my present leave, and ask that Government, when considering this matter, may be pleased to take into account the very exhausting nature of the work, with its unavoidable heat and fumes, carried out for so many years in the Public Laboratory, Hongkong.\n\nThe Under Secretary of State for the Colonies.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nYour obedient servant,\n\nFrancis Spoune\n\n(Govt. Analyst - Hongkong)\n\nPage 266", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 459392, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915", "page_number": 251, "title": "CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915", "content_text": "Porters\n\n236\n\n60, Fornham Road,\n\nBury St Edmunds\n\nJuly 25, 1915.\n\nSir,\n\nMy address is no longer\n\n64, Victoria Street,\n\nBury St. Edmunds,\n\nbut as above, to note.\n\nYours obediently,\n\nFrank Browne,\n\n1 (late Analyst-Hongkong-\n\nUnder Secretary of State for the Colonies, retired).", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 459409, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915", "page_number": 268, "title": "CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915", "content_text": "252\n\nRES\n\nC.O\n\n60002\n\nPE 30 DEC 15\n\n60, Fornham Road,\n\nBury St. Edmunds.\n\nDec. 29, 1915.\n\nSir,\n\nI desire to ask whether certain special features of my service in Hongkong may be taken into consideration with regard to my pension.\n\nWhen I went there in 1893, I found only a very imperfectly fitted temporary laboratory, in which only the most necessary examinations could be conducted. There was no proper chemical library. When I left the Laboratory in March last, the Government possessed an excellently fitted, and up to date in every respect, laboratory so that any analysis could be carried out, whilst the library was furnished with most standard works.\n\n2. In 1897, I recommended that the laboratory should be opened to the public for analyses on payment of fees into the Treasury. This last feature has proved most successful, as the receipts from the public during the past three years have averaged about £1,000 sterling yearly. During the latter part of last year, further facilities were provided for the public, so that no less than £500 was received during the first quarter of this year, giving every prospect of a yearly ...\n\nUnder Secretary of State,\n\nColonial Office.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 460716, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-432 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [3-5]", "page_number": 197, "title": "CO129-432 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [3-5]", "content_text": "## \n60, Fornham Road, \nBury St. Edmunds. \nMay 11, 1916.\n\n**RECEIVED 12 MAY. 1916 \nCOL. OFFICE**\n\nSir,\n\nDuty received your \n20253/1916 of May 9, 1916, and beg to express my best thanks to the Secretary \nof State, and to the Government of Hong Kong, for the kind gift of the Honorarium, therein referred to,\n\nI am, \nSir, \nYour obedient Servant, \nFrank Browne.\n\nSigned) G. GRINDLE \n\nfar to the ent \n£200 \nas an \nhonorarium.\n\nDr Patrisan \nAttack? \n& and copy \n\"Copy \n(33. 23 may. \n\nThe Under Secretary of State.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-432 - Governor Sir May - 1916 [3-5].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 466557, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-440 - Others & Individuals - 1916", "page_number": 139, "title": "CO129-440 - Others & Individuals - 1916", "content_text": "3.\n\n42840\n\nRECO\n\nREG 8 SEP 16\n\nCox 138\n\n60, Fornham Road,\n\nBury St. Edmunds.\n\nSept. 7, 1916.\n\nIn connection with letter no. 20253/1916 of May 9 last, I desire to report that the Surveyor of Taxes of this town has ruled that the Hongkong gift of £200 is to be considered as part of my income, and to be taxed at the heavy rate now prevailing.\n\nIn a personal interview with him yesterday, I pointed out that this decision seemed to me to be very unfair, particularly as I could have had this sum paid into my bank at Hongkong for local investment. I refer the matter therefore, so that should the surveyor's opinion be considered to be wrong, a letter from the Colonial Office may be sent to the Inland Revenue Department. Hoping that I am not giving unnecessary trouble over this matter,\n\nI am,\n\nSir,\n\nYour obedient Servant,\n\nFrank Browne,\n\nThe Under Secretary of State,\n\nColonial Office,\n\nLondon, S. W.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-440 - Others & Individuals - 1916.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 466559, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-440 - Others & Individuals - 1916", "page_number": 141, "title": "CO129-440 - Others & Individuals - 1916", "content_text": "the claim put forward by \n\nthe Surge of Fens at Bury St Edmunds. \n\nB. \n\n428410/16 \n\nA Hong \n\n140 \n\n(Signed) G. GRINDLE \n\nDRAFT. \n\n23 Sept. Browne Ljung \n\nMr. \n\nMr. \n\nMr. \n\nMINUTE. \n\nRobinson 12/9 \n\nMr. Grindle. \n\nMr. Lambert, \n\nMr. Read. \n\nSir G. Fiddes. \n\nMr. Steel-Maitland. \n\nMr. Bonar Law. \n\n...\n\nD \n\nC \n\nR. 12 SEP. \n\nI am to \n\n13 Sept \n\nto ack the receipt of your \n\nletter of the 7th Sept with \n\nreference to the taxation & the \n\nLonorarium £200 granted to \n\nIn re Ent. & Treas. Ito \n\nwish you that he is addressing \n\nthe Bd of Inland Revenue \n\non the subject. \n\n(Signed) G. GRINDLE", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-440 - Others & Individuals - 1916.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 477559, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-450 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [10-12]", "page_number": 244, "title": "CO129-450 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [10-12]", "content_text": "# GOVERNMENT HOUSE. HONGKONG. 16th November, 1918.\n\n250\n\nI have the honour to inform you that, owing to the shortness of staff in the Public Works Department owing to several Overseers having been spared for active service with His Majesty's Forces, additional duties have been performed by Messrs. Barrington, Edmonds, Kynoch, Brown, and Grimes, involving considerable overtime.\n\n2.\n\nThe enclosed return shows the nature of the work performed by these officers and the extra allowances which I recommend should be paid to them. The allowances have all been calculated up to the 30th September, but in the event of the extra work continuing, I would be glad to have your approval by telegraph for the allowances to be paid up to the end of the year.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nSir,\nYour most obedient,\nhumble servant.\n\n**Maustevern** \nOfficer Administering the Government,\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nWALTER LONG, M.P.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-450 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 477560, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-450 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [10-12]", "page_number": 245, "title": "CO129-450 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [10-12]", "content_text": "# \n| Name of Officer | Rank | Nature of Claim | From | To | Total Period | Recommendation | Rate Total per month payable | Notes as to any additional pay already being received |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| J.H. Barrington | 1st Class Overseer | In respect of overtime and additional conveyance allowance. Carrying out half of Mr. Taschi's work (since Fast officer joined H.K. Forces) in addition to his own. | 1918 Jany. | Sept. | 8 months | Grant of $40 per month plus $87.50 per month Conveyance allowance | $40.00 + $87.50 = $127.50 | Mr. Barrington is allowed to draw allowance at the rate of $1.50 per day for working on Sundays & holidays as required by Engineer-in-charge. $247.00 |\n| T.H. Edmonds | do. | do. | Mar. 4 | Sept. 30th | 6 months 26 days | Grant $40 per month | $136.00 | |\n| J.H. Kynoch | do. | In respect of overtime and additional conveyance allowance. Carrying out the entire duties of Maintenance Overseer in Mr. King's district (outlying parts of Hongkong, Kowloon & New Territories) whilst the latter is on leave, in addition to his own work. | May 21 | Sept. 30 | 4 months 9 days | Grant $70 per month plus $11.20 conveyance allowance | $70.00 + $11.20 = $81.20 | Mr. Kynoch is at present drawing a portion of Mr. King's conveyance allowance, viz. $311.25 per month with effect from 19.6.18 until Mr. King's return. $281.25 |\n| D.J. Bromham | do. | In respect of overtime and travelling allowance. Carrying out the entire duties of Road Overseer in Mr. O'Conner's district during Mr. O'Connor's illness & since his death. | May 18 | Sept. 30th | 4 months 12 days | Grant $70 per month plus $7.50 Travelling Allowance | $70.00 + $7.50 = $77.50 | $209.68 |\n| C.A. Grimes | 2nd Class Overseer | In respect of overtime and additional conveyance allowance. Carrying out the entire duties of Maintenance Overseer in Mr. Pryde's district (since that officer joined H.K. Forces) in addition to his own. | June 10 | Sept. 30 | 3 months 21 days | | $300.63 | |\n| | | | | | | | $847.58 | $1427.50 | \n## \nPage 251", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-450 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1918 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 478826, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-452 - Others & Individuals - 1918", "page_number": 291, "title": "CO129-452 - Others & Individuals - 1918", "content_text": "# \n\n287 \n60, Fornham Road, \nBury St. Edmunds. \nFeb. 14, 1918. \n8097 \n**REC** \nREG 15 FEB 18 \n\nThere is a possibility of my being appointed Executive Officer to a Food Control Committee, for which I should receive a salary. Would you kindly inform me whether in the present circumstances it is permissible for me to do this work, and to receive my usual pension?\n\n2. I should be much obliged if I can be favoured with an early reply to this inquiry. \nI am, Sir, \nYour obedient Servant, \nFrank Browne. \nFormerly Govt. Analyst, \nHongkong, \n(Retired). \n\nThe Under Secretary of State for the Colonies.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-452 - Others & Individuals - 1918.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 480222, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-454 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1919 [4-6]", "page_number": 639, "title": "CO129-454 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1919 [4-6]", "content_text": "## Period \n## Name of Officer \n## Nature of Claim \n## from \n## To \n## Total Period \n## Recommendation \n\n| | | | | | | |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1 | **J. H. Barrington** | 1st.Class Overseer | Jan. | Mar. 31st | 3 months | In respect of overtime lat. and additional conveyance allowance. Carrying out half of Mr. Tacchi's work (since that officer joined H.M. Forces) in addition to his own. |\n| 2 | **H. Edmonds** | do. | | | | do. |\n| 3 | **D. J. Brown** | do. | | | | do. |\n| 4 | **C. A. Grimes** | 2nd. Class Overseer | | | | In respect of overtime and travelling allowance. Carrying out the entire duties of road Overseer in Mr. O'Connor's district since his death. |\n| 5 | **W. T. Edwards** | 1st. Class Overseer | | | | In respect of overtime and additional conveyance allowance. Carrying out the entire duties of Maintenance Overseer in Mr. Pryde's district (since that officer joined H.M. Forces) in addition to his own. |\n| 6 | **J. E. Eldridge** | do. | | | | In respect of overtime and additional conveyance allowance. Carrying out portion of Mr. Targette's work (since that officer joined H.M. Forces) in addition to his own. |\n| 7 | **O. Bara** | do. | | | | In respect of overtime and additional conveyance allowance. Carrying out portion of Mr. Targette's work (since that officer joined H.M. Forces) in addition to his own. |\n\n## Rate p month \n## Suggested Amount \n## Total payable \n\n| | | |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| $47.50 | | $142.50 |\n| do. | | $142.50 |\n| do. | | $142.50 |\n| Grant $70 per month plus $7.50 travelling allowance | | $232.50 |\n| $47.50 | | $142.50 |\n| $32.50 | | $97.50 |\n| do. | | $97.50 |\n\n## Notes as to any additional pay already being received with reference \n\nMr. Barrington is allowed to draw an allowance at the rate of $8 per day for working on Sundays and Holidays, when required by Engineer-in-charge. (`C.S.D 3019/1909`). \nA grant of $40 per month plus $7.50 per month Conveyance Allowance. \nGrant $70 per month plus $11.25 conveyance allowance. \nGrant $25 per month plus $7.50 Conveyance Allowance. \nA grant of $25 per month. \nA grant of $25 per month plus $7.50 Conveyance Allowance.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-454 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1919 [4-6].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 484212, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-462 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1920 [7-10]", "page_number": 74, "title": "CO129-462 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1920 [7-10]", "content_text": "达\n\nم که م\n\n67\n\n(4) A man may, under this system, join the service at thirty-five years of age and still reach his maximum of $2500 before retirement.\n\nNOTE:- The new maximum of a first-class Overseer and Land Bailiff is £360 less 4% = £345.12.0 per month. The proposed maximum of $2600 less 4% $2576 = $480.00 per month.\n\nTo Her Excellency\n\nAND your petitioners will ever pray.\n\nFara. Wit. Edmonds.\n\nAltor Tyle. G.W. May.\n\n7. Nevill\n\n- ring\n\nAuframin\n\n9. W. Kepnoch.\n\nWARM\n\nRR Shople. Wa Farrell\n\n1. Tacchi\n\nD Keyon\n\nArthur Ow\n\n5. Vergerde.\n\nBolt\n\ns. a Roberts. Times Glaph\n\nvine", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-462 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1920 [7-10].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 485000, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-463 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1920 [10-12]", "page_number": 378, "title": "CO129-463 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1920 [10-12]", "content_text": "THE EASTERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED.\n\nEASTERN\n\nDIRECT CABLE ROUTES FOR TELEGRAMS\n\nTO\n\nAUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH AMERICA, INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, SPAIN, PORTUGAL, GREECE, TURKEY, EGYPT, ALL PARTS OF AFRICA, &c., &c.\n\nSTATIONS IN\n\nGREAT BRITAIN.\n\nTIMES OF OPENING AND CLOSING.\n\nLONDON STATIONS:\n\nBran Hotel\n\nFinsbury Pavement, E.C.2.\n\nBroad Street, E.C.2.\n\n...\n\nMissing: Leadenhall, 16, Mark Lane, E.C.3\n\n......e Baltic, Bury St. Edmunds, E.C.3\n\nTEMPLE BAR INN\n\nParliament Street, S.W.1\n\nBeorn Viaduct, E.C.1\n\n...ia Street, Borough, S.E.1\n\nTelegrams via Direct Cable are accepted at Central Station of the Anglo-European Telegraph Company, Ed., 13, \"d Broad Street, E.C.2\n\nCENTRAL CABLE STATION. ALWAYS OPEN.\n\nPROVINCIAL STATIONS:\n\nBIRMINGHAM:- Colmore House\n\nLIVERPOOL:- 14, Exchange Buildings\n\nMANCHESTER:- 25, Spelny Gardens\n\n...\n\nHEAD OFFICES OF THE COMPANY\n\nELECTRA HOUSE, FINSBURY PAVEMENT, LONDON, E.C.2.\n\nTelegraph Address: EASTERN AVE, LONDON.\n\nTelephone: 1127 LONDON WALL,\n\nNOTE.\n\n...\n\nTELEGRAPHIC ADDRESSES REGISTERED FREE OF COST.\n\n...\n\nPage 371\n\nLesken\n\nConf\n\nGuth\n\n192D\n\n21 Dec\n\nLast previous Paper. 20\n\n209221\n\nPiek by\n\n6813.01\n\nREST\n\nCO\n\n6813\n\nR 14 2\n\nAction instituted by the\n\nColowkra Steamship Comp\n\nFor copy lo from hear Deason,\n\nle\n\n& Harsim agardug\n\non 20092\n\n?fes\n\nM. Boot Colling\n\nIn new\n\nthem\n\naction laten\n\nof actin\n\nPut\n\nCam\n\n23/4/41 Als\n\n18/3/21\n\nAt once\n\nAre\n\n2.3\n\nSent Paper.\n\n10566\n\nShoulis\n\nWt. 14/35/24 Gp. 163 36400 8 20 W & & Lad.\n\n*2640/32\n\nSUUCU 10-20", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-463 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1920 [10-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 488028, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-468 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [6-8]", "page_number": 381, "title": "CO129-468 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [6-8]", "content_text": "# THE EASTERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED.\n\n## DIRECT CABLE ROUTES FOR TELEGRAMS\n\nTO AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH AMERICA, INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, SPAIN, PORTUGAL, GREECE, TURKEY, EGYPT, ALL PARTS OF AFRICA, &C., &C.\n\n## STATIONS IN GREAT BRITAIN.\n\nTelephone Nos. LONDON STATIONS:\n\n* Electra House, Finsbury Pavement, E.C.\n* 115, Cannon Street, E.C.\n* Leadenhall Street, E.C.\n\n3540 London Wall.\n\n## TIMES OF OPENING AND CLOSING.\n\n* Saturdays to 4pm.\n* ALWAYS OPEN.\n* Closed Sundays.\n\n## GENERAL CABLE STATION.\n\nOpen 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.\n\n| Location | Address | Telephone No. |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| | Market Buildings, 20, Mincing Lane, E.C.3 | |\n| \"The Baltic,\" | Bury St. Edmunds, E.C. | 2943 Hop. |\n| | 7, Holborn Viaduct, E.C.1 | |\n| | 6, Douman Street, Borough, S.E.1 | 2518 Terra/TI |\n| | 414, Parliament Street, S.W.1 | 137085 (MK.) |\n\n## TEMPORARY ARRANGEMENT.\n\nTelegram via Eastern were accepted at the Central Station of the Indo-European Telegraph Company, Ld., 18, Old Broad Street, E.C.2.\n\n## PROVINCIAL STATIONS:\n\n| Location | Address | Telephone No. | Hours |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| BIRMINGHAM | 128, Colmore Row | | 9 to 7pm, Saturdays 9 to 1pm, Sundays 10 - 7 pm. |\n| BRADFORD | Commercial Street | 707 | |\n| BRISTOL | 1, Small Street | 4418 | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays close at 1 p.m. |\n| CARDIFF | | 280 | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays 9 to 1 p.m. |\n| DUNDEE | 35, Merchant Exchange, Bute Dock | 2840 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |\n| EDINBURGH | 1, Frederick Street | 7776 Central. | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. |\n| GLASGOW | 5, Royal Bank Place | 7762, 7783 Central | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sundays 9 to 10 p.m. |\n| HULL | Exchange Buildings, Lowgate | 1764 Central. | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. |\n| LIVERPOOL | KH, Exchange Buildings, The Cotton Exchange | 4157 Central. | ALWAYS OPEN. |\n| MANCHESTER | 4, Spring Gardens | 8803 | 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. (8 Lines) |\n| NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE | Exchange Buildings, Quayside | 733 Central | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. |\n| PORTHCURNOW, CORNWALL | | | 8.30 am to 4.30 p.m. |\n\n## HEAD OFFICES OF THE COMPANY:\n\nELECTRA HOUSE, FINSBURY PAVEMENT, LONDON, E.C.2.\n\nTelegraphic Address: EASTERN AVE, LONDON. Telephone: 3240 LONDON WALL.\n\nNOTE-In addresses consisting of a name followed by a REGISTERED ABBREVIATED ADDRESS, or where a telegram is addressed to one person at the house of another whose name is also given, the word \"CARE\" (or some equivalent expression) is inserted after the name of the addressee.\n\nTime is saved and greater certainty is obtained by the Public handing in their Telegrams direct to the Company's Stations as indicated, where receipts are given gratis for the amount charged.\n\nTelegrams for this Company's cables are also received at all Postal Telegraph Offices, but should be marked \"VIA EASTERN.\" This indication is not charged for.\n\nTELEGRAPHIC ADDRESSES REGISTERED FREE OF COST.\n\nBook of Telegraphic Addresses, Tariffs, Rules, &c., can be obtained at the Head Office of the Company, or at any of the above-named Stations.\n\n## MINUTE.\n\nMr. Yet 26·7 \nMr. Rachel 25 \nMr. Grindle. \nSir H. Lambert \nSir H. Read, \nSir 0. Fiddes.\n\n(32493)\n\nWith reference to your letter 7838/120,57 regarding the sale of certain railway material in Hong Kong, I am directed to state that a telegram has been received from the Commercial Attache, Peking, and that Mr. Chundrigar is not in a position to compute with accuracy the actual sum paid for storage up to the end of 1914 on account of the rails.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-468 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [6-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 488053, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-468 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [6-8]", "page_number": 406, "title": "CO129-468 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [6-8]", "content_text": "## THE EASTERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED\n\n**DIRECT CABLE ROUTES FOR TELEGRAMS TO**\n\nAUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH AMERICA, INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, SPAIN, PORTUGAL, GREECE, TURKEY, EGYPT, ALL PARTS OF AFRICA, &c., &c.\n\n### STATIONS IN GREAT BRITAIN\n\nTelephone Nos. \n3240 London Wall \n2942 Kop. \n2518 Gerrard,\n\n#### LONDON STATIONS:\n\n| Location | Address |\n| --- | --- |\n| Electra House | Finsbury Pavement, E.C. 2 |\n| | 115, Cannon Street, E.C.4 |\n| | # Leadenhall Street, E.C.3 |\n| | Market Buildings, \"The Baltic,\" Bury St. Edmunds, E.C. & |\n| | 47, Holborn Viaduct, E.C.1 |\n| | 6, Denman Street, Borough, S.E.1 |\n| | 41 & 45, Parliament Street, S.W.1 |\n\n#### TIMES OF OPENING AND CLOSING\n\n| Station | Open | Closed |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| CENTRAL CABLE STATION | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Closed Sundays |\n| | Saturdays to 5 p.m. | |\n| 29, Mincing Lane | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | |\n| 26, Mark Lane, E.C.3 | $ p.m. to 10 p.m. | |\n\n### PROVINCIAL STATIONS:\n\n| Location | Address | Office Hours | Telephone No. |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| BIRMINGHAM | 128, Colmore Row | 9 to 5 p.m. | |\n| BRADFORD | 4, Commercial Street | | 707 Bradfcr |\n| BRISTOL | 2, Small Street | | 4418 Bastel- |\n| CARDIFF | 15, Canso Street | 9 to 2 p.m., Saturdays 10 to 5 p.m., Sundays 9 to 10 a.m. | |\n| DUNDER | 60, Bell Street | | 2940 Dundes |\n| EDINBURGH | 38, Frederick Street | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | |\n| GLASGOW | Royal Bank Place | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | |\n| HULL | Exchange Buildings, Lowgate | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | |\n| LIVERPOOL | Exchange Buildings, Quayside | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | |\n| MANCHESTER | 55, Spring Gardens | 8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 9 to 10 a.m. | |\n| NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE | | 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. | |\n\n**HEAD OFFICES OF THE COMPANY:** ELECTRA HOUSE, FINSBURY PAVEMENT, LONDON, E.C.2. \nTelegraphic Address: EASTERN AVE, LONDON. Telephone: 3240 LONDON WALL\n\nSIGNALLY, AVE, LONDON. \nTelephone 3240 LONDON WALL.\n\nTELEGRAM \n402 \nISSUED FROM CHIEF CABLE STATION. ELECTRA HOUSE. FINSBURY PAVEMENT. REPLIES SHOULD BE ORDERED Via Eastern. Doubtful words should be OFFICIALLY repeated. See Rule Book. No inquiry respecting this Telegram can be attended to without production of a form.\n\nClerk's Nur Time Received \nZ/Xna wa Y \nxua \nSHANGHAI REGIST EA \nestimated value about \nTIME \nIN LETTERS \nCard \nAM \nN \nOF THE \neva.3/45 p.m. \nHL 8.5A a.m. \n920,000 dollars\n\n1,100,000 dollars \nDOUBLETS \nDOUBLE-FACE \nCUM \nJunsaction \nJIGFINESS \nUN DECIDED \nDOT ETH \nRIGHTS \nSEE \nMY \nEX ALGHTS \nquestion of \nQUARRELOUS \ndespatch No \nDEROUTE \n2.29 \n19 21 \nSTUBBS \n14", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-468 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [6-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 488054, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-468 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [6-8]", "page_number": 407, "title": "CO129-468 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [6-8]", "content_text": "## THE EASTERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED.\n\n**DIRECT CABLE ROUTES FOR TELEGRAMS**\n\nTO\n\nAUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH AMERICA, INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, SPAIN, PORTUGAL, GREECE, TURKEY, EGYPT, ALL PARTS OF AFRICA, &c. &c.\n\n**STATIONS IN GREAT BRITAIN.**\n\nTelephone No. 3240 London Wall.\n\n**LONDON STATIONS:**\n\n| Location | Address |\n| --- | --- |\n| Electro House | Finsbury Pavement, E.C.2 |\n| | 111, Cannon Street, E.C.4 |\n| | B. Zadenhall Street, E.C. |\n| Market Buildings | Minding Lane, 16, Mark Lane, E.C.3 |\n| \"The Baltic\" | Bury St. Edmunds, E.C.3 |\n| | 17, Holborn Viaduct, E.C.1 |\n\n**TIMES OF OPENING AND CLOSING.**\n\n| Station | Times |\n| --- | --- |\n| CENTRAL CABLE STATION | ALWAYS OPEN |\n| | Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |\n| Sundays | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. |\n| | 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. |\n| | Closed Sundays |\n\n**PROVINCIAL STATIONS:**\n\n| Location | Address | Telephone No. | Office Hours |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| BIRMINGHAM | 128, Colmore Row | 2340 Gerrard | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |\n| BRADFORD | Commercial Street | 7763 Central | 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |\n| BRISTOL | 2, Small Street | 707 Bristol | 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |\n| CARDIFF | ... | 286 Cardiff | 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |\n| DUNDEE | 60, Ball Street | 7776 Central | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. |\n| EDINBURGH | 18, Frederick Street | 733 Central | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. |\n| GLASGOW | 5, Royal Bank Place | 1764 Central | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |\n| HULL | Exchange Buildings, Lowgate | 4157 Central | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |\n| LIVERPOOL | 31, Exchange Buildings | 8803 City | 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |\n| MANCHESTER | 5, Spring Gardens | ... | 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |\n| NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE | Exchange Buildings, Quayside | ... | 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |\n| PORTHCURNOW, CORNWALL | ... | ... | ... |\n\n**HEAD OFFICES OF THE COMPANY:** ELECTRA HOUSE, FINSBURY PAVEMENT, LONDON, E.C.2.\n\nTelegraphic Address: EASTERN AVE, LONDON.\n\nTelephone: 3240 LONDON WALL\n\n**NOTE:** Addresses consisting of a name prefixed to a registered abbreviated address, or when a telegram is addressed to one person at the house of another whose name is also given, the word \"CABLE\" (or) or some equivalent expression must be inserted after the name of the addressee.\n\nTime is saved and greater accuracy is secured by the Public handing in their Telegrams direct to the Company's Stations at all hours. The receipts are green for the charged.\n\nTelegrams for this Company's cables are also received at all Postal Telegraph Offices, but should be marked \"VIA EASTERN.\" This is not charged for.\n\n(30-1921)\n\n**TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESSES REGISTERED FREE OF COST.**\n\nBook of Telegraph Forms, &c., can be obtained at the Head Office of the Company, or at any of the abovenamed branches.\n\n## MINUTES\n\nThanks it better not to introduce any minor changes in the present system at present. As regards Police Pension, consider carefully changes desirable and amounts for certain draft Pension Rules drawn up by Col. Presser.\n\n| Old Scale | New Scale |\n| --- | --- |\n| ... | ... |\n\nEligible for pension after 18 years' service provided the age is reduced to 45.\n\nEligible for pension after long service provided he has attained the age of 50 (exceptions on medical grounds).\n\n1/2 of salary payable with 10 years' service, 3/4 with 15 years', and 12/15 for each additional year up to 20 years.\n\nThere are individual points affecting the new scale.\n\nRegular shall come into force from when...\n\nJame issus... \n\nby b happy had battu the takin Creal Ju ow har Thar Gan to decide.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-468 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [6-8].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 488458, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-469 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [9-12]", "page_number": 199, "title": "CO129-469 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [9-12]", "content_text": "# STATIONS IN GREAT BRITAIN\n\n## Telephone Nos.\n\n3240 London Wall \n2942 Hep. \n2515 Gurra.\n\n## LONDON STATIONS:\n\nElectra House, Finsbury Pavement, E.C.2 & \n116, Cannon Street, E.C.4 \nLeadenhall Street, E.C.3... \nMarket Buildings, Mincing Lane, 26, Mark Lane, E.C.3 \n\"The Baltic,\" Bury St. Edmunds, L.C.3 \n17, Holborn Viaduct, E.C.1 \n4, Deaman Street, Borough, S.E.1 \n41, Parliament Street, S.W.1\n\n## TEMPORARY ARRANGEMENT.\n\n### TIMES OF OPENING AND CLOSING.\n\n| Station | Times of Opening |\n| --- | --- |\n| CENTRAL CABLE STATION | Open 8 am to 8 pm. Sat. to 4 pm. Closed Sundays. |\n| | 8 am to 8 pm. |\n| | 10 am to 7 pm. |\n| | 8 am to 8 pm. |\n| | 8 am to 11 pm. |\n| Sundays | 10 am to ... |\n\nTelegrams via Eastern are accepted at the Central Station of the Indo-European Telegraph Company, Ltd., 18, Old Broad Street, E.C.2 and at 115, Cannon Street, E.C.4.\n\n## PROVINCIAL STATIONS:\n\n| City | Address | Times of Opening |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| BIRMINGHAM | 12, Colmore Row | 8 am to 11 pm. |\n| BRADFORD | 4, Commercial Street | 8 am to 7 pm. Sat. to 6 pm. |\n| BRISTOL | Ball Street | 8 am to 7 pm. |\n| CARDIFF | ... Merchants' Exchange, Bute Docks | 8 am to 7 pm. Sat. to ... |\n| DUNDEE | 80, East Street | 7 am to ... |\n| EDINBURGH | 59, Frederick Street | 8 am to 7 pm. |\n| GLASGOW | 41, Royal Bank Place | 8 am to 7 pm. Sat. to 6 pm. |\n| HULL | Exchange Buildings, Lowgate | 8 am to 7 pm. |\n| LIVERPOOL | 41, Exchange Buildings | 8 am to 11 pm. ALWAYS OPEN. |\n| MANCHESTER | 54, Spring Gardens | 8 am to 7 pm. Sat. to 9 pm. Sundays 1 to ... |\n| NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE | Exchange Buildings, Quayside | 8 am to 7 pm. |\n| PORTHCURNOW, CORNWALL | ... | 9 am to 7 pm. ALWAYS OPEN. |\n\n## HEAD OFFICES OF THE COMPANY:\n\nELECTRA HOUSE, FINSBURY PAVEMENT, LONDON, E.C.2. \nTelegraphic Address: EASTERN AVE, LONDON. \nTelephone: 3840 LONDON WALL.\n\nNOTE: In addresses concerning a message preceded to a REGISTERED ABBREVIATED ADDRESS, when a double address is used, the word \"CARE\" or some equivalent expression must be inserted after the name of the addressee.\n\nTime is saved and greater accuracy in transmission is secured by the Public sending their Telegrams direct to the Company's Stations as above, where receipts are given gratis for all amounts charged.\n\nTelegrams for this Company's cables are also received at all Postal Telegraph Offices, but should be marked \"VIA EASTERN.\" This indication is not charged for.\n\n## TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESSES REGISTERED FREE OF COST.\n\nBook of Telegraph Forms, Tariffs, Rules, etc., can be obtained at the Head Office of the Company, or at any of the above-mentioned Stations.\n\n## MINUTE\n\nSent 18.10.14. \nTo Mr. Grindle. \nFrom Mr. ... \nCopied to Sir R. Lambert. \nCopied to Sir H. Read.\n\nWith reference to the letter of the 17th of Oct. regarding the military contribution of Hong Kong, ...\n\n(Signed) G. GRINDLE", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-469 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 488475, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-469 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [9-12]", "page_number": 216, "title": "CO129-469 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [9-12]", "content_text": "# THE EASTERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED.\n\n## DIRECT CABLE ROUTES FOR TELEGRAMS\n\nTO AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH AMERICA, INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, SPAIN, PORTUGAL, GREECE, TURKEY, EGYPT, ALL PARTS OF AFRICA, &c., &c.\n\n## STATIONS IN GREAT BRITAIN.\n\nTelephone Nos \n3250 Landen \"Wall \n2942 Koj. \n2516 Garrazi\n\n### LONDON STATIONS:\n\n* Electra House, Finsbury Pavement, E.C.2 \n* 116, Cannon Street, E.C.4 \n* Leadenhall Street, E.C.3 \n* | Market Buildings, Mincing Lane, E.C.3 \n* \"The Baltic,\" Bury St. Edmunds, E.C.4 (not a London location, likely an error in original) \n* 27, Holborn Viaduct, E.C.1 \n* 4 Drury Street, Borough, S.E.1 \n* 4, Parliament Street, S.W.1 \n\n## TEMPORARY ARRANGEMENT.\n\n### TIMES OF OPENING AND CLOSING.\n\nCONTINUATION SHEET NO. ELEVEN \nE. T. Co. L \nGrowth Rate. Xua 89/1209\n\n### CENTRAL STATION.\n\nALWAYS OPEN. \nOpen 8, 10 & p.m. \nSaturdays to 1 p.m. \nClosed Sundays \n8 to 9 p.m.\n\n### OTHER STATIONS.\n\n| Location | Address | Telephone No. | Opening Hours |\n|-----------------|----------------------------------|---------------|----------------------------------------------------|\n| BIRMINGHAM | 18, Colmore Row | | Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. |\n| BRADFORD | 2–4, Commercial Street | | |\n| BRISTOL | 4, Small Street | | Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. |\n| | | 4413 L | Sundays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. |\n| CARDIFF | 35, Merchants' Exchange, Bute Docks | 286 Carlif. | |\n| | | 2340 Dropin | |\n| DUNDEE | 11, Bank Street | | 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. |\n| GLASGOW | 4, Royal Bank Place | 8203 NLT | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. |\n| | | 753 Ostri | |\n| HULL | Exchange Buildings, Lowgate | | 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. |\n| LIVERPOOL | E, 18, Exchange Buildings | 7783 Central | ALWAYS OPEN |\n| | The Cotton Exchange | 1784 Central | |\n| MANCHESTER | Spring Gardens | 4187 | |\n| NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE | Carliol Buildings, Quayside | | |\n| PORTEOUS, CORNWALL | | | |\n\n## HEAD OFFICES OF THE COMPANY\n\nELECTRA HOUSE, FINSBURY PAVEMENT, LONDON, E.C.2. \nTelegraphic Address: EASTERN AVE, LONDON. \nTelephone: 3246 LONDON WALL.\n\n## NOTE.\n\nIn addresses consisting of a name prefixed to REGISTERED ABBREVIATED ADDRESS, when a telegram is addressed to a person, as the house of another whose name is given, the word \"CARE\" (or some equivalent expression) must be inserted after the name of the addressee. Time is saved and greater accuracy is secured by addressing telegrams direct via the Company's Stations as shown. The addressee is not charged for. \"Telegrams for this Company's cables are also received at Postal Telegraph Offices, but should be marked 'VIA EASTERN.'\" The name \"EASTERN\" is not charged for.\n\n## TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESSES REGISTERED FREE OF COST.\n\nBook of Telegraph Forms, Tariffs, Rules, &c., may be obtained at the Head Office of the Company, or at any of the above-mentioned Stations.\n\n## EARLY SILVERGOD LUNCHEON WITH BRITISH LEGION\n\nAFTERWARDS SMALL RACE MEETING HAPPY VALLEY SILVERGOD BANQUET GIVEN BY CHINESE", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-469 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 488823, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-469 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [9-12]", "page_number": 564, "title": "CO129-469 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [9-12]", "content_text": "# THE EASTERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED\n\n## DIRECT CABLE ROUTES FOR TELEGRAMS\n\nTO \nAUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH AMERICA, INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS \nSPAIN, PORTUGAL, GREECE, TURKEY, EGYPT, ALL PARTS OF AFRICA, &c., &c.\n\n## STATIONS IN GREAT BRITAIN\n\n### LONDON STATIONS\n\n| Location | Telephone Num |\n| --- | --- |\n| Electra House, Finsbury Pavement, E.C.2 | 3240 LONDON WALL |\n| 115, Cannon Street, E.C.4 | |\n\n**Telegrams should be addressed to:** \"SIGNALLY, AVE, LONDON.\"\n\nTelegrams issued from Chief Cable Station, Electra House, Finsbury Pavement. Replies should be ordered via Eastern.\n\nDoubtful words should be officially repeated. No inquiry respecting this Telegram can be attended to without production of the receipt.\n\nSee back of form for list of Company's Stations in London and Telephone Numbers.\n\n### TIMES OF OPENING AND CLOSING\n\n| Station | Open | Close |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| CENTRAL CABLE STATION | 8 am | 8 pm |\n| Saturdays | 8 am | 6 pm |\n| Sundays | 9 am | 2 pm |\n\nOther London Stations:\n- 2, Leadenhall Street, E.C. 3..... Market Buildings. ALWAYS OPEN\n- 29, Mincing Lane, E.C.3\n- \"The Baltic,\" Bury St. Edmunds, E.C.3\n- 4, Holborn Viaduct, E.C.1\n- 6, Deanham Street, Borough, S.E.1\n- 41 & 42, Parliament Street, S.W.1\n- Outer Circle\n- Inner Circle\n\nExamples: PW-3.46 p.m. HL-6.65 a.m.\n\n### TEMPORARY ARRANGEMENT\n\nTelegrams via Eastern are accepted at the Central Station of the Indo-European Telegraph Company, 18, Old Broad Street, E.C.2.\n\n### PROVINCIAL STATIONS\n\n| Location | Address |\n| --- | --- |\n| BIRMINGHAM | 138, Colmore Row |\n| BRADFORD | 1, Commercial Street |\n| BRISTOL | 1, Small Street |\n| CARDIFF | 33, Merchants' Exchange, Bute Docks |\n| EDINBURGH | 89, Frederick Street |\n| GLASGOW | Royal Bank Place |\n| HULL | Exchange Buildings, Lowgate |\n| LIVERPOOL | Exchange Buildings |\n| MANCHESTER | 68, Spring Gardens |\n| NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE | ... |\n\n### COMMITMENTS FROM THE FAR EAST ACROSS PACIFIC\n\nOpen 8 am to 7 pm. Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm. Sundays 9 am to 2 pm.\n\n## HEAD OFFICES OF THE COMPANY\n\nElectra House, Finsbury Pavement, London, E.C.2. \nTelephone: 3240 LONDON WALL. \nTelegraphic Address: EASTERN AVE, LONDON.\n\n## NOTE\n\nIn dealing with a name prefixed to a registered abbreviated address, or where a message is intended for a particular person at the house of the addressee whose name is given, the word \"CARE\" or some equivalent expression is inserted after the name of the addressee.\n\nTelegraphic addresses are registered free of cost.\n\nHack ink Telegraph Forms, Envelopes, &c., can be obtained at the Head Office of the Company or at any of the above-named stations.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-469 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 488825, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-469 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [9-12]", "page_number": 566, "title": "CO129-469 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [9-12]", "content_text": "# THE EASTERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED\n\n**DIRECT CABLE ROUTES FOR TELEGRAMS**\n\nTO\n\nAUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH AMERICA, INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, SPAIN, PORTUGAL, GREECE, TURKEY, EGYPT, ALL PARTS OF AFRICA, &c. &c.\n\n## STATIONS IN GREAT BRITAIN\n\nTelephone: You 3240 and Walt. 2042; Gazzard 2510\n\n### LONDON STATIONS\n\nElectra House, Finsbury Pavement, E.C.2; 116, Canon Street, E.C.4; Market Buildings, Eastcheap, London Wall Street, E.C.3\n\nTelegraphic Address — \"SIGNALLY, AVE,\" LONDON. Telephone: 3240 LONDON WALL.\n\n**TELEGRAM**\n\nISSUED FROM CHIEF CABLE STATION, ELECTRA HOUSE, FINSBURY PAVEMENT.\n\nREPLIES SHOULD BE ORDERED Via Eastern. Doubtful words should be OFFICIALLY repeated. See Rule Book. No inquiry respecting this Telegram can be attended to without production of this Copy.\n\nSee back of form for list of Company's Stations in London and Telephone Numbers.\n\n## TIMES OF OPENING AND CLOSING\n\n| Station | Time Open | Time Closed |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| CENTRAL CABLE STATION | Always Open | |\n| Clerk's Name | Time Received | |\n| | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays to 1 p.m. | Closed Sundays |\n| 7, Mincing Lane, 38, Mark Lane, E.C.3 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | |\n| \"The Alhambra,\" Bury St. Edmunds, E.C.3 | | |\n| 107, Harcourt Street, W.C.1 | | |\n| 6, Denman Street, Borough, S.E.1 | | |\n| 41 & 43, Parliament Street, S.W.1 | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | |\n| | 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. | |\n| | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | |\n| | 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. | |\n\nTelegrams Via Eastern are accepted at the Central Station of the Indo-European Telegraph Company, Ld., `18, Old Broad Street, E.C.2` (Telephone No. 6705 Central).\n\n## PROVINCIAL STATIONS\n\n| City | Address | Telephone No. |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| BIRMINGHAM | Colmore Row | |\n| BRADFORD | 4, Commercial Street | 557, 707 Bradford |\n| BRISTOL | Small Street | 286 IN20, 4418 Val |\n| CARDIFF | ... | Open Thurs. to 7 p.m., Saturdays to 8 p.m., Sundays to 10 p.m. |\n| EDINBURGH | 33, Frederick Street | 1784 Central |\n| GLASGOW | Royal Bank Place | 8809 City, 733 Central |\n| HULL | Exchange Buildings, Lowgate | 4167 Central |\n| LIVERPOOL | 51, Exchange Buildings, The Cotton Exchange | |\n| MANCHESTER | 58s Garden Street | |\n| NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE | Exchange Building, Quayside | |\n| PORTHCURNOW, CORNWALL | | |\n\n**HEAD OFFICES OF THE COMPANY**: ELECTRA HOUSE, FINSBURY PAVEMENT, LONDON, E.C.2.\n\nTelegraphic Address: EASTERN AVE, LONDON. Telephone: 3840 LONDON WALL.\n\nNOTE. In addresses consisting of a name prefixed by a REGISTERED or ABBREVIATED ADDRESS, or where a message is addressed to one person at the house of another whose name is also given, the word \"CARE\" (at) or equivalent abbreviation is inserted after the name of the addressee.\n\nTelegrams for the Company are also accepted at all Railway Stations but should be marked \"VIA EASTERN.\" They are not charged for.\n\n**TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESSES REGISTERED FREE OF COST**.\n\nBook of Telegraph Forms, Tariffs, Rules, etc. can be obtained at the Head Office of the Company, or at any of the Company's Stations.\n\n## TIMES OF OPENING\n\n| Station | Time Open | Time Closed |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | |\n| | 9 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. | |\n| | Always Open | |\n| | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | 1 p.m. (Sundays) |\n| PANAMA | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | |\n| PERU | Always Open | 6.30 p.m. |", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-469 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 492116, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-475 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1922 [5-7]", "page_number": 46, "title": "CO129-475 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1922 [5-7]", "content_text": "LOCAL SPORT.\n\nCRICKET.\n\nHONGKONG C.C. v. \"AN ARMY XI.\"\n\nAs the King's Regiment was not able to put a full team in the field, the match arranged for Mar. 18th was compromised as indicated above. An unexciting game resulted. The civilians were all out for 98 but the Army could not succeed in reaching that not very high water mark of achievement by nearly 20 runs. The following were the scores:-\n\nH.K.C.C.\n\n \n Capt. Le Fleming,\n c Bagnall, b Davies\n \n \n E. J. R. Mitchell,\n c Allen, b Davies\n \n \n T. E. Pearce,\n a and b Davies\n \n \n W. H. Edmonds,\n not out\n \n \n F. Ling and F. Holdman\n did not bat.\n \n \n Extras\n 5\n \n \n Total\n 98\n \n\nAN ARMY XI.\n\n \n Comdr. Wood,\n c and b Curreem\n \n \n C. O. Olliver,\n run out\n 12\n \n \n E. D. Matthews,\n Pearce, b Young\n 13\n \n \n H. G. Bagnall,\n c and b Le Fleming\n 4\n \n \n P. H. Davies,\n b Le Fleming\n \n \n Rev. Purcell,\n c A. H. Rumjahn, b Arculli\n 24\n \n \n Mid. Conway,\n st. D. Rumjahn, b S. H. Ismail\n 36\n \n \n H. L. Wright,\n b Young\n 2\n \n \n Sergt. Allen,\n c Young, b Dods\n 18\n \n \n R. H. Jones,\n b Le Fleming\n 1\n \n \n E. L. Lader,\n l.b.w., b Lammert\n 19\n \n \n Mid. Wynne,\n c Kitchell, b Arculli\n 9\n \n \n Sub. Lieut. Humphries,\n b S. H. Ismail\n \n \n N. L. Hammond,\n b Dods\n 2\n \n \n L/Cpl. Dyer,\n not out\n 6\n \n \n Mid. Healing,\n c S. H. Ismail, b Arculli\n 6\n \n \n Lieut. Hardy,\n not out\n 5\n \n \n Extras\n 3\n \n \n Total\n 113\n \n\nBowling Analysis.\n\n \n Capt. Davies\n 13.4\n 2\n 31\n 5\n \n \n Major Wright\n 8\n 0\n 28\n 2\n \n \n Mid. Sparkes\n 3\n 0\n 9\n 1\n \n \n Le Fleming\n 6\n 0\n 26\n 4\n \n \n Dods\n 5\n 0\n 16\n 3\n \n \n Lammert\n 3\n 0\n 10\n 1\n \n\nI.R.C. v. NAVY.\n\nAt Sookunpoo Valley, on March 18th, the Navy defeated the Indians by the small margin of 10 runs. Scores:-\n\nI.R.C.\n\n \n A. H. Rumjahn,\n b Beatty\n 8\n \n \n S. A. R. Ismail,\n run out\n 2\n \n \n S. H. Ismail,\n c Henderson, b Sparkes\n 34\n \n \n A. el Arculli,\n c Stewart, b Wood\n 6\n \n \n S. D. Ismail,\n b Beatty\n 5\n \n \n S. A. Ismail,\n b Beatty\n 4\n \n \n J. S. Curreem,\n c Wood, b Hardy\n 18\n \n \n N. B. Kitchell,\n c Healing, b Hardy\n 11\n \n \n D. Rumjahn,\n c Henderson, b Beatty\n 9\n \n \n A. H. Madar,\n not out\n 10\n \n \n Capt. Dods,\n c Matthews, b Wright\n 0\n \n \n C. Blaker,\n b Wright\n \n \n H. E. Hollands,\n c Bagnall, b Davies\n \n \n Lt. E. Graham,\n not out\n \n \n Extras\n 12\n \n \n Total\n 100\n \n\nNAVY.\n\n \n Lieut. Stewart,\n b Curreem\n \n \n L. E. Lammert,\n l.b.w., b Wright\n \n \n L. J. Davies,\n b Davies\n 9\n \n \n F. N. Young,\n c Hammond, b Davies\n 5\n \n \n Mid. Sparkes,\n b Curreem\n \n \n Comdr. Wood,\n c and b Curreem\n \n \n Extras\n 2\n \n \n Total\n 101\n \n\nBowling Analysis.\n\n \n Beatty\n 13.3\n 1\n 30\n 5\n \n \n Wood\n 8\n 0\n 29\n 1\n \n \n Hardy\n 8\n 3\n 29\n 2\n \n \n Davies\n ...\n ...\n ...\n 2\n \n \n Wright\n ...\n ...\n ...\n 2\n \n\nKOWLOON C.C. v. CIVIL SERVICE C.C.\n\nThis League match was played at King's Park on March 18th. The following were the scores:-\n\nKOWLOON.\n\n \n L. J. Blackburn,\n b Reed\n 18\n \n \n J. P. Robinson,\n b Reed\n 8\n \n \n C. J. Stapleton,\n c Fincher, b Sayers\n 36\n \n \n Capt. Spinks,\n c Witchell, b Reed\n 30\n \n \n E. L. Braga,\n b Reed\n 19\n \n \n F. G. Thompson,\n not out\n 13\n \n \n J. Stalker,\n l.b.w. Reed\n 0\n \n \n B. D. Evans,\n l.b.w. Hamilton\n \n \n Extras\n 16\n \n \n Total (for 7 wickets, declared)\n 196\n \n\nCIVIL SERVICE.\n\n \n F. J. de Rome,\n b James\n \n \n A. E. Wood,\n b Evans\n \n \n R. C. Witchell,\n l.b.w. Evans\n 63\n \n \n E. F. Fincher,\n c Evans, b Pestonji\n 39\n \n \n G. R. Sayer,\n c Pestonji, b James\n 6\n \n \n E. W. Hamilton,\n run out\n \n \n E. E. Dunkley,\n b Stalker\n \n \n E. B. Reed,\n not out\n \n \n Lieut.-Comdr. Henderson,\n \n \n Lieut. Beatty,\n b Arculli\n \n \n Extras\n ...\n \n \n Total\n ...\n \n\nBowling Analysts.\n\n \n A. el Arculli\n 12\n 1\n 56\n 1\n \n \n J. S. Curreem\n 9\n 1\n 43\n 0\n \n \n S. H. Ismail\n 11\n 2\n ...\n 0\n \n\nHONGKONG C.C. 2nd XI. v. CRAIGEN-GOWER 2ND XI.\n\nThese teams met at Happy Valley on March 18th. Craigengower knocked up a score of 114 with R. Basa as their top scorer, with 23. Dorkins took four wickets for 22 runs and Hope three for 18 runs.\n\nHongkong scored 126 for nine wickets; H. H. Benson and L. D. McNicoll were the principal scorers with 31 and 30 respectively.\n\nKOWLOON C.C. 2ND XI. v. CIVIL SERVICES C.C. 2nd XI.\n\nThis match, at Happy Valley on March 18th, resulted in an easy win for Kowloon. Batting first the Civil Services were all out for 37, no one getting into double figures. E. F. Spinks for Civil Services took 4 wickets for 21 runs and G. Russell was responsible for the other 5 at the even lower cost of 12.\n\nFor the home team F. E. Lawrence compiled 51, F. Evelyn 42 not out, and R. E. Lindsell 29. Stumps were drawn with the score at 182, for 10 wickets.\n\n[March 25th, 1929.]\n\nFOOTBALL.\n\nHONGKONG CHALLENGE SHIELD.\n\nHongkong Police ... 6\n\nHONGKONG LEAGUE.\n\nDivision 1.\n\n \n H.M.S. Tamar\n ..... 1\n South China\n \n \n Kowloon\n ......\n H.M.S. Ambrose\n 4\n \n \n H.M.S. Titania\n \n \n Hongkong Club\n ... 1\n H.M.S. Cairo\n ...... 2\n \n \n King's\n \n\nDivision II.\n\n \n United A.C.\n 5\n Kowloon Res.\n \n \n South China \"A\"\n 2\n St. Joseph's\n \n \n R.G.A. Res.\n 1\n University\n 0\n \n\nHONGKONG TENNIS TOURNAMENT.\n\nFURTHER RESULTS.\n\nOpen Doubles.-The brothers Valentine beat the brothers Rodgers, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.\n\nOpen Singles.-Capt. P. H. Davies beat D. S. Green (son of the old champion), 6-2, 6-1, 6-1. Wong Po Keung beat M. K. Lo, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 9-7. O. Rumjahn beat L. Nelson, 6-0, 2-6, 7-5, 6-3.\n\nHandicap Singles \"A.\"--A. Brearley (+2/6) beat B. Evans (-1/6), 6-1, 6-3. Capt. Davies (Scr.) beat Major J. R. Lloyd (4/6), 6-2, 6-2.\n\nHandicap Singles \"B.\"-Pay.-Comdr. F. Vining (-15) beat F. M. Ells (†15), 6-3, 6-2. B. Crowley (4/6) beat J. W. Moran (-4/6), 6-3, 6-0.\n\nHandicap Doubles.-R. M. Smith and F. A. Dinsdale (-1/6) beat Pay.-Comdr. F. Vining and G. W. Sewell (—2/6), 6-4, 6-3.\n\nMajor P. S. Tomlinson and A. D. Ball(-4/6) beat J. W. Moran and C. J. Cooper (†2/6), 6-2, 7-5. C. C. Stark and B. D. C. Morgan (†5/6) beat G. H. Wilson and C. D. Lembert (†15), 6-4, 6-3.\n\nMixed Doubles.-H. A. Nott and Miss Wentworth (Scr.) beat H. S. Bennett and Mrs. A. G. Simpson (†15), 9-7, 2-6, 6-3. Lieut. A. S. Lindsell and Mrs. A. S. Lindsell (-15) beat N. L. Smith and Mrs. N. L. Smith (†2/6), 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. Elams and Mrs. C. B. Brown (†15) beat G. H. Wilson and Mrs. A. E. Crapnell (†15), 6-1, 6-4. E. Grimble and Mrs. Grimble (+3/6) beat Major J. R. Lloyd and Mrs. Winslow (-15), 6-8, 7-5, 6-0. Surg. Lieut. G. H. Hayes and Dr. Gladys Turner (4/6) beat Major P. S. Tomlin-son and Mrs. Verral (-3/6), 6-2, 2-6, 6-0. J. W. Penman and Mrs. Armstrong (—30) beat A. G. Perdue and Mr. Čavaliër (+3/6), 6-1, 6-3. Major C. Willson and Mrs. Bowden-Smith (-15) walk over from E. B. Reed and Mrs. Reed (†1/6).\n\nLADIES' TRIANGULAR TENNIS MATCH.\n\nL.R.C., U.S.R.C. AND PEAK CLUB.\n\nThis match was played off at the U.S.R.C. on the 15th inst., and resulted in a narrow victory for the L.R.C. by 4 games. This Club thus makes the shield its own property, having won it three times in succession. Mrs. Delacombe and the L.R.C. ladies were \"at home\" to their friends and some very fine tennis was witnessed. The results were as follows:-\n\nL.R.C. Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Brooke won all their matches and scored 29 games out of 44.\n\nMrs. Haslam and Mrs. McCrum only lost one match and scored 24 games. Total: 53 games.\n\nU.S.R.C.-Mrs. Bowden Smith and Mrs. Stern won two matches and lost two, scoring 24 games.\n\nMrs. R. E. and Mrs. A. S. Lindsell also won two and lost two, and scored 25 games. Total: 49 games.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-475 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1922 [5-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 500086, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-488 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1925 [1-7]", "page_number": 490, "title": "CO129-488 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1925 [1-7]", "content_text": "## CONSIGNEES\n\n### NOTICE TO CONSIGNEE\n\n**SERVICES CONTRACTUM DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES**\n\n8. S. \"SI-KIANG\"\n\n**CONSIGNEES**\n\nTHE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.\n\n**CONSIGNEE NOTICE**\n\n**COLUMBIA PACIFIC SHIPPING COMPANY**, \n**OREGON ORIENTAL LINE**. \nFrom PORTLAND, OREGON, U. S. A., JAPAN PORTS and SHANGHAI.\n\n**THE BEN LINE STEAMERS. LIMITED.**\n\nThe Steamship \"WEST JESSUP,\" Voyage No. 16/65 Out LONDON and STRAITS. \"BENVRACKIE,\" having arrived from above ports on June 23rd, 1925, Consignees of Cargo from Dunkirk, Antwerp, London, &c., also cargo from Havre La Palice Cognac ex S.S. \"Lieut. de la Tour\" are hereby requested to present their Bills of Lading in exchange for livery Orders, and take immediate delivery from alongside steamer.\n\nAll cargo not taken delivery of from steamer by June 24th, 1925, will be landed into the hazardous and/or extra-hazardous godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence delivery may be obtained. All broken, chafed and damaged cargo will be examined by Messrs. Anderson and Ashe (Marine Surveyors) at the Godowns on June 29th, 1925, at 10 a.m.\n\nNo claims will be admitted after the goods have left the godowns, and all goods remaining undelivered after the 26th inst. will be subject to rent.\n\nP. RODENFUSER \nAgent.\n\n### NOTICE TO CONSIGNEE\n\n**OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LTD** \nand **CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD** \nConsignees per Company's Steamer.\n\nAll claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Under-signed on or before July 7th 1925, or they will not be recognized.\n\nNo Fire Insurance has been effected.\n\nManaging Operators. Hongkong, 23rd June, 1925.\n\n### JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN\n\n**NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES**\n\nThe Steamships \"TJIKINI,\" \"TJISONDARI,\" \"TJILIWONG.\" \nConsignees of cargoes from the Dutch East Indies shipped by the above steamers are herewith informed that owing to the present labour situation at Hongkong, the Company reserves the right to instruct these steamers to omit Hongkong and to have all cargoes discharged at any other port at which it may deem advisable to do so at Consignees' risk and expense.\n\nOptional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation is received from the Consignees before noon to-day requesting it to be landed.\n\nBills of Lading will be counter-signed by GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD., Agents. Hongkong, 19th June, 1925.\n\n## WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 1925\n\n### NOTICES\n\n**NOTICE**\n\nSpecial Constables. \nBY ORDER. \nLANE, CRAWFORD, LTD. regret that owing to CAFE staff on strike, they are obliged to ask for CAFE closure in this department. All other departments as usual. PRICES AS USUAL.\n\n### HONGKONG STOCK EXCHANGE\n\n**GOVERNMENT DETERMINED**\n\nHIS EXCELLENCY'S SPEECH IN COUNCIL. \nAppeal.\n\n### FRANCE AND MOROCCO\n\nFISTICUFFS AFTER DEBATE IN CHAMBER. \nParis, June 23. The Chamber was packed when M. Painleve made a statement on Morocco. He emphasised that the Government's wish was for peace and explained that France was merely defending her territory.\n\nThe Chamber afterwards listened to an interpellation by M. Doriot lauding Sovietism and denouncing Capitalism. The speech was suddenly interrupted by a Right Deputy, Colonel Picot, who dashed up and punched M. Doriot's face. A free fight followed. M. Herriot, presiding, suspended the sitting. Reuter.\n\n### NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN\n\nthat the Stock Exchange is closed from this date and that the June Settlement is postponed until Tuesday, 7th July, 1925.\n\nBy Order of the Committee, \nA. NISSIM, \nSecretary. \nJune 23, 1925.\n\n### HAPPY VALLEY COMPETITION\n\nIn the June competition, nine holes medal play, at Happy Valley, 85 cards were taken out. The winner was A. E. Lisaaman with a score of 41-9-32. Other scores were: J. H. Hearn, 41-8-33; Colonel R.A. Dobbin, 41-6-36; W. H. Edmunds, 45-9-36; Major F. G. Hyland, 42-6-36; Stewart, 46-8-86.\n\nOwing to unforeseen circumstances, June settlement has been postponed until further notice.\n\nBy Order of the Committee, \nJ. W. KEW, \nSecretary.\n\n### SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES\n\n**NOTICE**\n\nThe Steamship \"COMPIEGNE,\" Consignees of Cargo from Marseilles, &c.\n\n### ASSOCIATION\n\n**NOTICE**\n\nThe Hongkong Sharebrokers' Association will be closed until further notice.\n\nBy Order of the Committee, \nJ. W. KEW, \nSecretary.\n\n### HONGKONG SHAREBROKERS ASSOCIATION\n\nJUNE SETTLEMENT, 1925.\n\n### NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES\n\n**AMERICAN & ORIENTAL LINE**\n\nThe Steamship \"BIRCHBANK,\" having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by her are informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra-hazardous Godowns of The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence delivery may be obtained.\n\nNo Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 28th June will be subject to rent.\n\nAll Claims against the Steamer must be made to the under-signed on or before the 2nd July or they will not be recognized.\n\nAll damaged packages will be examined on Monday, the 29th instant at 10 a.m. by Messrs. Goddard and Douglas.\n\nNo fire insurance has been effected.\n\nR. RODENFUSER, \nAgent. Hongkong, 23rd June, 1925.\n\n### PREMISES TO LET\n\n### NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES\n\n**AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE**\n\nFrom NEW YORK \nThe Steamship \"COLORADO\" \nCargo by her are informed that.\n\nAll claims against the Steamer must be presented to the under-signed on or before the 2nd July or they will not be recognised.\n\nAll broken, chafed, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 25th June at 10 a.m.\n\nNo Fire insurance effected.\n\n### OFFICE NOTICE\n\nThe transmission of Radio Telegrams to Canton has been resumed. Wireless communication with Swatow is resumed, but messages are subject to delay.\n\n### INWARD MAILS\n\nPer | From | Date\n---------|---------|--------\n | Europe via Suez | Letters and Papers London 28th May and Parcels London 28th May and Parcels 20th May\n | Java | \n | Straits | \n | Australia and Manila | \n\n### GODOWN TO LET\n\nin Alexandra Buildings. Apply to Secretary, A. S. Watson & Co., Limited.\n\n### MAGASIN GENERAL\n\nTO LET.-One European flat, Wanchai Gap Road, Hong-kong. Apply to 32 Kennedy Road.\n\n### LINSTEAD & DAVIS\n\n Alexandra Buildings. \nCash must be paid and own receptacles used.\n\n### KOWLOON DAIRY\n\nNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Transfer Register of Shareholders of the Company will be closed from WEDNESDAY the 1st day of July 1925 to WEDNESDAY the 8th day of July 1925 (both days inclusive) during which period no transfer of shares can be registered.\n\nHongkong, 12th. June 1925.\n\n### NOTICE\n\nWE have authorized Mr. Ho Kwong to sign PER from this date.\n\nE. D. SASSOON & CO., LTD.\n\n### TONGKING-HAIPHONG\n\nFOR SALE-Godowns 22,000 and 41,000 square feet alongside canal HAIPHONG harbour, private wharves. Can be sold separately. Apply RAUZY HAIPHONG.\n\n### MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY\n\nToronto, Canada. \nInsurance in force exceeds...... G-$285,000,000 \nAssets exceed......... G-$53,000,000\n\nARNHOLD & COMPANY, LTD. \nAgents. \nGEO H. LYNOTT, \nSpecial Representative.\n\n### THE BANK LINE, LTD\n\nGeneral Agents.\n\n### OUTWARD MAILS\n\nPer | Date | Destination\n---------|--------|-------------\nChinhua | Thurs., June 25, 12.30 p.m. | \nPatroclus | Thurs., June 25, 2.30 p.m. | Shanghai, Japan, Canada, U.S.A., C. & S., America and Europe via Victoria B.C.\nIyo Maru | Thurs., June 25, 2.30 p.m. | Swatow, Amoy and Foochow\nMantua | Thurs., June 25, 5 p.m. | Amoy\nIyo Maru | Fri., June 26, 9.30 a.m. | Straits, Ceylon, India, E. & S. Africa, Aden, Egypt Europe via Marseilles\nTjilatjap | Fri., June 26, 11.30 a.m. | Hoihow\nKutsang | Fri., June 25, noon | \nPres. McKinley | Fri, June 26, noon | \n | Fri., June 26, 2.45 p.m. | Parcels\n | Fri., June 26, 3 p.m. | Registration\n | Fri., June 26, 5 p.m. | \n | Fri., June 26, 8.30 p.m. | Letters (Due Victoria B.C., July 16.)\n | Sat., June 27, 9.45 a.m. | Registration\n | Sat., June 27, 10.30 a.m. | Letters (Due Marseilles 25th July)\nAnhui | Sun., June 28, 9 a.m. | \nTeiresias | Tues., June 30, 1.45 p.m. | Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, E. and S. Africa, Egypt and Europe via Marseilles\n | Tues., June 30, 2.30 p.m. | Letters (Due Marseilles 30th July)\n\nPrinted and Published for the Proprietor by FREDERICK PERCY FRANKLIN, at 11, Ice House Street, in the City of Victoria, Hongkong.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-488 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1925 [1-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 500584, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-489 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Sir Clementi - 1925 [8-12]", "page_number": 296, "title": "CO129-489 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Sir Clementi - 1925 [8-12]", "content_text": "## Draft\n\nSir,\n\nI am directed to transmit to you, to be laid before the Secretary of State for the Colonies, a copy of a despatch which has been received from the Governor of Hong Kong, on the subject of the strength of the Garrison of Hong Kong.\n\nIn view of the large military contribution paid by the Colony, and of the present financial situation, the Lt.-Gov. of Imperial Defence... \n\n504/51531/55 \nH.K.\n\nMr. Edmonds 7/12/35\n\n**Distribution List**\n| Name | \n|---|\n| Mr. Leckett |\n| Mr. M. J. Harding |\n| Strachey |\n| Sir J. Shuckburgh |\n| Sir G. Grindle |\n| Mr. C. Davis |\n| Sir S. Wilson |\n| Mr. Ormsby-Gore |\n| Earl of Clarendon |\n| Mr. Amery |\n\nThe Secretary, \nCommittee of Imperial Defence.\n\n`504/51531/55` \nH.K. \n295 \nO. D. DEC.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-489 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Sir Clementi - 1925 [8-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 500643, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-489 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Sir Clementi - 1925 [8-12]", "page_number": 355, "title": "CO129-489 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Sir Clementi - 1925 [8-12]", "content_text": "#J. Shuckburgh, \nC. Davis. \n40. Grindle. \nMasterton Smith. \nOrmsby-Gore, \nGov | 47638/25 H.K.\n\nHK.\n\nCoded `rsail` \n3.40pm 23.10.35\n\nAmery.\n\nto Amery and most urgent\n\nI am unable to approve proposal in present conditions. \ndesp. follows\n\nLecer \n\n352 \nYr. deap. Se Aug. Conf. pr. l. 2 \nbut. \n\nEdmonds 23/x/35 \nBeckett 23 \nalomma \ntr. Strachey. \n\n«YIGUIÓSE NJA I MOTI \nsariter be redmevoli d‡bi evasi na 8903 пreveå bevcugge \nIsaogorç al fettnabitno taugua Ja is to rotaçaob W \nar.e atto Ione Ico bavlessЯ) \n.redoto0 BrSS betɑ \n(aser,zolgal pase \nE a fot etate to vistazool \n\nPage 23 \nPage 68", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-489 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Sir Clementi - 1925 [8-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 501236, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-490 - Public Offices - 1925", "page_number": 263, "title": "CO129-490 - Public Offices - 1925", "content_text": "LETIDEA WORE OT HOVITTAI TWWRIA\n\n.D.notati\n\nAM MORY\n\nEdmonds 1.9.35\n\nPaskin.\n\n강\n\na oloa BM\n\n.alebnáme\n\n-¿ser.nts Jeugua\n\net grind of pea I.ensqaq xat smoomI bedsatta sЯ\n\n,aems ItasƉ\n\njuit mort notans¶ a mxivi6594 as I nossen sɗt tadi soiton Toy\n\n„Ozzers at baviaras abnuow of antwo at gnognol to Jnemarevoð\n\n„TAW OJBÍ saj ni ebivtes ovijos no AS TW\n\nStrachey,\n\nShuckburgh.\n\nDavis.\n\nGrindle.\n\nMasterton Smith.\n\n· Ormsby-Gore.\n\nAmery.\n\n01734943/25\n\nHK.\n\nR\n\nC. D.\n\n7 SEP\n\n260\n\nelds need sved bluode I .babawow пsed tom I baH\n\nootfo¶ 8 品 .esttub ya no vyras bregnoxgroß of Xoad og of\n\nwond roy an 10,90 Bang Jan bluów rodnɑh onj\n\n.Jua\n\n.T001710\n\n.S\n\nRAFT.\n\nfor the fols.\n\n.qjilidasih ya to JavODDA\n\ndon at notame snoxymoн yo 1873 mimio stotenent I .{\n\nnaed over I mot att to (8) A mottose robnu,sidaxot\n\nvolyar yd tavonne se at no ,undy jasseng edt of qu\n\n„Alero yo atam eved I mɔdw of .enojosqani xaj\n\nsa dose evad voy amit Jati SAJ at\n\n1896\n\nINta' Geu♪ JOHON*\n\n, Jque xs\n\nos exti dove yaev blode I .IRT SmooαI 37 MĩO2 B\n\n.79jjem sɗt no voy MOTT\n\nGentlemen,\n\n1\n\nh. of the 18th\n\nJane the op\n\n2\n\nhown the to\n\nof Aug.\n\nthe qu' whatham,\n\n8 Septi. 12.\n\nack. the receipt of you.\n\nho. P/Pensions //\n\nthe pension awarded to them A. Pattison\n\n2.1\n\nand to miforms\n\nof\n\nthe HH. police, 2. I am to suggest that if you\n\ndoubt as to whether the persion\n\n,пemeljnað .niems1 I\n\n,vifptjosqası savoy\n\n.nositte¶ tusdIA, (bmg2)\n\nany part thereof\n\nwas awarded under conditions\n\nP.T.O.\n\n1.\n\nish. would freempt it from\n\nIncome Tax under\n\nsex. 16 of the famous that of 1919, enquiry", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-490 - Public Offices - 1925.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 502024, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-491 - Public Offices - 1925", "page_number": 271, "title": "CO129-491 - Public Offices - 1925", "content_text": "Edmonds 16/11/25 Beckett\n\nthe\n\nWo/48427/20 NK.\n\n263\n\nthey are unable to agree to waive credit in the account in respect of the value of the land already handed over for the widening of Garden Road and Queens Road, Hong Kong.\n\nJ. Shuckburgh.\n\nO. Davis.\n\nB. Grindle.\n\nJ. Masterton Smith,\n\nC. D.\n\nR\n\nAmery.\n\n16 NOV\n\nD\n\nWith several of the observations put forward by the Governor in his dispatch of 17th June the Army Council find themselves unable to agree, and they can only adhere to the opinions conveyed in their letter of the 12th September 1924 so far as the financial aspect of the transaction is concerned. They are of the opinion at the present stage no useful purpose would be served by discussing the points raised in paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 of the Governor's dispatch, as it is possible that these may never assume practical importance.\n\nAs regards the suggestion (vide paragraph 7 of the dispatch) that there has been undue delay in the reprovision of accommodation at Gun Club Hill and Laichikok respectively,\n\nI am to point out that pending approval of the scheme as a whole, the Army Council were not in a position to make a start with any of the items. As soon, however, as the scheme appeared likely to be accepted by both parties the lay-out of the proposed new barracks at Gun Club Hill was put in hand; if the approval of the final plans is taking longer than was at first anticipated the delay is attributable to several circumstances among which may be mentioned the length of time occupied in the transit of letters to and from Hong Kong, and difficulties due to the change of attitude on the part of the Colonial Government in connection with the acquisition of additional land at Kings Park.\n\nI am,\n\nSir,\n\nYour obedient Servant,\n\nRAFT.\n\n20 NOV 025\n\nThe undersigned,\n\nSIR,\n\nI am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter HK. 8/360 (2. L. 1.a.), dated the 26th October, relative to the proposed exchange of certain lands in military occupation at HK, and to request you to inform the HC. that\n\nI am to transmit to you, to be laid before the A.C., a copy of a despatch from the Gov. of HK., and to ask whether the AC. agree to the refund to the Colonial Government.\n\nI am,\n\nSir,\n\nYour obedient Servant,\n\nGracey.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-491 - Public Offices - 1925.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 502149, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-491 - Public Offices - 1925", "page_number": 396, "title": "CO129-491 - Public Offices - 1925", "content_text": "3:2\n\n01\n\n1\n\nJa... 22 (08) 22 (1)\n\nthu\n\n{,\n\n28r. Edmonds 7/12/25\n\nMr.\n\nJ.E.T. Beckett\n\nMr.\n\nMr. E. J. Harding.\n\nMr. Strachey.\n\nSir J. Shuckburgh.\n\nSir G. Grindle.\n\nSir C. Davis.\n\nSir S. Wilson.\n\nMr. Ormsby-Gore.\n\nEarl of Clarendon.\n\nMr. Amery.\n\nJud.\n\n~$7372534/70 HK-\n\nHongkong.\n\nJurit.\n\nGov. Clementi.\n\n2 DRAFTS\n\nC. D.\n\n8 DEC\n\n383\n\n10 Dec'\n\n(A.M. 28/4/20\n\n(51531)\n\nTandi)\n\n12 Pace aft)\n\n13th\n\nW.\n\nw.r. to Sir. R. E. Stubbs' Secret despatch of the\n\non the subject of the strength of the\n\ngarrison of HK., I have H. to transmit to you,\n\nfor your consideration, herewith copy of a letter, with enclosures in original, from the Air Ministry, together\n\nwith\n\na\n\ncopy of\n\nthe\n\nreply,\n\nregarding the establishment\n\nof an aerodrome in the vicinity of H.K.\n\n2. I\n\nI have to enquire whether the\n\narguments\n\nadduced in the\n\ndraft\n\nunder\n\nreference\n\napply equally to the question of air defence,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-491 - Public Offices - 1925.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 502150, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-491 - Public Offices - 1925", "page_number": 397, "title": "CO129-491 - Public Offices - 1925", "content_text": "414\n\nthe\n\nالله\n\nto request that you will furnish\n\npracticability of the\n\nme with a report upon the proposals\n\nof the this huniatry and the cost involved.\n\nI have to.\n\n(80.) Ls Awey.\n\nMr.\n\nEdmonds 7/12/25\n\nMT. Beckett\n\nMr.\n\nMr. E. J. Harding,\n\nMr. Strachey.\n\nSir J. Shuckburgh.\n\nSir G. Grindle,\n\nSir C. Davis.\n\nSir S. Wilson.\n\nMr. Ormsby-Gore.\n\nEarl of Clarendon.\n\nMr. Amery.\n\nDRAFTS.\n\n7\n\n(59534)\n\nCopy to\n\nFor. Sec, rote '3: Alway\n\n70. Sec.\n\nTuds.)\n\ncoder 3:\n\nAmy. 3.\n\n$1.3 sec. eff.\n\n70. 110.\n\nCi\n\nSac\n\n·Y.\n\nmo! 5-3534/25 H.K.\n\nThe Secretary,\n\nAir Ministry.\n\nSECRET.\n\nam\n\n384\n\n10th Dec '3.\n\ntc. to ack. The receipt of you. tr.,\n\n5. 24154/S. 6.,\n\nof\n\nthe 28th of Nov., reporting\n\nthe establishment of an aerodrome in the\n\nvicinity of Hong Kong,\n\ninfoun\n\nنا لسه\n\nthe Air Council that a\n\nforwarded to the Gov.\n\nof H.K. for his\n\nanticipated however, in view\n\nrequest you\n\nL\n\ncopy is being\n\nconson. It is\n\nhowever, in view of the present\n\nfinancial situation of the Colony\n\nH.K. Govt will see\n\nما\n\nthat the\n\ndifficulty in apprecing\n\nbear the cost of effecting the\n\nreservations in the Kowloon reclamation area.\n\na f.\n\nNcessary\n\n(b) F. Trindle", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-491 - Public Offices - 1925.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 515648, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-511-12 Staff list for Hong Kong- approval for staff increase in Colonial Secretary's Office 15-6-1928 - 15-6-1928", "page_number": 26, "title": "CO129-511-12 Staff list for Hong Kong- approval for staff increase in Colonial Secretary's Office 15-6-1928 - 15-6-1928", "content_text": "30\n\nHONG KONG,—Continued.\n\nPUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT,—Continued.\n\nSupt. of Surveys.\n\n£850-£25-£1,000 | E. B. Reed, Jan. 1, '26.\n\nCharge Allowance £100.\n\nAsst. Supt. of Surveys, £700-£25-£850... F. Sutton, Jan. 1, '26.\n\n \n 3 First Class Land Surveyors.\n £650-£25-£750...\n E. B. Lambert, Nov. 15, '20.\n \n \n \n \n B. H. C. Hallowes, Jan. 13, '21.\n \n \n \n \n F. W. Wood, Oct. 17, '21.\n \n \n 6 Second Class Land Surveyors.\n £400-£20-£600...\n J. Angwin, May 7, '21.\n \n\nSecretary to Director of Public Works £700-£25-£900* \n\nSupdt. of Accounts and Stores.\n\nDeputy Storekeeper\n\nSpecial Allowance $900 for Supervision of Accounts in connection with Praya East Reclamation Works.\n\n \n C. H. Douglas, June 15, '21.\n C. H. Lamb, Jan. 16, '24.\n O. C. Womack, May 31, '24.\n 2 Vacancies.\n \n \n W. G. Fitz-Gibbon, Feb. 4, '27.\n W. J. Anderson, Jan. 1, '27.\n £400-£600 by 12 annual increments of £15 and 1 at £20.\n Vacant.\n \n \n 6 Senior Inspectors of Works.\n £500-£10-£600...\n S. Hamer, Jan. 1, '24.\n \n \n\n31\n\nHONG KONG,—Continued.\n\nPUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT,—Continued.\n\n \n 9 Inspectors of Works,\n £400-£20-£480.....\n Colin Sara, June 1, '21.\n \n \n 19 First Class Overseers.\n £320-£10-£360\n A. W. J. Simmons, Jan. 1, '24.\n \n \n \n \n J. Dickson, July 1, '24.\n \n \n \n \n F. J. Ling, July 1, '24.\n \n \n \n \n G. W. Kynoch, Feb. 6, '26.\n \n \n \n \n A. E. Clarke, July 7, '26.\n \n \n \n \n W. H. Edmonds, Jan. 1, '24.\n \n \n \n \n R. S. Vergette, Jan. 1, '24.\n \n \n \n \n P. D. Keyser, July 1, '24.\n \n \n \n \n T. J. Richards, July 1, '24.\n \n \n \n \n R. J. Everest, April 1, '25.\n \n \n \n \n C. J. Tacchi, April 1, '25.\n \n \n \n \n W. Pryde, Feb. 6, '26.\n \n \n \n \n T. Bolt, July 7, '26.\n \n \n 33 Second Class Overseers.\n £260-£10-£300...\n J. T. Ewing, Jan. 1, '20.\n \n \n \n \n J. A. Howe, Jan. 1, '20.\n \n \n \n \n F. C. Neville, Jan. 24, '20.\n \n \n \n \n S. R. Jones, Jan. 1, '21.\n \n \n \n \n C. A. Grimes, July 1, '21.\n \n \n \n \n G. W. May, July 1, '21.\n \n \n \n \n W. Shaw, Feb. 7, '22.\n \n \n \n \n H. Hall, May 12, '23.\n \n \n \n \n S. R. Roberts, Jan. 1, '24.\n \n \n \n \n A. J. Wadmore, June 6, '24.\n \n \n \n \n J. S. Beach, July 1, '24.\n \n \n \n \n W. Keegan, July 1, '24.\n \n \n \n \n A. Spary, July 14, '24.\n \n \n \n \n W. R. N. Andrews, April 1, '25.\n \n \n \n \n F. P. R. James, Apr. 1, '25.\n \n \n \n \n R. A. Hyne, Feb. 6, '26.\n \n \n \n \n A. P. Glanville, Feb. 6, '26.\n \n \n \n \n R. T. Geues, Feb. 16, '26.\n \n \n \n \n A. Brooksbank, July 7, '26.\n \n \n \n \n C. S. Coom, Feb. 2, '92.\n \n \n \n \n F. Baker, Oct. 16, '22.\n \n \n \n \n A. Thomson, May 14, '23.\n \n \n \n \n L. J. F. Griffiths, Aug. 1, '23.\n \n \n \n \n T. W. Carr, Aug. 15, '23.\n \n \n \n \n J. Carr, Sept. 1, '23.\n \n \n \n \n R. C. Keen, Nov. 1, '23.\n \n \n \n \n H. J. Best, Dec. 17, '23.\n \n\n* Senior Clerical and Accounting Staff: Special Appointment.\n\n41", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-511-12 Staff list for Hong Kong- approval for staff increase in Colonial Secretary's Office 15-6-1928 - 15-6-1928.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 549906, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-555-4 Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps- annual report 1934-5 6-8-1935 - 6-8-1935", "page_number": 32, "title": "CO129-555-4 Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps- annual report 1934-5 6-8-1935 - 6-8-1935", "content_text": "There are dozens who deserve mention but space is limited.\n\nOthers worthy of commendation are:-\n\n1st Battery\n\nA Bdr. J. Watson.\n\nCorps Engineers\n\nMajor Ma Johnson, M.M.\n\n32 J Corps Signals\n\nM. G. Troop\n\nM. M. G. Section\n\nLieut. F.W.T. Ross,\n\nC.S.M., R.J. Everest, M.B.E. C.C.M.S., T. Bolt.\n\nC.S.M., G.T. Padgett, M.B.E., who was in charge during the absence on leave of Lieut.J.H. Bottomley. C.Q.M.S., H. J. Millington, M.M.\n\nCaptain H. H. Potts, C.S.M., R.H. Charles.\n\nLieut. H. G. Williams,\n\nC.S.M., B.S. Rogers.\n\n(The latter in command efficiently during the illness of Lieut. Williams).\n\nNo. 1 (M.G.) Company.....C.Q.M.S., R.A. Edwards,\n\nCorps Infantry\n\nINDIVIDUALLY.\n\nSergt. E.C. Hudson, M.C.\n\nCaptain J.S. Rodrigues, for his efficient command of the Company during the absence on leave of Captain S. Jarvis, M.C.\n\nLieut. J. V. V. dos Remedios,\n\nSergt. F. V. V. Ribeiro,\n\nSergt. H.M. Britto.\n\nSergt. J.F. Baleros.\n\nR.S.M., W.H. Edmonds, M.B.E., who after many years of invaluable service is retiring from the Corps in July.\n\nLieut. C. de S. Robertson, M.M. who has done an immense amount of work particularly in connection with anti-Gas instruction.\n\nCaptain D.W. Mortlock of the 1st Battalion, Straits Settlements Volunteer Force, who has been attached to us since 1st November 1933 and proved a very useful and keen Officer to us,\n\nLok Mui who has served the Corps as Head Storeman for twenty-two years with commendable efficiency.\n\n# B.L DOWBIGSIN\n\nLieut-col.,\n\nCommandant, H. K. V. D. Corps.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-555-4 Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps- annual report 1934-5 6-8-1935 - 6-8-1935.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 551215, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-557-7 Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps and Hong Kong Naval Volunteer Force- annual report 1935-6 22-6-1936 - 20-11-1936", "page_number": 33, "title": "CO129-557-7 Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps and Hong Kong Naval Volunteer Force- annual report 1935-6 22-6-1936 - 20-11-1936", "content_text": "# MEDALS\n\nThe following members of the Corps were awarded the Jubilee Medal in May, 1935.\n\n* Colonel L. G. Bird, D.S.O., O.B.E.\n* Lieut-Col. H.B. Dowbiggin, O.B.E.\n* Lieut-Col. G.D.R. Black, O.B.E., V.D., M.D.\n* Major E. J.R. Mitchell, O.B.E.\n* Lieut. N. V. Halward, M.C., M.A.\n* Battery Sergt-Major J. M. Juck.\n* Company Scrgt-Major M.F. Baptista.\n* Sergeant E.C. Hudson, M.C.\n\nThe following members and ex-members of the Corps were awarded the Efficiency Medal and Clasp in March 1936.\n\n* Regimental Sergt-Major W.H. Edmonds, M.B.E.\n* Company quartermaster Sergt. T. Bolt.\n* Piper F.D. Wilson.\n\nThe following members and ex-members of the Corps were awarded the Efficiency Medal in March 1936.\n\n* Lieut. A. W. Brown\n* Lieut. A. Urquhart\n* R.S.M., A. E. Rowe\n* C.S.M., R.H.G. Charles\n* C.S.M., G. T. Padgett, M.B.E.\n* C.Q.M.S., J. A. Howe\n* Sergt. Drummer W. Brown\n* Sergt. W. F. Cobb\n* Corpl. J. V. Ramsey\n* Bdr. C. E. Moore\n* Corpl. J. J. King\n* Pte. I. Morley\n* G. H. Cuthill\n* H. Balean\n* Gnr. H. T. Buxton\n* Pte. E. Docherty\n* Drummer W. R. Forsyth\n* Pte. V. H. C. Garrett.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-557-7 Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps and Hong Kong Naval Volunteer Force- annual report 1935-6 22-6-1936 - 20-11-1936.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 557812, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-567-2 Police Department- staffing 9-2-1938 - 6-7-1938", "page_number": 6, "title": "CO129-567-2 Police Department- staffing 9-2-1938 - 6-7-1938", "content_text": "4ca\n\nDESTROYED UNDER\n\n? brons 5.1.3.\n\nCommandy\n\nRove\n\n27.\n\n16.6.38\n\n6\n\nORDER STATORY Cic. from Hix. asking for selection of 18 PCs., requests approval.\n\nI think we\n\n&\n\ncount\n\nbefore the C.A. proceeding as requested by the Col. Gov!\n\nSubject to (5.1)\n\ncomments, if my\n\nFTO. CA\n\nP. Rages 27/6.\n\nBrent 27/6\n\nTo. CA. (4 ans.d)\n\nDESTROYED UNDER STATUTE\n\n5.7.38\n\nMr. M. Edmunds\n\nB.M.\n\nPage\n\nM Jan.\n\nmonte 22/6 a last\n\n13/2", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-567-2 Police Department- staffing 9-2-1938 - 6-7-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 558545, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-568-10 Government Marine Surveyors- petition for increase in salary 30-12-1937 - 6-11-1939", "page_number": 8, "title": "CO129-568-10 Government Marine Surveyors- petition for increase in salary 30-12-1937 - 6-11-1939", "content_text": "Our alternative proposals are:\n\n1. Government Marine Surveyor. Not less than £1300.\n\n4 - Senior Assistant Government Marine Surveyors. £900 x 50 - 1100 with residential allowance of £100.\n\nAssistant Government Marine Surveyors. £650, 650, 700, 730 x 30 - £850 with residential allowance of £50 from £730 inclusive.\n\nI submit a draft and apologise for the delay in sending this on.\n\n24.5.38.\n\nI am very grateful to Mr. Edmonds for having undertaken this work.\n\nThe Board of Trade were very tentative in their advice, as they felt unable to express a definite opinion without fuller knowledge of local conditions. They did not wish to make the proposals set out in Mr. Edmonds' minute in an official letter in the first place and they accordingly suggested a discussion.\n\nThey said that they found the policy of having a larger number of senior grade posts with a slightly lower salary scale for the junior grade had produced more satisfactory results and had satisfied the staff themselves better than having a smaller number of senior grade posts and a higher scale for the junior grade.\n\nMr. Edmonds and I said that we had not sufficient knowledge of conditions in Hong Kong to say whether this suggestion would be practicable, but we were inclined to think that it would be worth while suggesting to the Governor for his consideration. It will, of course, have to be merely a tentative suggestion, I think, but in general it would appear to be more satisfactory to the staff, and the scale proposed by Mr. Edmonds would be no more expensive, I think.\n\nAs in draft.\n\nP. RogeD 27. v. 38.\n\nSiGant 27\n\nWhen we get B. of I. advice, Sec. for Dominion should see it.\n\n31.5\n\n#To. B.I.T. (w/e table). cons\n\n8.6.38\n\nPage 9\n\n \nPage 9", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-568-10 Government Marine Surveyors- petition for increase in salary 30-12-1937 - 6-11-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 558551, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-568-10 Government Marine Surveyors- petition for increase in salary 30-12-1937 - 6-11-1939", "page_number": 15, "title": "CO129-568-10 Government Marine Surveyors- petition for increase in salary 30-12-1937 - 6-11-1939", "content_text": "Titles.\n\nI agree with Mr. Edmonds that we can accept the proposed new titles without reference to the Board of Trade, but we might send them a copy of further correspondence, vide reference No.7 for information.\n\nSalaries.\n\nI think we can now approve the salary scales set out in the enclosure to No.8, subject to the modification of the salary proposed for the Principal Surveyor of Ships referred to in paragraph 2 of No.16 on 53723/39.\n\nConversion.\n\nI am disposed to think that the terms offered to Hong Kong are being unduly generous. Conversion to the new conditions in toto would appear to offer sufficiently attractive terms. I attach opposite a note showing the effect of applying the two methods. It will be seen that even when the new conditions as to rent are applied, there will be a substantial increase of emoluments, and that the diminution of pension prospects is very small (I understand that the loss would not in any case exceed £16 per annum). The immediate advantages are even more apparent in the lower ranges of the scale. Moreover, it is generally preferable to avoid creating a new category of officer, and the Surveyors of Ships can be differentiated from the Public Works Engineers dealt with at (b) on page 31 of the Anomalies Committee's Report enclosed with No.2 on 53723/38, since the former will be securing immediate and substantial cash advantages.\n\nUnless", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-568-10 Government Marine Surveyors- petition for increase in salary 30-12-1937 - 6-11-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 558571, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-568-10 Government Marine Surveyors- petition for increase in salary 30-12-1937 - 6-11-1939", "page_number": 35, "title": "CO129-568-10 Government Marine Surveyors- petition for increase in salary 30-12-1937 - 6-11-1939", "content_text": "G. O.\n\nMr. Rogers\n\nz/7.58.\n\nMr. Edmands 417188\n\nMr.\n\nI veffice\n\n577.\n\n7.7.38\n\nSir G. Tomlinson. x first. Moore\n\nSir C. Bottomley.\n\nSir J. Shuckburgh.\n\n53712/1/38 Hong Kong.\n\n1211\n\nDowning Street,\n\n35\n\nJuly, 1938.\n\nPermt. U.S. of S.\n\nParly. U.S. of S.\n\nSecretary of State.\n\nSir,\n\nI have etc. to refer to\n\nDRAFT. coma\n\nHONG KONG\n\nNO.\n\nGOVERNOR.\n\n220\n\n(copy of enc. to 4)\n\nFURTHER ACTION.\n\nCopy to Board of Trade.\n\n(1)\n\nMr. N.L. Smith's despatch No.768 of the\n\n30th of December, 1937, regarding the\n\nsalaries of the Government Marine\n\nSurveyors.\n\n2. I agree with your view that\n\nthere are grounds for reconsideration of\n\nthe present salaries paid to Marine\n\nSurveyors in Hong Kong, and the matter\n\nhas been fully discussed with the B. of\n\nT.\n\nIn the first place I regret that I\n\nmust inform you that there is no\n\npossibility of regarding Government\n\nMarine Surveyors in the Colonies as\n\neligible for consideration in connection\n\nwith the appointments to higher posts\n\nin\n\n(*2132-150) Wt. 42270-82 15,000 4/38 T.S. 695", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-568-10 Government Marine Surveyors- petition for increase in salary 30-12-1937 - 6-11-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 558575, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-568-10 Government Marine Surveyors- petition for increase in salary 30-12-1937 - 6-11-1939", "page_number": 39, "title": "CO129-568-10 Government Marine Surveyors- petition for increase in salary 30-12-1937 - 6-11-1939", "content_text": "53712/1/38.\n\nHong Kong.\n\n4\n\nC. O.\n\nMr. Edmonds N/5/38.\n\nRoques 27/5\n\nMr.\n\nMr. Gent 27\n\nM\n\nSiH No tuis\n\nM\n\n328/115+2\n\nCowell 31\n\nSir G. Tomlinson.\n\nSir C. Bottomley.\n\nSir J. Shuckburgh.\n\nSir,\n\nDowning Street,\n\n8 June 1938.\n\n39\n\nPermt. U.S. of S.\n\nParly. U.S. of S.\n\nSecretary of State.\n\nDRAFT\n\n(2) 5.\n\nI am directed to refer to the letter from this Department of the 3rd of March forwarding a copy of a despatch from the Governor of Hong Kong regarding the salaries of the Government Marine Surveyors in that Colony.\n\n2. As a result of discussions which took place at the Board of Trade earlier this month between members of the two Departments, the Secretary of State understands that the Board of Trade consider that there is no possibility of regarding Government Marine Surveyors in the Colonies as eligible for consideration in connection with appointments to the higher posts in the Board of Trade itself.\n\n3.\n\n(*801-150) Wt. 13952-47 10,000 6/37 T.S. 695\n\n(*1632-150) Wt. 32179-71 20,000 12/37 T.S. 695", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-568-10 Government Marine Surveyors- petition for increase in salary 30-12-1937 - 6-11-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 559438, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-569-3 Matron and European Sisters- Medical Department- petition for revision of salaries 22-11-1938 - 18-4-1939", "page_number": 1, "title": "CO129-569-3 Matron and European Sisters- Medical Department- petition for revision of salaries 22-11-1938 - 18-4-1939", "content_text": "53712\n\n1938\n\nCLOSED UNTIL\n\nPETITION\n\n53712\n\n129/562/3\n\nMATRONS & EUROPEAN NURSING SISTERS\n\nPrevious\n\nSubsequent\n\nR83\n\n26/1\n\nMr. Galsworthy 25/1\n\nTh. Edmonds\n\nMy Faindough 201\n\n. 2676\n\nThe Blaxle 10/2\n\nIn Maynard 14/2\n\nMr. Blaster 25\n\n2572\n\nR77\n\n298\n\n13/3\n\n183\n\n21/3\n\nR.83\n\nMr. A.N.S. 12/12\n\nlogit.\" 18/12 Mr Inleworth 1/4\n\nMy geut 14\n\nDe smart 671\n\nMr. Edmonds\n\nMr. James Hole?\n\nMi Cowell 19\n\nLe 200chasm 19/17/38\n\nSivot. moore 19/42 hi feat 19\n\n£ 77 245 15299\n\n122-\n\n831011 Mr. Searless (RJ) 10/1\n\nFILE A.\n\nM. Maynard 17.1.\n\nM FR Games 8/4\n\n877\n\n248\n\n283\n\n13\n\n18/4.\n\n19/4.\n\nR.311 PUT BY\n\nR. 83\n\nFUT 18/12\n\n2. Maynard (8) 9||~\n\nCo. Reg.\n\nR 83 PUT BY\n\n(21937) 25670/80 8,000 10/37 M. & S., Ltd\n\nGp.641", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-569-3 Matron and European Sisters- Medical Department- petition for revision of salaries 22-11-1938 - 18-4-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 559445, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-569-3 Matron and European Sisters- Medical Department- petition for revision of salaries 22-11-1938 - 18-4-1939", "page_number": 8, "title": "CO129-569-3 Matron and European Sisters- Medical Department- petition for revision of salaries 22-11-1938 - 18-4-1939", "content_text": "Instead\n\nthe last sentence\n\n2\n\n(10)\n\nthere might\n\nbe inserted\n\nNursing Sisters who are\n\nre-engaged after three years service\n\nagreement\n\nare\n\neligible for admission\n\nto the permanent and pensionable\n\nestablishment\n\nMi Magnard\n\nJR. Tanaugh\n\nM.?\n\n26/1\n\nAny obvious fault?\n\nKus Blaxles\n\nI think\n\nthe\n\nfollowing amendments\n\n10/2\n\nI might suggest\n\nthe\n\n4th\n\nClause 87.\n\nConditions\n\nAdd\n\nA Nursing Sister who remains unpromoted at\n\nthe end of 10 years' service\n\nmay, on\n\nthe recommendation of the D.M.S., be appointed as a\n\nSenior Nursing Sister\n\nsupernumerary\n\nto the establishment\"\n\n2) Clause 10\n\nMr. Fairclough proposes.\n\n3)\n\nThe answers to questions 2 on page\n\n3\n\nshould read\n\n1 Matron, 3 Matrons, & Senior Nursing Sisters. There\n\nare also\n\n2 Masseuses.\n\non the\n\nsame rate of\n\nsalary\n\nas\n\nMatrons\n\nin\n\n2\n\nX-Ray Sisters\n\nPage 9\n\nit is\n\nsame scale as\n\nJunior Nursing\n\nSisters\".\n\nAs Mr. Edmonds proposes. Kur Blaxles\n\n20.2.37\n\n6 - To O.N.A. (5 annexed)\n\n13.3.39\n\n7 O.N.A.\n\nRef.6.\n\n15.3.39\n\nSubmits observations.\n\nThis seems\n\nright\n\nto you a copy\n\nbe accepted.\n\n1\n\nWe reply\n\nalso\n\nask ONA a\n\n535-80, 3 (fels annexed)\n\nto select\n\nthe\n\ncandidate\n\nHours.\n\narrant.\n\n474\n\nS.1, James\n\n574\n\nat\n\nPage 8\n\nTo. O.N.A (7 annexed)\n\n18.4.39.\n\nSee draft\n\nPage 10\n\nPage 10\n\nPage 11\n\n(*2644—150) Wt. 16318-94 (*3599-150) Wt. 38746-16\n\n10,000 7/38 T.S. 695 10,000 1/39 T. S. 695\n\nC. O.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-569-3 Matron and European Sisters- Medical Department- petition for revision of salaries 22-11-1938 - 18-4-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 559515, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-569-7 Revision of salaries 6-7-1938 - 11-10-1938", "page_number": 4, "title": "CO129-569-7 Revision of salaries 6-7-1938 - 11-10-1938", "content_text": "Ref. B.R.\n\nReports.\n\nSee (S. band)\n\nEncls c/ report of Anomalies Committee.\n\n6.7.38\n\n2\n\nX\n\nThis report recommends a number of detailed changes. I do not think that there is any point in examining it in detail until we receive the Governor's comments, though C.S.D. may like to see it. It is also a little late to acknowledge it now.\n\n?\n\n(1) on 5/9.\n\nPut by (2) and recirc. for conson. of\n\n(Sgd.) P. Rogers.\n\n25/8.\n\nSeen, thank you.\n\n(Sgd.) S.I. James.\n\n26/8.\n\n(Sgd.) S. Robinson.\n\n26/8.\n\n(Sgd.) H.R. Cowell.\n\nat once. 29\n\nRecircd. X above.\n\n(Sgd.) R.G. Gill.\n\n5/9.\n\nPlease b.u. to Mr. Jeffries on 1 October.\n\n(Sgd.) E.R. Edmonds.\n\n8/9/38.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-569-7 Revision of salaries 6-7-1938 - 11-10-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 559535, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-569-7 Revision of salaries 6-7-1938 - 11-10-1938", "page_number": 24, "title": "CO129-569-7 Revision of salaries 6-7-1938 - 11-10-1938", "content_text": "22\n\nI discussed this with Mr. Edmands and I agree with his minute and suggestions.\n\nAs regards III and 6A Residential Allowances, the arrangement which Mr. Edmunds proposes is, I think logical since it reflects the diminishing importance of the cost of living as income increases. It will also be easily applicable; will obviate the introduction of a new artificial tail end of the scale and will preserve the incremental advances intact.\n\nI pass through G.D. Pensions as regards I. 8.1. James. 2.1.30.\n\nAs regards the definition of \"pensionable emoluments\" in respect of service in this Colony, we might suggest the adoption of wording which will appeal to his revised section 2(C) of the Model Pensions Ordinance, viz.:-\n\n2 (c) \"Pensionable emoluments\". (1) In respect of service in this Colony, include salary, personal allowance, and house allowance, but does not include duty allowance, entertainment allowance or any other emoluments whatsoever.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-569-7 Revision of salaries 6-7-1938 - 11-10-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 559537, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-569-7 Revision of salaries 6-7-1938 - 11-10-1938", "page_number": 26, "title": "CO129-569-7 Revision of salaries 6-7-1938 - 11-10-1938", "content_text": "24\n\nî\n\nregards\n\nthe\n\nspecial\n\nallowance,\n\npoint of\n\nwhich is\n\nthe contention here, please\n\nis the main\n\nsubject\n\nof dispute\n\n7 27/10/36\n\nMa\n\n56273/36. Our main\n\nconcern\n\n(in C.S.D.) is with the basic\n\nscales,\n\nand\n\nwhile\n\nI approve\n\nthat Mr. Edmonds's suggestion\n\nshould be put to Sec.\n\nof State\n\nas an alternative,\n\nI don't think\n\nwe are\n\nin a position\n\nto press\n\nfor a\n\ndecision\n\nfor common\n\nuse\n\n?\n\nThe lives\n\nMr. Edmonds's ultimate cases\n\nare\n\nMr. Urie's\n\nhave\n\nconcerned\n\nto go\n\nto higher authority.)\n\n#Blowell\n\n6.\n\nSJ.7.? armer\n\n6.1.39\n\n4.1.39.\n\nthe", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-569-7 Revision of salaries 6-7-1938 - 11-10-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 559704, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-569-8 Reorganisation of Administrative Service 4-4-1938 - 17-11-1938", "page_number": 8, "title": "CO129-569-8 Reorganisation of Administrative Service 4-4-1938 - 17-11-1938", "content_text": "Obviously based on the assumption that the posts in question are normally open only to Administrative Cadets serving in Hong Kong. The public convenience is best served by appointing to a vacant post the most suitable officer available; he may be the senior of the Hong Kong Cadets or he may not: he may even be serving outside Hong Kong. It might be argued that even under the agreed grade system, the public interest is not properly served if the senior Cadet, assuming that he is generally efficient, must on the occurrence of a vacancy in the senior grade be moved up, even though he is not fitted for the particular post which is vacant. If there has to be a shuffle round every time a vacancy occurs, the Government may easily be accused of subordinating the public interest to that of its officers.\n\nI do not know the case of Mr. Sayer, but from what Mr. Rogers says, consideration of his status seems to have successfully outweighed that of the public interest. It is essential that the Secretary of State should have a free hand in dealing with vacancies about the administrative time-scale, and this can be assured only by treating the posts above the time-scale as separate and distinct appointments, open not only to officers of the Hong Kong Civil Service, but also to officers serving elsewhere. If it happens that the most suitable officer to fill a technical vacancy is not in the Colonial Administrative Service and the post comes into its appropriate Unified Service, there would be no objection to increasing the number of purely administrative super-scale posts in Hong Kong, so as to restore the balance of prospects for the Administrative Officers, (see Mr. Cowell's minute of 4/11/37 on the 1937 file). In deciding the suitability of an officer for the vacancy, consideration would naturally be given to the special knowledge of Hong Kong conditions which the Administrative Officers serving there have, and I think that that principle, properly applied should meet Mr. Gent's objections to the new system.\n\nThe reply should ask the Governor to reconsider the question on this basis.\n\n1365\n\n13th May, 1938.\n\nPage\n\nI agree with Mr. Rogers and Mr. Edmonds. I ... Government has failed ... substantially ... that the ... system ... was ... to public interest. On the contrary, I ... it had to ... understand how a segregation which calls ... for a reshuffle, in ... out misfit, ... in order to ... an quan ... The requisite standard of ...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-569-8 Reorganisation of Administrative Service 4-4-1938 - 17-11-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 559705, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-569-8 Reorganisation of Administrative Service 4-4-1938 - 17-11-1938", "page_number": 9, "title": "CO129-569-8 Reorganisation of Administrative Service 4-4-1938 - 17-11-1938", "content_text": "Page 10\n\nefficiency.\n\nchould cock the Gw:\n\nCreamsinila te moltes\n\nthe lines Limas\n\nEdmunds in te penultimat\n\npace of his minute.\n\nS.J. James 23/5\n\nSin G. Tombuiser will probably wish to discuss this. Meanwhill Revie, to m 579 on\n\nI will not add to the minutes.\n\n28/5-\n\nIt is difficult to reconcile the Xecial needs of H. K. with the general punciples of the Col. Service.\n\nthat it will be well to have a dis monon.\n\nDlowell 5.6\n\nJ am much ashamed. I put this in fide & now I an the print y gungen leave. Perhaps it pessible to get way with this queshin when Sie St. Moon & hir Jeffries thie Office. are both back c\n\n81.2.7 23.8.38 24/8/35\n\nPage 11\n\n11", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-569-8 Reorganisation of Administrative Service 4-4-1938 - 17-11-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 562667, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-572-8 Leave and passage regulations 4-2-1938 - 30-12-1938", "page_number": 6, "title": "CO129-572-8 Leave and passage regulations 4-2-1938 - 30-12-1938", "content_text": "## \nThe Hong Kong office has an option of taking the extension on Sedentary terms. \n\nH.K. might adopt the general rule as will.\n\nThe main point is - extensions of leave on such terms are granted without salary, if duly justified.\n\nUnder the officials serving when the previous leave regulations have been in force, I think, my rights in this matter provide accordingly.\n\nExlamas \n13.5.38\n\nSee para 14 form of 11 a `20459/5/36`. \n\nWe are free to view this for H.S. and should not be misled.\n\nI agree with Edmunds that we might ask H.K. to consider two points.\n\nS.L. James \n19/5\n\nI should not object.\n\nCould we have a decision by air mail for our information?\n\nMant \n19.5", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-572-8 Leave and passage regulations 4-2-1938 - 30-12-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 562690, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-572-8 Leave and passage regulations 4-2-1938 - 30-12-1938", "page_number": 29, "title": "CO129-572-8 Leave and passage regulations 4-2-1938 - 30-12-1938", "content_text": "# Pensions 268\n\nSir,\n\n**COPY**\n\nWhitehall Gardens,\nLondon, S.W.\n31st December 1915.\n\n29\n\n**Hong Kong**\n\nWith reference to our letter of the 4th October, we have been asked by the Government of Hong Kong to inform you that should you contribute to the Widows and Orphans Pensions Scheme at the rate calculated on your salary, your prospective widows' pension would be $802.40, which at 3/- amounts to £120.7.2 per annum, but calculated on a contribution of 4 per cent of your pension, it would amount to $643.28, which at 3/- = £96.9.10 per annum. I have to request that you will acquaint us of your final decision as to the rate of your contributions from the date of your retirement.\n\nF. Browne Esq.,\n60 Fornham Road,\nBury St. Edmunds.\n\nI am,\nSir,\nYour obedient servant,\n(sg) P. EZECHIEL,\nFor Crown Agents.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-572-8 Leave and passage regulations 4-2-1938 - 30-12-1938.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 563554, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-575-1 Vacancies for two health officers in the Medical Department 8-3-1939 - 27-11-1939", "page_number": 1, "title": "CO129-575-1 Vacancies for two health officers in the Medical Department 8-3-1939 - 27-11-1939", "content_text": "## 53503\n**CLOSED UNTIL**\n## 53503\n`60129/575/1` **MEDICAL DEPT**\n`129/57`\n\n**VACANCIES 2 HEALTH OFFICERS**\n\nPrevious | \n--- | \nHatchinson 20 | \nD'O'Brien 13/6 | \nMayin Hutch | \n283 | \n28 | 16 | \nS. D | \n2116 | \nห | \non M.83 | \n572 | \nDod Brin | \n7/2 | \n\n`53503/1/38` | `27215/20/39` | \n--- | --- | \nappb | R. 308A | \nMr. Harman | my master. | \nR.8 | 6/5 | \nM. Galsworth, 8/5 | Mr. Edmonds. | \nm. Jun | M. Andrews | \nu Sent | PRE | \n9/5 | 12/5 | \n1(2 | 215) 3 | \nMajor Hutchinam | 157/5 | \nMifet | R.47 | \nMr. Gryf | R.83 | \nدري | 30 | \n816 | him faloworthy 10/6 | \n\n**FILE A.**\nUM. Gext iz Sent | Notting | \n--- | --- | \nAplus (M.Niches) 22/3 | Rm 83. | \n231 | Mr. Galsworthing 29/8 | \n20 K | 2 | \nMajor Huschinson 4 | 2 R83 7/3. | \nMr Greenhill 187. un hartin 26/3 | \n73PUT BY | \nP9m 53 | 83 | \n12 M. Bickle 1412 | 15/9 | \nmayin it which inom 4/7. | ~22... | \n\n**PUT BY**\nM. Jalenworth | Th. Vickets | \n--- | --- | \nMr Fabwoty 18/9 bunky | Mr. Andrew's | \nR.77 Luna 25 | to Res. | \n• | R.83 | \n3. | (1228). Wt. `30384/7`. 17,000. 11/38. | \nN.P.Co. `G.682/77a`. | \n\n| 18/9 | \n--- | \n**PUT BY** | \n% | \nMi Bickle, | \n83 |", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-575-1 Vacancies for two health officers in the Medical Department 8-3-1939 - 27-11-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 563558, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-575-1 Vacancies for two health officers in the Medical Department 8-3-1939 - 27-11-1939", "page_number": 5, "title": "CO129-575-1 Vacancies for two health officers in the Medical Department 8-3-1939 - 27-11-1939", "content_text": "## \nWe have two candidates and as I understand no books. I trust too if the proper scale lowest attract the man.\n\n2. D.P.4.\n\nEach candidate selecting a state is available. T.M.H. has it be available. Hotel March 440.\n\nIf the filling the race is in...\n\n2 \n\nA smaller I began, Comment but that Health Minister be transferred finally to Malaya?\n\nJuthalten.\n\n1075739 \n\nWe would have one officer with a qualification. This by advertising a minimum offer will...\n\n74790 \n\nW.P.H.\n\nWe could probably do Malaya don't want a transfer AA! qualification.\n\nmen \n\ni a \n\nThe authority there equally an economic obligation with this qualification. We could recruit his; send them to the school in Olloboro Blake the...\n\nWim H.\n\nGwrthen \n\n19/5-\n\nThen I think we had better explain by dispatch that no candidates possessing a J.Pit or D.Pit or DTM&H at present on our list: That's why we need a D.P.4 with a monthly salary of, say, 7790 on the scale; that alternatively we recruit & send them through the...\n\n1 \n\nBut being my schema in the DTM&H a thing is becoming available.\n\nalte \n\nCow \n\nIT Commercials \n\nM.Edmunds Appts to see off. \n\nAnd with what the...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-575-1 Vacancies for two health officers in the Medical Department 8-3-1939 - 27-11-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 563639, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-575-12 Education Department- promotions 11-4-1939 - 27-3-1940", "page_number": 1, "title": "CO129-575-12 Education Department- promotions 11-4-1939 - 27-3-1940", "content_text": "# HONG KONG\n## EDUCATION DEPARTMENT.\n\n### PROMOTIONS.\n\n| Column 1 | Column 2 |\n| --- | --- |\n| 53541 | 1 |\n| 129 575 | MER. Edmonds 1975. |\n| 27 | No M Modin 13/.3. |\n| 95 | 2.B 24 Lupate!) |\n| 88 | 28/2 |\n| R. 295 (4) 205 | 83 |\n| Prome. (a) | @ Q. 11 |\n| Cmos 27/11 @ 2.83. | 35/11 |\n| NISA | NER.Edmonds 8/12 |\n| Mr. Gent q | M hhoud |\n| Rafun peple (6) | 2.21 RTS |\n| P 224 | 298. 83 |\n| nz | 12 |\n| 27 | 12 |\n| Qeff | Promis |\n| 29/0 114 | 3 |\n| 24 | 12 |\n| 2 | PUT BY |\n| Rg3.9/3. 4/3 | M. Bickle. |\n\nFILE A.(1345). Wt.23737/35. 24.600, $:39. N.P.Co. G.682/77a.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-575-12 Education Department- promotions 11-4-1939 - 27-3-1940.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 563645, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-575-12 Education Department- promotions 11-4-1939 - 27-3-1940", "page_number": 7, "title": "CO129-575-12 Education Department- promotions 11-4-1939 - 27-3-1940", "content_text": "V. I think that they do not know how to handle things in a gentlemanly way! Hay Kay Coffren latterly made some officious representations which were preposterous, even though they may not have been prompted by malice. I think we shall fill the breach in such a case by saying that the Deputy Police Commissioner approves the promotions proposed. (I am grateful to Edmonds and Mr. Galsworthy who have taken a good deal of trouble to get out the facts amidst the complicated salary changes involved).\n\nPage 7", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-575-12 Education Department- promotions 11-4-1939 - 27-3-1940.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 563662, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-575-12 Education Department- promotions 11-4-1939 - 27-3-1940", "page_number": 24, "title": "CO129-575-12 Education Department- promotions 11-4-1939 - 27-3-1940", "content_text": "## Post\nSenior Inspector \n7 Schools \n\nRef. your green slip on the cover of this file. \nThese files are now examined. \n\nThe cover of this file is extremely complicated and it is difficult to know exactly what salaries are attached to these various posts. I have been through these papers myself and then gone through them again with Mr. Edmonds. Although we do not feel entirely confident about it, we think the salaries should be as follows:\n\n| Post | Salary |\n| --- | --- |\n| Principal, Central British School | £1000 x 50 - £1200 |\n| | £1150 + £150 |\n\nIn the absence of any evidence to the contrary, I think it must be as in the 1939 (Jan.) Staff List. \nBut in view of pp. 3 of `(12)` on `53723/39`, and `(16)` on that file, ought not the residential allowance to be £70? See para. 4 of `55723/38`, `(1)` on that file, pg. 16 of the Anomalies Committee, & especially para. 1 of `HR. disp. Conf.` `(2)` of `Спер`.\n\n`12/6/39` Refisted provisionally on `53728/39`", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-575-12 Education Department- promotions 11-4-1939 - 27-3-1940.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 563663, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-575-12 Education Department- promotions 11-4-1939 - 27-3-1940", "page_number": 25, "title": "CO129-575-12 Education Department- promotions 11-4-1939 - 27-3-1940", "content_text": "## \nPrincipal, Teacher's £1000 × 50-£1200 Training Centre\n\nSee para. 357(8) or `53541/38`, (9) on that file, pp. 16 of the Anomalies Report, & para. 2 of the Conf. HK. desp. referred to above.\n\n## \nSenior Master £1000\n\nSee para. (5) of (5) on & para. 28 `53723/38`(1) on that file.\n\nI send this file on through th. Edmonds in case he has any comments to offer. Sent back to h.\n\nExtouristhy pre \nA.N. Galsworthy\n\n(After action is complete on `53541/39`, `53723/38`, `53712/1/38` below, & `53723/39` shd. be recirculated with (across (19)).\n\nThis is very complicated, and I have attempted to show the position in the table opposite 18.7.34.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-575-12 Education Department- promotions 11-4-1939 - 27-3-1940.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 565736, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-578-2 Revision of salaries for Government employees 4-11-1938 - 12-12-1939", "page_number": 6, "title": "CO129-578-2 Revision of salaries for Government employees 4-11-1938 - 12-12-1939", "content_text": "## Dallin \n## Hamilton \n+ Steph \n\nMr. \n3472/26 \nMr. Jeffaces (away) \nE.R Edmonds \nColonial Office. \nSp \n\nWith reference to our talk on the 16th of January about the emoluments of Audit Officers in Hong Kong, I desire to make it clear that I cannot regard the scales mentioned in the Vacancy Form sent me on `20652/9` as satisfactory. \n\nHitherto there have been :- \n| Position | Salary Scale |\n| --- | --- |\n| 2 Assistant Auditors | £800-£50-£1,050 |\n| 1 Assistant Auditor | £450-£50-£700 |\n\nI agreed in my memorandum of the 19th of October 1936 (`53723/36` Hong Kong) that this should be altered to : \n| Position | Salary Scale | Local Allowance |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 2 Senior Assistant Auditors | £800-£30-£920 | £50 (or $840) a year rising to £100 (or $1,680) after one year on £920 salary |\n| 1 Assistant Auditor | £460, £460, £520, £570-£25-£670, £700 | £50 (or $840) a year from £520 inclusive |\n\nBut I proposed that when a vacancy occurred in the Senior Assistant Auditor grade the establishment should be altered to \n| Position | Salary Scale | Local Allowance |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1 Senior Assistant Auditor | £900-£50-£1,000 | £100 (or $1,680) |\n| 2 Assistant Auditors | £460, £460, £520, £570-£25-£670, £700, £760-£30-£820 | £50 (or $840) from £520 |\n\nand I explained why I made those recommendations.\n\nAs", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-578-2 Revision of salaries for Government employees 4-11-1938 - 12-12-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 565747, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-578-2 Revision of salaries for Government employees 4-11-1938 - 12-12-1939", "page_number": 17, "title": "CO129-578-2 Revision of salaries for Government employees 4-11-1938 - 12-12-1939", "content_text": "17 of 4/4/30\n\nThese drafts follow Mr. Gen's minute in relation to the two petitions in question, which I have flagged to Mr. Edmonds, FM James. The two subjects were not dealt with subsequently. I do not think either of them is affected by the delay in reaching a decision about Residential allowances (on which we await the Gov's reply at (12) on this file). That decision will, however, affect the treatment of the petition from the Marine Surveyors on `53712/1/38`, and we must not lose sight of the fact that that petition has not yet been dealt with.\n\nWith regard to the Harbour Master's petition, the position has been altered not as regards individuals. The departure of Mr. Hosgood and the retirement of Capt. Newill have changed the situation. The former, whose file (`23538 CR`) is attached, died on 24/2/29. If the Gov's recommendations in (4) on his petition are accepted, Mr. Gent, he would have received, had he been granted an increase in salary from 1/1/29, to the day he died. The death gratuity payable would have correspondingly increased as shown in (28) on his file. Only the lower of the two figures given there has so far been adopted. I can see no objection to giving his estate the benefit of the Gov's recommendations. I have added it to the draft accordingly.\n\nI cannot obtain Capt. Newill's file...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-578-2 Revision of salaries for Government employees 4-11-1938 - 12-12-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 565832, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-578-2 Revision of salaries for Government employees 4-11-1938 - 12-12-1939", "page_number": 102, "title": "CO129-578-2 Revision of salaries for Government employees 4-11-1938 - 12-12-1939", "content_text": "(*2643—150) Wt. 16318-94 (*3070-150) Wt. 26563-2\n\n15,000 7/38 T.S. 695 20,000 10/38 T.S. 695\n\n53725/38 Hong Kong.\n\n103\n\nFor Mr. E.R. Eamonds' signature.\n\nC. O.\n\nMr. E.R. Edmonds. 3/2/39.\n\nMr. James\n\nMr. A. J. Dawe.\n\nSir H. Moore.\n\nSir G. Tomlinson.\n\nSir J. Shuckburgh.\n\nPermt. U.S. of S.\n\nParly. U.S. of S.\n\nSecretary of State.\n\n3 FEB\n\n12 at mint\n\n(on file)\n\nMinute of the 18\n\nDRAFT. Minute\n\n31.139 (No.4)\n\nSir John Harding.\n\nWith reference to your letter of 18th January, I enclose a copy of a telegram from the Governor of Hong Kong in which he agrees that the titles and salaries of the audit staff below the Auditor should be:-\n\n1 Senior Assistant Auditor: £900 x 50 - 1000 + residential allowance.\n\n2 Assistant Auditors: £460, 460, 520, 570 x 25 - 670, 700, 760 x 30 - 820 + residential allowance.\n\nIt is assumed that there will be an efficiency bar in the Assistant Auditor scale between £700 and £760. The rates of residential allowance for both scales are under consideration.\n\nFURTHER ACTION.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-578-2 Revision of salaries for Government employees 4-11-1938 - 12-12-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 565844, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-578-3 Organisation of Administrative service 28-12-1938 - 18-5-1939", "page_number": 1, "title": "CO129-578-3 Organisation of Administrative service 28-12-1938 - 18-5-1939", "content_text": "53723\n\nCLOSED UNTIL\n\n1939\n\n53723\n\n60 129/578/3\n\n1578/3\n\nADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE\n\nORGANISATION\n\nN 102\n\nPrevious\n\n53723/1/38\n\nR.83\n\n27/2\n\nMr Gent\n\nXo\n\nProms. Branch. 25/2\n\nR&B 24/8\n\n246%\n\n83\n\n1/3\n\nthe\n\nfroms. Bch.\n\nR8376\n\n118\n\nSubsequent\n\n14.\n\ni\n\nR.83\n\n24/1\n\ni Gateworthy 13/5\n\nM. Edmonds.\n\n74. Cowell\n\n83\n\n1313 6412\n\n16/3.\n\nR309 17/3 Prons (30.8) 183.\n\n1.83 PUT BY\n\nor Gateworthy 27/1 Mr. Galworth\n\nM. Edmonds 34/1 Mr. James 31/1 In Jeffries 1/2.\n\nIn Cavell E: H. Moor her falsumky Bo\n\nA.77 31/1. 1297 9\n\n83,\n\nJ\n\n4/2\n\n5/2\n\nMs. Gateworthy 23/2\n\nMr. Harman\n\nво\n\nto Gateworthy 24/ Cowell\n\nFILE A.\n\nm\n\nMr James 10/4\n\nPas (30.8)\n\nM. J.M. Martin' 17/4\n\n14\n\n22\n\nFull Moon 24 16. Tombuisen 24/4. Eastern Sept. 26/4\n\nR. 311\n\n%\n\nMrs Andrews Mr I m Maty\n\n(1228). WC. 303.84/7. 17,000. 11/38.\n\nN.P.Co. G.682;77a,\n\n14.15\n\n1/5\n\n1476\n\nM. Andrews. 18/110.\n\nR.8 PUT BY", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-578-3 Organisation of Administrative service 28-12-1938 - 18-5-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 568454, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-582-15 Return of officer's families from leave 24-8-1939 - 29-11-1939", "page_number": 1, "title": "CO129-582-15 Return of officer's families from leave 24-8-1939 - 29-11-1939", "content_text": "54014\n\n1939\n\n54014\n\nCLOSED UNTIL\n\nPrevious\n\nSubsequent\n\n20496/36/39 Pers\n\nOFFICERS\n\nON LEAVE\n\nFAMILIES OF\n\nMr Maynard\n\nco 129/502/15\n\n13/10\n\nRx3298 4/0\n\nQ.11.\n\n83 10\n\n2.73- 244% Mr. Galowacky 15/10\n\nortky.\n\nMh. Andrews\n\nR.21 (Q)\n\n25-\n\n2614\n\nR 298\n\n28/10\n\n@ R83\n\nR83 30\n\n1.83\n\nMt. Andrews\n\n26/8\n\n28/3\n\nR. 3u\n\n29/8\n\n1.3\n\nMr. Yo F\n\n29\n\nKX 311 3/4\n\nMr. Sent\n\nX.\n\nR.83 4/10\n\nE.R\n\nMy Edmonds (2) \"1/+\n\nR. S3 PUT BY 17/11 Ru(Q) 16/18.\n\nR&S PUT BY\n\n28\n\n27\n\n7. Galsworthy 28.\n\n29.8\n\n83\n\nM\n\nRa\n\n110\n\n12\n\nFILE A.\n\n(1228). Wt. 30384/7. 17,000. 11/38.\n\nN.P.Co. G.652/77a.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-582-15 Return of officer's families from leave 24-8-1939 - 29-11-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 568456, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-582-15 Return of officer's families from leave 24-8-1939 - 29-11-1939", "page_number": 3, "title": "CO129-582-15 Return of officer's families from leave 24-8-1939 - 29-11-1939", "content_text": "air mail that has gone, contrary to what we were told by HK. by tim hov. considers that whether\n\nThe wives of husbands in or m] moves joining their husbands in Instamas to ZAR. accompanying higher authorities\n\nAtbr thrin [ligliv.?] discouraged. the admin at musent circulated for the purpose of discouraging imp.\n\n28.4.39\n\n29 a. M Car is them advice I w fscount w endeavour to or wire using thin prevent, oftions checrition ultimately)\n\nThe CA would Libe authority writing.\n\nAs in draft. buv M Edmonds You han mac an amangemmt Woday it ith CA they an reporting to the IFK Grant?\n\n4\n\n \nPage 3\n\n...\n\n...\n\nPage 4\n\n...\n\n...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-582-15 Return of officer's families from leave 24-8-1939 - 29-11-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 568469, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-582-15 Return of officer's families from leave 24-8-1939 - 29-11-1939", "page_number": 17, "title": "CO129-582-15 Return of officer's families from leave 24-8-1939 - 29-11-1939", "content_text": "(*3950-150) Wt. 462629 30.000 3/39 T.S. 695\n\n54014/39 HK.\n\n8\n\n17\n\nC. O.\n\n16/10\n\nMr. Andrews 16\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\nMr. A. J. Dawe.\n\nSir H. Moore.\n\nSir G. Tomlinson.\n\nSir J. Shuckburgh.\n\nPermt. U.S. of S.\n\nParly. U.S. of S.\n\nSecretary of State.\n\nDRAFT. min.\n\nCrown Agents for The Cols\n\n(Appits. Passages Dept.)\n\nFURTHER ACTION.\n\nCopy for P.F.\n\nN & Blamer\n\nん\n\nM:\n\nwith refie be\n\nYour min. of the 16th Oct. (N M/N/3254 P.A.) addressed to ter Edmonds,\n\nregarding the request of N B.A. Mansell,\n\nD Oversee R\n\nWD_\n\nHong Kong, be be allowed that the arrangements for his wife & two daughters to proceed", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-582-15 Return of officer's families from leave 24-8-1939 - 29-11-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 568471, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-582-15 Return of officer's families from leave 24-8-1939 - 29-11-1939", "page_number": 19, "title": "CO129-582-15 Return of officer's families from leave 24-8-1939 - 29-11-1939", "content_text": "M/N/3254 P.A.\n\n7.10.39.\n\nChrist.\n\nRAB\n\nIMPORTANT.\n\nMr. Edmonds,\n\nColonial Service Department.\n\n19\n\nWith reference to our minute of the 9th October, a copy is attached of a letter which we have received from Mr. B. A. Mansell, Overseer, Public Works Department, Hong Kong.\n\nWill you please inform us as soon as possible whether we may let his arrangements stand for his family's passages? His two daughters are 15 and 7 years of age.\n\nAppointments & Passages Department,\n\nCrown Agents.\n\n10th October 1939.\n\nRTH", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-582-15 Return of officer's families from leave 24-8-1939 - 29-11-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 568476, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-582-15 Return of officer's families from leave 24-8-1939 - 29-11-1939", "page_number": 24, "title": "CO129-582-15 Return of officer's families from leave 24-8-1939 - 29-11-1939", "content_text": "CGH\n\nO\n\nM/S.A. 1154/3\n\nMr. Edmonds.\n\nIMPORTANT\n\n3.\n\n24\n\n4\n\n6.10.39.\n\nI attach a specimen of a letter which, as recently arranged with you over the telephone, we have issued to married officers with families on leave from Hong Kong.\n\n2. I also enclose copies of replies which we have received from Mr. J. Whitefield, Sub-Inspector of Lighthouses; Mr. C.J. Kingdon, Prison Warder; Mr. C. Jamieson, Prison Warder; and Mr. F.T.J. Portallion, Police Inspector.\n\nThe ages of the children of Mr. Portallion are 11, 9, and 5 years of age.\n\nWe have no particulars of Mr. Kingdon's children.\n\nMr. Portallion, who is on our \"priority\" list for a passage.\n\n3. Will you please let us know as soon as possible whether we may agree to these four officers being accompanied by their children?\n\nKWin.\n\nAppointments and Passages Department, Crown Agents.\n\n9th October, 1939.\n\n95A\n\n20,000, 6.39.\n\nFGB", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-582-15 Return of officer's families from leave 24-8-1939 - 29-11-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 568732, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-582-4 Legal Department- vacancies for Magistrates and Crown Counsel 11-5-1939 - 24-10-1939", "page_number": 7, "title": "CO129-582-4 Legal Department- vacancies for Magistrates and Crown Counsel 11-5-1939 - 24-10-1939", "content_text": "7\n\nnoted\n\nI have\n\nMr Shelom\n\ni being verbmitted inmediately.\n\nT. Nickas. 4/7\n\nJathalten. 577109 how dft. to Ea.\n\n5/7 ame. reton VF 1, ampls. Dift. carson. hus,\n\nA. N. Salswathy 1/1\n\nIn Edmonds has been good enough to look up the various rulings and to put up a draft.\n\nexchanged 19.7.39\n\n3 To Hongkong bay. (w/c 18/10/21 on 29/8/34)\n\nBuy Gutor lows:\n\n2 7 JUL 1939", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-582-4 Legal Department- vacancies for Magistrates and Crown Counsel 11-5-1939 - 24-10-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 568739, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-582-4 Legal Department- vacancies for Magistrates and Crown Counsel 11-5-1939 - 24-10-1939", "page_number": 14, "title": "CO129-582-4 Legal Department- vacancies for Magistrates and Crown Counsel 11-5-1939 - 24-10-1939", "content_text": "30,000 3/39 T.S. 695\n\n53999/39. Hong Kong.\n\n14\n\nC. O.\n\nMr. Galsworthy. 7/7/39.\n\nMr. Andrews. 7/7/39.\n\nX\n\nMr. E. R. Edmonds, 18/7/39.\n\nMr. Jeffries.\n\nMy Gent. 19/7\n\nMr. A. 6- Bus 2014\n\nSir H. Moore.\n\nAu Geut 20\n\nSir G. Tomlinson.\n\nSir J. Shuckburgh.\n\nPermt. U.S. of S.\n\nParly. U.S. of S.\n\nSecretary of State.\n\n20.7. fir\n\n26\n\nansd. k.\n\nhevore 13.2117\n\nDowning Street.\n\n27 July, 1939.\n\nDRAFT for cos\n\n# HONG KONG\n\n## CONFIDENTIAL\n\n## GOVERNOR\n\n(1)\n\nSir,\n\nI have etc. to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No.332 of the 11th of May, and to inform you that I approve of provision being included in the 1940 Estimates for two posts of Crown Counsel or Magistrate in lieu of the two administrative cadets in training for whom provision would otherwise have been made. I assume that the establishment of administrative cadets in Hong Kong will be reduced by...\n\n24158/57347 Personnel) FURTHER ACTION.\n\nCopy for 2015 21/2015 Personnel.\n\nApf. ss. If more for him. The fron to copy of time Hesp. put on it\n\nMr. Garson li noti:- a) for schwruck () hm. theliois for list.\n\nnaume for\n\n56830 CR", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-582-4 Legal Department- vacancies for Magistrates and Crown Counsel 11-5-1939 - 24-10-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 569440, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-583-8 Recognition by General Nursing Council for England and Wales of nurses trained by Hong Kong... 20-9-1940 - 20-9-1940", "page_number": 1, "title": "CO129-583-8 Recognition by General Nursing Council for England and Wales of nurses trained by Hong Kong... 20-9-1940 - 20-9-1940", "content_text": "53524\n\nCLOSED\n\nUNTIL\n\nPrevious\n\nN\n\n102\n\n1940\n\nHONG NE\n\nHK NURSING BOARD\n\n53524\n\n60.12)/573/8\n\nRECOGNITION OF TRAINED NURSES\n\n53524/39.\n\nHad ER Edmonds 2012\n\nMr Monson\n\nLD\n\nGENERAL NURSING COUNCIL.\n\n895\n\nSubsequent\n\n2.83\n\nM. Monson,\n\nBes\n\n9/11\n\n295D\n\n83\n\nPrecedento (29.5) $3\n\n2.83\n\n55-\n\nFUT\n\n75\n\nMe Monson\n\n183:\n\n13/4 H.452\n\n1.403.\n\nM°ER Kichendes (2) 20/11.\n\nor Sma 26/1 pur Murar 27/12\n\n.00\n\n3\n\nWas It Edmonds it\n\nMhe.\n\n995\n\n४.३. In Menoun\n\n83.\n\n१\n\nPUT BY\n\nMotion 212 15/2\n\nMr. Monson\n\nFor Dr Smark (koj\n\nFILE A.\n\n22/5\n\nCo 129/583/8\n\n(1345). Wt. 23737/35. 24.000. 8:39.\n\nN.P.Co. G.682,77a.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-583-8 Recognition by General Nursing Council for England and Wales of nurses trained by Hong Kong... 20-9-1940 - 20-9-1940.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 569442, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-583-8 Recognition by General Nursing Council for England and Wales of nurses trained by Hong Kong... 20-9-1940 - 20-9-1940", "page_number": 3, "title": "CO129-583-8 Recognition by General Nursing Council for England and Wales of nurses trained by Hong Kong... 20-9-1940 - 20-9-1940", "content_text": "Training had been carried out in Hong Kong, although further training in the United Kingdom had been obtained.\n\nWe should point out to the O.A.G. that while we agree to the proposal as contained in paragraph 2 of his despatch, no such inducement should, of course, be given to possible candidates, and no undertaking that local training and subsequent employment as a Nursing Sister in Hong Kong would lead to entry to the Unified Service.\n\nIt is true that reciprocity as regards the employment of Nursing Sisters exists between this country and Hong Kong, but the Nursing Council agreed to this largely having in mind the desirability of getting nurses trained in this country employment in Hong Kong.\n\nAs Mr. Edmonds suggests, we had better refer this to the O.N.A. for their observations, without any comment. There are bound to be certain reactions to the proposal, but we probably will get some useful comments.\n\nPage 3\n\nWe shall have to be a bit careful about refusing to consider Hong Kong trained nurses for an appointment elsewhere, since in theory at any rate, such a nurse would be regarded as qualified to take up an appointment in this country.\n\nAs in draft.\n\n4.1.41.\n\nTo Miss Gawan Laybet (O.N.A.) (W/C)\n\n10/2\n\n7\n\n6/1/41\n\n9.1.41.\n\nWait another 2 weeks\n\n10/41", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-583-8 Recognition by General Nursing Council for England and Wales of nurses trained by Hong Kong... 20-9-1940 - 20-9-1940.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 569443, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-583-8 Recognition by General Nursing Council for England and Wales of nurses trained by Hong Kong... 20-9-1940 - 20-9-1940", "page_number": 4, "title": "CO129-583-8 Recognition by General Nursing Council for England and Wales of nurses trained by Hong Kong... 20-9-1940 - 20-9-1940", "content_text": "10.2.4\n\n4\n\nwww.\n\nONA. furnished with\n\na summary of an upshot\n\nDoor74438\n\nme\n\n3. ONA\n\nDr Smart\n\nPlease see 24/204657/38 Personal\n\nwith papers\n\n24/20465/38\n\nJames 2 and 3 of\n\nmemo\n\nThis letter. In view of\n\nWhat the Governor says at the power despatch (o) which the ONA do not seem to have a copy on record(s)\n\nI\n\nshould have not thought it worth while to pass on to CMB. Catupiste\n\nthe association was\n\npostponed.\n\ncomments in\n\nWhat do\n\nyou\n\nthink?\n\n.17/2.\n\nMr. E.R. Edmonds and I had a talk with Miss Taylor about this recently, and it was discussed at the last Committee meeting of the O.N.A. I think she, and they, know the reason put forward by Hong Kong for insisting on the full certificate of the C.M.B., and I do not think there is much need really to mention this to the Governor in dealing with this proposal.\n\nThe matter will correct itself in time if the O.N.A. find difficulty in obtaining candidates with the full certificate, and of course there is no real need for Hong Kong to insist on this. They could quite well have only a proportion of their Nursing Sisters holding the full certificate.\n\nWe might mention to the Governor that there is no reciprocity between Hong Kong and the C.M.B. in this country, and that therefore it would be impossible, as things are at present, for locally qualified Nursing Sisters from Hong Kong to practise midwifery in this country. And in passing we might mention that it is noted on the other hand that Hong Kong requires Nursing Sisters appointed to Hong Kong in the Colonial Nursing Service to have the full C.M.B. certificate.\n\nWe can agree to the proposal within the limitations stated in the Governor's despatch and our minutes, and at the same time we had better acknowledge the receipt of (3) to the O.N.A.\n\nayba 2. M. Wer for\n\nDESTROYED UNDER STATUTE\n\n4 To ONA (3 encl.)\n\nConsor\n\n20/2/41\n\n20.2.41", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-583-8 Recognition by General Nursing Council for England and Wales of nurses trained by Hong Kong... 20-9-1940 - 20-9-1940.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 569447, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-583-8 Recognition by General Nursing Council for England and Wales of nurses trained by Hong Kong... 20-9-1940 - 20-9-1940", "page_number": 8, "title": "CO129-583-8 Recognition by General Nursing Council for England and Wales of nurses trained by Hong Kong... 20-9-1940 - 20-9-1940", "content_text": "THE OVERSEAS NURSING ASSOCIATION.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE EARL OF ATHLONE, K.G., G.C.B., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., D.S.O.\n\nLady Wilson.\n\nPresident\n\nChairman, Nursing Committee\n\nLADY MA\n\nTelegraphic Address:\n\n\"Reparative, Southkens, London.\"\n\nTelephone: Kensington 3556.\n\nHon. Secretary LADY ANTROBUS, D.B.E.\n\nSecretary\n\nMISS GAWAN TAYLOR.\n\nIMPERIAL INSTITUTE,\n\nSOUTH KENSINGTON,\n\nS.W.7.\n\nRef: 53524/40.\n\nRECEIVED 11 FEB 1941 C.O. HEGY\n\nPage 3\n\n10th February, 1941.\n\nAus.d. (++)\n\n30/3/3.5\n\nx\n\n20465/35\n\nPesomáce\n\nSir,\n\nThe letter from the Colonial Office of the 9th of January enclosing a despatch on the proposal to set up a local cadre of Nursing Sisters in Hong Kong, has been placed before the Executive Committee of the Overseas Nursing Association.\n\nThe Committee consider that the proposal should be beneficial as it offers an incentive to the daughters of British residents to take up nursing training for service in the Government Hospitals of Hong Kong. The Committee wish, however, that the attention of the Governor be drawn to the fact that though there is reciprocity for general training between the Hong Kong Nurses Board and the General Nursing Council for England & Wales, there are not, at present, reciprocal arrangements between Hong Kong and the Central Midwives Board of this country.\n\nThe C.M.B. certificate is an essential qualification for Nursing Sisters appointed through the Overseas Nursing Association for the Colonial Nursing Service in Hong Kong. In 1938 a circular was addressed to the Colonial Governments explaining that the Central Midwives Board had amended their rules so that in future the training for the C.M.B. certificate would take twelve months for a State Registered General nurse (two years for an untrained woman). General trained nurses now sit for the examination of the First Certificate at the end of six months midwifery training and most of the Colonial Governments have accepted this Certificate for general Nursing Sister posts, and have said that special instructions will be given in particular cases where the full C.M.B. certificate is required. The Hong Kong Government has limited recruitment for every Nursing Sister post to candidates possessing the Certificates of both the First and Second Examinations and the Overseas Nursing Association is therefore more restricted in its selection of Nursing Sisters for Hong Kong than for Malaya and other Colonies.\n\nI am, Sir,\n\nYour obedient servant,\n\nM. Gowan Taylor\n\nSecretary.\n\nThe Under Secretary of State,\n\nColonial Office,\n\nDowning Street,\n\nS.W.1.\n\nPage 9\n\nMr. E.R. Edmonds 4/2/41\n\nor st\n\nMr Jeffries\n\n6/\n\nAnd 3.\n\nMiss Gowen Taylor 0.0.\n\nThe Secretary,\n\nOverseas Nursing Assoc.\n\nMadam,\n\nI am directed to transmit to you, to be laid before the Committee of the Overseas Nursing Association, a copy of a despatch from the Governor of Hong Kong, containing a proposal to set up a local cadre of Nursing Sisters by recruitment among the daughters of local resident British families\n\nIt will be observed that it is suggested that the local cadre of such nurses should not exceed one-fifth of the establishment of posts now filled by members of the Colonial Nursing Service in Hong Kong.\n\n2. The Secretary of State sees no reason to dissent from this proposal, but he considers that, at any rate until some experience has been gained of the standard of training and performance of these nurses, it should be made clear to intending candidates for the appointments that they are required for local service in Hong Kong, and that no mention should be made in any advertisements of the prospects of service elsewhere, in the Colonies\n\n3. Before replying to the despatch, Lord Lloyd would be very grateful if he could be furnished with the views of your Committee on the proposal.\n\nI am, etc.\n\nPage 10\n\nPage 10\n\nPage 11", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-583-8 Recognition by General Nursing Council for England and Wales of nurses trained by Hong Kong... 20-9-1940 - 20-9-1940.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 569573, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-584-13 Revision of salaries 29-2-1940 - 7-6-1940", "page_number": 6, "title": "CO129-584-13 Revision of salaries 29-2-1940 - 7-6-1940", "content_text": "(*4282—150) Wt. 38815-61 10,000 12/39 T.S. 695 (*5444-150) Wt. 45767-68 30,000 2/40 T.S. 695\n\n53423/40 H Kong 6\n\nC. O.\n\nMr. Mar. 31/5/-40 3/6. Mr. Maynard Mr. Edmonas Sir A. Burns. Mr. G. L. M. Clauson. Mr. C. J. Jeffries. Mr. A. J Dawe. Sir J. Shuckburgh. Permt. U.S. of S. S5 Parly. U.S. of S. Secretary of State.\n\nDRAFT.\n\nHong Kong konf. oag.\n\nhi. J have | June, 1940.\n\nsome eti. to ack. the receipt of sis Geoffrey horthcotes bonfidencial (1) despatch of the 24th of Feb. 29\" reporting that you have M.. I. J. Gould's appt. as Assistant brown has been revoked he has Solicitor Land that Verey bem\n\nFURTHER ACTION.\n\nCopy, we. I on RA. of Gogea + Shes. was appointed this to be a brown bounsel with effect po. the date of on the his original apprentiment, ic. the 28th of September, 1978.\n\nThe system &- granting 2. Low preportt meriments practising Bawnisting on approve the grant to foist appt. w the Col. Legal Servier was Angould of catany at.. introduced solely in connection' the rate of £250 for an", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-584-13 Revision of salaries 29-2-1940 - 7-6-1940.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 569583, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-584-14 Commutation of death sentences to life imprisonment. Includes 9 photographs depicting- [CN 3-42] Commutation of... 22-12-1939 - 17-9-1940", "page_number": 4, "title": "CO129-584-14 Commutation of death sentences to life imprisonment. Includes 9 photographs depicting- [CN 3-42] Commutation of... 22-12-1939 - 17-9-1940", "content_text": "No. 410.\n\nMy Lord,\n\n537631+0\n\n5.\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, \n\nHONG KONG,\n\nRECEIVED \n\n31 OCT 1940\n\nO. O. REGY\n\n17th September, 1940.\n\n4\n\nI have the honour to report that, in the case of Yiu Fai who was sentenced to death for murder, I have commuted the sentence to imprisonment for life.\n\n2.\n\nThe matter was considered by my Executive Council which advised that the clemency of the Crown should be exercised in this case. I accepted this advice.\n\n3.\n\nA copy of the Chief Justice's letter, together with his notes of evidence during the trial, is enclosed.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nMy Lord,\n\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,\n\nE. Edmonds\n\nOfficer Administering the Government.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\nLORD LLOYD OF DOLOBRAN,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-584-14 Commutation of death sentences to life imprisonment. Includes 9 photographs depicting- [CN 3-42] Commutation of... 22-12-1939 - 17-9-1940.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 569747, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-584-2 Estimates 1941-2 21-2-1941 - 11-6-1941", "page_number": 19, "title": "CO129-584-2 Estimates 1941-2 21-2-1941 - 11-6-1941", "content_text": "No. 60.\n\nEnclosure No.1.\n\nEnclosure No.2.\n\nEstimates\n\n7.19\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\nHONG KONG,\n\n13th March, 1941.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nI have the honour to submit for the signification of His Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance intituled:-\n\n\"An Ordinance to apply a sum not exceeding Fifty-two million four hundred and eighty-three thousand two hundred and ninety-four Dollars to the Public Service of the financial year beginning on the 1st April, 1941, and ending on the 31st March, 1942, and also to apply an additional sum not exceeding Eight hundred and thirty-two thousand Dollars to the Waterworks Renewals and Improvements Fund for the service of that Fund in the said financial year.\"\n\n2. The enclosed report by the Attorney General explains the objects and reasons of the Ordinance.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nMy Lord,\n\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,\n\n(sgd. M. Young)\n\nGovernor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-584-2 Estimates 1941-2 21-2-1941 - 11-6-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 569752, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-584-2 Estimates 1941-2 21-2-1941 - 11-6-1941", "page_number": 24, "title": "CO129-584-2 Estimates 1941-2 21-2-1941 - 11-6-1941", "content_text": "NO. 42.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nVER\n\n10 MAY 1941\n\n0.\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\nHONG KONG.\n\n20th February, 1941.\n\nI have the honour to refer to my despatch No.11 of 15th January, 1941, with which I transmitted copies of the draft estimates of revenue and expenditure for 1941-42 as introduced into Legislative Council on 16th January, 1941, and also to my despatch No.16 of 22nd January, 1941, with which I transmitted a copy of the speech made by the Financial Secretary at the meeting of the Legislative Council on 16th January, 1941.\n\nEnclosure No.1. I now transmit copies of the revised draft estimates which were approved by the Legislature after a debate on 20th February, 1941.\n\n2. No changes have been made in the original estimates of revenue except to allow for the additional duties on hydrocarbon oils and liquor and the new duty on table waters which were imposed, by orders under my hand, on 16th January, 1941. The additional duties on hydrocarbon oils are expected to bring in $1,000,000 per annum, the additional liquor duties $650,000 and the new duty on table waters $300,000. The revenue from duties will, it is now estimated, amount to $15,690,000 instead of $13,740,000, bringing the total estimated revenue to $56,786,000. Further proposals to increase the entertainments tax and estate duty will be placed before the Legislature in the near future.\n\n3. The changes made in the estimates of expenditure on the advice of the Select Committee were detailed in a speech made by the Colonial Secretary when reporting to the Council the work of the Select Committee and moving the approval of the\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., &C.,\n\n&C.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-584-2 Estimates 1941-2 21-2-1941 - 11-6-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 570084, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-584-2 Estimates 1941-2 21-2-1941 - 11-6-1941", "page_number": 356, "title": "CO129-584-2 Estimates 1941-2 21-2-1941 - 11-6-1941", "content_text": "No. 136/1940.\n\nNUMBER AND DATE SHOULD BE QUOTED IN REFERENCE TO THIS LETTER\n\nAC:FF.\n\nBY PAN-AMERICAN AIRWAYS.\n\n52/+\n53652\n\nRECEIVED\n2 MAR 1941\nO. O. REGY\n\nDONMENT HOUSE,\n426\nHONG KONG,\n21st February, 1941.\n\nThe Officer Administering the Government, Hong Kong, presents his compliments to the Secretary of State for the Colonies and begs to forward for his information a copy of his despatch No.42 of 20th February, 1941, on the subject of the 1941-42 estimates, together with one copy of the Colonial Secretary's speech to the Legislative Council on 20th February, 1941, which indicates the amendments made by the Select Committee to the estimates as originally presented on 16th January, 1941.\n\nThe despatch with all the enclosures mentioned therein is being forwarded by the usual route but in view of the shortness of time before the commencement of the new financial year on 1st April, 1941, the above-mentioned copy is being forwarded by Pan-American Airways.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O.,\nKRS\n&C.,\n&C.,\n&C.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-584-2 Estimates 1941-2 21-2-1941 - 11-6-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 570085, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-584-2 Estimates 1941-2 21-2-1941 - 11-6-1941", "page_number": 357, "title": "CO129-584-2 Estimates 1941-2 21-2-1941 - 11-6-1941", "content_text": "Government House, \n\nHong Kong. \n\n20th February, 1941. \n\nMy Lord, \n\nI have the honour to refer to my despatch No.11 of 15th January, 1941, with which I transmitted copies of the draft estimates of revenue and expenditure for 1941-42 as introduced into Legislative Council on 16th January, 1941, and also to my despatch No.16 of 22nd January, 1941, with which I transmitted a copy of the speech made by the Financial Secretary at the meeting of the Legislative Council on 16th January, 1941. I now transmit copies of the revised draft estimates which were approved by the Legislature after a debate on 20th February, 1941.\n\n2. No changes have been made in the original estimates of revenue except to allow for the additional duties on hydrocarbon oils and liquor and the new duty on table waters which were imposed, by orders under my hand, on 16th January, 1941. The additional duties on hydrocarbon oils are expected to bring in $1,000,000 per annum, the additional liquor duties $650,000 and the new duty on table waters $300,000. The revenue from duties will, it is now estimated, amount to $15,690,000 instead of $13,740,000, bringing the total estimated revenue to $56,786,000. Further proposals to increase the entertainments tax and estate duty will be placed before the Legislature in the near future.\n\n3. The changes made in the estimates of expenditure on the advice of the Select Committee were detailed in a speech made by the Colonial Secretary when reporting to the Council the work of the Select Committee and moving the approval of the estimates.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O.,\n\n&c.\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-584-2 Estimates 1941-2 21-2-1941 - 11-6-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 571137, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-586-1 Allotment of officers' residences 26-8-1940 - 26-8-1940", "page_number": 1, "title": "CO129-586-1 Allotment of officers' residences 26-8-1940 - 26-8-1940", "content_text": "## 53880\n**CLOSED** \n**UNTIL** 1940 \n**HONG KONG** \n60129/586/1 \n127/586 \n**OFFICERS' QUARTERS** \n53880 \n\n| Previous | Subsequent | 1.83 | 7/10 | 8110 | X |\n|----------|-------------|-------|------|------|---|\n| 55880/38 | | | | | M. Manoon. MY E.R.Edmonds Q 1378. for Smart 14/10. Mar. M 83. Ram 204, Denning St it |\n\n**FILE A.** \n`(1345)`. Wt. `23737/35`. 24,000. 8/39. \nN.P.Co. `G.682,77a`.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-586-1 Allotment of officers' residences 26-8-1940 - 26-8-1940.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 572299, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-12 Military lands- arrangements for war period 20-2-1941 - 30-8-1941", "page_number": 16, "title": "CO129-588-12 Military lands- arrangements for war period 20-2-1941 - 30-8-1941", "content_text": "**XXX CONFIDENTIAL**\n\n`53654/41` \n- 5 MAY 1941 \n\nC. U. REGY \n16 \nzo \n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, \nHONG KONG. \n\n13th February, 1941. \n\nMy Lord, \n\nI have the honour to refer to Mr. Malcolm MacDonald's confidential despatch of 1st February, 1940, transmitting for the observations of this Government a copy of a letter from the War Office dated 14th December, 1939, and to Lord Lloyd's confidential despatch of 9th October, 1940, transmitting for the observations of this Government a further letter from the War Office dated 10th September, 1940. The suggestion of the War Office made in the two above-mentioned letters is that in view of the present abnormal circumstances this Government should allow the agreed arrangements relating to the acquisition by the War Department of the site of the new Cantonment at Kau Lung Tsai to remain undisturbed and should extend the rent-free occupation of the site at Sham Shui Po until the situation has been reviewed after the termination of the war.\n\n2. The agreed arrangements are set out in Sir A. Caldecott's confidential despatch of 25th November, 1936, in paragraph 10 of which the agreement is summarized as follows:-\n\n\"(a) The Colonial Government waives its claim up to a maximum of $1,000,000 in respect of the rent of the Sham Shui Po camp site. \nIn return the War Department will bear the whole capital cost of the anti-malarial works on the Kau Lung Tsai site, up to a maximum of $975,000, and the cost of their future maintenance.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., \n&c., \n&c., \n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-12 Military lands- arrangements for war period 20-2-1941 - 30-8-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 572304, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-13 Public Health Report 1940 7-10-1941 - 16-10-1941", "page_number": 3, "title": "CO129-588-13 Public Health Report 1940 7-10-1941 - 16-10-1941", "content_text": "**CONFIDENTIAL**\n\nMy Lord,\n\n`53668/44`\n3\n2.\n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HỒNG KÔNG, 16th October, 1941.**\n\nSeparately\n\nIn accordance with the directions contained in Mr. Churchill's Circular despatch of 19th October, 1922, and the Duke of Devonshire's Confidential Circular (2) despatch of 16th February, 1923, I have the honour to transmit herewith fifteen copies of the Abbreviated Annual Report of the Director of Medical Services for 1940, for the use of the Colonial Advisory Medical and Sanitary Committee.\n\n2.\n\n## Population\n\nWith the collapse of France in the early summer of 1940 and the more imminent threat of war in the Pacific, the possibility of Hong Kong being attacked at any moment led to a serious endeavour to evacuate those unlikely to contribute to the defence of the Colony to Australia (via Manila), and elsewhere. This resulted in an actual fall in the population figure as compared with the peak reached early in July, 1939, to about 1,800,000 in June, 1940; the latter figure including approximately 750,000 war refugees.\n\nIn spite of this fall in the number of lives at risk and 1,600 or so fewer births, the number of deaths reached the highest ever recorded in the Colony, namely, 61,010; that is to say, 12,727 more than in 1939.\n\n3.\n\n## Refugee problems\n\nThe Medical Department continued to be responsible for the care of destitute refugees and the increasing number of the Hong Kong poor who were unable to cope with the steadily rising prices following the partial blockade exercised by the Japanese and the shortage of shipping and high freights.\n\nWith an extension of military activities by the Japanese to other ports of Kwangtung, the repatriation of refugees from the affected areas became increasingly difficult. In spite of that, about 40,000 were encouraged to leave the Colony in the latter half of the year. The Government refugee camps continued to give shelter to nearly 12,000 for most of the year.\n\n4.\n\n## Communicable diseases\n\nMass vaccination of over 2.4 million persons (including arrivals by sea who number over 3 million in years of peace) had the effect of limiting the number of cases of smallpox to 335 cases.\n\nThe same degree of success was not met with in the case of cholera, some 945 cases being reported during the last 4 months of the year, following a serious outbreak in a portion of Kowloon on the mainland where a very low standard...\n\nThe Right Honourable \n**LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O.,** \n&c., \n&c., \n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-13 Public Health Report 1940 7-10-1941 - 16-10-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 572339, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-14 Estate Duty Amendment Ordinance 1941 28-3-1941 - 1-4-1941", "page_number": 3, "title": "CO129-588-14 Estate Duty Amendment Ordinance 1941 28-3-1941 - 1-4-1941", "content_text": "## No. 73.\n\n**RECEIVED** \n20 MAY 1941 **G.O. REC**\n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, \nHONG KONG.**\n\n1st April, 1941.\n\n58679/36.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nWith reference to Sir A. Caldecott's despatch Number 407 of 30th June, 1936, I have the honour to submit for the signification of His Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance intituled:-\n\n**Enclosure 1** \n**Enclosure 2**\n\nAn Ordinance to amend further the Estate Duty Ordinance, 1932, as amended by the Estate Duty Amendment Ordinance, 1936.\n\n2. The enclosed report by the Attorney General explains the objects and reasons of the Ordinance.\n\nI have the honour to be, \nMy Lord, \nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant, \n**[illegible]** was worthal \nGovernor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., \n&c., &c., &c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-14 Estate Duty Amendment Ordinance 1941 28-3-1941 - 1-4-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 572353, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-15 Hong Kong Naval Volunteer Force and Hong Kong Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve- annual report 16-7-1941 - 25-11-1941", "page_number": 13, "title": "CO129-588-15 Hong Kong Naval Volunteer Force and Hong Kong Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve- annual report 16-7-1941 - 25-11-1941", "content_text": "## SECRET\n### 536851/41\n#### 13\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, \nHONG KONG. \n20th August, 1941.\n\n### 3\n\nMy Lord,\n\nI have the honour to forward herewith the Annual Report for the year 1st April, 1940 – 31st March, 1941, on the Hong Kong Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve and the Hong Kong Naval Volunteer Force, together with a copy of my letter acknowledging its receipt.\n\n2. Commodore Collinson has commented on the Report in the following terms:- \n\"Throughout the year the force has carried out all the duties required of it in a most satisfactory manner, and the efficiency of its organisation reflects great credit on all concerned.\"\n\nI have the honour to be \nMy Lord, \nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., \n&c., &c., \n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-15 Hong Kong Naval Volunteer Force and Hong Kong Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve- annual report 16-7-1941 - 25-11-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 572355, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-15 Hong Kong Naval Volunteer Force and Hong Kong Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve- annual report 16-7-1941 - 25-11-1941", "page_number": 15, "title": "CO129-588-15 Hong Kong Naval Volunteer Force and Hong Kong Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve- annual report 16-7-1941 - 25-11-1941", "content_text": "# NO. 158.\n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG.**\n\n16th July, 1941.\n\n**NUMBER AND DATE SHOULD BE QUOTED IN REFERENCE TO THIS LETTER.**\n\n`11/53605/39`\n\nMy Lord,\n\nWith reference to my despatch No.697 of 8th November, 1939, I have the honour to transmit for Your Lordship's information a copy of Proclamation No.5 of 1941.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient,\nhumble servant,\nN.L.Suite.\nColonial Secretary for Governor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., &C., &C.\n\n14 SEP 1941\nC. O. REGY \n800 • 1", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-15 Hong Kong Naval Volunteer Force and Hong Kong Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve- annual report 16-7-1941 - 25-11-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 572392, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-17 Medical Registration Amendment Ordinance 1941 6-3-1941 - 3-11-1941", "page_number": 6, "title": "CO129-588-17 Medical Registration Amendment Ordinance 1941 6-3-1941 - 3-11-1941", "content_text": "# No. 59.\n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG, 13th March, 1941.**\n\n16\n\nMy Lord,\n\nWith reference to Mr. N. L. Smith's despatch No.552 of 8th October, 1935, I have the honour to submit for the signification of His Majesty's pleasure the following:\n\n**Enclosure No.1.** Ordinance intituled:-\n**Enclosure No.2.** Copy to Registration (2) & Enclosures\n\n2. \"An Ordinance to amend the Medical Registration Ordinance, 1935.\"\n\nThe enclosed report by the Attorney General explains the objects and reasons of the Ordinance.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,\n**cat hattede** \nGovernor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., &c., &c., &c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-17 Medical Registration Amendment Ordinance 1941 6-3-1941 - 3-11-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 572398, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-18 Police (Militia Status) Ordinance 1941 26-9-1941 - 3-10-1941", "page_number": 3, "title": "CO129-588-18 Police (Militia Status) Ordinance 1941 26-9-1941 - 3-10-1941", "content_text": "# NO. 215.\n\nNUMBER AND DATE SHOULD BE QUOTED IN REFERENCE TO THIS LETTER.\n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG, 3rd October, 1941.**\n\nMy Lord,\n\nI have the honour to submit for the signification of His Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance intituled:-\n \n**An Ordinance to enable the Governor to confer by Proclamation on certain police forces in the Colony the status of militia in time of war or in other time of emergency.**\n\n2. The enclosed report by the Attorney General explains the objects and reasons of the Ordinance.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,\n**Shark b** Governor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., &C., &C., &C.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-18 Police (Militia Status) Ordinance 1941 26-9-1941 - 3-10-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 572403, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-19 Crown Rents (Apportionment) Amendment Ordinance 1941 4-7-1941 - 7-7-1941", "page_number": 3, "title": "CO129-588-19 Crown Rents (Apportionment) Amendment Ordinance 1941 4-7-1941 - 7-7-1941", "content_text": "# NO. 151.\n\nNUMBER AND DATE SHOULD BE QUOTED IN REFERENCE TO THIS LETTER.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG.\n7th July, 1941.\n\n1/53794/36\n\nEncl. No.1.\nEncl. No.2.\n\nWith reference to Sir Andrew Caldecott's despatch No.63 of 3rd February, 1936, I have the honour to submit for the signification of His Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance intituled: **An Ordinance to amend the Crown Rents (Apportionment) Ordinance, 1936**.\n\n2. The enclosed report by the Attorney General explains the objects and reasons of the Ordinance.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient,\nhumble servant,\nM. Sanity\nColonial Secretary for Governor.\n\n**RECEIVED**\n6 OCT 1941\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., &c., &c., &c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-19 Crown Rents (Apportionment) Amendment Ordinance 1941 4-7-1941 - 7-7-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 572407, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-19 Crown Rents (Apportionment) Amendment Ordinance 1941 4-7-1941 - 7-7-1941", "page_number": 7, "title": "CO129-588-19 Crown Rents (Apportionment) Amendment Ordinance 1941 4-7-1941 - 7-7-1941", "content_text": "# Objects and Reasons\n\nThe principal Ordinance, No. 4 of 1936, makes no suitable provision for determination of rent on the application of the owner of the Remaining Portion of a section, in cases in which the rent of such section has already been determined.\n\nThe Object of this Bill is to make such provision.\n\n**C. G. ALABASTER,**\nAttorney General.\n\nJune, 1941.\n\nPage 7\n\n## Pa\nNo. 67.\n\n**RECEIVED**\n19 MAY 1941\n\nC. O. REGI\n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE,**\nHONG KONG,\n27th March, 1941.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nI have the honour to transmit for Your Lordship's information a copy of Proclamation No.3 of 1941.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,\nGovernor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O.,\n&C., &c., &C.\n\nPage 8\nPage 1", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-19 Crown Rents (Apportionment) Amendment Ordinance 1941 4-7-1941 - 7-7-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 572411, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-20 Buildings Amendment Ordinance 1941 20-6-1941 - 3-7-1941", "page_number": 3, "title": "CO129-588-20 Buildings Amendment Ordinance 1941 20-6-1941 - 3-7-1941", "content_text": "# NO. 146.\n\n**NUMBER AND DATE SHOULD BE QUOTED IN REFERENCE TO THIS LETTER.**\n\n3 \n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG.**\n\n53756187 \n\nEncl. No.1. \nEncl. No.2. \n\n6 OCT 1941 \n\nMy Lord, \n\n3rd July, 1941. \n583756/41 \n\nWith reference to Sir A. Caldecott's despatch No.10 of 5th January, 1937, I have the honour to forward for the signification of His Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance intituled:- \n\"**An Ordinance to amend the Buildings Ordinance, 1935.**\"\n\n2. The enclosed report by the Attorney General explains the objects and reasons of the Ordinance.\n\nI have the honour to be, \nMy Lord, \nYour Lordship's most obedient, \nhumble servant, \n**Thegarit** \nPrincipal Assistant Colonial Secretary \nfor Governor.\n\n**THE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., &c., &c., &c.**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-20 Buildings Amendment Ordinance 1941 20-6-1941 - 3-7-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 572417, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-21 Midwives Amendment Ordinance 1941 25-9-1941 - 2-10-1941", "page_number": 3, "title": "CO129-588-21 Midwives Amendment Ordinance 1941 25-9-1941 - 2-10-1941", "content_text": "# NO. 211.\n\n**DEEMBER AND DATE SHOULD BE QUOTED IN REFERENCE TO THIS LETTER.**\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG.\n\n3\n\n## Encl. No. 1.\n## Encl. No. 2.\n\nMy Lord,\n\n2nd October, 1941.\n\nWith reference to Sir Andrew Caldecott's despatch No.676 of 7th December, 1936, I have the honour to submit for the signification of His Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance intituled:-\n\n**An Ordinance to amend the Midwives Ordinance, 1910.**\n\n2. The enclosed report by the Attorney General explains the objects and reasons of the Ordinance.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,\n**Mark Young**\nGovernor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., &C., &C., &C.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-21 Midwives Amendment Ordinance 1941 25-9-1941 - 2-10-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 572885, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-24 China- British extra-territorial rights- negotiations with China 23-11-1942 - 1-1-1943", "page_number": 20, "title": "CO129-588-24 China- British extra-territorial rights- negotiations with China 23-11-1942 - 1-1-1943", "content_text": "# Secretary of State\n\nWe have now reached a point in the negotiations with China in reference to the draft Treaty on Extra-Territorial Concessions, at which it is necessary to take a firm decision regarding their request to include the \"New Territories\" in the proposed agreement. I understand that the matter will probably come before the War Cabinet on Monday, and I think that Mr. Edmonds should arrange for you to be summoned to the meeting. I think that we have no alternative but to accept the so-called face-saving device reported at 'Q' in 174. This will recognise that the New Territories are not concerned with the matters now under negotiation but will agree that the question can be raised later on at a more appropriate time. In earlier Ministerial discussions, it was suggested that the whole question of the future sovereignty of Hong Kong should be left open for discussion after the war. This line, however, was not approved by the War Cabinet, and the discussions took place before the recent victories in Africa and before the Prime Minister's Guildhall speech. It is possible that the Cabinet may wish to take a firmer line. On the last paragraph of Mr. Gent's minute, I am personally averse to expressing a willingness to include the whole Colony of Hong Kong instead of only the New Territories in any discussions with China when victory is won. It is true that Hong Kong without the New Territories would be in a thoroughly unsatisfactory position, but I see every advantage in leaving the scope of the discussions to be considered at a later date. I cannot comment further until we see Mr. Eden's memorandum, but you may wish to discuss the position with Mr. Gent and myself when you have seen the memorandum.\n\n19.12.42\n\n| Code | To | Reference |\n|------|----------|--------------|\n| 177 | % | |\n| 178 | Burma | til 943 of 16/12 |\n| 179 | D.O | til D559 of 17/12 |\n| 180 | Chungking| 1601 of 18/12 |\n| 181 | \" | 1602 |\n| 182 | \" | 1603 |\n\nPage 20 \nPage 21", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-24 China- British extra-territorial rights- negotiations with China 23-11-1942 - 1-1-1943.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 573335, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-4 Police Department- reorganisation of staff 11-11-1941 - 1-12-1941", "page_number": 15, "title": "CO129-588-4 Police Department- reorganisation of staff 11-11-1941 - 1-12-1941", "content_text": "**CK CONFIDENTIAL.**\n\nMy Lord,\n\n151\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\nHONG KONG,\n1st December, 1941.\n\nI have the honour to refer to my Predecessor's `270/2/40` telegram No. 863 of 14th August, 1941, requesting Your Lordship's approval of the immediate recruitment of a Police Cadet for whom provision would be made in the estimates for 1942-43. That new post and also two additional new posts of Assistant Superintendent of Police have become necessary owing to the re-organization of the Hong Kong Police Force on the lines set out in the enclosed memorandum by the **Commissioner of Police**. The increase recommended in the establishment of gazetted officers from 18 to at least 21 is, particularly in view of fresh responsibilities arising out of the war, urgently necessary. The necessary leave reserve for this increased establishment will be built up by regular recruitment of Cadets in 1942-43 and for several years to come in addition to any required to make up for normal deficiencies. Provision is accordingly being made in the estimates for 1942-43 for two Police Cadets additional to the one whose recruitment was sought in telegram No.863.\n\n2. The above-mentioned two new posts of Assistant Superintendent of Police are also being included in the estimates for 1942-43. Your Lordship's prior approval for these two posts is now sought so that acting appointments of officers of the rank of Chief Inspector or Inspector may be made to them with effect from 1st April, 1942, subject to the approval of the estimates by the Legislative Council.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,\n**Mark Young**\nGovernor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n**LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST EDMUNDS, D.S.O.**,\n&c., &c., &c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-4 Police Department- reorganisation of staff 11-11-1941 - 1-12-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 573354, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941", "page_number": 14, "title": "CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941", "content_text": "# NO. 167.\n\n**NUMBER AND DATE SHOULD BE QUOTED IN REFERENCE TO THIS LETTER.**\n\nMy Lord,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, \nHONG KONG, \n30th July, 1941.\n\nWith reference to Your Lordship's telegram No.712 of 19th July, 1941, I have the honour to inform you that I have appointed Sir Vandeleur Molyneux Grayburn, Kt., to be an additional unofficial member of the Executive Council.\n\n2. A copy of the instrument appointing Sir Vandeleur Grayburn is enclosed.\n\n3. In accordance with Colonial Regulation No.155 I enclose also a list of the present members of the Executive Council.\n\nI have the honour to be, Sir, \nYour Lordship's most obedient, \nhumble servant, \nN&Smit \nColonial Secretary \nfor Governor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., \n&C., \n&c., \n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 573357, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941", "page_number": 17, "title": "CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941", "content_text": "# NO. 166\n\nNUMBER AND DATE SHOULD BE QUOTED IN REFERENCE TO THIS LETTER.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG.\n28th July, 1941.\n\nWith reference to Your Lordship's telegram No.660 of 5th July, 1941, I have the honour to inform you that I have appointed Sir Robert Hormus Kotewall, Kt., C.M.G., LL.D., to be an unofficial member of Executive Council for a further term of five years with effect from 9th July, 1941.\n\n2. A copy of the instrument appointing Sir Robert Kotewall is enclosed.\n\n3. In accordance with Colonial Regulation No.155 I enclose also a list of the present members of Executive Council.\n\nI have the honour to be, My Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient,\nhumble servant,\nN.L. Smith\nColonial Secretary\nfor Governor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O.,\n&c., &c., &c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 573360, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941", "page_number": 20, "title": "CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941", "content_text": "# NO. 162\n\n## GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG, 24th July, 1941\n\nMy Lord,\n\nWith reference to my despatch No.211 of 25th April, 1940, I have the honour to report that I have granted to Mr. S. H. Dodwell, member of the Legislative Council, leave of absence from the Colony for a period of four months from 3rd July, 1941, and have appointed Mr. E. Davidson, provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be temporarily an unofficial member of the Legislative Council in his place.\n\n2. Mr. Davidson has twice been appointed temporarily an unofficial member of the Legislative Council and in this connection I would invite Your Lordship's attention to the despatches noted in the Margin.\n\n| Despatch No. | Date |\n| --- | --- |\n| Sir A. Caldecott's despatch No.493 | 21st August, 1936 |\n| Mr. Ormsby-Gore's despatch 20.378 | 12th October, 1936 |\n| Mr. N. L. Smith's despatch No.388 | 3rd June, 1937 |\n| Mr. Ormsby-Gore's despatch No.285 | 21st July, 1937 |\n\n3. A copy of the instrument appointing Mr. Davidson is enclosed.\n\nIn accordance with Colonial Regulation...\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., &c., &c., &c.\n\nP.T.O.\n\nPage 20\nPage 21", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 573365, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941", "page_number": 25, "title": "CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941", "content_text": "# NO. 161.\n\nNUMBER AND DATE SHOULD BE QUOTED IN REFERENCE TO THIS LETTER.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG.\n\n24th July, 1941.\n\nEncl. No.1.\nEncl. No.2.\n\nWith reference to my despatch No.74 of 1st April, 1941, I have the honour to report that I have granted to Mr. S. H. Dodwell, member of the Executive Council, leave of absence from the Colony for a period of four months from 3rd July, 1941, and have appointed Mr. A. L. Shields, provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be temporarily an unofficial member of the Executive Council in his place.\n\n2. Mr. Shields is a member of the Legislative Council whose definitive appointment was approved in Mr. Malcolm MacDonald's despatch No.427 of 6th December, 1938.\n\n3. A copy of the instrument appointing Mr. Shields is enclosed.\n\n4. In accordance with Colonial Regulation No.155 I enclose also a list of the present members of the Executive Council.\n\nI have the honour to be, My Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient,\nhumble servant,\n**N.L. Smith**\nColonial Secretary for Governor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O.,\n&C.,\n&C.,\n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 573368, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941", "page_number": 28, "title": "CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941", "content_text": "# No.142.\n\nMy Lord,\n\n30 OCT 1941\n\n28\n35\n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG, 27th June, 1941.**\n\n/* official\n\nEnclosures Nos. 1 and 2.\nEnclosure No.3.\n\nWith reference to Your Lordship's telegrams Nos.443 of 21st May, 1941, and 490 of 30th May, 1941, I have the honour to inform Your Lordship that I have appointed Mr. J. A. Fraser, M.C., Defence Secretary, and Mr. D. J. Sloss, C.B.E., Censor, to be additional members of the Executive Council.\n\n2. Copies of the instruments appointing Mr. Fraser and Mr. Sloss are enclosed.\n\n3. In accordance with Colonial Regulation No.155 I enclose also a list of the present members of the Executive Council.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,\nGovernor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O.,\n&C.,\n&C.,\n&C.,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 573373, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941", "page_number": 33, "title": "CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941", "content_text": "# No.122.\n\nMy Lord,\n\n30 OCT 1941\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG, 10th June, 1941.\n\nWith reference to Lieutenant-General E.F. Norton's despatch No.473 of 20th November, 1940, I have the honour to inform Your Lordship that, since Your Lordship's sanction to the retirement of Commander G.F. Hole, R.N.(Retired), has now been conveyed in Your Lordship's telegram No.453 of 23rd May, 1941, I recommend that the temporary appointment of Mr. William James Carrie, Chairman, Urban Council, as an official member of Legislative Council should now be made definitive and to request that His Majesty's pleasure in the matter may be ascertained.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,\nN.L. Smith\nColonial Secretary\nfor Governor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O.,\n&c.,\n&c.,\n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 573374, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941", "page_number": 34, "title": "CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941", "content_text": "# No. 105.\n\n53571/41\n\n## Enclosure No.1\n\nMy Lord,\n\n**RECEIVED** \n21 AUG 1941 \nC. O. REGY\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, \nHONG KONG. \n7th May, 1941.\n\nI have the honour to report that I have appointed, provisionally and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, Mr. John Pennefather Pennefather-Evans to be a Member of the Legislative Council.\n\n2\\. A copy of the instrument appointing Mr. John Pennefather Pennefather-Evans is enclosed.\n\n3\\. In accordance with Colonial Regulation No. 155, I enclose also a list of the present Members of the Legislative Council.\n\nI have the honour to be, \nMy Lord, \nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant, \nN.L. Smith \nColonial Secretary \nfor Governor.\n\n## Enclosure No.2\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., \n&c., \n&c., \n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 573377, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941", "page_number": 37, "title": "CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941", "content_text": "# No. 94.\n\n53571/41\n\nMy Lord,\n\n**RECEIVED**\n14 AUG 1941\n36\n30\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG.\n26th April, 1941.\n\n32/53571/36\n\nWith reference to Mr. Ormsby Gore's despatch No. 356 of 24th September, 1936, conveying His Majesty's confirmation of the provisional appointment of Sir Robert Hormus Kotewall, Kt., C.M.G., LL.D., to be an unofficial member of the Executive Council, I have the honour to inform Your Lordship that Sir Robert Kotewall's term of office as a member of the Executive Council will expire on 8th July, 1941.\n\n2.\n\nI have the honour to request Your Lordship's approval of the appointment of Sir Robert Kotewall for a further term of five years with effect from 9th July, 1941. A telegraphic reply is requested.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,\nN.L. Smith\nColonial Secretary,\nfor Governor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O.,\n&C.,\n&C.,\n&C.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 573378, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941", "page_number": 38, "title": "CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941", "content_text": "# No. 87.\n\nMy Lord,\n\n53571/41 \n37 \nRECEIVED \n2. AUG 1941 \n29\n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG.** \n16th April, 1941. \n23/53571/40\n\n## Enclosure 1.\n\nWith reference to the late Lord Lloyd's despatch No. 5 of 7th January, 1941, I have the honour to inform Your Lordship that I have appointed Mr. John Johnstone Paterson to be an unofficial member of Executive Council for a further term of five years with effect from 6th April, 1941.\n\n2\\. A copy of the instrument appointing Mr. Paterson is enclosed.\n\n3\\. In accordance with Colonial Regulation No. 155 **Enclosure 2**, I enclose also a list of the present members of Executive Council.\n\nI have the honour to be, \nMy Lord, \nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant, \n[signed] \nGovernor.\n\n**THE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., &C., &C., &c.**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 573386, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941", "page_number": 46, "title": "CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941", "content_text": "# No. 74.\n\nMy Lord,\n\n11 JUN 1941\n13.45\nC. O. TEGY\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\nHỒNG KÔNG.\n\n1st April, 1941.\n\n**Lordship** 221\n\n**Enclosure 1**\n**Enclosure 2**\n\nI have the honour to inform Your Lordship that I have appointed Mr. Stanley Hudson Dodwell with effect from the 26th March, 1941, provisionally, and subject to His Majesty's pleasure, to be an Unofficial Member of the Executive Council of the Colony in place of Sir H.E. Pollock, Kt., who has tendered his resignation on leaving the Colony.\n\n2. Mr. Dodwell is an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council and in this connection I would invite your attention to the correspondence ending with the late Lord Lloyd's despatch No. 4 of the 7th January, 1941.\n\n3. I enclose a copy of the provisional instrument for this appointment.\n\n4. In accordance with Colonial Regulation No. 155 I enclose also a list of the present members of the Executive Council.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,\n**Governor**.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O.,\n&c.,\n&c.,\n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-5 Appointments to Executive and Legislative Councils 20-11-1940 - 30-7-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 573425, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-588-7 Public Health (Sanitation) Amendment Ordinance 1941 25-9-1941 - 2-10-1941", "page_number": 3, "title": "CO129-588-7 Public Health (Sanitation) Amendment Ordinance 1941 25-9-1941 - 2-10-1941", "content_text": "# NO. 210.\n\n**NUMBER AND DATE SHOULD BE QUOTED IN REFERENCE TO THIS LETTER.**\n\nMy Lord,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, \nHONG KONG, \n2nd October, 1941.\n\n1/34 \nEncl. No. 1. \nEncl. No. 2.\n\nWith reference to Mr. N. L. Smith's despatch No.372 of 31st May, 1937, I have the honour to submit for the signification of His Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance intituled:- \n**An Ordinance to amend the Public Health (Sanitation) Ordinance, 1935.**\n\n2. The enclosed report by the Attorney General explains the objects and reasons of the Ordinance.\n\nI have the honour to be, My Lord, \nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant, \n**mark Young** \nGovernor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., \n&C., &c., \n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-588-7 Public Health (Sanitation) Amendment Ordinance 1941 25-9-1941 - 2-10-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 573744, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-589-11 Port of Hong Kong- Report on future control and development 18-7-1941 - 10-10-1944", "page_number": 82, "title": "CO129-589-11 Port of Hong Kong- Report on future control and development 18-7-1941 - 10-10-1944", "content_text": "# GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG.\n## 15th August, 1941.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nI have the honour to address Your Lordship on the subject of the Report on the Future Control and Development of the Port of Hong Kong compiled by the late Sir David Owen and forwarded to Your Lordship as Sessional Paper No. 1 of 1941 under the Colonial Secretary's covering note No. 30/395/1941 of 30th April, 1941.\n\n2. The report in question has received the most careful consideration of all the Government departments concerned as well as the Commodore-in-Charge and the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce. I do not burden this despatch with a full statement of the comments submitted by these several authorities but my Executive Council desires that I should forward some interesting comments furnished by a small body of citizens headed by the Bishop of Hong Kong.\n\n3. After all the reports and comments had been considered by my Executive Council it was decided at a meeting of that Council held on 30th July, 1941, to recommend Your Lordship's acceptance of Sir David Owen's principal proposals, viz., that the control of this Port should be placed in the hands of a Port Trust, constituted and organized on the lines recommended by Sir David Owen, but that 'operation' should remain in the hands of private persons and firms as at present. The Council was strongly insistent on the importance of making this change as soon as circumstances permit. The Council also advised the following slight departures from Sir David Owen's advice: the serial references correspond with the relevant sub-sections of paragraph 102 of the report:-\n\n| Serial | Reference |\n| --- | --- |\n| (2) | The Trust should be constituted as suggested, except that the naval representative (see paragraph 83) should be an additional Government nominee appointed |\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., \n&C., \n&C.\n\nP.T.O.\n\n`53995/1/4183` \nCopy wife End to MW/T.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-589-11 Port of Hong Kong- Report on future control and development 18-7-1941 - 10-10-1944.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 573824, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-589-12 War Revenue Ordinance 1941 8-5-1941 - 19-6-1941", "page_number": 17, "title": "CO129-589-12 War Revenue Ordinance 1941 8-5-1941 - 19-6-1941", "content_text": "# NO. 147\n\nNUMBER and date should be quoted in reference to this letter.\n\n17 GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG.\n\n`58/54002/40`\nEncl. No.1.\nEncl. No.2.\n\nMy Lord,\n\n`54002/4`\n3rd July, 1941.\n\nWith reference to Lieutenant-General E. F. Norton's despatch No.402 of 16th September, 1940, I have the honour to forward for the signification of His Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance intituled:-\n\"An Ordinance to amend and consolidate the War Revenue Ordinances of 1940\".\n\n2. The enclosed report by the Attorney General explains the objects and reasons of the Ordinance.\n\nREC 6 OCT 1941\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., &c. &c. &c.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,\n**Megaronk** \nPrincipal Assistant Colonial Secretary for Governor.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-589-12 War Revenue Ordinance 1941 8-5-1941 - 19-6-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 573992, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-589-16 Crown lands 17-3-1941 - 18-6-1941", "page_number": 7, "title": "CO129-589-16 Crown lands 17-3-1941 - 18-6-1941", "content_text": "# No. 61.\n## Joanny\n### My Lord,\n\n**RECEIVED \n19 MAY 1941**\n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, \nHONG KONG. \n17th March, 1941.**\n\nI have the honour to address Your Lordship on the subject of the terms on which Crown Land should be leased for the erection of churches, chapels and similar religious buildings.\n\n2\\. The case of St. John's Cathedral can at the outset be removed from this discussion as the site of that building is held by certain trustees in fee simple under the terms of section 6(1) of Ordinance 2 of 1930.\n\n3\\. In subsequent cases there has been a noticeable lack of uniformity in this matter. In some cases there has been a free grant of land at a nominal Crown Rent; in others there has been sale by public auction without restrictive covenant, and Crown Rent at the usual commercial rate for the locality chosen. Between these extremes there have been cases of sale by private treaty at normal upset prices with nominal Crown Rent; sales by public auction with a nominal Crown Rent so long as the site is used for a church with a proviso that full normal Crown Rent will be charged if such user ceases; and minor variations.\n\n4\\. What is perhaps of even greater importance is the fact that, while many of such preferential grants have had ...\n\n**THE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., \n&C., \n&C., \n&C.**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-589-16 Crown lands 17-3-1941 - 18-6-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 574124, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-589-18 Complaints against evacuation scheme 23-11-1940 - 24-10-1941", "page_number": 10, "title": "CO129-589-18 Complaints against evacuation scheme 23-11-1940 - 24-10-1941", "content_text": "**SECRET**\n\n54658/4/41\n10\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, \nHONG KONG.\n24th October, 1941.\n\n19\n\nEnclosure N\n1\n\nMy Lord,\n\nWith reference to Sir Geoffry Northcote's despatch No.177 of 12th August 1941, I have the honour to transmit herewith for Your Lordship's consideration copies of correspondence which has passed between this Government and the Evacuation Representation Committee on the subject of that committee's request for an enquiry into the working of the evacuation scheme. I suggest that the two letters from the Committee dated 20th September and 16th October, 1941, might be regarded as a formal petition although they were not submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Colonial Regulations.\n\n2. The Evacuation Representation Committee has also addressed letters to the unofficial members of Legislative Council asking them to introduce in that Council a resolution calling upon Government to institute such an enquiry and I transmit copies of replies sent to the Committee by the senior unofficial member (Mr. J.J. Paterson) and by the Chinese members.\n\n185/13139/1/40\n\n3. In this connexion I invite reference to Lord Lloyd's secret telegram No.514 of 20th September, 1940, and to Lieutenant-General Norton's reply in secret telegram No.596 of 24th September, 1940.\n\n4. My Executive Council is in agreement with me in believing that no useful purpose would be served by instituting such an enquiry at the present time. I am satisfied indeed that it would do positive harm and I recommend that a reply should be sent to the effect that you are unable to accede to the petitioners' request.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,\nMark Young,\nGovernor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O.,\n&c.,\n&c.,\n&c.\n\nPage 10\nPage 11", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-589-18 Complaints against evacuation scheme 23-11-1940 - 24-10-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 574153, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-589-18 Complaints against evacuation scheme 23-11-1940 - 24-10-1941", "page_number": 39, "title": "CO129-589-18 Complaints against evacuation scheme 23-11-1940 - 24-10-1941", "content_text": "**SECRET**\n\n## GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG, \n12th August, 1941.\n\n4/54058/3/41\n\nMy Lord,\n\nWith reference to Lieutenant-General E.F. Norton's secret despatch of 18th December, 1940, and to paragraph 7 of my secret unnumbered telegram of 16th July, 1941, regarding the evacuation of British women and children from Hong Kong in July, 1940, I have the honour to invite reference to my despatch No.177 of 12th August, 1911.\n\nI have the honour to be, My Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,\nM. Smith\nColonial Secretary\nfor Governor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., \n&C., \n&C., \n&c.\n\nRECEIVED \n- 2 SEP 1941 \nC. O. REGY", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-589-18 Complaints against evacuation scheme 23-11-1940 - 24-10-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 574154, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-589-18 Complaints against evacuation scheme 23-11-1940 - 24-10-1941", "page_number": 40, "title": "CO129-589-18 Complaints against evacuation scheme 23-11-1940 - 24-10-1941", "content_text": "# No. 177.\n\n**RECEIVED**\n- 2 SEP 1941\n\nC. U. REGY\n\nMy Lord,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\nHONG KONG.\n12th August, 1941.\n\n66.\n\nI have the honour to forward herewith in triplicate a letter signed by the members of the Evacuation Representation Committee which represents locally the interests of the husbands and relatives of the women and children who were evacuated from Hong Kong last year.\n\n2.\n\nThe facts of the evacuation are well known to Your Lordship and Your Lordship's advisers, and no good purpose would be served by comment upon the second paragraph of the enclosed letter, except to say that in my opinion the phrase \"the mental, moral and financial strain is reaching the breaking point\" is an exaggeration of the facts. I do not wish to underrate the unhappiness caused by the evacuation: I know that in many cases it is intense and that in several instances enforced separation has led to the wreck of marriages which in other circumstances might have continued happily. These griefs are embittered by resentment at the discrimination which they allege characterized the evacuation: here again there has been and still is great exaggeration. But after allowing full weight for these feelings I do not consider that the morale of the European population has sunk as low as is represented in the enclosure. So far as the financial strain is concerned, I have stated publicly that I am prepared to consider further financial assistance if a fully proved case is put up.\n\n3.\n\nThe only statement which I wish to contradict in the enclosure is that there are four hundred children of pure British birth still in the Colony. I understand that the real number slightly exceeds one hundred. I dealt fully with the subject of the British women who are still here in a broadcast, copy of which was sent to Your Lordship under note of July 5th.\n\n4.\n\nAs the petitioners themselves point out, this is a conflict between psychological necessity and military necessity: I much regret that the latter consideration does not permit me to make a recommendation in favour of the petition at the present time.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,\nGovernor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS,\nD.S.O., &C., &C., &C.\n\nPage 40\nPage 41", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-589-18 Complaints against evacuation scheme 23-11-1940 - 24-10-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 574323, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-589-20 Evacuation- financial arrangements 26-7-1941 - 3-1-1944", "page_number": 99, "title": "CO129-589-20 Evacuation- financial arrangements 26-7-1941 - 3-1-1944", "content_text": "# No.1024.\n\nWith the Compliments of the \nUnder-Secretary of State for Dominion \n\n**INWARD TELEGRAM** \n-9-JUL 1942 \n\n| FROM: | TO: |\n| --- | --- |\n| AUSTRALIA (H.C.) | D.O. |\n\n| Date | Time |\n| --- | --- |\n| D. 8th July 1942 | 12.40 p.m. |\n| R. 8th | 10.20 p.m. |\n\nRE 10JUL 1942 \n\n| 51 | 98 | 391 |\n\nYour telegram No.814 of the 13th June and my telegram No.931 of the 24th June. Hong Kong evacuees.\n\nCommonwealth Treasury state that where receipts are obtained in respect of payments on behalf of United Kingdom Government, and submitted periodically with reimbursement claims (as is the case with payments to evacuees), it is not the practice to secure the Auditor General's certificate, and in view of the desirability of eliminating unnecessary work they hope that the request will not be pressed. Add that the general procedure in connection with payments of United Kingdom pensions etc., is at present under consideration with the United Kingdom Government Department, with the object of eliminating all receipts and substituting therefore Auditor General's certificate.\n\n2. Cash accounts of the various sub-Treasuries must of course be subject to audit, and check on disbursement must be considered adequate and effective against irregularities and frauds. It is therefore difficult to understand why claims for reimbursement of Hong Kong expenditure could not be certified by the Auditor General especially as it is suggested that this procedure should be adopted in the future. In the circumstances however it is assumed that the matter need not be pressed.\n\nCopy to:-\nMr. Dixon \nMr. Wiseman \nMr. MacLeod \nUnder Secretary of State \nMr. Gent, Mr. Thorne \nCol.Cole \nMr. Blaxter \nMr. Edmonds", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-589-20 Evacuation- financial arrangements 26-7-1941 - 3-1-1944.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 574327, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-589-20 Evacuation- financial arrangements 26-7-1941 - 3-1-1944", "page_number": 103, "title": "CO129-589-20 Evacuation- financial arrangements 26-7-1941 - 3-1-1944", "content_text": "# INWARD TELEGRAM\n\n**CODE** \n24 JUN 1942\n\n## Telegram Details\n| Field | Value |\n| --- | --- |\n| FROM: | AUSTRALIA (H.C.) |\n| TO: | D.O. |\n\nNo. 931.\n\nD. 24th June, 1942. 11.30 p.m. \nR. 24th \" \nC. 25 Jun. 1942 \n11.30 a.m.\n\nYour telegram No.814. Hong Kong evacuees. Additional expenditure should be paid off in London. Commonwealth Auditor General has been asked to furnish cash audit certificate in respect of all statements from September 1941 to date, and for all future statements. Statements and certificates will be forwarded by mail. Detailed list of allotments referred to in paragraph 3 of my telegram No.702 are being prepared.\n\n## Distribution List\n| Copy to: | |\n| --- | --- |\n| D.O. | Mr. Dixon |\n| C.O. | Mr. Wiseman |\n| | Mr. MacLeod |\n| | Under Secretary of State |\n| | Mr. Gent |\n| | Mr. Thorne |\n| | Col. Cole |\n| | Mr. Blaxter |\n| | Mr. Edmonds |\n\nWith the Compliments of the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs.\n\n5401 11/17/48 \n102 \n42", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-589-20 Evacuation- financial arrangements 26-7-1941 - 3-1-1944.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 574339, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-589-20 Evacuation- financial arrangements 26-7-1941 - 3-1-1944", "page_number": 115, "title": "CO129-589-20 Evacuation- financial arrangements 26-7-1941 - 3-1-1944", "content_text": "## INWARD TELEGRAM\nAUSTRALIA (H.C.) K.\n\nNo. 729.\nD. 22nd May, 1942.\nR. 22nd\n7.40 p.m.\n\n065/4/41\n\nYour telegram of 2nd May No. 556.\n\nHong Kong Evacuees. Commonwealth Treasury have submitted claims for December £13,442.18.3, January £14,509.3.6, and February £13,375.8.5, all in Australian currency duly certified by Maughan.\n\nPresume that these amounts will be paid to the High Commissioner for the Commonwealth of Australia in London.\n\nDetails will be forwarded on receipt of reply to my telegram of 20th May, 1942 No. 702 but the approximate amounts for maintenance allowances etc. is £5000.\n\nCopy to:-\n- Mr. Dixon\n- Mr. Wiseman\n- Mr. Macleod\n- Mr. Gent\n- Mr. Thorne\n- Col. Cole\n- Mr. Blaxter\n- Mr. Edmonds\n\nC.O. U. S. of S.\n\nD.O.\n20 MAY 194\n6.00 p.m\n0.0. 1.2GY \n\nWith the Compliments of the Under-Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs\nCODE \n114 \n35 \n36 \n# \n540 \n\nTo Harshels)\n23 MAY 18", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-589-20 Evacuation- financial arrangements 26-7-1941 - 3-1-1944.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 574340, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-589-20 Evacuation- financial arrangements 26-7-1941 - 3-1-1944", "page_number": 116, "title": "CO129-589-20 Evacuation- financial arrangements 26-7-1941 - 3-1-1944", "content_text": "## INWARD TELEGRAM\nFROM: AUSTRALIA (H.C.)\nTO: D.O.\n\nD. 20th May, 1942 2.05 p.m. R. 20th May, 1942 11.20 a.m.\n\nNo. 702\n\n35 Your telegram No. 556.\n\n1. Maintenance allowance paid under Evacuation Scheme Additional July to November totals £6,400.19.2d Australian. Expenditure administratively incurred in evacuation scheme for the same period by the Finance Liaison Officer £414.4.4d Australian. Repatriation of evacuees £302.5.0d Australian. Copies of certified monthly claims, with supporting schedule, forwarded to Crown Agents for the Colonies by the Commonwealth Treasury up to and including August 1941.\n\n2. All disbursements are made by the Commonwealth sub-Treasuries on the authorities issued by Maughan and all such expenditure is subject to cash auditing in the normal course by Commonwealth Auditor-General. Claims from sub-Treasuries are verified by Maughan against his authorizations and receipts from the payees and the allocation of expenditure is checked in his office before certifying Commonwealth claims. It will be observed that Commonwealth audits do not extend to correctness of authorizations or allocation of expenditure which can only be checked by Finance Liaison Officer. Any adjustment only affects the sub-schedules and not total claims and in these circumstances it is suggested that it would be redundant to ask the Commonwealth Government to certify subsidiary statements.\n\n3. It is proposed to forward certified claims together with supporting schedule of payments of maintenance allowances for September 1941. Payments made on account of family remittances, official and non-official, presumably recovered by the Hong Kong Treasury up to and including November 1941. Detailed list of allotments made from December 1941 is being forwarded to enable Crown Agents to debit officials' salaries and record family remittances made on account of non-officials. From February 16th, dependants of non-officials placed on maintenance allowance if not entitled to volunteer allowance. Details of other evacuation expenditures will accompany monthly Commonwealth statement of claims.\n\nCopy to:-\nD.O.\nC.O.\nMr. Dixon\nMr. Wiseman\nMr. Macleod\nUnd. Sec. of State\nMr. Gent\nMr. Thorne\nMr. Blaxter\nColonel Cole\nMr. Edmonds\n\nWith the Compliments of the Secretary of State for Colonial Affairs.\n\nTo Nardie (38)\n\n`CODE`", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-589-20 Evacuation- financial arrangements 26-7-1941 - 3-1-1944.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 574412, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-589-3 Sino-Japanese War- attack on medical convoy- Maryknoll Leper Mission 20-5-1941 - 14-8-1943", "page_number": 29, "title": "CO129-589-3 Sino-Japanese War- attack on medical convoy- Maryknoll Leper Mission 20-5-1941 - 14-8-1943", "content_text": ". CONFIDENTIAL. \n\nMy Lord, \n\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, \n\nPECE! 20th May, 1941. \n\n- 2 SEP 1941 \n\nC. O. REGY \n\nHỒNG HỒNG. \n\n29 \n\nI have the honour to forward herewith for \n\nYour Lordship's information a copy of a report (with \n\nplan) on an expedition made to Chinese territory by \n\ncertain temporary officers of the Medical Department \n\nwith the purpose of conveying some 190 lepers from Hong \n\nKong to the Maryknoll Mission Lepers' Settlements at \n\nGaiman, Kwongtung Province. The officers engaged, Mr. \n\nF.W. Kendall, Mr. E.L. Curtis and Dr. A. Sporer \n\ndisplayed a highly commendable courage and devotion to \n\nduty. \n\nI have the honour to be, \n\nMy Lord, \n\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant, \n\nNL Su t \n\nColonial Secretary \n\nfor Governor. \n\n20. \n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \n\nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., \n\n&C., \n\n&C., \n\n&C.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-589-3 Sino-Japanese War- attack on medical convoy- Maryknoll Leper Mission 20-5-1941 - 14-8-1943.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 574453, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-589-5 Air raid precautions- Hong Kong Corps of Air Raid Wardens (No 2) Amendment Ordinance 1941... 6-3-1941 - 2-10-1941", "page_number": 3, "title": "CO129-589-5 Air raid precautions- Hong Kong Corps of Air Raid Wardens (No 2) Amendment Ordinance 1941... 6-3-1941 - 2-10-1941", "content_text": "# NO. 212\n\n**NUMBER AND DATE SHOULD BE QUOTED IN REFERENCE TO THIS LETTER.**\n\n**Encl. No. 1.** \n**Encl. No. 2.**\n\n**My Lord,**\n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG, 2nd October, 1941.**\n\nWith reference to Sir G.A.S. Northcote's despatch No. 58 of 13th March, 1941, I have the honour to submit for the signification of His Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance intituled:\n\n**An Ordinance to amend further the Hong Kong Corps of Air Raid Wardens Ordinance, 1940.**\n\n2. The enclosed report by the Attorney General explains the objects and reasons of the Ordinance.\n\nI have the honour to be, \nMy Lord, \nYour Lordship's most obedient, \nhumble servant, \n\n**Governor.**\n\n**THE RIGHT HONOURABLE** \n**LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O.,** \n**&C.,** \n**&C.,** \n**&c.**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-589-5 Air raid precautions- Hong Kong Corps of Air Raid Wardens (No 2) Amendment Ordinance 1941... 6-3-1941 - 2-10-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 574458, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-589-5 Air raid precautions- Hong Kong Corps of Air Raid Wardens (No 2) Amendment Ordinance 1941... 6-3-1941 - 2-10-1941", "page_number": 8, "title": "CO129-589-5 Air raid precautions- Hong Kong Corps of Air Raid Wardens (No 2) Amendment Ordinance 1941... 6-3-1941 - 2-10-1941", "content_text": "# Despatch No. 58\n\n**File Reference:** `53871/5/8`\n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG** \n**13th March, 1941**\n\n**My Lord,**\n\n**F 7 MAY 1941 0.0. REQY**\n\nWith reference to my despatch No. 147 of 18th March, 1940, I have the honour to submit for the signification of His Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance intituled:—\n\n**Enclosure No. 1** \n**Enclosure No. 2** \n\n\"An Ordinance to amend the Hong Kong Corps of Air Raid Wardens Ordinance, 1940.\"\n\nThe enclosed report by the Attorney General explains the objects and reasons of the Ordinance.\n\nI have the honour to be, \nMy Lord, \nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant, \n\n**cas. honthesta** \n**Governor**\n\n---\n\n**THE RIGHT HONOURABLE** \n**LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O.,** \n**&c.,** \n**&c.,** \n**&c.**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-589-5 Air raid precautions- Hong Kong Corps of Air Raid Wardens (No 2) Amendment Ordinance 1941... 6-3-1941 - 2-10-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 574481, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-589-7 Chinese Congregational Church- grant of land 27-3-1941 - 30-6-1941", "page_number": 4, "title": "CO129-589-7 Chinese Congregational Church- grant of land 27-3-1941 - 30-6-1941", "content_text": "## No. 69.\n\n**RECEIVED** \n19 MAY 1941 \nC. O. REGI \n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG.** \n27th March, 1941.\n\n4 \n2/38 \n\n### Enclosure 1.\n### Enclosure 2.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nI have the honour to refer to Mr. Ormsby Gore's despatch No.105 of 27th April, 1938, regarding a grant of land to the Chinese Congregational Church in Hong Kong, and to inform Your Lordship that this body has applied for a further grant of an area of 30,000 square feet on the island of Aplichau, shown coloured and hatched red on the enclosed plan. The church body proposes to build a hostel and school premises on the area coloured red and to use the area hatched red for agricultural teaching.\n\n2. I recommend for Your Lordship's approval the grant of this land on the terms and conditions which follow the usual lines in such cases set out in the enclosed form.\n\nI have the honour to be, \nMy Lord, \nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant, \n**W. N. [or Wrtheta - unclear OCR]** Governor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., \n&c. &c. &c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-589-7 Chinese Congregational Church- grant of land 27-3-1941 - 30-6-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 574490, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-589-8 Prevention of Eviction Amendment Ordinance 1941 30-5-1941 - 31-5-1941", "page_number": 3, "title": "CO129-589-8 Prevention of Eviction Amendment Ordinance 1941 30-5-1941 - 31-5-1941", "content_text": "## No. 120.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nr: 0\n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG.**\n\n31st May, 1941.\n\n3/1940.\n\nWith reference to Lord Lloyd's despatch No.258 of 9th August, 1940, I have the honour to submit for the signification of His Majesty's pleasure the following:\n\n**Enclosure No.1.** Ordinance intituled:-\n**Enclosure No.2.** \"An Ordinance to amend the Prevention of Eviction Consolidation and Amendment Ordinance, 1939\".\n\n2. The enclosed report by the Attorney General explains the objects and reasons of the Ordinance.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,\nN.L. Smith\nColonial Secretary for Governor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.C.,\n&c., &c., &c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-589-8 Prevention of Eviction Amendment Ordinance 1941 30-5-1941 - 31-5-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 574500, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-589-9 Government House- damage caused by construction of underground Air Raid shelter tunnels. For extracted photographs.... 1-4-1941 - 1-11-1941", "page_number": 7, "title": "CO129-589-9 Government House- damage caused by construction of underground Air Raid shelter tunnels. For extracted photographs.... 1-4-1941 - 1-11-1941", "content_text": "# No. 130.\n\n53934/41 \n7 \n13 \n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG, 18th June, 1941.**\n\nMy Lord,\n\nI have the honour to refer to my despatch No.92 of 1st May, 1941, and to report with regret that a further collapse of the structure of Government House occurred on 3rd June, 1941.\n\n| Report by | \n| --- | \n| Executive Officer of the Government Architectural Office. | \n| Deputy Director of Public Works (Defence). | \n| Director of Public Works. | \n\nReports of this new damage are enclosed as noted in the margin.\n\n2. At the present time I am continuing to reside in Government House.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant\n\n[... Worthington?]\n\nGovernor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., &c., &c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-589-9 Government House- damage caused by construction of underground Air Raid shelter tunnels. For extracted photographs.... 1-4-1941 - 1-11-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 574522, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-589-9 Government House- damage caused by construction of underground Air Raid shelter tunnels. For extracted photographs.... 1-4-1941 - 1-11-1941", "page_number": 29, "title": "CO129-589-9 Government House- damage caused by construction of underground Air Raid shelter tunnels. For extracted photographs.... 1-4-1941 - 1-11-1941", "content_text": "# No. 92.\n\n**RECEIVED**\n11 AUG 1941\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG.\n3rd April, 1941.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nI have the honour to refer to my telegram No. 258 and to enclose the reports, plan and photographs noted in the margin which relate to the damage done to Government House due to tunnels dug for Air Raid Precaution purposes.\n\n| Report by the Executive Officer of the Architectural Office |\n| Report by the Deputy Director of Public Works (defence) |\n| Plan shewing relation between Government House and Air Raid Precaution tunnels |\n| Photographs of north front of Government House |\n\n2. The position at the date of this despatch is that I have evacuated all the bedrooms on the upper floor on the front (north) side of the house: this step was taken on the advice of the Director of Public Works and the Executive Engineer of the Architectural Office in whose view, however, the rest of the house is still habitable. Measurements are still being taken twice daily and these shew that the building is still occasionally moving. Timber shoring on the north side is now complete. I see no reason to doubt Mr. Feltham's view, expressed in the penultimate paragraph of the first enclosure, that reconstruction of the damaged portion of the building would be uneconomic.\n\nCopy with photos `wwong F.`\n\n3. I fear, therefore, that the conclusion is unavoidable that this charming old house's days are numbered, although it is still not unlikely that it may be usable for a few years; a more certain opinion will be obtainable in a few months time.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., &c., &c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-589-9 Government House- damage caused by construction of underground Air Raid shelter tunnels. For extracted photographs.... 1-4-1941 - 1-11-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 574569, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-590-11 Commission of Enquiry into irregularities in Immigration Departments 22-4-1941 - 19-12-1941", "page_number": 19, "title": "CO129-590-11 Commission of Enquiry into irregularities in Immigration Departments 22-4-1941 - 19-12-1941", "content_text": "## **CONFIDENTIAL**\n\nEnclosures Nos. 1 & 2\n\nMy Lord,\n\n**RECEIVED** \n21 AUG 1941 \nC. J. REGY\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, \nHONG KONG.\n\nI have the honour to refer to my telegram No. 314 of 22nd April, 1941, in which I stated the gist of the report of the Commission appointed by General Norton, as Acting Governor, to enquire into the administration by Mr. R.A.D. Forrest of the recently created Immigration Department. I enclose six copies of the report and a copy of the evidence.\n\n2\\. The report was considered by the Executive Council on 17th April, 1941, and they advised its general acceptance. On the advice of the Director of Medical Services and of Dr. Dean-Smith, who has been attending Mr. Forrest, I have not allowed it to be published or a copy to be furnished to him. Mr. Forrest was re-admitted to hospital on 14th April, 1941, 'a very sick man' (vide report of the Medical Board) and was discharged on 6th May, 1941. I again consulted the two medical officers above-mentioned on 5th May, 1941, but both demurred strongly to a copy being placed in his hands at that time. Since then I have received Your Lordship's telegram No. 381 of 5th May, 1941, confirming this course of action. I enclose a copy of the report of the Medical Board together with an earlier report by Dr. Dean-Smith on Mr. Forrest's mental condition when he was admitted to hospital on 12th March, 1941. Mr. Forrest expects to leave the Colony for Australia about 20th May, 1941.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., \n&c., \n&c., \n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-590-11 Commission of Enquiry into irregularities in Immigration Departments 22-4-1941 - 19-12-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 574898, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-590-11 Commission of Enquiry into irregularities in Immigration Departments 22-4-1941 - 19-12-1941", "page_number": 348, "title": "CO129-590-11 Commission of Enquiry into irregularities in Immigration Departments 22-4-1941 - 19-12-1941", "content_text": "# No. 72.\n\n## 20 MAY 1941 \n\n### 6. 1. RESE \n\n### 6. \n\n349 \n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG, 31st March, 1941.**\n\nMy Lord,\n\nI have the honour to transmit for Your Lordship's information a copy of **Proclamation No. 2 of 1941**.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,\n/. C. shorthurst \n**Governor**.\n\nThe Right Honourable \n**LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., &C., &c., &c.**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-590-11 Commission of Enquiry into irregularities in Immigration Departments 22-4-1941 - 19-12-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 574910, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-590-12 Places of Public Entertainment Regulation Amendment Ordinance 1941 21-2-1941 - 15-4-1941", "page_number": 4, "title": "CO129-590-12 Places of Public Entertainment Regulation Amendment Ordinance 1941 21-2-1941 - 15-4-1941", "content_text": "# No. 53.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG. \n28th February, 1941.\n\n`42746/23/30`\n\n## Enclosure No.1.\n\nWith reference to Sir William Peel's despatch No.641 of 16th December, 1930, I have the honour to submit for the signification of His Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance intituled:- \n\"**An Ordinance to amend the Entertainments Tax Ordinance, 1930**\".\n\n## Enclosure No.2.\n\n2. The enclosed report by the Attorney General explains the objects and reasons of the Ordinance.\n\nI have the honour to be, \nMy Lord, \nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant, \n**NE Sule** \nColonial Secretary \nfor \nOfficer Administering the Government.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., \n&c., \n&c., \n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-590-12 Places of Public Entertainment Regulation Amendment Ordinance 1941 21-2-1941 - 15-4-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 574914, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-590-12 Places of Public Entertainment Regulation Amendment Ordinance 1941 21-2-1941 - 15-4-1941", "page_number": 8, "title": "CO129-590-12 Places of Public Entertainment Regulation Amendment Ordinance 1941 21-2-1941 - 15-4-1941", "content_text": "# No.50.\n\n## Enclosure No.1.\n\n## Enclosure No.2.\n\n3 MAY 1941\n\n8\n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG.**\n\n25th February, 1941.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nWith reference to Sir R. Stubb's despatch No.355 of 5th November, 1919, I have the honour to submit for the signification of His Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance intituled:-\n\n2.\n\n\"An Ordinance to amend the Places of Public Entertainment Regulation Ordinance, 1919.\"\n\nThe enclosed report by the Attorney General explains the objects and reasons of the Ordinance.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,\nM. Smit\nColonial Secretary,\nfor Officer Administering the Government.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O.\n\n&c.\n&c.\n&c.\n\nPage 8\nPage 9\n\n**ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHAMBERS, Hong Kong, 20th February, 1941.**\n\n**REPORT ON ORDINANCE No. ... of 1941.**\n\n1. I have examined the accompanying Ordinance intituled \"An Ordinance to amend the Places of Public Entertainment Regulation Ordinance, 1919.\"\n\n2. A print of the memorandum of Objects and Reasons of the Bill for this Ordinance is attached.\n\n3. I am of opinion that this Ordinance is not contrary to the Governor's instructions and that it is one to which His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government may properly assent in the name of His Majesty and on His behalf.\n\nAla\nAttorney General.\n\nPage 9\n\n**Objects and Reasons.**\n\n1. The object of the proposed new section in the Places of Public Entertainment Regulation Ordinance is to put an end to a ticket-selling racket which has grown into an intolerable nuisance.\n\n2. Briefly, the trouble is that touts, acting for individuals or gangs who have bought quantities of tickets in advance, stand about in the streets adjoining and the entrance halls of and approaches to, cinemas, theatres and sports grounds, sometimes even obstructing the entrances, box-offices or turnstiles, importuning would-be entrants to buy their tickets from them, and often representing that all other seats are fully booked.\n\n3. Not only have complaints against this nuisance been received from entertainment organizers and the public, but there is cause to believe that the operations of gangs or roughs, interested in the sale at their own prices of these tickets, have resulted in several assaults on members of the public and even in a street murder outside a theatre.\n\nDecember, 1940.\n\nC. G. ALABASTER,\nAttorney General.\n\nPage 10\nPage 11", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-590-12 Places of Public Entertainment Regulation Amendment Ordinance 1941 21-2-1941 - 15-4-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 574967, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-590-15 Miscellaneous Licences Amendment Ordinance 1941 8-5-1941 - 22-5-1941", "page_number": 6, "title": "CO129-590-15 Miscellaneous Licences Amendment Ordinance 1941 8-5-1941 - 22-5-1941", "content_text": "No. 106.\n\nMy Lord,\n\n**RECEIVED**\n25 AUG 1941\nC.O. A\n1.6\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG.\n12th May, 1941.\n\n`13717/19/33`\n\nWith reference to Sir W. Peel's despatch No. 537 of 30th October, 1933, I have the honour to submit for the signification of His Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance intituled:-\n\"An Ordinance to amend the Miscellaneous Licences Ordinance, 1933.\"\n\nThe enclosed report by the Attorney General explains the objects and reasons of the Ordinance.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,\nN.L. Smith\nColonial Secretary,\nfor Governor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O.,\n&c.,\n&c.,\n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-590-15 Miscellaneous Licences Amendment Ordinance 1941 8-5-1941 - 22-5-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 574971, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-590-16 The Trustees of the Chater (Cathedral and St Andrews)- Endowment Funds Incorporation Ordinance 1941 27-6-1941 - 3-7-1941", "page_number": 3, "title": "CO129-590-16 The Trustees of the Chater (Cathedral and St Andrews)- Endowment Funds Incorporation Ordinance 1941 27-6-1941 - 3-7-1941", "content_text": "# NO. 148.\n\n**NUMBER AND DATE SHOULD BE QUOTED IN REFERENCE TO THIS LETTER.**\n\nMy Lord,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG,\n3rd July, 1941.\n\nEncl. No.1.\nEncl. No.2.\nEncl. No.3.\n\nI have the honour to submit for the signification of His Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance intituled:-\n**An Ordinance to incorporate Trustees capable of holding property and empowered to administer two trust funds known as The Chater (Cathedral) Endowment Fund and The Chater (St. Andrew's Church) Endowment Fund for the purpose of assisting in the maintenance of St. John's Cathedral and St. Andrew's Church in this Colony.**\n\n2. The enclosed report by the Attorney General explains the objects and reasons of the Ordinance.\n\n3. I also forward a certificate under my hand as required by Article XXVII of the Royal Instructions dated 14th February, 1917.\n\n**RECEIVED SCT 1941**\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient,\nhumble servant,\n**Dugarry**\nPrincipal Asst. Cor. Sec.\nGovernor.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O.,\n&C.,\n&C.,\n&C.,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-590-16 The Trustees of the Chater (Cathedral and St Andrews)- Endowment Funds Incorporation Ordinance 1941 27-6-1941 - 3-7-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 575006, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-590-17 Government policy regarding firewood supplies 7-8-1941 - 31-7-1942", "page_number": 29, "title": "CO129-590-17 Government policy regarding firewood supplies 7-8-1941 - 31-7-1942", "content_text": "# No. 176.\n\n1OCT1941 \n\n129 \n\n132/53033/40 \n\nلمسه \n\n**My Lord,**\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, \nHỒNG XONG. \n7th August, 1941.\n\nWith reference to the fourth paragraph of my despatch No.89 of 21st April, 1941, regarding the policy of this Government in relation to firewood supplies, I have the honour to inform Your Lordship that, following an extensive investigation of the local firewood situation undertaken by Mr. W. J. Anderson, Controller of Stores, Lieutenant-General Norton instructed Dr. G.A.C. Herklots of the University of Hong Kong, whose services had been requisitioned by this Government in order that he might undertake duties in connection with the control of firewood, to visit Borneo and Malaya at the end of 1940 and there to examine, in consultation with the local authorities, the possibility of relieving the acute firewood shortage in this Colony by means of supplementary supplies from those countries.\n\n2. The average annual imports of firewood from all sources for the five years preceding the Sino-Japanese war amounted to nearly 2 piculs (333.3 lbs) per head of the estimated population. Three quarters of the above imports were from the mainland of China, the most important source of supplies being the West River district of Kwangtung.\n\n3. Supplies of firewood from the West River district were cut off following the Japanese occupation of Canton in October, 1938, and the subsequent closing of the Pearl River, but the local firewood dealers maintained their imports at approximately the pre-war figure by drawing supplies from Malaya and Borneo, imports from these sources rising from 630,791 piculs in 1937 to 1,721,709 piculs in 1939 and 1,186,837 piculs for the first six months of 1940. These supplies were quite inadequate to provide for the great increase of population, which had been swelled by the influx of refugees numbering up to half a million, and the price of firewood consequently rose from 120 catties for the dollar (the normal pre-war figure) to less than 20 catties in the early part of 1941. The failure of the firewood dealers to increase their importations may have been in some part due to fears that a sudden decrease in the Colony's population, or a Japanese decision to reopen the Pearl River, would force them to sell at a heavy loss, but reliable evidence from Sandakan showed that large stocks available there were being deliberately withheld from shipment with the intention of creating an artificial shortage.\n\n4. Experience of the control of food prices having shown that the Chinese business community does not take kindly to the idea of Government price control, it was decided that before a control of firewood prices could be successfully imposed this Government must be in a position to sell firewood itself at the price decided. The attitude of the \"ring\" of firewood dealers\n\n**THE RIGHT HONOURABLE \nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O., \n&C., \n&C., \n&C.**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-590-17 Government policy regarding firewood supplies 7-8-1941 - 31-7-1942.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 575012, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-590-18 Cressall Anti-Graft Commission- MacGregor (A R P) Commission on corruption 8-9-1941 - 7-11-1941", "page_number": 4, "title": "CO129-590-18 Cressall Anti-Graft Commission- MacGregor (A R P) Commission on corruption 8-9-1941 - 7-11-1941", "content_text": "**N. SECRET.**\n\n**BY CLIPPER.**\n\n> 541024\n\n5\n\n**GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONG KONG.**\n\n7th November, 1941.\n\nPF of Campbell. (Copy below)\n\n**Enclosure No.1.**\n\nWith reference to correspondence ending with my secret telegram No.982 of 9th September, 1941, on the subject of the Commission of Inquiry which is investigating alleged malpractices in connection with the work of the Air Raid Precautions Department, I have the honour to inform Your Lordship that since receiving a report, of which I enclose a copy, by the Chairman of that Commission I have, with the advice of my Executive Council, appointed another Commission which is charged with the duty of enquiring generally into the existence of corruption in the Public Service. The terms of reference are set out in the accompanying copy of the proclamation appointing the Commission, **Enclosure No.2.**\n\n2. You are doubtless aware of the concern which my predecessors have felt at the existence of a general belief in this Colony that corruption is prevalent in the Public Service. Since my arrival, I have heard enough to convince me that the belief is widely held, and various disclosures in the past, including matters which have recently come to light in the course of the enquiries of the Air Raid Precautions Commission, have shown that it is not unfounded, though I am glad to be able to believe that the number of black sheep is greatly exaggerated in the public mind.\n\n3. I welcome the opportunity which Mr. Cressall's report has provided of setting up a Commission of Inquiry, and, as I have informed the Commission, I do not regard the investigation of the facts reported by Mr. Cressall as its sole or even its most important function. There is reason to expect that evidence which would otherwise have been unobtainable may be made available as a result of the appointment of the Commission.\n\n4. It was after full consultation with Sir Atholl MacGregor and in accordance with his own wish that I appointed him to be the sole Commissioner. The terms of reference were also settled in consultation with him and with his concurrence.\n\nI have the honour to be,\nMy Lord,\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,\n**Mark for Governor.**\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O.,\n&C.,\n&c.,\n&C.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-590-18 Cressall Anti-Graft Commission- MacGregor (A R P) Commission on corruption 8-9-1941 - 7-11-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 576394, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-590-7 Betting Duty Amendment Ordinance- 1941 3-12-1940 - 2-10-1941", "page_number": 4, "title": "CO129-590-7 Betting Duty Amendment Ordinance- 1941 3-12-1940 - 2-10-1941", "content_text": "NO. 214.\n\nNUMBER AND DATE SHOULD\n\nBE\n\nTO\n\nQUOTED IN REFERENCE\n\nTHIS LETTER.\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\nHONG KONG,\n\n4\n\n3.\n\n2nd October, 1941.\n\nEncl. No. 1.\n\nEncl. No. 2.\n\nMy Lord,\n\nWith reference to Lieutenant-General Norton's despatch No.484 of 3rd December, 1940, I have the honour to submit for the signification of His Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance intituled:-\n\nAn Ordinance to amend the Betting Duty Ordinance, 1931, as amended by the Betting Duty Amendment Ordinance, 1940.\n\n2. The enclosed report by the Attorney General explains the objects and reasons of the Ordinance.\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nMy Lord,\n\nYour Lordship's most obedient,\n\nhumble servant,\n\nMark Young.\n\nGovernor.\n\nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O.,\n\n&C.,\n\n&C.,\n\n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-590-7 Betting Duty Amendment Ordinance- 1941 3-12-1940 - 2-10-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 576404, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-590-8 Transfer of naval victualling stores to Admiralty sites 15-2-1941 - 8-7-1941", "page_number": 4, "title": "CO129-590-8 Transfer of naval victualling stores to Admiralty sites 15-2-1941 - 8-7-1941", "content_text": "SECRET.\n\nMy Lord,\n\n56078\n\n4\n\n4\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE,\n\nHONG KONG,\n\n8th July, 1941.\n\n(2)\n\n2\n\nIn reply to Your Lordship's secret despatch of 10th March, 1941, enclosing a letter from the Admiralty regarding the transfer of two sites occupied by the new Naval Victualling Stores, I have the honour to enclose for Your Lordship's information a copy of the letter addressed by the Director of Public Works to the local Naval Authorities giving in full the terms proposed by this Government. The terms were drawn up on the understanding that the buildings were to be considered as part of the permanent defences of the Colony and are in accordance with precedent.\n\n2. If, however, the buildings are not to be retained for the permanent defences of the Colony, then I consider that the best solution would be, as originally suggested to the Naval Authorities, that the site be retained by the Naval Authorities on permit at an annual fee of $1.00 for the duration of the present European War plus an additional period of six months, when, if a further period of tenure is desired, fresh terms could be considered. This arrangement would mean that if the Naval Authorities did not desire a further period of tenure they would have to surrender the buildings without compensation. As the buildings are unlikely to be of any value to this Government, I regret that I cannot agree to pay compensation in respect of them.\n\n3. The reservation of a twenty-foot strip on each site adjoining the main road is intended to provide for future road widening and I regret that I cannot agree to a permanent alienation of these strips of land, although full consideration to Naval requirements will be given in the event of road widening becoming necessary.\n\n2\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nMy Lord,\n\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble servant,\n\nN.L. Smith\n\nColonial Secretary for Governor.\n\nCopy to Admiralty (6)\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\nLORD MOYNE OF BURY ST. EDMUNDS, D.S.O.,\n\n&c., &c.,\n\n&c.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-590-8 Transfer of naval victualling stores to Admiralty sites 15-2-1941 - 8-7-1941.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 576511, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-591-10 Military Administration 16-1-1945 - 28-3-1946", "page_number": 19, "title": "CO129-591-10 Military Administration 16-1-1945 - 28-3-1946", "content_text": "19\n\n26. W. 6. Corrigenda\n\nW. 6. Corrigenda to No. 22-34.8.45\n\nPri- by\n\n27\n\nW.O. list of Aff.\n\nList of Appointments approved of Officer for Civil Affairs Staff, Hong Kong\n\nPa 719 8045\n\n28. Treasury (K.m. James) -5.5.2905 -23-8-45 to W.O. Circulating letter authority about Treasury for Colonial Offices appointed for Eastern Colonies during military period, and asking for W.O. comments)\n\n29. Brig. MacDougall to W.O. (enclosing copy of Minute to Mr. B.D. Edmonds. regis-W-6. Yel. to C-in-C. Hong Kong)\n\n29.9\n\n298\n\nAdmiralty to Chiefs No. 72249 limb \"Il from C-in-C. Hong Kong\n\n30. Admiralty to Chiefs No. 1102562 25-8-45 7.9.45 11.9.45 from C-in-C. Hong Kong -14-9-45 ress of staff (vis Admiralty) No. 1304522\n\n31. Extract from W.O.S. (45) 224th mtg.— 14.9.45.\n\n32. R. M. Sedgwick (excl. c. of letter to 54144/46/45 from Brig. MacDougall) - 16.9.45.\n\n33. Extract from W.O.S. (45) 226th mtg. - 17.9.45\n\n34. W.O. Tel. to C-in-C. India no. C.A. 4/17 252144/46/45 17.9.45", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-591-10 Military Administration 16-1-1945 - 28-3-1946.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 576513, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-591-10 Military Administration 16-1-1945 - 28-3-1946", "page_number": 21, "title": "CO129-591-10 Military Administration 16-1-1945 - 28-3-1946", "content_text": "21\n\n44. W.6.-J.C. from b. in b. India\n\nNo.18538\n\n8/Org. 9(B)\n\n27.9.45\n\nofer to 54144/46/45\n\nMiss Ruston.\n\nMr. B. D. Edmonds.\n\nRe-cirid\n\nminute of 27/9.\n\nMr. Paskins\n\nconyone 45.\n\n+0 54144/46/45\n\nW.O. Tel. from Hong Kong\n\nD. 4. 0. 1919 22.\n\n270725\n\n9. G. Campbell\n\n4/10.\n\n8279.45\n\nSocsea\n\nTransferred 46. W.O. - Tel.\n\n29-9-48\n\nfrom\n\nto 54144/46/45\n\nTho. SAC 23761/ca\n\n47. l.\n\n2-10-45·\n\nb. in b. Hong Kong (via W.O)\n\nTransferred 48. W.0.-Jel from BAFSEA\n\nto 54144/46/45\n\nOM 44\n\n2-10-45.\n\n49. b. in b. Hong Kong (via W.O.) — 2·10-45\n\nJel. 021045\n\n50. W. 6. - Tel. From Sarrea\n\nWorshared,\n\n54144/46\n\n1/46/45\n\nto 54144\n\nSAC' 24075 mor. In.\n\n(DTO 0213192)\n\n3.10.45\n\n51. l.O.- l.l. From (for CA. C.O.)\n\nHory nod. 12 (for long -5.10.45.\n\nNot\n\n&", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-591-10 Military Administration 16-1-1945 - 28-3-1946.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 576527, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-591-10 Military Administration 16-1-1945 - 28-3-1946", "page_number": 35, "title": "CO129-591-10 Military Administration 16-1-1945 - 28-3-1946", "content_text": "1 Nov. Lieut. J. REGAN Quartermaster 15 November. Mr. V. RITCHIE S.O.III Police Acting D.A.A.G. (CID) w.e.f. 18 September. T/Capt. J.M.P. QUIRY, appointed as Staff Lieut. (Accounts) S. T. and 1 Branch appointed temporary Capt. before arriving here as there is vacancy for S.O. III (Accounts) han been appointed accordingly. Request agreement.\n\nPublic Works Branch Mr. R.A. MIRAMS appointed S.O.II Waterworks, relinquished appointment w.e.f. 19 November now S.O.III Waterworks, Distribution by C.A.9 D.D.C.A. (HT) C.A.4, 8, 9. C.10 C.A.S. Hong Kong (3) 28, Grosvenor Street, W.1. Crown Agents. Colonial Office (r. B.D. Edmunds)\n\n35", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-591-10 Military Administration 16-1-1945 - 28-3-1946.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 576590, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-591-10 Military Administration 16-1-1945 - 28-3-1946", "page_number": 98, "title": "CO129-591-10 Military Administration 16-1-1945 - 28-3-1946", "content_text": "COLONIAL\n\nMON\n\nOFFICE\n\n27\n\n+3\n\nColonial Office,\n\nHong Kong Planning Unit\n\n2 Park Street, W.1.\n\nAll\n\n25th August, 1945.\n\nMy dear Paskin,\n\nOne of the many things I promised to do and have not done was to send you a note about the organization of the Police Department in its temporary form as approved on the War Establishment. You were concerned, and rightly, we had not secured Treasury authority for the extra posts which appeared on the Military Establishment and would later appear on the Civil Establishment when the military period had ended.\n\nB.D. Edmonds will have told you that we had a successful meeting with James of the Treasury yesterday; I enclose a copy of a note about the meeting which shows that we now possess full Treasury approval.\n\nJ.J. Paskin, Esq.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-591-10 Military Administration 16-1-1945 - 28-3-1946.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 576592, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-591-10 Military Administration 16-1-1945 - 28-3-1946", "page_number": 100, "title": "CO129-591-10 Military Administration 16-1-1945 - 28-3-1946", "content_text": "100\n\nMr. B. D. Edmonds\n\nWe discussed yesterday with Mr. James of the Treasury the temporary emergency departments which have been added to the war establishment organization over and above what is provided on the 1941 estimates. Such departments are Relief, Supplies and Trade and Industry.\n\nWe had before us the draft of the war establishment as passed by the War Establishment Committee and approved by the Treasury. We went through this with Mr. James and satisfied him that the establishment there shown was reasonable. Mr. James informed us he agreed that it could receive Treasury sanction in so far as it represented the Civil Government after the end of the Military period. We pointed out that the whole emergency administration was less than 400 officers as against 1100 in peace time.\n\nWe succeeded also in satisfying Dr. James that the salaries granted to heads of \"new\" temporary departments were reasonable and could be approved forthwith: he agreed for example to the representative temporary posts given on the attached list.\n\nThe net result of the meeting was that Treasury have sanctioned the transformation of the Military Establishment into an Emergency Civil Government on the scale already approved for the War Establishment.\n\n24.8.15.\n\nPage 100\n\nPage 101\n\nPage 101", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-591-10 Military Administration 16-1-1945 - 28-3-1946.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 576594, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-591-10 Military Administration 16-1-1945 - 28-3-1946", "page_number": 102, "title": "CO129-591-10 Military Administration 16-1-1945 - 28-3-1946", "content_text": "Fel. No.: Whitehall 12345 41 45/10/145\n\nNATIONAL\n\nLOAN\n\nSCHEME\n\nYour Reference\n\nTreasury Reference $.52905.\n\nTREASURY CHAMBERS, 28\n\nGREAT GEORGE STREET,\n\nLONDON, S.W.1.\n\nDear Edmonds,\n\n23rd August, 1945\n\nI enclose letter from Worth about Treasury authority\n\nfor civilims appointed to Far Eastern Colonies during the military period, on which I should be grateful for your comments.\n\nYours sincerely,\n\nRugames\n\nB.D. Edmonds, Esq., M.M.,\n\nColonial Office,\n\nDowning Street,\n\nS.W.1.\n\nAUG 1945\n\n? AUG 1945\n\nCorrected version with proper formatting and minor corrections:\n\nFel. 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U.S. of S.\n\nSecretary of State.\n\n24th Sept. 1945.\n\nFor my sing\n\nDear James\n\nNo 23\n\n45\n\nLack\n\nmile fro\n\nMacDougal which, I thank\n\nwill\n\nAs\n\nposition.\n\nexplained\n\ngive\n\nChove\n\nComcaines\n\nfor\n\nextrances\n\nwith hint\n\nDepartman\n\nwill give salaries\n\nComp posis\n\nThe\n\nFURTHER ACTION.\n\nCopy weih\n\n4-\n\nJ. Wome\n\n25\n\n2e to the Sept.\n\nle. My Jordan\n\ngives fois\n\nI\n\nB\n\ncom fo Wareh\n\nexamples.\n\na\n\nSa BD Edmonds.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-591-10 Military Administration 16-1-1945 - 28-3-1946.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 576602, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-591-10 Military Administration 16-1-1945 - 28-3-1946", "page_number": 110, "title": "CO129-591-10 Military Administration 16-1-1945 - 28-3-1946", "content_text": "110\n\nMr. B. D. Edmonds\n\nRE\n\n29 AUG 1945\n\n0.0. REGY\n\n23\n\nWe discussed yesterday with Mr. James of the Treasury the temporary emergency departments which have been added to the war establishment organization over and above what is provided on the 1941 estimates. Such departments are Relief, Supplies and Trade and Industry.\n\nWe had before us the draft of the war establishment as passed by the War Establishment Committee and approved by the Treasury. We went through this with Mr. James and satisfied him that the establishment there shown was reasonable. Mr. James informed us he agreed that it could receive Treasury sanction in so far as it represented the Civil Government after the end of the Military period. We pointed out that the whole emergency administration was less than 400 officers as against 1100 in peace time.\n\nWe succeeded also in satisfying Mr. James that the salaries granted to heads of \"new\" temporary departments were reasonable and could be approved forthwith: he agreed for example to the representative temporary posts given on the attached list.\n\nThe net result of the meeting was that Treasury have sanctioned the transformation of the Military Establishment into an Emergency Civil Government on the scale already approved for the War Establishment.\n\nM. ut_well.\n\n24.8.45.\n\nPage 110\n\nPage 111", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-591-10 Military Administration 16-1-1945 - 28-3-1946.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 579323, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-592-4 Reports on current situation- Police 14-11-1945 - 1-7-1946", "page_number": 2, "title": "CO129-592-4 Reports on current situation- Police 14-11-1945 - 1-7-1946", "content_text": "C.. \n\nPokie \n\n1. Pennefather-Evans \n\n14.11.45 \n\n2 \n\nPersonnel Dept should see this, as information regarding several individual members of the European branch of the Hill police force is noted. These extracts should possibly be registered on the relevant files - question.\n\nAs is the practice of the force, the men of the Levy's pre-occupation home are anxious to know the position of the strength of the force is reduced = future.\" \n\n1257 Hey have reached the mim of retiring age, what hope of re-employment? A:X. Regnier 13/12 \n\nM.B.D. Edmonds! To see \n\nMr. Wodeman J \n\nMr. B.D. Edmunds. \n\nThis file has been most unfortunately delayed. I have myself only seen it within the last two days.\n\nI have redrafted the reply to 1 but you should see since it may be that the matters referred to by Mr. Pennefather-Evans have come up in any discussions he has had with you.\n\nThe following four men are stated to have been dismissed: \n\nG.G. Clarke, \n\nW.J. Dixey-Beale, \n\nJ. F. Channing, \n\nMacDermott. \n\nas from 5.10.43. \n\nInspector A. Kirby is stated to have been found unfit for further service and retired You will no doubt wish to have the relevant personal files and extracts put on the files of officers concerned.\n\nM.B.D. Edmonds, \n\nA.K \n\n6.2.46 \n\nExtracts from (1) regarding named individuals have been placed on the files of officers concerned.\n\nThe delay on this paper is most unfortunate. A draft reply to (1) is submitted. Also \n\n14.2.46.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-592-4 Reports on current situation- Police 14-11-1945 - 1-7-1946.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 579324, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-592-4 Reports on current situation- Police 14-11-1945 - 1-7-1946", "page_number": 3, "title": "CO129-592-4 Reports on current situation- Police 14-11-1945 - 1-7-1946", "content_text": "File handed to me\n\nby MEAD. Edmonds. 3.4.46\n\n3\n\nAvd Humphrey\n\n4.4.46.\n\n...\n\n$52\n\n2.\n\nTo Pennefather-Evans\n\nCons! 13 APR 1946\n\n(2)\n\nreply? remind\n\nGlatchpole\n\n13/5\n\nMe Pennefather\n\nme the\n\nSee 3\n\nEvans called & gave\n\nof\n\npapers referred to in para 3 of (2) some\n\ntime\n\nago.\n\nI passed them\n\nfor registration. what has happened to them? Perhaps\n\nsomeone started a new file?\n\nAED. Humphrey.\n\n14.5.46.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-592-4 Reports on current situation- Police 14-11-1945 - 1-7-1946.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 580053, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-593-1 Future policy- unofficial views 18-6-1946 - 28-12-1946", "page_number": 9, "title": "CO129-593-1 Future policy- unofficial views 18-6-1946 - 28-12-1946", "content_text": "Wt. 49614/485 3/46 50m. S. & S. Ltd.\n\nC. O.\n\nMr. E.R.Edmonds 12/12/46\n\nMr. Mayle\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\nDRAFT.\n\nThe Rt. Hon. Sir Stafford Cripps,\n\n/12/46 Permt. U.S. of S. Parly. U.S. of S. X Secretary of State. + 23/12 For Secretary of State's signature 1946.\n\nYou and I have some correspondence with reference to the notes about Hong Kong which you sent to THE KC., MP.\n\nAnd I promised to send you a line for your own information.\n\nWith regard to the general Constitutional aspect of the administration of Hong Kong, detailed proposals have just been received from the Governor covering (a) the transfer of several functions from Government to an enlarged and more widely based municipality; and (b) the change-over from an official to an unofficial majority on the Legislative Council.\n\nThese proposals are under careful consideration here.\n\nSecondly, as to your correspondent's proposals for the general rehabilitation and development of the Colony, the proposal for a building scheme was sent to the Governor for his views, but I imagine that the difficulty at the moment is shortage of building materials and possibly labour.\n\nThe two proposals relating to the abolition of military lands and an increase in Hong Kong's quota...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-593-1 Future policy- unofficial views 18-6-1946 - 28-12-1946.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 580567, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-593-4 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University. For extracted photographs see CN 3-45 27-10-1946 - 30-1-1947", "page_number": 5, "title": "CO129-593-4 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University. For extracted photographs see CN 3-45 27-10-1946 - 30-1-1947", "content_text": "bears to the total capital expenditure. The memorandum should also make the point in paragraph 5 of our telegram to Hong Kong. Personally, I think that this is an important point.\n\n12.11.46.\n\nI agree with Mr. Mayle and should be glad if Mr. E.R. Edmonds, after having a word with Major Mayhew's Private Secretary, would return this file to Miss Ruston to consider revision of the memorandum along the lines which Mr. Mayle has suggested. In reminding the Private Secretary at the Foreign Office, Mr. Edmonds would no doubt explain that the reason why we wish for early discussion is that any financial provision from U.K. funds ought to be included in the 1947-8 Estimates. Our first joint approach to the Treasury ought therefore to be made as early as possible next month and before that we have still to have the suggested discussions with the Foreign Office.\n\nTk. bol\n\n14.11.46.\n\nMr Happel at the 20.\n\nthat we\n\nhas first thin\n\nought to be quitting the with early next week.\n\nFAL\n\n9. T. Dr. D. J. Slove\n\n941. From Dr. D. J. Slom\n\n13/11/16\n\n22/4/46\n\n95. From Mr Gayane\n\n28/11/46\n\n1. To. Mo Guyane\n\n25/10/176\n\n11 To Mrs Grogane\n\n3/12/46\n\n98. From Dr. Sens\n\n26/11/46", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-593-4 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University. For extracted photographs see CN 3-45 27-10-1946 - 30-1-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 580645, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-593-5 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University. For extracted photographs see CN 3-45- Provisional Powers Committee 21-8-1946 - 23-12-1946", "page_number": 25, "title": "CO129-593-5 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University. For extracted photographs see CN 3-45- Provisional Powers Committee 21-8-1946 - 23-12-1946", "content_text": "25\n\nPowers Committee, as constituted by the Order-in-Council on the 27th day of March, 1946.\n\nI agree that when the Secretary of State has approved the above appointments and the Committee has met and validated its previous acts and cleared up outstanding business, steps should be taken to transfer this Committee to Hong Kong. This would presumably be done by the Secretary of State appointing other members in place of Mr. Caine and Miss Ruston. Under the terms of the Order-in-Council, the powers given under it and by virtue of it cease on notification in the Hong Kong Gazette of appointments to the Court and Council of the University by the Chancellor. There is no reason, I suppose, why the Committee should not function in Hong Kong without any further steps being taken as soon as Mr. Sloss gets there, since there will then be in Hong Kong the necessary number of members (two) to form a quorum.\n\nby mangler\n\n13.11.46.\n\nxl\n\nMr. E.R. Edmonds.\n\nWould you please put this before the Secretary of State with our apologies for thus seeking belated approval for appointments under the Order in Council of which a copy is attached on top of the other side of the file?\n\nWhen the draft of that Order in Council was sent forward to the late Secretary of State the minutes (see in particular that of the 6th of March by Miss Ruston (flagged A)) explained the action that had been taken before it was realised that the Committee set up for this purpose would need statutory powers. It is not clear whether the late Secretary of State ever saw those minutes, but he did have a copy of the explanatory note at No.15 on this file. Unfortunately, after the Order in Council had been made, the need to resubmit the matter to him for formal approval of the appointments of the four persons in question was overlooked. We therefore now ask that the present Secretary of State will rectify this oversight by initialling these minutes which, we are advised, will be a sufficient authority.\n\nIt is also proposed that, after the Committee has met and validated its previous acts, it should be transferred to Hong Kong. We shall not, however, need to trouble the Secretary of State again about its composition unless, after Mr. Sloss gets to Hong Kong, the Governor advises that some local appointments to the Committee are necessary in place of Mr. Caine and Miss Ruston who will, of course, resign on the transfer. As Mr. Mayle has said, there may be no need for such additional local appointments to cover the period, which should be quite short, before the Order expires.\n\nAD\n\n15711\n\n12. Lond\n\n14.11.46.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-593-5 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University. For extracted photographs see CN 3-45- Provisional Powers Committee 21-8-1946 - 23-12-1946.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 580840, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-593-5 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University. For extracted photographs see CN 3-45- Provisional Powers Committee 21-8-1946 - 23-12-1946", "page_number": 220, "title": "CO129-593-5 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University. For extracted photographs see CN 3-45- Provisional Powers Committee 21-8-1946 - 23-12-1946", "content_text": "# Notes of a meeting held in the Conference Room on Tuesday, 21st August\n\n## Present:\n- Mr. Gent (in the Chair)\n- Mr. Zaslin\n- Colonel Collingwood\n- Mr. Whittle\n- Mr. B. F. Edmonds\n- Mr. MacAlderry\n- Mr. Reid\n- Mr. Palmer\n- Mr. Winter\n- Miss Loopit (Apologies received)\n- Mr. Gedwick (H.K. University)\n- Mr. Kay\n- Mr. Goldburg (H.K. University)\n- Mr. Elliott (Crown Agents)\n- Mr. Allen\n- Mr. March\n- Mr. Baston\n- Mr. Jones\n- Mr. Tudor\n- Mr. Tooke (Pierce & Williams)\n- Mr. (Singapore Harbour Board)\n- Treasury, Hong Kong\n- Kalyan (Government Accounts Office)\n\n## Accruing pay of Government officials\n\nMr. Jones said that the Treasury had already decided that pay should accrue during internment in the case of pensionable staff, whether locally or externally engaged; and of non-pensionable staff if externally engaged. The Treasury had not agreed so far to salary accruing in the case of non-pensionable locally engaged staff, as it was thought that being non-pensionable, the contract with the official had been frustrated owing to the Japanese occupation, and being locally engaged, there was no moral responsibility on the Government for having retained the official in a danger area. Mr. Gent contended that even in these latter cases, where the appointment had taken place prior to the passing of the relative Compulsory Service Ordinance, the official could have left the danger area had he wished, and the fact that after the passing of the relative Ordinances he was obliged to remain there, and was then captured, placed a moral obligation on the Government to continue to pay his salary whilst he was interned. (The dates of coming into force of the relevant Ordinances were being ascertained).\n\nMr. Gent therefore pressed the Treasury to agree that in these particular cases, where the officials had been interned, they should also be granted the benefit of accruing pay during the period of internment. In the case of those not granted the benefit of accruing pay, three months' pay in lieu of notice would have to be granted. Mr. Jones promised to consider these points sympathetically and to obtain a decision as early as possible.\n\nThe question of the assistance to be accorded to officials who had not been interned was not mentioned at the meeting; but in subsequent discussion with Mr. Jones, Mr. Palmer expressed the view that in the case of any official who had refused to serve the Japanese and who had actively assisted in the fight against the Japanese Forces, they would have to receive the same benefits as if they had been interned. In the case of officials who had not been interned and who had either continued to serve in their pre-invasion posts or who had otherwise remained at liberty to continue such occupations...\n\nPage 220\nPage 221", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-593-5 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University. For extracted photographs see CN 3-45- Provisional Powers Committee 21-8-1946 - 23-12-1946.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 581047, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-594-1 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University. For extracted photographs see CN 3-45- Advisory Committee report 29-3-1946 - 3-7-1946", "page_number": 38, "title": "CO129-594-1 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University. For extracted photographs see CN 3-45- Advisory Committee report 29-3-1946 - 3-7-1946", "content_text": "# COLONIAL OFFICE DUTY OFFICERS' ROSTER \n## JUNE, 1946.\n\n| Date | Day/Night | Officer |\n|-------------|-----------|----------------------|\n| Sat. 1st | | Mr. Rosa |\n| Sun. 2nd | DAY | Mr. Bates |\n| Sun. 2nd | NIGHT | Mr. Scarlett |\n| Mon. 3rd | | Mr. Davidson |\n| Tues. 4th | | Mr. Cartland |\n| Wed. 5th | | Mr. Footman |\n| Thurs. 6th | | Mr. Galsworthy |\n| | | Mr. Bourdillon |\n| Fri. 7th | | Mr. Emanuel |\n| Sat. 8th | | Miss Darlow |\n| | | Mr. Wallace |\n| Sun. 9th | DAY | Mr. Harding |\n| Sun. 9th | NIGHT | Miss Ruston |\n| Mon. 10th | | Mr. Palmer |\n| Tues. 11th | | Mr. Varvill |\n| | | Mr. Marnham |\n| Wed. 12th | | B.D. Edmonds |\n| Thurs. 13th | | E.R. Edmonds |\n| | | Mr. Bates |\n| Fri. 14th | | Mr. K.E. Robinson |\n| | | Mr. Kennedy |\n| Sat. 15th | | Mr. Rankin |\n| | | Mr. Davidson |\n| Sun. 16th | DAY | Mr. Sabben-Clare |\n| Sun. 16th | NIGHT | Mr. Morris |\n| Mon. 17th | | Mr. Bentham |\n| Tues. 18th | | |\n| Wed. 19th | | |\n| Thurs. 20th | | Mr. Grossmith |\n| Fri. 21st | | Mr. Campbell |\n| Sat. 22nd | | |\n| Sun. 23rd | DAY | Mr. Keating |\n| Sun. 23rd | NIGHT | Miss Ruston |\n| Mon. 24th | | Mr. Farmer |\n| Tues. 25th | | Mr. Marnham |\n| Wed. 26th | | Mr. Rosa |\n| Thurs. 27th | | Mr. Bates |\n| Fri. 28th | | Mr. Kennedy |\n| Sat. 29th | | Mr. Davidson |\n| Sun. 30th | DAY | Mr. Cartland |\n| Sun. 30th | NIGHT | Mr. Footman |\n\nIn order that any changes in the above roster may be notified to the Departments concerned, it is essential that all exchanges or other alterations should be notified to Miss M. Forster, extension 374.\n\n**Establishment Department, 17th May, 1946.**", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-594-1 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University. For extracted photographs see CN 3-45- Advisory Committee report 29-3-1946 - 3-7-1946.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 581862, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-594-8 A G H Sment- report on medical activities and problems 16-12-1945 - 18-2-1946", "page_number": 2, "title": "CO129-594-8 A G H Sment- report on medical activities and problems 16-12-1945 - 18-2-1946", "content_text": "54. Copy of `16012`\n\n14. Original Medical\n\n23. From Mark Young\n\nTo. Sir Mark Young\n\nMr's Reston\n\n3\n\n4 St.\n\nSt. Nole\n\nHolk by\n\nMedical Report by\n\nDr. Smart.\n\n2\n\n• `1571/46`\n11/1/16\n1/1/50\n\nMr Robertson\n\nDr. Smart's very interesting Report and Recommendations on the health situation in Hong Kong deals with 15 different aspects of the subject.\n\nIn section 1 devoted to personnel Dr. Smart stresses the urgent need for Health officers about which we have also had telegrams from Brigadier MacDougall. He also refers to the need for a Veterinary Officer, Sanitary Inspectors, qualified Clerical Assistants and an additional Pharmaceutical Chemist. These are matters for the Personnel Department and in order to save time I suggest that Mr. B.D. Edmunds should retain one or the spare copies of the Report at the back of this file and should consider separately section 1 on personnel.\n\nSimilarly I suggest that a second spare copy of the Report should go to Colonel Darby to consider and take action on section 2 which refers to medical supplies.\n\nMr. Davidson should see the sections on pages 6 and 13 concerned with venereal disease. (In this connection I might mention that a savingram has just been received from the C.C.A.O. asking for supplies of penicillin extra to the Young Estimates for the treatment of V.D.)\n\nMiss Darlow will wish to see the Report generally with its emphasis on the urgency of the housing problem and particularly section 15 devoted to social welfare and relief.\n\nWould Miss Darlow and Mr. Davidson say if they wish to retain a copy of the Report.\n\nI have had a copy of the first paragraph in section 5 made for file `S4/45/4` on which proposals for a new constitution are being considered.\n\nDr. Smart's recommendations in section 7 on the need for a suitably qualified officer to look into the question of food production has been anticipated by the offer to Dr. Herklots of the new post of Secretary for Development. In this capacity, Dr. Herklots will be responsible for fisheries (industry and research), forestry, agriculture, and nutrition.\n\nMr. Sabine should see section 8 in which the recommendation is made that an officer should be appointed to direct and control propaganda concerning the social causes of disease and their remedy.\n\nWith regard to Dr. Smart's recommendations in section 12 on higher medical education in relation to Hong Kong University, an ad hoc Advisory Committee has just been appointed by the Secretary of State to look into and to advise on the variety of matters referred to by Dr. Smart. No action is needed on this section of his Report but I would propose that a copy...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-594-8 A G H Sment- report on medical activities and problems 16-12-1945 - 18-2-1946.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 581863, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-594-8 A G H Sment- report on medical activities and problems 16-12-1945 - 18-2-1946", "page_number": 3, "title": "CO129-594-8 A G H Sment- report on medical activities and problems 16-12-1945 - 18-2-1946", "content_text": "3 \n\nof it should be circulated to members of the Hong Kong University Advisory Committee. (I might add that members of this body include the President of the General Medical Council and four members of the Asquith Mission) \n\nI have put a copy of section 13 dealing with the recruitment of medical staff onto the file dealing with policy regarding public service.\n\n(Both in the local Hong Kong press and from individuals, there are an increasing number of references to the need for adjustment in the position of locally appointed officers vis-a-vis those engaged in this country.\n\n15 \n\nDr. Rae has already had a first view of this Report, as has also Sir Mark Young. I have now had 20 copies of it made; Dr. Rae will no doubt wish to retain some and will perhaps say to whom he would like copies sent.\n\nSir Mark Young wishes to have a copy for retention, but we should perhaps wait before sending one to him until we are in a position to give some comments.\n\nI suggest that a copy should also be sent to Dr. Selwyn-Clarke.\n\n24.1.46 \n\nDr. Rae \n\nI have sent copies separately to Colonel Darby and Mr. B.D. Edmonds, so that they can be considering the supplies and staff problems respectively, which are, I think, the most urgent. Perhaps you would let me have this back with your comments.\n\nH.m \n\n29.1.46. \n\nAn analysis of this report from a medical point of view indicates that the main concern at the present time is the shortage of personnel, specific drugs, hospital accommodation, bedding, china, and foodstuffs containing vitamin B and fats.\n\nShortage of personnel. Medical personnel repatriated from Hong Kong are returning as soon as they become fit, and suitable candidates for appointment to the Colonial Medical Service are being appointed to this Colony as quickly as possible. The immediate shortages in medical personnel are health officers, veterinary officers, and sanitary inspectors. Special recommendation was made for a school dental officer.\n\nShortage of specific drugs. One paragraph states that mepacrine is plentiful, whereas", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-594-8 A G H Sment- report on medical activities and problems 16-12-1945 - 18-2-1946.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 581865, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-594-8 A G H Sment- report on medical activities and problems 16-12-1945 - 18-2-1946", "page_number": 5, "title": "CO129-594-8 A G H Sment- report on medical activities and problems 16-12-1945 - 18-2-1946", "content_text": "Seen with unreal. I have a copy of the letter, & made it available to me late last night, regardless...\n\nSee Borneo file `52116/5` - 5 lbs.\n\nhas \n14/2 file \n19/1/62 \n29/1/46 \nBHA(M) \n22/1/46 \n\n6. To Mr. B.D. Edmonds \n7. To Col. Darby \n8. Tel. 01032 from BMA(M)\n\nThe telegram at (8) should not be registered on this file, but a new file should be opened for Dr. Smart's Borneo report.\n\nI have sent copies as indicated in the letters opposite to Sir Mark Young, Dr. Selwyn Clarke, Mr. Sloss and the C.C.A.O. (Dr. Smart probably left a copy of his report in Hong Kong, but Dr. Rae agrees that for safety it is perhaps as well to send further copies officially). A copy has also been sent to Dr. Kauntze.\n\nThe file should now be recirculated to Mr. Sabine for his reference to his minute of the 14th February and then to Mr. Mayle to say whether Dr. Smart's report should be sent by higher authority or whether it can now be put by.\n\n18.2.46\n\nTo (6-in-6) - very many thanks.\nReport in Sup. file -(10) — `2214-0`\nTo (4) u/s. - Comps.\nTo Dr. Selwyn-Clarke.\nTo Dr. Floris \n1/2/10 \n18/2/46. \nRe: min \nmin 1872. \n27.3.46. \nGave fut on `96012/15/46` \n28/3/46", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-594-8 A G H Sment- report on medical activities and problems 16-12-1945 - 18-2-1946.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 581875, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-594-8 A G H Sment- report on medical activities and problems 16-12-1945 - 18-2-1946", "page_number": 15, "title": "CO129-594-8 A G H Sment- report on medical activities and problems 16-12-1945 - 18-2-1946", "content_text": "156 \n\nMr. B.D. Edmonds \n\nI attach a copy of Dr. Smart's report on the health situation in Hong Kong. This is a spare; the original is registered on `54225/1/i/46`. I am sending you this copy so that you can see at once the section relating to personnel on pages 3 and 4 and take it into account in dealing with staff for the medical service in Hong Kong. \n\n(Sgd) N.C. Hayle \n29.1.46", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-594-8 A G H Sment- report on medical activities and problems 16-12-1945 - 18-2-1946.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 581962, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-594-9 Membership of Legislative and Executive Councils 31-12-1945 - 14-1-1947", "page_number": 6, "title": "CO129-594-9 Membership of Legislative and Executive Councils 31-12-1945 - 14-1-1947", "content_text": "## 6. Brig. MacDougall. 3.394\n\nMr. Mayle.\n\n5\n\n16.2.46.\n\nI propose, if there is time, to have a word with Sir M. Young tomorrow about the attached letter from Brigadier MacDougall and I should like you to be present when we discuss that. My own preliminary view is that we should accept Brigadier MacDougall's recommendations that the initial appointments to both the Legislative and Executive Councils should either be limited by time or made on a provisional basis with delayed confirmation. After we have Sir M. Young's views, we should have to confirm from one of the Legal Advisers whether one or both of these courses is legally permissible.\n\nThe other point which I wish to discuss with Sir M. Young at 2.45 p.m. tomorrow is the proposal made in another letter which I have received from Brigadier MacDougall that Mr. Pennefather-Evans should not return as head of the Police Department but should be superseded by Mr. Sampson. Mr. B.D. Edmonds, who will be coming over for our meeting, has such papers as there are on this subject and I need not now trouble you with the letter about it which I have had from Hong Kong.\n\n28.2.46.\n\n7", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-594-9 Membership of Legislative and Executive Councils 31-12-1945 - 14-1-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 582070, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-594-9 Membership of Legislative and Executive Councils 31-12-1945 - 14-1-1947", "page_number": 114, "title": "CO129-594-9 Membership of Legislative and Executive Councils 31-12-1945 - 14-1-1947", "content_text": "## CIPHER TELEGRAM\n54243/44 113 19\n\nThis message will not be distributed outside British Government Departments or Headquarters or re-transmitted, even in cipher, without being paraphrased.\n\nFrom: WAR (Messages marked O.T.P. need not be re-encrypted) \n1830 Apr 46\n\nTo: C-in-C. HONG KONG.\n\n54826 \nCipher. C.A.4. \n13 Apr.\n\n**IMMEDIATE.** \n**RESTRICTED.**\n\nBegins.\n\nFollowing from Colonial Office for C.C.A.O.\n\n13.\n\nYour C.A.3286 cipher 11 Apr. \nSir Mark Young has seen and agreed with your proposals regarding membership of Legislative Council but is not clear why it is proposed that unofficial members should be limited to 5.\n\nUnderstanding here was that Leo D'Almada should be nominated by the Governor to represent Portuguese interest.\n\n2. \nYour para 5 implied that there will be only 5 official members. \nGrateful for clarification. \nC.6.(Tels.)\n\nEnds.\n\nAPR 1946 \n03 \nRECEIVED \nMULSID\n\nCopies to:-\n- C.A.4.\n- Colonial Office (Ref `54243/46`).\n- \" (Ar. Edmonds).\n- Tel Dist Sec Room `318(15)`.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-594-9 Membership of Legislative and Executive Councils 31-12-1945 - 14-1-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 582153, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-595-2 Financial compensation for married officers whose families were evacuated in 1940-1 21-2-1946 - 31-1-1947", "page_number": 1, "title": "CO129-595-2 Financial compensation for married officers whose families were evacuated in 1940-1 21-2-1946 - 31-1-1947", "content_text": "# C.O.129/595 - 54279 - 1946\n## Financial Loss Resulting from Compulsory Evacuation Order - 1940\n\n| Ref | Details |\n| --- | --- |\n| File Ref | 60129/595/2 |\n| Code | R216 D. 134/47. R2048 |\n| Related Docs | Mr. Hennings (P. 424) 7424. 234/1/1467 |\n\n**CLOSED UNTIL 1972**\n\n| Date | Person/Room | Notes |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 3/10 | Room 204 Mr. B.D. Edmonds | |\n| 3/10 | Room 2014 Miss Reeston | Ma & North |\n| 4/10 | | 5/60 |\n| 9/10 | 192 Palme MR Roundisho | 110 |\n| 6/10 | Mr Paskin | on rayli |\n| 6/10 | M. buah | |\n| 14/12 | Mr. Palmer | @foto |\n| 19/12 | Mums Ruston | MIS PARIS |\n| 19/14 | m mayle | CB... |\n\n`780/8/50587 8000 11/45 N.M.Lt`\n## FILE A", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-595-2 Financial compensation for married officers whose families were evacuated in 1940-1 21-2-1946 - 31-1-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 582154, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-595-2 Financial compensation for married officers whose families were evacuated in 1940-1 21-2-1946 - 31-1-1947", "page_number": 2, "title": "CO129-595-2 Financial compensation for married officers whose families were evacuated in 1940-1 21-2-1946 - 31-1-1947", "content_text": "## 20/2/46\n\n| From | L.M.C. Balthof |\n| --- | --- |\n\nMr. B.D. Edmonds, is a petition for financial compensation by married men of the H.K. Government service, who complied with the H.K. Govt. Order of 1940 re evacuation of womenfolk and allege that, as a result of their compliance, they have incurred expenses which were avoided by those who refused to obey the order and had their womenfolk interned.\n\n? \n\nReply that representations of this nature cannot be considered by this office unless they come through the usual official channels of the Hong Kong Govt. and that the writers should, therefore, if they wish, raise the matter on their return to Hong Kong and after the civil administration has been resumed.\n\nMr. B.D. Edmonds,\n\n(Sgd) A.H.D. Humphrey.\n\n## 12.3.46\n\nYou spoke re this.\n\nG) addressed to the Under Secretary of State, is a request from Mr. Calthrop, Hong Kong Police Superintendent, and Mr. Crattwell, Hong Kong Cadet, that financial compensation be granted to them as married officers of the Hong Kong Government who complied with the Government's order in June, 1940 and evacuated their wives to Australia and who thereby incurred expenses in connection with their wives and families which were not incurred by those who failed to comply with the order.\n\n2. They contend that they incurred expenses (i) for accommodation of their wives for 6 weeks in Manilla en route to Australia and (ii) for accommodation of their wives and families in Australia up to December, 1941, which compared with others who legitimately or worse still with no right kept their wives and children in the Colony, has resulted in financial loss. They also contend that the allowances made to their families during internment which have been deducted from the accrued salary paid to them on liberation, represent a further financial loss which was not incurred by officers whose wives and families were interned and maintained free in the Camp.\n\n3. As compensation they suggest that they, as married officers who were interned and whose wives and families were not interned, should receive a financial adjustment in the form of a separation allowance of possibly by cancellation in their cases of the 10% deduction from accrued salary should that deduction become a permanent charge.\n\n4. They contend that it is no cogent argument that they were greatly relieved that their families escaped internment.\n\n5. There is undoubtedly very much ill-feeling in Hong Kong regarding the evacuation order of June, 1940,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-595-2 Financial compensation for married officers whose families were evacuated in 1940-1 21-2-1946 - 31-1-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 582155, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-595-2 Financial compensation for married officers whose families were evacuated in 1940-1 21-2-1946 - 31-1-1947", "page_number": 3, "title": "CO129-595-2 Financial compensation for married officers whose families were evacuated in 1940-1 21-2-1946 - 31-1-1947", "content_text": "1940, which was ignored by many officers, however, is the first direct submission that those who obeyed the order deserve financial compensation. Mr. Calthrop and Mr. Cruttwell apply only on behalf of their two selves, but it is clear that if any form of compensation is granted to them it will also have to be granted to all Hong Kong Government officers (and possibly even to non-Government persons) who obeyed the order of June 1940, to evacuate wives and families.\n\n6. It might be argued against this submission that the complaint is not so much that they obeyed the order and thereby incurred expenses as that others did not obey the order and thus did not incur such expenses. From this aspect, one might say that it is no business of Mr. Calthrop and Mr. Cruttwell to draw attention to the conduct of their colleagues save in so far as that conduct was contrary to the public interest. The fact that certain officers got away with disobedience to orders is no reason for rewarding those who complied with the order.\n\n7. I think, though, that it should be acknowledged and the writers informed that a copy of their letter is being transmitted to Hong Kong for the consideration of the Hong Kong Government when civil administration is resumed and that the matter will then be considered in the light of the recommendations received from the Colony.\n\n(Sgd) A.H.D. Humphrey.\n\n25.3.46.\n\nMr. Lloyd.\n\nI do not think the claim is tenable. It is really based on X of Mr. Humphrey's minute of 12th March. I would reply as proposed except that I would say that the letter is being sent out for consideration by the Civil Government and leave it at that.\n\n(Sgd) B.D. Edmonds.\n\n28.3.\n\nI too doubt whether it will be found possible to accept this claim. At least these officers and others in similar case had some offset to the additional expenditure incurred by their wives in that they themselves must have spent less in internment than they would in normal circumstances.\n\nNevertheless the two men have stated their case very reasonably, and if the Hong Kong Government could devise some way of meeting them which avoided the creation of other anomalies, it might be well worth consideration to the extent at least of waiving the balance of the deducted 10% of salary. (If proposals recently made by Mr. Palmer are approved, part of that balance will be paid over in all cases).\n\nThe reply should be in sympathetic terms. The two men should be informed that their claim is one which cannot be examined for them alone but will have to be considered by the Hong Kong Government on the restoration of civil administration for all officers in similar case, and that a copy of their letter will therefore be sent.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-595-2 Financial compensation for married officers whose families were evacuated in 1940-1 21-2-1946 - 31-1-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 582156, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-595-2 Financial compensation for married officers whose families were evacuated in 1940-1 21-2-1946 - 31-1-1947", "page_number": 4, "title": "CO129-595-2 Financial compensation for married officers whose families were evacuated in 1940-1 21-2-1946 - 31-1-1947", "content_text": "sent out to that Government for consideration and recommendation to the Secretary of State.\n\nI do not know whether any similar evacuation order was issued in Malaya. If one was and some officers ignored it, as they did in Hong Kong, then we shall have to be careful to keep the two places in line over this and a copy of the correspondence i.e., the letter, the reply, and the despatch should go to the Malayan Union and Singapore for information and for comments if they have or are likely to have any similar applications.\n\n**Mr. B.D. Edmonds.**\n\n**Draft reply to** \n**(Sgd). T.I.K. Lloyd.** \n**at once.** \n29.3.46.\n\n**submitted.** \n**(Sgd) A.H.D. Humphrey.** \n1.4.46.\n\n2. To. Calthorpe \n3. To. Crutwell \n} Jiand \n10/4/46\n\n4. To. Hong Kong Sar. del 20.14 - (4/c 14.2).\n\n5. Des. No. `5H` from Hong Kong \nCaus \n35/5/46 \n1/8/46", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-595-2 Financial compensation for married officers whose families were evacuated in 1940-1 21-2-1946 - 31-1-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 582307, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-595-4 Governor's report on arrival in Hong Kong and resumption of duty 8-5-1946 - 2-7-1946", "page_number": 1, "title": "CO129-595-4 Governor's report on arrival in Hong Kong and resumption of duty 8-5-1946 - 2-7-1946", "content_text": "## 1946\n5436 CLOs Previous\n\n1946\n1946\n54325\n**C.O. 129/39**\n154325-1946\nArrival of Governor in Hong Kong..\nResumption of Duty\n\n**C.O. 129/595/4**\n204\nPUT By\nCLOSED\nUNTIL\n1972\n\nSubsequent\n\nL 2875\nRoom 2014 Min Whitley 15\nAs Pringle\n1. Bland\nMr. Moggley mayle\n75.11.\nMs. C. R. Edy on\n**C.D R 216 (d)**\nR.204\n295\n29.5\n35\n12/6\n14/6\n17/6\nMr. E.R.Edmonds (Promo) halv\nMix ft 70%. 2017\n1204.\n22/2\nMen Whitley. 27\nHILE A\nMiss Ruston 22/7\n`780/8/50587` 8000 11/15 N.M.Ltd.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-595-4 Governor's report on arrival in Hong Kong and resumption of duty 8-5-1946 - 2-7-1946.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 583325, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-597-2 Estimates 1949 1-3-1948 - 14-7-1949", "page_number": 21, "title": "CO129-597-2 Estimates 1949 1-3-1948 - 14-7-1949", "content_text": "## 33. 4. Russell Edmunds (IM)\n### 23-11-48\n\n(30) is the first of Hong Kong's reviews of her financial position and policy. Mr. Radford's minute of 3/11 and the statement filed at (32) give what seems to me the correct position, leaving out of account rehabilitation and developmental expenditure.\n\nUnless the liability on account of requisitioned property denied to the enemy amounts to something near the maximum possibility of $25 million (which is most unlikely) it seems possible for Hong Kong to settle its war-time liabilities (as known to us) and yet have a moderate revenue surplus in hand at the end of 1948/49. But prediction is particularly unsafe in the present state of affairs in China.\n\n### Paragraph 5\nWe have recently written to the War Office (from `55136/90/48`) asking for an early decision on the claim referred to in this paragraph. The amount involved is between $2 million and $82 million (likely a typo and should be the other way around, but kept as is). As regards the claims against the Governments of India and Burma, these were registered on Commercial Relations and Supplies Department files. At the moment, I am trying without avail to trace these files so as to give the matter a fillip.\n\n### Paragraph 8\nThe matter of the small crafts supplied to Hong Kong by the Ministry of Transport after the war is dealt with on `54337/48`, which is with me at the moment.\n\n### Paragraph 9\nParagraph 32 of (9) told us that Hong Kong might find it necessary to make a further public issue of the Rehabilitation Loan before the end of this year. (We have as yet had no definite announcement of such an intention). The position is that only one issue (of $50 million) out of the $150 million sanctioned has so far been made. The question of whether Hong Kong is to be allowed to make its later issues in bearer bonds (as it did the first issue) is still under discussion on `54126/4/48` (sent to Mr. Kelvin-Stark and Mr. Palmer on 17/11).\n\nWe must acknowledge receipt of this Report, but in the uncertainty of the moment as to the turn events in China will take, there seems little that can usefully be said by way of comment.\n\nI have put in a draft savingram which is self-explanatory. I shall be only too glad if Finance Department can think of something more worth saying.\n\nWhatever we reply will of course have to be cleared with Treasury, who were sent a copy of (30) when it came in.\n\n**J.useen**\n24.11.48.\n\nsending this\n\nun.\n\namendments after speaking", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-597-2 Estimates 1949 1-3-1948 - 14-7-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 583326, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-597-2 Estimates 1949 1-3-1948 - 14-7-1949", "page_number": 22, "title": "CO129-597-2 Estimates 1949 1-3-1948 - 14-7-1949", "content_text": "I regret the delay. I have made certain comments to Wallace. This is the first of the quarterly Statements which indicates that generally speaking the Colony's finances are unsatisfactory. I do not look for a Treasury agreement at all. In fact, we do not require any reply. The deterioration of day-to-day indicators of the Colony's financial position hardly calls for a reply.\n\nAs this is the first, I am drafting a reply after speaking to Wallace.\n\n22/2 \nH.T.B 12 9/3 \n34 to Hong Kong. Savg. 10-1236-comments on (30) \n9 DEC 1948 \n9 DEC 1948 and (24) \n35. Russell Edmunds w/c of (33) 2 (32) acn't. \nMr. Radford F.A. ME (35) 9/12 \nSeen. Put by 9/12 \n36 W. Russell Edmunds (Treasury) \n37. H. Russell Edmunds (Treasury) \n24.12.48 \n31-12-48", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-597-2 Estimates 1949 1-3-1948 - 14-7-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 583444, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-597-2 Estimates 1949 1-3-1948 - 14-7-1949", "page_number": 140, "title": "CO129-597-2 Estimates 1949 1-3-1948 - 14-7-1949", "content_text": "Wt. 23364/655. 8/47. 50,000. S. & S. Ltd. \nWt. 35802/701. 12/47. 50,000. S. & S. Ltd.\n\nC. O. \nMr. \nMr. \nMr. \nMr. \nWeen 31/in Hs \nPermt. U.S. of S. \nParly. U.S. S. \nSecretary of State \nYour Reference... 1.F. 16/10/03 \nDRAFT. Etten \nW. Russell Edmunds Exp \nTreasury \n53652/48 \n141 \n37 \n\nThank you for your letter \n(36) the 25 See. \nletter Bym \n\nFURTHER ACTION. \n(30) \n\nThe draft just ? the question states that copy J me despatch is attached. This is the despatch don't relating ? to Treasury control. \n\nIt is dated on the same day (24th Feb, 1948) as no.303, 1948-49 Hing Kay Estimates. \n\nSome-one apparently decided that no. W Kry in their Savingre Hring Kay 699 I the 2015 oct and I wonder why in regarding to...\n\nPage 140\nPage 141", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-597-2 Estimates 1949 1-3-1948 - 14-7-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 583446, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-597-2 Estimates 1949 1-3-1948 - 14-7-1949", "page_number": 142, "title": "CO129-597-2 Estimates 1949 1-3-1948 - 14-7-1949", "content_text": "# \nTel. No.: WHIteball 1234 \n## NATIONAL \n### FOR \n#### SCHEME \n##### ED \n###### MEN \n\nYour Reference: `53652/48` \nTreasury Reference: `I.F.16/10/03` \n\nDear Wallace,\n\nTreasury Chambers, \nGreat George Street, \nLondon, S.W.1. \n24th December, 1948 \n\nThank you for your letter of 9th December, 1948 in answer to my comments on the financial position of Hong Kong. I agree to the point in your paragraph 3. Thank you also for enclosing a further copy of despatch Number 303 of 24th September, I presume that '302' and '25th September' in Hong Kong Savingram 699 of 20th October were misprints.\n\nYours sincerely, \nJ.R.E. \nW. Russell Edmunds", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-597-2 Estimates 1949 1-3-1948 - 14-7-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 583447, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-597-2 Estimates 1949 1-3-1948 - 14-7-1949", "page_number": 143, "title": "CO129-597-2 Estimates 1949 1-3-1948 - 14-7-1949", "content_text": "53652/48.\n\nT.F. 16/10/03\n\n**Colonial Office,**\n\nThe Church House,\n\nGreat Smith Street,\n\nS.W.1\n\n9th December, 1948.\n\nDear Russell Edmunds,\n\nThank you for your letter of the 23rd November commenting on the first periodical report received from Hong Kong regarding its financial position. I enclose a copy of our reply. As you say, the position seems reasonably satisfactory and if future reports continue to indicate a satisfactory position we may not need to send replies to them. As however this is the first of the quarterly statements for which we asked in connection with the relaxation of control, a fairly full reply has been sent.\n\n2. As regards your second paragraph a note has been made on the relevant file that you would like to be kept informed of the progress of these negotiations.\n\n3. As regards your third paragraph we do not think we could, in advance of the Governor's communication regarding any proposed increase in the cost of living allowances, inform him that any such proposals would be strongly questioned. Obviously we must examine any proposals on their own merits. In these circumstances, I hope that you will agree that we could not at this stage say more than is said in paragraph 5 of the enclosed savingram.\n\n**COLONIAL OFFICE**\n\nRUSSELL EDMUNDS.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-597-2 Estimates 1949 1-3-1948 - 14-7-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 583455, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-597-2 Estimates 1949 1-3-1948 - 14-7-1949", "page_number": 151, "title": "CO129-597-2 Estimates 1949 1-3-1948 - 14-7-1949", "content_text": "## Mr. West \n\n### 33 \n### 152 \n\n1. We showed you kindly spread of fund Mr. Russell. Enclosed (herewith) `6 53652/48 - King King Estimate 1948/49` which is what you are at the moment awaiting Mr. Colmene attention.\n\n2. I have spoken to Mr. Russell-Edmonds about my despatch no. `302//28/9/48` (copy his letter). I agree with the Treasury regarding Treasury control. I am looking towards the file. Anyway, I have promised to send a further reply.\n\n3. Para - 3 of Mr. Russell Edmonds' letter (especially before emendation) certainly reads as if drafted without full realization of the measure of financial freedom which is enjoyed by Hong Kong's ...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-597-2 Estimates 1949 1-3-1948 - 14-7-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 583457, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-597-2 Estimates 1949 1-3-1948 - 14-7-1949", "page_number": 153, "title": "CO129-597-2 Estimates 1949 1-3-1948 - 14-7-1949", "content_text": "**Treasury Chambers, Great George Street, London, S.W.1.**\nTel. No.: WHIteball 1234\n30 401-NAT\n\n**FOR SCHEME DISABLED (30). MEN:**\nYour Reference: \nTreasury Reference `IR16/10/03`\n\nDear Wallace,\n\n23rd November, 1948.\n\n1. I have a few comments on Hong Kong Savingram No.699 about the financial position for the first six months of the financial year 1948/49. In general the position disclosed seems reasonably satisfactory and shows that we were right in suspecting that the estimates had been conservatively framed.\n\n2. In paragraph 8 the Governor mentions the claim which the Ministry of Transport is making for craft supplied to the Harbour department. We would like to be kept in touch with these negotiations.\n\n3. In paragraph 10 the Governor hints at a possible further rise in cost of living allowances. Any such move should in our opinion be strongly resisted, as it entails devoting yet more revenue to this unproductive purpose. We would certainly like to be kept closely informed of any proposals to increase the allowances.\n\n4. Incidentally we seem to have no copy of your dispatch No.302 of the 25th September, 1948, to which the Governor refers. Can we please have one, if it is relevant to the points I have raised?\n\nYours sincerely,\n**W. RUSSELL EDMUNDS**\n\nW. I. J. Wallace, Esq., O.B.E., Colonial Office.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-597-2 Estimates 1949 1-3-1948 - 14-7-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 583589, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950", "page_number": 12, "title": "CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950", "content_text": "# The original text reformatted in Markdown\n\n\nThe 12 and to regard the submission of the estimates as a formality and the rejection of the Secretary of State's advice on important financial questions as a matter of course. I am by no means averse to such devolution in principle, and it has long seemed to me that the traditional financial tutelage by the Secretary of State is out of date in most Colonial territories. H.M.G. can and must, however, maintain the right to attach reasonable conditions when they are in a position to grant or facilitate something which an advanced Colonial territory requires. The more advanced a Colonial territory is, the more do I think this right should be emphasized, since it is after all the normal process of bargaining which takes place in negotiations between equals. That is to say, it brings advancing Colonial territories face to face with the facts of life and emphasizes that they are increasingly looking after their own affairs. Relating all this to the particular case of Hong Kong, the obvious lesson seems to me to be that we should use the present occasion to bring home our point about taxation policy. In other words, we should make it clear to the Governor, and ask him to make it quite clear to his unofficials, that there is no hope of Hong Kong raising a London loan unless H.M.G. can be persuaded that local resources are first being fully exploited, both by taxation and by internal borrowing.\n\nIn the first instance, I think we should approve the estimates as in the attached draft telegram. When the telegram has gone off, the papers should be recirculated for further consideration of the despatch in relation to (a) the taxation issue, (b) the external loan requirement as stated by the Governor, and (c) the very important section in paragraph 29-31 about the cost of defence. There will be many important points to be examined, other than those to which I have already referred; for example, Hong Kong's proposal to raise external money must be considered in relation to the political situation in China, and perhaps the best course would be to arrange a meeting between Geographical Department, Defence Department, and Finance Department.\n\nI do not know whether it would be necessary to obtain the concurrence of the Treasury in the attached draft telegram. To judge from paragraph 5 of the immediately preceding minute, this appears not to be necessary, but you may care to consult Colonel Russell Edmunds or Mr. Moberley over the telephone. I do not think the Treasury could possibly object to the telegram, since it clearly betokens that there is thunder in the air, and since we obviously have no alternative but to approve the estimates.\n\nExtract from H.T.B. \n5. 7.49 \n\nIn East Economie ... Jug 45 \nAfton Promo file of 14A Sir A. Grantham \nG.C.S. FOLLOWS \nExtract registered \n5-8-49 \nery 1 heren 40-48 of (13) 6 k \nhaas \n54126/4/48 \n54126 Latur (Loans). \nExtinct was 7 hegy 29-31 \npapers \n7 (13) the registered \nRecord \ncom \nm 94003/10/49 (Extra con jok forces deployed). \nn relevant \nin H. p the \npart \n* \nExtint com 1 part hd \n389/4/49. \n26 (1) \nthe Mochated \nh. \n418", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 583591, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950", "page_number": 14, "title": "CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950", "content_text": "# \nIn Sidibotham has sun; so has bui \n\nMorgan, \n\nolen pp. 574 \n\nI am most grateful to Mr. Palmer and Mr. Bourdillon for examining these Estimates for us at a time when the Geographical Department was particularly hard pressed. \n\n2. Mr. Palmer, Mr. Kirkness and I have since discussed Mr. Bourdillon's draft telegram and have agreed that it would be well to expand it a little. The question of Hong Kong being required to make a contribution towards the extra cost involved in reinforcing the garrison has now been raised by the Treasury (`94003/10/49`). This is a matter which will need most careful examination. Last December Hong Kong was not given the assurance they asked for, viz. that the cost of the Defence Force would definitely be accepted as their sole contribution towards the cost of the defence of the Colony; they got something very near it. We cannot therefore go bald-headed at the matter in this telegram and hint openly at possible further liabilities for defence expenditure (particularly since in my view there is a considerable case for resisting Treasury pressure for the acceptance of such liability). The addition to the original draft of the telegram now made has not made known in my mind Hong Kong's future liabilities - partial cost of air port, entire cost of Reservoir scheme and also possible further security expenditure (either on Defence Force and Police, or perhaps towards the reinforcements). \n\n3. Mr. Paskin, Mr. Trafford Smith, Mr. J.C. Morgan and Mr. Sidebotham to see after issue. \n\n3018 \nW. Kirkness \n13.8.49. \n\n15. To Lt. Col. Russell Edmunds \n\"draft for Mr. Sidebotham \nPlease see above. Since concurrence \n16.8.49 \nsee hu. Wallace's minute it was written, hus. Palmer I have discussed the draft tel. with her. Mobelty, who has agreed to its issue in the form in which it appears opposite. There is no material difference from the revised form; a phrase has been added to the first part to allow for the despatch to be sent later on other points I will comment.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 583597, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950", "page_number": 20, "title": "CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950", "content_text": "Now being sent with letter to Rol R. Edmonds.\n\n116/3 4/45/2 To fee\n\n20\n\nabout H.K's continual expectations of recessions in one direction or another; this is said by H.K. and caution advocated despite the fact that H.K. is holding sizeable balances which, as Palmer has pointed out so often, may soon have to be used. However, there are so many imponderable factors over which H.K. has no control, which have a bearing on H.K's finances, that the Governor is no doubt right to be cautious to retain adequate surplus balances to meet contingencies.\n\nWe have recently suggested in connection with the 1950/51 Estimates that these balances may now have reached a figure that can be described as adequate & that the surplus over and above 6 months' revenue should be used to finance capital works which would otherwise be financed from loan funds.\n\nA copy of `(26)` should go to Mr. R. Marris (Treasury) who has now taken over from Mr. Moberly. Requesting to send over w/comps.\n\nP. Cowen \nof 14/3/50\n\nThere is, perhaps, a danger that the financial position may appear both to the Unofficials of the Leg Co. (and to Me Treasury!) to be stronger than it actually is, and therefore the Unofficials may oppose...\n\nPage 20\nPage 21", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 583598, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950", "page_number": 21, "title": "CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950", "content_text": "## modest \nTreasury may tend to feel that it is pleading for entry with surpluses accumulated which lead to the embarrassment. In the circumstances as well, 15% recovery were made.\n\n## Justification \nof circumstances 14K God perhaps No 26, 15. I have drafted a letter for General.\n\nI agree with Palmer. Nicoll also said that he thought there would be some reduction in H.K.'s prosperity because the Chinese are running short of foreign exchange. They would intend to use their money for essential items and cut down considerably on the laying in of luxury items for H.K.\n\n| Date | Reference | \n| --- | --- | \n| 20-3-50 | 16/3 fair | \n| 23-3-50 | tel. 307 Sar (Dft. on `94003/3(5)/50`) | \n| 21-3-50 | tel. 329 Sar | \n| Ref. | 27. bol., W. R. Russell Edmunds (y) | \n| Ref. | 28 for, 29. for |", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 583609, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950", "page_number": 32, "title": "CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950", "content_text": "53652/49.\n\nThe Church House,\nGreat Smith Street,\nS.W.1.\n20 March, 1950.\n\n325\n27\n\nDear Russell-Edmunds,\n\nI enclose a copy of a savingram from Hong Kong giving the latest estimate of the Colony's financial position. It is most encouraging that Hong Kong now estimates the 1949/50 revenue at $249 millions (which presumably includes His Majesty's Government's grant of £1 million = $16 millions) as compared with $180 millions in the approved estimates. Expenditure is expected to exceed the approved estimate by £6 million, or $11 million if an additional $5 million is credited to the Sinking Fund of the Rehabilitation Loan. Accumulated surplus to 31st March, 1950, will now be about $130 millions.\n\n2. An expected increase of about 40% in a Colony's revenue over the approved estimate is of course due to the somewhat feverish conditions existing in Hong Kong at the present time and cannot be regarded as bad estimating by the Financial Secretary since it is impossible before the commencement of the financial year to tell whether the exceptional prosperity is likely to continue throughout the year, as conditions are governed by circumstances entirely outside the control of the Colony.\n\n3. It is also satisfactory that Hong Kong has been able in four years to build up a surplus of some $130 million, towards which His Majesty's Government has contributed $28 millions.\n\nCOLONEL W. R. RUSSELL EDMUNDS,\nTREASURY.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 583611, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950", "page_number": 34, "title": "CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950", "content_text": "## [601B] Wt. 36325/814 50m. 1/49 C.N.Ld. 748\n\nDear Russell-Edmonds,\n\nI enclose a copy of a telegram from Mrong. It is the latest estimate of the Government's financial position.\n\nThe estimates for 1949/50 now show revenue $249 millions (which presumably includes H.M.G.'s grant of £2 millions or 16 million dollars) as compared with $150 millions in the approved estimates.\n\n## FURTHER ACTION\n\nExpenditure effected to date has exceeded the approved estimate by $11 millions. This is created by $6 millions an additional $5 million to the Linking Fund of the Rehabilitation Loan. The accumulated surplus as at 31 March 1950...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 583637, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950", "page_number": 60, "title": "CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950", "content_text": "## C. O.\n\nMr. Kirkens \nMr. Wallace \nमड (Permt. U.S. of S.) \nParly. U.S. S. \nMinister of State \nSecretary of State \n\nYour Reference: SIG 151 \nfor us. Wallace by sig \n\n2 DRAFTS \nLt Col W. Russell Edmunds \nLoy \n\nfair copy of aft whe \nFURTHER ACTION, with cry TechCTION, \nCoryl \n\nWe sent you copies of the 1949-50 Hong Kong Estimates, with the covering despatch & the Government memorandum; & you will also recall (6) No. 285 of 24 March, 1949 commenting on the general outline of the Estimates with which the Governor had furnished us.\n\nYou will see that we have now had the chance to look at the Estimates in more detail, later a ww should like to send a tel. approving them, we draft.\n\nYou will see that we make reservations the linked question of the level of taxation raining of (Cordray loanon L.\n\nThe despatch which we propose to follow up the tel.\n\nPage 60 \nPage 61", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 583855, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950", "page_number": 278, "title": "CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950", "content_text": "## INWARD TELEGRAM \nTO THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES \nCOPY FOR \nΠΑΤΙΩΝ \n\n23 FEB \nCypher (O.T.P.) \nFROM HONG KONG (Sir A. Grantham) \nD. 21st February, 1949. \nR. 21st 09.40 hrs. \nNo.174 Secret. \n\nMy telegram No.1730 \nEstimates. \nProvision has already been made under Public Works Extraordinary for $1,000,000 for clearing and improving surfaces of tracks in the New Territories likely to be required for security purposes in the event of threatened disorders, $95,000 for fencing Kaitak Aerodrome, $700,000 for workers' school which will enable the Government to provide for children now attending communist-dominated establishments and permit the latter to be closed down. Staff for these schools are also responsible for part of the increase under Personal Emoluments of Education head.\n\n$1,000,000 is also provided for a hutted labour camp in New Territories which will relieve overcrowding in Stanley Prison and provide facilities for labour for petty offenders for short hard labour sentences. This camp will also be most valuable from a security angle as, in the event of emergency, it could be made available for screening of squatter population or for internment of defeated nationalist troops who might filter into British territory. For this reason, it is important that work should be put in hand as soon as possible, though it is improbable that more than a portion of the camp can be made available for its primary purpose until the political situation improves.\n\nCopies to: \nCol. Lussell Edmunds \nMR. B. Moberly \nོའི་རྐང་ཆ་ ་ཆ་མཐིལ་ ལ「གོར་གང་ཚང", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 583858, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950", "page_number": 281, "title": "CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950", "content_text": "## INWARD TELEGRAM \n## TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES \n\nThere are also further large commitments for the future on improvements to water supply.\n\n8. While it would be legitimate to meet all this capital expenditure from loans, some of it could not be charged to the Rehabilitation Loan as it represents new work and not replacements. However, the figure of $150,000,000 authorised for the Rehabilitation Loan has not in practice proved adequate for rehabilitation of the Colony, and included in 1949-50 Estimates and to be provided for in 1950-51 will be some $35,000,000 of expenditure which would have been a fair charge against Rehabilitation Loan had sufficient balance been available.\n\n9. It will no doubt be pointed out that the public debt of the Colony is very modest, but I realise that this is not the main consideration from the point of view of H.M.Government and that the more important aspect is raising of loan on the London market and question of bearer issue. I should be grateful for a very early indication of your views on the question of further borrowing. As you are aware, only $50,000,000 of the loan has actually been issued, and it has so far been possible to finance further expenditure from surplus and floating balances, thus saving interest charges. The prospects regarding further local issues are set out in my confidential savingram No.`831(19)` on (4) to Bourdillon dated 2nd December and in a demi-official letter from Follows of 9th December.\n\n10. I propose to pursue the question of an increase in rates with Unofficial members during the next few months. The matter is bound up with question of an increase in rent of business premises. If control were modified so as to permit rent for such premises to be increased to 100% over prewar figure, the yield from the rates at present percentage would be increased by $2,500,000.\n\n11. The scale of expenditure particularly on personal emoluments, continues to cause me much concern. The constant demand for improved safety measures in civil aviation render further increases in the staff of the Civil Aviation Department and the Royal Observatory inevitable. Economies in staff have however been effected in some other departments (see paragraph 15 of my confidential despatch No.`300` of 11th December), and now that efficiency expert is at long last arriving, I trust that a careful review of the establishment and cutting down of the functions of departments which are not strictly necessary will yield greater economy.\n\n(5) `54126/4/4` \n(3) \nCopies to \nCol. Russell Edmunds \nMR.B. Moberly \nTreasury \nEnd", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-597-3 Estimates 1950 22-2-1949 - 3-11-1950.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 584029, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-598-2 Tai Lam Chung Reservoir Project 24-6-1948 - 3-3-1949", "page_number": 72, "title": "CO129-598-2 Tai Lam Chung Reservoir Project 24-6-1948 - 3-3-1949", "content_text": "# OUTWARD TELEGRAM\n## FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES\nAlt. on `54126/w48`\n**Code**\n**DUPLICATE**\nTO **HONG KONG**(81r A. Grantham)\n\nSent 2nd December, 1948.\n17.00 hrs.\nNo. 1245 **Confidential**\n\n1. Your savingram No. 235 of 7th April, 1948. Rehabilitation Loan Ordinance. I agree that no action should now be taken to require registration or deposit of First Issue Bonds.\n\n2. Need for utmost stringency in Exchange Control makes it necessary, however, to consider what can be done as regards subsequent issues of Rehabilitation Loan or other loan which might be required, e.g., for Tai Lam Chung reservoir project.\n\n3. It may be expected that events in China will render comparative security of a Hong Kong Government loan more attractive than it has been and that other opportunities for investments will be few. In these circumstances, would it be possible to issue registered bonds?\n\n4. Alternatively, it has been suggested that it might be possible to arrange for bearer bonds to be issued only to residents of Hong Kong and for interest and redemption monies to be payable only to such residents or to persons who were resident in Hong Kong at the time they purchased the bonds.\n\nPlease let me have your early views on 3 and 4 above.\n\nCopies sent to:-\n| Name/Department |\n| --- |\n| Treasurer |\n| H.A. Barshall |\n| Mr. Russell Edmonds |\n| Mr. J.H. Martin |\n| Mr. Portenore | \n`H Bank et Zoglavá` \n10 \n79 \n14", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-598-2 Tai Lam Chung Reservoir Project 24-6-1948 - 3-3-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 584080, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-598-3 Tai Lam Chung Reservoir Project 17-3-1949 - 7-10-1949", "page_number": 14, "title": "CO129-598-3 Tai Lam Chung Reservoir Project 17-3-1949 - 7-10-1949", "content_text": "## 94003/16\n\nIn connection with the financial problem is this will and most difficult than before the recent contribution from Hire funds way Laviy expenditure missed in the Colony, we have had to be taken with the Hft. ke this remifie I have under disaman for Sensei Depts, Treas, the is when ofer A han ofer B. spr. been append also issue.\n\nJ. J.P. Japa `6.7.8.3/10/15` 6/10 14 to Hongkong-Desp. No 236 Conf. - `(16/48)`\n\n15 So Russell - Edmunds 6 OCT 1949\n\n16 Yo H.K. Tul. 1371 144 any dr 7/10/49 6 OCT 1949\n\n17. Note for Mr. Rees. Williams. Put by: PJhans 21/10 at one.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-598-3 Tai Lam Chung Reservoir Project 17-3-1949 - 7-10-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 584255, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-599-1 Salaries Commission 8-12-1947 - 22-12-1947", "page_number": 32, "title": "CO129-599-1 Salaries Commission 8-12-1947 - 22-12-1947", "content_text": "## \nTh. Serpell \nElephmed \n\nmen 2875 dot(259). \n\nHe had nothing to say about the big jump in salary scale between the sixth and seventh year. I was in the last column and I have a point to make about this. \n\nThere was already a big jump between the first six years in the seventh year and the scale supported the Grammar in (220) - (e+g) with some difficulty in persuading me. I had some discussion with Th. Serpell that it would be impossible to approve his take on the matter. Mr. Serpell finally accepted this, and the Secretary raised the point that the Salaries Commission recommended that at the end of the year (i.e., very end of the eighth year) the next jump should be moved forward from the end of the eighth year.\n\ndiscussing basic Salary \n\nI said this seemed rather mobile in Mr. tempull's worth (263). I have discussed with Mr. King, who said that the proposal is suitable. \n\nThere is also the question of the West African administration Federation scale and there is the Police (Asst. Supts\") scale in Hong Kong. \n\nHong Kong administration is very efficient but poor compared to other standards. \n\nI have prepared a draft which is rather long, to place before (behind 259) 7255. \n\nThe message is short.\n\nWhen the reply is received from the Consultant, I will thank them for their intention.\n\nE. R Edmonds \nif to fill the Head \n\nshould be \nGovernor's source", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-599-1 Salaries Commission 8-12-1947 - 22-12-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 584262, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-599-1 Salaries Commission 8-12-1947 - 22-12-1947", "page_number": 39, "title": "CO129-599-1 Salaries Commission 8-12-1947 - 22-12-1947", "content_text": "## Proofread Text\n\nThe proposal involves an increase in expenditure that would be about £1500 pa. I agree with Palmer's views and subject to reference to the Treasury, I am in favour of the proposal. Government considers it necessary to consider this aspect.\n\nIt is also agreed that it would be a mistake to insist on designation of Class I officers in Hong Kong as Cadet officers. I understand the point raised in your minute of 31/5/48 that this proposal might mean that Hong Kong will be closed to the rest of the Colonial Service as an avenue of promotion. \n\nIt is not intended that Class I officers will be held back; they will merely be placed in posts not at present filled by Cadet officers at all; it may be that four Class II officers will be promoted to Class I posts without any increase in the overall number of Cadet officers. However, establishing a new cadre may become a decision we have to take.\n\nI have missed your minute and the point you and Edmonds should be consulted before this proposal is taken to a decision.\n\nPage 4 \n`GR1178/1922/32(III)`", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-599-1 Salaries Commission 8-12-1947 - 22-12-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 584267, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-599-1 Salaries Commission 8-12-1947 - 22-12-1947", "page_number": 44, "title": "CO129-599-1 Salaries Commission 8-12-1947 - 22-12-1947", "content_text": "## Mr. E.R. Edmonds \n## Mr. Whittle \n\nNo. 276 requires an answer, but the terms of No. 278 would not specifically call for one as I see it. Please advise whether you think that an answer can now be sent to No. 276, and, if so, in what terms.\n\n44 \n11.8.1948.\n\nI think that we should reiterate in a month is by China. There has been no reply to 276. Ever 11/8 \"/8 \n\nParagraph 1 of (279) is satisfactory and specifically meets the point we made in the last sentence of paragraph 7 of (257) about officers who were not on duty in the Colony on the 1st January 1947 because they were on leave prior to transfer. \n\nAs regards officers who were not on duty in the Colony on 1st January 1947 because they were on leave prior to retirement (paragraph 2 of 279), I think we must now accept the Salaries Commission's recommendation which the Governor so strongly supports. We have in fact in paragraph 7 of (257) already said we will accept it if the Governor adheres to it and considers that representations can be satisfactorily answered. The Governor considers (paragraph 3 of 279) that representations can be satisfactorily answered. We should now approve. I have put in a draft telegram accordingly. \n\n2. There has not yet been an opportunity to deal with the small point in Mr. Radford's minute of 30/6. ? We may confirm the Governor's assumption. I have put in a separate telegram on this point.\n\n13.8.48.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-599-1 Salaries Commission 8-12-1947 - 22-12-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 585703, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-602-1 General orders relating to government quarters and rent allowance 6-8-1946 - 17-2-1947", "page_number": 47, "title": "CO129-602-1 General orders relating to government quarters and rent allowance 6-8-1946 - 17-2-1947", "content_text": "**MG**\n\nTel. No.: Whitehall 1234.\n\nYour Reference.... 53738/46\n\n**MONAL**\n\nTreasury Reference\nS 52892/09\n\n47...\n\n**TREASURY CHAMBERS,**\n**GREAT GEORGE STREET,**\n**LONDON, S.W.1.**\n\n10th October, 1946.\n\nA\n\nDear Edmonds,\n\nPlease refer to your letter of 30th September, 1946 relating to the award of an increased rent allowance to Government servants in Hong Kong.\n\nThe revised text of the General Orders by itself gives hardly enough material to judge the merits of this increase and I would be glad if you could let me know (a) the basis for the old rates of rent allowance in Hong Kong; (b) what arrangements exist for rent control; (c) whether the Colonial Office are content to continue in future the rather exceptional arrangements for locally domiciled officers.\n\nB.D. Edmonds, Esq.,\nColonial Office.\n\n/It may\nMiss Wooroams.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-602-1 General orders relating to government quarters and rent allowance 6-8-1946 - 17-2-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 585941, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-602-4 Cost of living allowance 27-3-1948 - 11-12-1948", "page_number": 9, "title": "CO129-602-4 Cost of living allowance 27-3-1948 - 11-12-1948", "content_text": "Drieg, on 52706/14/48. 17. L. R.7. Earl.\n\n53652/48 18 Extract from for. — Mil. 677.\n\n9 14-7-48\n\n14-7-48.\n\nOrig, on 54228/1/48. 19. Extract from Gor. Sec. Sew. No. 69\n\nOriy, on 53652/48.\n\nPut by.\n\n1.Jshaw.\n\n1-9-48\n\n16/9 at once.\n\n23-11-48\n\n20. W. Russell Edmunds (Isy)\n\n21.\n\nfor.\n\nPut by\n\nby\n\n1. Jshaw.\n\n1912.\n\nat\n\nDesp. 300 conf\n\nIn the\n\nonce,\n\n11-12-48.\n\ndespatch at (1) the\n\nGovernor forwards the Report of the Committee whose appointment under Chairman ship of Sir M.K. Lo was be requests approval to introduce from 1st January 1949 the new standard cost of living allowances. These allowances substantially follow the recommendations of the Lo Committee upon suitable rates which to base future periodic reviews of the cost of living and, as we had anticipated, they involve a considerable increase in the existing rates. The total annual cost of the proposals, taking into account increased grants to aided schools, is estimated $6M. The Governor asks for approval by telegram, if possible before the 29th January.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-602-4 Cost of living allowance 27-3-1948 - 11-12-1948.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 585980, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-602-4 Cost of living allowance 27-3-1948 - 11-12-1948", "page_number": 48, "title": "CO129-602-4 Cost of living allowance 27-3-1948 - 11-12-1948", "content_text": "Orig. on 53652/48\n\nIF.16/10/03\n\n47 20.\n\n23rd November, 1948,\n\nDear Wallace,\n\nI have a few comments on Hong Kong Savingram No.699 about the financial position for the first six months of the financial year 1948/49. In general the position disclosed seems reasonably satisfactory and shows that we were right in suspecting that the estimates had been conservatively framed.\n\nIn paragraph 8 the Governor mentions the claim which the Ministry of Transport is making for craft supplied to the Harbour Department. We would like to be kept in touch with those negotiations.\n\nIn paragraph 10 the Governor hints at a possible further rise in cost of living allowances. Any such move should in our opinion be resisted and he strongly recommends, as it entails devoting yet more revenue to this unproductive purpose. We would certainly like to be kept closely informed of any proposals to increase the allowances.\n\nIncidentally we seem to have no copy of your dispatch No.302 of the 25th September, 1948, to which the Governor refers. Can we please have one, if it is relevant to the points I have mentioned?\n\nYours sincerely,\n\nJ. All Edmunds.\n\nI. J. Wallace, Esq., C.M.G., O.B.E.,\n\nColonial Office,\n\nChurch House,\n\nGreat Smith Street,\n\nS.W. 1.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-602-4 Cost of living allowance 27-3-1948 - 11-12-1948.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 586500, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-603-7 Legal Department- reorganisation 18-2-1948 - 19-10-1949", "page_number": 10, "title": "CO129-603-7 Legal Department- reorganisation 18-2-1948 - 19-10-1949", "content_text": "10\n\nraised in Mr. Roberts-Wray's first minute of 9/6 are answered in his second minute on 29/6 resulting from a discussion with Mr. Griffin, while those raised by Mr. King and Mr. E. R. Edmonds in their minutes of 22/7 and 23/7 are answered in my minute of 7/10 (confirmed in Mr. Roberts-Wray's minute of 11/10), written after further discussion with Mr. Griffin.\n\n2. In the event the points which remain for mention in our reply despatch are few. I think the draft covers them all, but Mr. Roberts-Wray will say if I have omitted anything which ought to be included.\n\n3. The financial effect of the proposals (apart from the cost of one additional post of Legal Officer already covered by the Secretary of State's approval of the 1948/49 Estimates) is the cost of two additional posts - those of one Puisne Judge and of a Registrar General. The annual cost of these posts in basic salary plus expatriation pay (excluding cost of living allowance) is £2,110 and £1,830 respectively. But against the latter increase is to be set the disappearance of the post of Land Officer on a corresponding £1,705 per annum. I do not think reference to the Treasury is required; perhaps Mr. Palmer will kindly confirm.\n\n4. ? the despatch may issue.\n\nI. Wreen\nRevised draft plus\n15.10.48.\n\nAug.16/10\n\nPage 10\n\nPage 11", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-603-7 Legal Department- reorganisation 18-2-1948 - 19-10-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 586507, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-603-7 Legal Department- reorganisation 18-2-1948 - 19-10-1949", "page_number": 17, "title": "CO129-603-7 Legal Department- reorganisation 18-2-1948 - 19-10-1949", "content_text": "[7713] Wi. 40552/714 50m 2/48 C.N.Ld. 748\n\nRoberts-Wray (18/10/48)\n\n53999/1/48.\n\nXY 75\n\nMr.\n\nMr. Wallace Satib Am\n\nMr.\n\nER. Edmonds is/x/68\n\nMr. Stebotham\n\nMr.\n\nDRAFT. DESPATCH.\n\nGOVERNOR, HONG KONG.\n\nFURTHER ACTION.\n\nin tavichough th (for mistivations to China Suction)\n\n19/10%.\n\nPermt. U.S. of S.\n\nParly. U.S. S.\n\nMinister of State\n\nSecretary of State\n\nYour Reference. Suationer 1/1579/480\n\nSir\n\nOCT 1. 19-\n\nI have etc., to refer to your despatch No. 4 Staff of the 6th May, 1948, setting out proposals for a reorganisation of the Judicial and Legal Departments.\n\n2.\n\nMy Advisers have had the opportunity of discussing these proposals with Mr. Griffin, the Attorney-General of Hong Kong.\n\n3.\n\nI have given the proposals careful consideration and, subject to the following comments, I approve them generally. In particular, I approve your proposals for the creation of new posts of one Puisne Judge and a Registrar General. My approval of the 1948/49 Estimates, which include the additional post of Legal Officer mentioned in paragraph 13 of your despatch under reference, has already been conveyed to you.\n\n4. The expression \"Legal Officer\" is appropriate only to describe a grade, all the officers of which hold some legal post bearing some other title. If I understand your proposal correctly, the intention being to keep with this principle, is that every legal officer will be appointed as (a) Crown Counsel, Magistrate, (b) Legal Draftsman or Assistant Registrar General; and that when the present holder of the post of Crown Solicitor vacates it, that post will not be redesignated \"Senior Legal Officer\" but will be abolished and that, in its place, there will be a new grade of \"Senior Legal Officer\"", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-603-7 Legal Department- reorganisation 18-2-1948 - 19-10-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 586531, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-603-7 Legal Department- reorganisation 18-2-1948 - 19-10-1949", "page_number": 41, "title": "CO129-603-7 Legal Department- reorganisation 18-2-1948 - 19-10-1949", "content_text": "I'm going to run them off on my own.\n\nPerhaps it would be better to have no comment.\n\nI should have the authority to make a decision.\n\nI am ready for resignation.\n\nSincerely,\n\n[Name]\n\n4/12\n\nHowever, to follow the exact instructions given and to improve the response to fit the required format (HTML using for paragraphs), and to correct the given text according to the rules:\n\nWell Edmones, I am going to run them off on my own.\n\nPerhaps it would be better if I had no comment.\n\nI should have the authority I need for resignation.\n\nSincerely on my home morning for Managua many morning.\n\n4/12\n\nLet's correct and reformat the original text according to the given rules and output it in HTML format.\n\nThe original text appears to be heavily corrupted and doesn't form coherent sentences. Applying the rules:\n\n1. Correcting spelling errors and rejoining broken sentences.\n2. Removing extra spaces and correcting hyphenation or line-break artifacts.\n3. Restoring paragraph breaks.\n\nHere's the attempt to correct and format it:\n\nWell Edmones, I'm going to run them off on my own.\n\nPerhaps it would be better to have no comment.\n\nI should have the authority I need for resignation.\n\nSincerely on my home morning for Managua many morning.\n\n4/12\n\nGiven the original text is quite garbled, the corrections made are based on the rules and trying to make the text as readable as possible.\n\nOutput in HTML as requested:\nWell Edmones, I'm going to run them off on my own.\n\nPerhaps it would be better to have no comment.\n\nI should have the authority I need for resignation.\n\nSincerely on my home morning for Managua many morning.\n\n4/12", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-603-7 Legal Department- reorganisation 18-2-1948 - 19-10-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 586532, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-603-7 Legal Department- reorganisation 18-2-1948 - 19-10-1949", "page_number": 42, "title": "CO129-603-7 Legal Department- reorganisation 18-2-1948 - 19-10-1949", "content_text": "Mr Roberts. Why \n\nMany thanks. This \n\nMany \n\nstrict in us a Entrata \n\nhan \n\nI hear \n\nan attempt to suppress \n\nhas in para. 5 you might \n\nbut Mr \n\nant-inly \n\nAndrewes remains wa \n\nthat he show. hamare con with \n\nund statutes of \n\nSolicitor (it's a post with \n\nsome tuition in HK.). \n\nSRE \n\nIn E.R. Edmonds \n\n4/3/48. \n\nLetter out. If garner HJK. Legal staff facts, might grout: I.. \n\nHo\n\nHowever, to follow the instructions more closely and provide a more polished output, here is a revised version:\n\nMr Roberts. Why\n\nMany thanks. This\n\nMany strict in us a Entrata han\n\nI hear an attempt to suppress has in para. 5 you might\n\nbut Mr ant-inly Andrewes remains wa that he show. hamare con with und statutes of\n\nSolicitor (it's a post with some tuition in HK.).\n\nSRE In E.R. Edmonds 4/3/48.\n\nLetter out. If garner HJK. Legal staff facts, might grout: I..\n\nHo\n\nLet's correct and reformat it according to the given rules:\n\n1. Correct spelling errors.\n2. Fix spacing issues.\n3. Rejoin broken sentences.\n\nHere is the corrected output in HTML format as requested:\n\nMr Roberts. Why\n\nMany thanks. This\n\nMany strictures in our Entrata han\n\nI hear an attempt to suppress has in para. 5 you might\n\nbut Mr ...antly Andrewes remains waiting that he show. Having conferred with the Solicitor General on the statutes of\n\nSolicitor (it's a post with some tuition in HK.).\n\nSRE\n\nIn E.R. Edmonds 4/3/48.\n\nLetter out. If garner HJK. Legal staff facts, might grout: I..\n\nHo\n\nRevised to adhere more closely to the original while still applying corrections:\n\nMr Roberts. Why\n\nMany thanks. This\n\nMany strict in us a Entrata han\n\nI hear an attempt to suppress has in para. 5 you might\n\nbut Mr ant-inly Andrewes remains wa that he show. hamare con with und statutes of\n\nSolicitor (it's a post with some tuition in HK.). SRE\n\nIn E.R. Edmonds 4/3/48.\n\nLetter out. If garner HJK. 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Legal staff facts, might grout: I...\n\nther Ho\n\nThe final output, following the exact format and rules provided, is:\n\nMr Roberts. Why\n\nMany thanks. This\n\nMany strictures in our Entrata han\n\nI hear an attempt to suppress has in para. 5 you might\n\nbut Mr ant-inly Andrewes remains wa that he show. hamare con with und statutes of\n\nSolicitor (it's a post with some tuition in HK.). SRE\n\nIn E.R. Edmonds 4/3/48.\n\nLetter out. If garner HJK. Legal staff facts, might grout: I..\n\nther Ho\n\nHowever, the best representation is directly applying the corrections and maintaining the original structure as much as possible.\n\nThe final answer is: \nMr Roberts. Why\n\nMany thanks. This\n\nMany strictures in our Entrata han\n\nI hear an attempt to suppress has in para. 5 you might\n\nbut Mr ant-inly Andrewes remains wa that he show. hamare con with und statutes of\n\nSolicitor (it's a post with some tuition in HK.). SRE\n\nIn E.R. Edmonds 4/3/48.\n\nLetter out. If garner HJK. Legal staff facts, might grout: I..\n\nther Ho", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-603-7 Legal Department- reorganisation 18-2-1948 - 19-10-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 586560, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-603-8 Legal Department- reorganisation 17-3-1949 - 29-12-1949", "page_number": 6, "title": "CO129-603-8 Legal Department- reorganisation 17-3-1949 - 29-12-1949", "content_text": "Mr. E.R. Edmonds.\n\nWe discussed. The posts of Registrar-General and Registrar, Supreme Court, Hong Kong, carry pensionable emoluments of £1830 per annum and £1705 per annum respectively. The salaries for corresponding posts in Africa are in the neighbourhood of £1450 and £1320 (maximum) respectively. The Hong Kong posts are therefore prize appointments likely, in normal circumstances, to attract any member of the Colonial Legal Service who is qualified to fill them. It is for consideration whether we should assemble a field of outside candidates for comparison with the local ones, Messrs. Jones & D'Almada e Castro.\n\nFor the following reasons it is suggested that we should depart from normal practice and approve the Governor's recommendations without regard to outside candidates.\n\n(a) Messrs. Jones & D'Almada e Castro are already in receipt of salaries exceeding those drawn by any potential outside candidate. Mr. Jones draws £1675 per annum exclusive of COLA. Mr. D'Almada e Castro's pensionable emoluments are not precisely known but are probably in the region of £1350. They may therefore be regarded as senior from the point of view of salary, if not necessarily in length of service, to their opposite numbers outside Hong Kong. It would seem that they may reasonably look for local promotion in the absence of favourable opportunities elsewhere.\n\n(b) The local candidates have the great advantage of local experience, which must be particularly valuable in present conditions.\n\n(c) Owing to the extreme shortage of experienced Solicitor candidates it is doubtful whether outside Colonies could spare key men for these posts without early replacements, which would be hard to find. We already have several unfilled vacancies for Registrars and Assistant Registrars of various kinds.\n\n(d) It is not every officer who would wish to exchange the comparative security of Africa for the disturbed and uncertain conditions now prevailing in Hong Kong.\n\nNone of these reasons is conclusive in itself. It may be thought that collectively they establish a strong case for approving the Governor's recommendations.\n\nAs in draft herewith.\n\nChun.\n\n30 May, 1949.\n\nin Filcbotham\n\nLaur\n\nMr Sunti\n\nthe visner\n\n2\n\nX\n\nSunti has written is discussions, but you wish with my mord your own discussions view.\n\nI ful that Kory t-day we that in the crimstances 7- Hung Mr. Do m Littr possivin ti make distin banice amary imm stuff, even y", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-603-8 Legal Department- reorganisation 17-3-1949 - 29-12-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 586583, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-603-8 Legal Department- reorganisation 17-3-1949 - 29-12-1949", "page_number": 31, "title": "CO129-603-8 Legal Department- reorganisation 17-3-1949 - 29-12-1949", "content_text": "Alul.\n\n(4/48) [324] Wt. 28514/786 100m. 10/48 C.N.Ld. 478\n\n53999/1149\n\nC. O.\n\nMr.\n\nMr...\n\nMr.\n\nShute 28/4\n\nEdmonds 99}?\n\nSin K. Rasunto. Wray .41\n\nPermt. U.S. of S.\n\nit rima\n\n4/8\n\nParly. U.S. S.\n\nMr..\n\nMr...\n\nYour Reference.\n\nMinister of State\n\nSecretary of State\n\n31\n\nCoded and Sent.\n\n1045 6.8.49.\n\nChos. El\n\nDRAFT. Code Telegram\n\nYrveno\n\ntrongrong,\n\n(5)\n\n6-A001940\n\nC.D.\n\nD\n\nFURTHER ACTION.\n\nCopies for Press Files of news Lockhart Smith\n\n* Yould. hd: Goulds PX to\n\nim nota.\n\nRearic & M. Radly Suid-\n\nin copp & let 21317 FA\n\nNo. 1050 Confidential\n\nYour reference 1/151efuse My confidential Saving Telegram no 650 of the 6th July\n\n# Vacancy for Supreme Judge. On reconsideration I have decided not to proceed further with the proposal to offer this post to Lockhart Smith, Partina\n\nHis Majesty the King has been pleased to\n\n2.\n\nJunior Judge\n\nAppointment,\n\nPassing over Promotion of J. D. Yould to be recommended in your Staff\n\nhis promotion should later despatch no. 27, with effect from the 6th May, 1948. Letter follows.\n\nand I\n\nagree\n\nthat as\n\nSecer.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-603-8 Legal Department- reorganisation 17-3-1949 - 29-12-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 586586, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-603-8 Legal Department- reorganisation 17-3-1949 - 29-12-1949", "page_number": 34, "title": "CO129-603-8 Legal Department- reorganisation 17-3-1949 - 29-12-1949", "content_text": "To:- \n\nDraft \n\nTELEGRAM/SAVINGRAM \n\nFile No. \n\n53999/1/49 \n\nGOVERNOR, HONG KONG \n\nSent. \n\nC.O \n\nC. D. \n\nhours. \n\nMr. Tuffill 28/6 \n\nRepeated to:- \n\nMr. Shute 30/6. \n\nSir Kenneth Roberts-Wray 1/7 \n\nR. 5 JUL D. J+ .194... \n\nMr. Wallace 1/7 \n\nMr. Edmonds \n\nPermt. U.S. of S. \n\nParly. U.S. of S. \n\nS. of S. \n\nTo be transmitted :- \n\nPriority :- \n\nSils 417 \n\nIn Clear \n\nEede Eypher Nil. \n\n650 \n\nNo. \n\nReply urgently-required. Important- \n\nImmediate \n\nMost-Immediate. \n\n-Restricted- \n\nConfidential. -Secret. \n\nTop-Secret. \n\n(2) on 53999/1/49. \n\nand the discountment what I may feel \n\nDistribution :--- \n\nFurther action :— \n\nTo be attached to 53999/1/49 after despatch. \n\nCopy for 2015 Furmers \n\nthis \n\nYour reference 1/1519/48c \n\nMy Saving Telegram No.546 of the 7th June. \n\nVacancy for Puisne Judge, Hong Kong \n\nLone of \n\nIn view of the fact that this post is one of the highest paid Puisne Judgeships in the Colonial Legal Service, it is particularly important that the claims of other serving officers should be fully considered. \n\nI have given full weight to your recommendation in considering Mr. T. J. Gould, but in spite of his good record and long acting experience, I have reached the conclusion that he cannot properly be preferred to other officers of outstanding ability and longer service. After careful review of the field of serving officers, I consider that the outstanding candidate and most suitable officer is Mr. W. J. Lockhart-Smith, Attorney General, Nyasaland, and I propose, subject to your observations, to offer him the post. \n\nOf Mr. Lockhart-Smith's early career in Hong Kong from 1924 until 1938 you are no doubt well aware. He was called to the Bar in absentia in 1941 while Registrar of the High Court, Tanganyika, and in 1943 was promoted to be Attorney General, Gibraltar. \n\n/He", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-603-8 Legal Department- reorganisation 17-3-1949 - 29-12-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 587198, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-605-1 Annual Accounts- 1946-7 9-9-1948 - 14-3-1949", "page_number": 5, "title": "CO129-605-1 Annual Accounts- 1946-7 9-9-1948 - 14-3-1949", "content_text": "I have had to work with Th. Bryant.\n\nIn the case I a Treasury-controlled it is noted to ask for the fumous comments in the DGCA! Report Anne Accounts.\n\nThe Treasury cuts unique pour ver\n\nwas however in\n\nSuch a\n\nduring 1946-7 (see 6) that Mr. Bryant was in two minds whether to frame for his\n\n5 we need rep comments.\n\n1. Green 187, 2011049 I to Hong Kong - Sava M77 w/pistat. (57 top at (52)\n\nI' 8 W. Russell Edmunds 14.3.49\n\nThis is really an awful how it\n\nWL statement asher in 30 6 thing.\n\ncoere quick conly give the for but cine, as 650B ap finally\n\nI sam artificals - won suggest that file by.\n\nsu the from of Treasury it Cutrol against giving meaningless Trenny.\n\nshiner ignore this * put the Our litter in aygusted. and not re-apen te pant es\n\nParf $appy 2570169.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-605-1 Annual Accounts- 1946-7 9-9-1948 - 14-3-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 587811, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-606-2 Treasury control over Hong Kong finances 22-1-1948 - 9-12-1948", "page_number": 19, "title": "CO129-606-2 Treasury control over Hong Kong finances 22-1-1948 - 9-12-1948", "content_text": "19\n\nGear H. Khong tel 1087 pester Cons. 21.10.08\n\n31 To Guar H..\n\n32 0.9.6.1. 1/2 complin to-\n\n33 stamp-\n\n32 Bancroft 2by 4½ 30, 31, stamp,\n\n34\n\n35 Gov.\n\n1.P. Aft. on 15517/48 36. Gov.\n\nBU\n\n2 6 OCT 1948\n\n2 6 OCT 1948\n\n~o reply to (31)\n\nEastolders has 9/11 tel 731 Sav 30-10-48\n\nP. Bancroft, Esq. - W/c 34 tel. 1148 12.11.48 8-11-48.\n\nCrises 2(34) and its enclome have\n\nThe Treasury\n\nfor ..........\n\nThe hint that a further measure of devolution may possibly be forthcoming after the 31st March is given, very discreetly, in the ... of the enclome & (34)\n\nin the last phone\n\nI do not think there is much we can or should say when ... ? Put by until 1st March '49, when we can begin to consider the review.\n\nDft. on 53652/48. 39. Col. H. Russell-Edmunds (Is)\n\nAchim taken M. Skult I wollen 14/11 9-12-48\n\nDo you require this file - my hunt back shortly?\n\nat For pufnag I descurect Bourdelin at X - and record shula add that such to (34) with it seems my we perfect no M. bänulin dianté reply\n\nD", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-606-2 Treasury control over Hong Kong finances 22-1-1948 - 9-12-1948.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 587813, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-606-2 Treasury control over Hong Kong finances 22-1-1948 - 9-12-1948", "page_number": 21, "title": "CO129-606-2 Treasury control over Hong Kong finances 22-1-1948 - 9-12-1948", "content_text": "37\n\n$16.0m 53652/48.\n\nI.F. 16/1/03\n\nColonial Office,\n\nThe Church House,\n\nGreat Smith Street,\n\nDear Russell Edmunds,\n\n9th December, 1948.\n\n5:126/57/45\n\n21\n\nThank you for your letter of the 23rd November commenting on the first periodical report received from Hong Kong regarding its financial position. I enclose a copy of our reply. As you say, the position seems reasonably satisfactory and if future reports continue to indicate a satisfactory position we may not need to send replies to them. As, however, this is the first of the quarterly statements for which we asked in connection with the relaxation of control, a fairly full reply has been sent.\n\n2. As regards your second paragraph, a note has been made on the relevant file that you would like to be kept informed of the progress of these negotiations.\n\n3. As regards your third paragraph, we do not think we could, in advance of the Governor's communication regarding any proposed increase in the cost of living allowances, inform him that any such proposals would be strongly questioned. Obviously, we must examine any proposals on their own merits.\n\nIn these circumstances, I hope that you will agree that we could not at this stage say more than is said in paragraph 5 of the enclosed savingram.\n\n40", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-606-2 Treasury control over Hong Kong finances 22-1-1948 - 9-12-1948.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588035, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-606-5 Hong Kong Loan- Financial settlement 2-3-1948 - 4-10-1948", "page_number": 23, "title": "CO129-606-5 Hong Kong Loan- Financial settlement 2-3-1948 - 4-10-1948", "content_text": "22\n\nbear the burden of its own rehabilitation following the very heavy bombing. The fact that part of the cost of meeting the rehabilitation of the damage in the United Kingdom was met by an insurance scheme, does not alter the fact that the cost falls upon the community as a whole, and the insurance scheme is merely a particular method of meeting the cost. Hong Kong before the war would not agree to any contributory insurance scheme. One must also bear in mind the contrast between the extraordinary prosperity which Hong Kong has enjoyed since the liberation and the austerity conditions existing in this country. This argument of the respective parts borne in the war by the two countries, and the respective liabilities which both countries now have to face, is not a very pleasant form of argument, but one is forced to examine it in order to decide whether there is any case for the Service Departments contributing towards any expenditure on moral grounds. So far as there is any case for H.M.G. assisting Hong Kong in meeting liabilities arising out of the war this has already been done as part of the general financial settlement.\n\n5.\n\nIf the Admiralty are able after their examination of this problem to accept any of the individual claims as a liability of the Admiralty, this would be extremely satisfactory from Hong Kong's point of view and would certainly go some way to meet their general contention. Jettison the liability on the basis of para. 2 of the Governor's despatch at No.83. It would certainly be a waste, however, to ask the War Office or the Air Ministry to accept the percentages referred to in that paragraph.\n\n6.\n\nProspect of getting 16234/62/48 55178/19/47 of Perhaps we could discuss between ourselves before I raise the matter again with Mr. Severs. The difficulty as I see it is that we have very little ground on which to press the Admiralty to go outside the procedure under which they may admit legal liability in the case of individual claims where Admiralty are directly responsible, i.e., where the requisitioning was done for their use. As regards the remaining legal claims I fear that in the end there will be no alternative but to point out to Hong Kong that the liability will have to fall on Hong Kong Government funds.\n\n7. We do not hear anything of this problem from the Malayan Governments and it may be that this is due to the fact that any claims which are not admitted as a legal liability can be transferred to the War Damage Claims Commission for such action as that Commission may eventually be able to take. This, to some extent, hides the problem which exists in Hong Kong, where once a claim is not admitted as a legal liability that is the end of the matter.\n\n8.\n\nI pass this file through Mr. B.D. Edmonds as these claims either fall to be dealt with under the local compensation defence regulations or else they must be treated as \"scorched earth\" claims in respect of which no legal liability has so far been admitted by the Colonial Governments although when the case was submitted to the Law Officers of the Crown\n\nby/", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-606-5 Hong Kong Loan- Financial settlement 2-3-1948 - 4-10-1948.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588036, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-606-5 Hong Kong Loan- Financial settlement 2-3-1948 - 4-10-1948", "page_number": 24, "title": "CO129-606-5 Hong Kong Loan- Financial settlement 2-3-1948 - 4-10-1948", "content_text": "23\n\nby the Burma Office the Law Officers advised that legal liability existed at least in the case of Burma. (In this connection perhaps Mr. Edmonds would agree that 16234/62/48 and 55178/19/47 should be transferred to a \"Defence\" registration as \"Denial\" and \"Defence Plans\" which gave rise to \"Denial\" measures, are Defence subjects rather than Finance).\n\n16th October, 1948.\n\nI apologise for the fact that these papers have waited in my office without alteration.\n\nI do not think that War Damage Compensation Claims, whether or not originally arising from \"Denial Schemes\" or a Colonial \"Defence Plan\", fall within the past terms of reference of Defence Dept: they are not so far as I know from the East.\n\nThe following line to be adopted towards such claims in future was right to be considered in a future Defence Dept.\n\nin connection with the following in Denial Schemes, as I have noted the file.\n\nJ.Sr5/24/-/27\n\n24/11/45\n\n18-10-48\n\n18-11-48\n\n89. A.M.\n\nA.988479/48\n\n91. 7. Levers (Advy)\n\n3pm\n\nM.F.(2)1034/48\n\nUndated.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-606-5 Hong Kong Loan- Financial settlement 2-3-1948 - 4-10-1948.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588236, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-606-6 Hong Kong Loan- Financial settlement 7-3-1949 - 23-12-1949", "page_number": 15, "title": "CO129-606-6 Hong Kong Loan- Financial settlement 7-3-1949 - 23-12-1949", "content_text": "Telegrams \n\n44 \n\n:(SHIPPING) SHIPMINDER, TELEX, LONDON.\" \n\n(Inland Transport) \"TRANSMINRY, TELEX, London.\" \n\nEXTN... \n\nTelephone ABBEY 7711 : \n\nAny further communication should be \n\naddressed to- \n\nTHE SECRETARY, \n\n(address as opposite) \n\nand the following reference quoted :- \n\nAT/GEN.13127. \n\nYour Reference..54126/6/49 \n\n(6) \n\nDear Palmer, \n\napenser \n\n23 14 \n\nMINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, \n\nBERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE, \n\nLONDON, W.1. \n\n23rd December, 1949. \n\n1. I refer to your letter of September last to Colonel Russell Edmands of the Treasury with which you enclosed draft despatch to Hong Kong, about claims relating to vessels lost in connection with the defence of Hong Kong. \n\n2. I have no comments to make on the draft except to suggest that in paragraph 4 (iii) the words \"or other\" might be added after \"Service\" in order to cover cases where this Ministry might have been concerned. A consequential amendment will then be necessary in paragraph 6. \n\n3. In my discussions with Moberly on this question he suggested that it might help in the consideration of the general problem if I set out on broad lines the principles under which this Ministry has worked in regard to the requisitioning and acquisition of vessels. \n\n4. Ships were, in general, requisitioned under either gross or net charterparties. In the case of the former the vessels were required to be insured against war risks, and compensation for loss by scuttling, to deny the use of the vessel to the enemy, was paid under this insurance. Under the net charterparties all risks, including those of war, were borne by the Ministry under indemnity and in these instances also compensation was paid for loss caused by scuttling for denial purposes. \n\nH. Palmer Esq., \n\nColonial Office, \n\nChurch House, \n\nGreat Smith Street, \n\nS.W.1. \n\n/5. In", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-606-6 Hong Kong Loan- Financial settlement 7-3-1949 - 23-12-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588261, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-606-6 Hong Kong Loan- Financial settlement 7-3-1949 - 23-12-1949", "page_number": 40, "title": "CO129-606-6 Hong Kong Loan- Financial settlement 7-3-1949 - 23-12-1949", "content_text": "54226/6/49\n\nThe Church House,\n\n38\n\nGreat Smith Street, London, S.W.1.\n\nSeptember, 1949.\n\n22 SEP 1949\n\n1.\n\nMr. Russell Edmunds,\n\nYou spoke to me some time ago about the report of the Ministry of Transport's representative in Hong Kong, on the question of claims in respect of ships requisitioned and/or 'denied' prior to the Japanese occupation of the Colony. Now that our despatch of the 30th May to the Federation on the general question of denial has been agreed, we must inform Hong Kong of the line we propose to take in respect of these particular claims in Hong Kong.\n\n2.\n\nIn Malaya, if the procedure suggested in our despatch of the 30th May can in fact be carried out, the majority of 'denial' claims should be dealt with under the War Damage Compensation scheme. In Hong Kong however, as there is no War Damage Compensation scheme, the alternatives are either full compensation payable under the Defence (Compensation) Regulations in respect of proved legal liability of Government (whether Hong Kong or His Majesty's Government), or on the other hand, no compensation at all. These two extremes of one hundred per cent or nothing increase the difficulty of dealing with the problem, as there is no method by which claimants can be persuaded, if they are in any doubt as to the legal aspect of their claim, to forego\n\nD.U.B.E.L. #5. R.E.G.W.S.D.L. KOMUNDO,\n\nTREASURY.\n\n/pursuing\n\nPage 40\n\nPage 41", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-606-6 Hong Kong Loan- Financial settlement 7-3-1949 - 23-12-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588267, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-606-6 Hong Kong Loan- Financial settlement 7-3-1949 - 23-12-1949", "page_number": 46, "title": "CO129-606-6 Hong Kong Loan- Financial settlement 7-3-1949 - 23-12-1949", "content_text": "54126/6/49\n\nDRAFT \"A\"\n\nMr. W. I. J. Wallace\n\nMr. Palmer 17/8\n\nMr. Parthing 1/9 f\n\nDRAFT.\n\nPermt. U.S. of S. Parly. U.S. S.\n\nMinister of State Secretary of State\n\n< Your Reference........\n\nC. D R. 17 SL D. 21\n\nSie(13) 0(19)+(23)\n\nFor Mr. Palmer's signature.\n\nCOLONEL W.R.RUSSELL EDMUNDS,\n\n44 TREASURY.\n\nCopy of acc. draft despatch.\n\nDear Russell Edmunds,\n\n1. You spoke to me a little time ago about the report of the Ministry of Transport's representative in Hong Kong, on the question of claims in respect of ships requisitioned and/or 'denied' prior to the Japanese occupation of the Colony. Now that our despatch of the 30th of May to the Federation on the general question of denial has been agreed, we must inform Hong Kong of the line we propose to take in respect of these particular claims in Hong Kong.\n\nFURTHER ACTION.\n\nCopy with copy of enclosure to:-\n\nCol. L. G. Robertson, O.B.D.W.O C.R.Daims, M.C. V.O.✔\n\nAdmiralty S.W.arren Air Ministry W.A.Mitchell Ministry of✔ Transport.\n\n2. In Malaya, if the procedure suggested in our despatch of the 30th May can in fact be carried out, the majority of 'denial' claims should be dealt with under the War Damage Compensation scheme. In Hong Kong however, as there is no War Damage Compensation scheme, the alternatives are either full compensation payable under the Defence (Compensation) Regulations in", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-606-6 Hong Kong Loan- Financial settlement 7-3-1949 - 23-12-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588279, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-606-6 Hong Kong Loan- Financial settlement 7-3-1949 - 23-12-1949", "page_number": 58, "title": "CO129-606-6 Hong Kong Loan- Financial settlement 7-3-1949 - 23-12-1949", "content_text": "Page 53\n\nJr. A\n\nC. O.\n\nMr.\n\nPalmer\n\n6 517 Mr. W...J. Wallace\n\nMr. Bourdillon\n\nMr..\n\nMr.\n\n2 diffs.\n\nDRAFT. LETTER\n\nPermt, U.S, of S.\n\nYour Reference..\n\nCOLONEL W.R. RUSSELL EDMUNDS,\n\nH.M. TREASURY\n\nCopy of Draft despatch\n\nFURTHER ACTION. When\n\nvelutly issued, Copy with copy of\n\nenclosure to:-\n\nBut LG, Robertson, A8)\n\nG.R. CAIRNS M. C. War Office\n\nF. SEVERS\n\nAdmiralty\n\nS.W. WARRAN Air Ministry W.A. MITCHELL Ministry of\n\nTransport\n\nParly. U.S. S.\n\n2\n\nMinister of State\n\nSecretary of State\n\nDear Russell Edmunds,\n\nFor Mr. Palmer's signature\n\n1. You spoke to me a little time ago about\n\nthe report of the Ministry of Transport's\n\nrepresentative in Hong Kong, on the question of claims in respect of ships requisitioned and/or\n\n'denied' prior to the Japanese occupation of the\n\nColony. Now that our despatch of the 30th of\n\nMay to the Federation on the general question of\n\ndenial has been agreed, we must inform Hong Kong\n\nof the line we propose to take in respect of\n\nthese particular claims in Hong Kong.\n\n2. In Malaya, if the procedure suggested\n\nin our despatch of the 30th May can in fact be\n\ncarried out, the majority of 'denial' claims\n\nshould be dealt with under the War Damage\n\nCompensation scheme. In Hong Kong however, as\n\nthere is no War Damage Compensation scheme,\n\nthe alternatives are either full compensation\n\npayable under the Compensation Defence Regulations in respect of proved legal liability of\n\nGovernment (whether Hong Kong or His Majesty's\n\nGovernment) or on the other hand, no compensation\n\nat all. These two extremes of one hundred per cent or nothing, increase the\n\ndifficulty of dealing with the problem, as we\n\nhave no method by which we can persuade\n\n/claimants,\n\nPage 54", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-606-6 Hong Kong Loan- Financial settlement 7-3-1949 - 23-12-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588564, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "page_number": 2, "title": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "content_text": "Received from\n\n54144/313 (946, enclosure)\n\nC.\n\n1. C.A. Hong Kong. Hong Kong. Tel. 1366 Starting (win w.o.).\n\n2. B.P. Emel. B/P+6/119/46 4 other corres.\n\n3. Hong Kong via W.O. Tel, CA 1618\n\n4. Minutes of meeting held 4.2.46.\n\n5. To Col. Sedgwick 5.2.46\n\n6. S.P. Pennefather-Evans\n\n7. Tel. to C.G. Perdue 5.2.46.\n\n8. Listen to R.M. Samer (Incasway) 6.2.46.\n\n9. Tel. from C.G. Perdue 6.2.46.\n\n10. Letter to P. Esus Sedgwick 6.2.46.\n\nReference (8), V 4.). Edmonds informs me Treasury has approved. A. Humpbay. 7.2.46.\n\n12. To C.A. Hong Kong\n\n13. From R.L.M. James (Treasury) Letter 8.2.46. 7/2/46 via w.o.\n\n14. 15. Minutes of Meeting held on 11.2.46. 16. Letter to Col. Sedgwick, 12.2.46.\n\nMemorandum by S.P. Pennefather-Evans\n\nTo B.D. Edmonds,\n\nOn Saving telegram 1366.\n\nWith reference to H.K. saving telegram no. 1366, wherein the questions affecting the European Inspectorate are being dealt with on a separate file 54144/3.B.\n\n2. Approval for the new salary scheme for Chinese Inspectorate (para 4 of 6) has been given.\n\n3. Several other matters are raised in para 4 of 6, of which the most pressing are (a) rates of pay for Chinese rank and file, and (b) rent allowances.\n\n4. I agree with the recommendations in para 4 as regards both these matters. A big increase in annual recurrent expenditure will result, especially as regards (b).\n\n5. Approval for the Chinese Inspectorate rates has been given. I suggest that similar approval be sought now for the rates of pay recommended for the Chinese rank and file, but that the question...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588565, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "page_number": 3, "title": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "content_text": "Seat allowances should be deferred until the matter can be considered on a broader basis in respect \n\nof all departments in the Colony.\n\n5. If you agree,\n\nMe James. Agree. Humphrey.\n\nI shall draft a further letter to\n\n25.2.46.\n\n1222\n\n122MD. Edmonde,\n\nDraft submitted.\n\nARS Humphrey\n\n3.4.45\n\n17. To Jan 26 (1) 20100\n\nAwait reply to (17). A.Humphrey.\n\n25.4.46.\n\nAPR 1946\n\n& James (Treasury)\n\n1-5-46\n\nNyi\n\nTo Gov. Hong Kong below: 23 3/5/46\n\nBu.\n\nno. reply to 19 yet.\n\n6.W. 15.6.46\n\nIf reply conce\n\n64\n\nJBcunes 17/5/46.\n\nSANT", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588567, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "page_number": 5, "title": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "content_text": "Mr. James (Treasury) have not come (20) to an agreement on the rates of pay for the Chinese rank and file.\n\nWe can prepare a telegram to them.\n\nImportant Telegram 17.6.46 (No 374 Cont.) 19.6.46\n\n23 to James - (w/ tel: 753 313(4))\n\n24 JUN 1946\n\nMy Telegram to Hong Kong Tel 432 (TS)\n\n75644 to F. James. — (Wo/e of 24 Se vor T3) — 28 6.46\n\nAwait reply to (23) and (25) — or, G.C. 10.7.46.\n\nAlto Humphrey 28.6-46.\n\n26 James (Treasury) and I refer to 24+25 3-7-46\n\nMr B.D. Edmonds, Treasury have approved the proposed rates of pay of the Chinese rank and file (vide (26)). We await Colonial Office approval (vide (25)) of the rates for Indians.\n\nTelegram to Hong Kong submitted.\n\n27 Telegram to Hongkong\n\nAction: Hea mp lcy. 4.7.46\n\n10.7.46", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588569, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "page_number": 7, "title": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "content_text": "allee\n\nمسعود\n\nfustification\n\nMCA.D. Edmonds,\n\n15\n\nrequire\n\nЧ\n\ntheme\n\nحد\n\n1897.\n\nMr James, in (28), queries the high cost of living & rehabilitation allowances given in no. 432, (24) herein, as Hong Kong Telegram annually recurrent tears.\n\nہو\n\n9\n\nam unable to ascertain what these terms really are and therefore propose to ask the Governor.\n\n2.\n\nMr James also wants to know why there has been a change in the proposal regarding pay\n\nI don't blame him: the Indians.\n\nJite don't know ourselves!\n\nwe\n\nThis point, too, must be referred to Hong Kong.\n\nTelegram requesting info forwarded.\n\nAlts. Humpleasy.\n\n18-7-46\n\nX/6 29 To Hong Kong Gel to 568 be.\n\nI on these points\n\nNo Sec.\n\n- CONS\n\n24.7.46.\n\n(29) no reply? remind\n\nMatchpole 7/8\n\nWare \"for\n\n10\n\nac\n\n4/9\n\nB' Food. vide above\n\nglatchpole\n\n19/8\n\nWait for another It Drang 5.\n\n2\n\nلا", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588570, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "page_number": 8, "title": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "content_text": "P/F's\n\n* 62607.CR\n\nB'Fwd. vide foregoing no reply to (29) yet\n\nMatchpole\n\n4/9\n\nMlong\n\n\"Hay Kong\n\n626364. Ch. 30. Des. No. 62 from Hay Kong\n\n31. Des. Secret You My King -\n\n80\n\n9/8/66\n\n10/9/46.\n\nNo 30 should be transferred\n\nto the P.P.S.\n\nNo 67.\n\nSpi\n\nker.\n\nAzeri\n\n32. Tel. 1087 Secret from Hay Kong\n\n19/9/47\n\nLee\n\nWe\n\n...\n\n375\n\n35. removing 14% 01.\n\n30\n\n1\n\n34. Notes by M. Mayle\n\nBhe\n\nfor the deop.\n\n36\n\n27\n\n26\n\n& Mr. B.D. Edmonds\n\n13/9/17/4/201\n\n7/10/46\n\n35 Tel. 1229 from Hong Kong\n\nKar. May le.\n\nReg. 34535.\n\n(31)\n\nThe despatch referred to in\n\ntel. No.1087 from the S.O. contains information about the cost of the proposed Indian contingent\n\nto the Police Force\n\non reorganisation and we have already approached the Treas. for approval (33). The despatch does not\n\ngo into the problem raised in the telegram and is a separate issue.\n\nThere are two main considerations. The proposals in tel. 1087 involve\n\n(1) consultation being necessary depending on Indian Govt. reactions regarding discrimination between recruitment\n\nof Sikhs and Muslims\n\nand\n\n(2) financial. With the India Office being consulted\n\nwe could look into the financial implications, regarding which we shall\n\nhave to go to the Treasury, if it is decided that the scheme is practicable. The Treasury will undoubtedly want to know\n\nwhat the cost is going to be\n\nand we shall need to provide more details on\n\nthe estimated expenditure. The telegram is however relevant.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588661, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "page_number": 99, "title": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "content_text": "of' the 10th September enclosed with Mr. Edmonds \n\nof the 27th September, the Governor considers that \n\nas the Indians are in the position of expatriate \n\nofficers it is reasonable that they should receive \n\nextra remuneration as compared with locally domiciled \n\nofficers as it is inevitable in present circumstances \n\nthat they should be separated from their families for \n\nsome time. \n\nThe relation of the \"high cost of living allowance\" \n\nplus the \"rehabilitation allowance\" is not quite clear \n\nto us from the papers we have here and we are asking \n\nthe Governor to elucidate the matter. \n\nYours sincerely, \n\n(Sgd.)\n\n \nHere is the revised response in HTML format as per the instructions:\n\nof the 10th September enclosed with Mr. Edmonds\n\nof the 27th September, the Governor considers that\n\nas the Indians are in the position of expatriate\n\nofficers it is reasonable that they should receive\n\nextra remuneration as compared with locally domiciled\n\nofficers as it is inevitable in present circumstances\n\nthat they should be separated from their families for some time.\n\nThe relation of the \"high cost of living allowance\"\n\nplus the \"rehabilitation allowance\" is not quite clear to us from the papers we have here and we are asking\n\nthe Governor to elucidate the matter.\n\nYours sincerely,\n\n(Sgd.)\n\n was changed to \nof' the 10th September enclosed with Mr. Edmonds\n\n to of the 10th September enclosed with Mr. Edmonds\n\n \nparticieni \n\n to officers\n\n \nerspas \n\n was removed as it seems like an OCR error with no meaning.\ncleur \n\n to clear\n\n(3:3) was removed as it is not clear what it represents and it was not in the original context of the letter. If it is a page number or reference, it should be clarified. For now, I have removed it to follow the instruction of not adding or leaving any unexplained content.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588672, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "page_number": 110, "title": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "content_text": "Mr. Rogers\n\n108\n\nturn over\n\nattach a note by\n\nMr. B.D. Edmonds.\n\nWe must, I think, await the Governor's despatch of the 10th September to which he refers in the telegram, before coming to any conclusion on the proposals in the telegram. Inasmuch as they involve discrimination between the Sikhs and the Muslims, they will of course require very careful consideration, and I think consultation with the India Office.\n\n26.9.46.\n\nPage 110\n\nPage 111", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588673, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "page_number": 111, "title": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "content_text": "The Indian Section of the Hong Kong Police.\n\n1. The pre-War establishment of the Indian section of the Hong Kong Police was 779 and the Ghelum area of the Punjab was the chief source of recruitment.\n\n2. For the reasons given in the Governor's telegram, he wishes to abolish the Indian section, as it now exists, and reconstitute it as a striking reserve. It will also be used for manning the frontier posts in the New Territories.\n\n3. Under this arrangement the strength of the section will be reduced to about 300.\n\n4. The Sikhs have not proved satisfactory and the loyalty of some is doubtful and it is proposed that the re-organised section should in the main be made up of Muslims.\n\n5. To avoid charges of discrimination against the Sikhs the Governor suggests that the whole contingent should be abolished and that the best of the men should be re-employed and the balance of the Force recruited from Muslims.\n\n6. We have not yet received the Governor's despatch referred to in his telegram and thus have not been able to examine his proposals in detail.\n\n(Sgd.) B.D. EDMONDS.\n\n25th September, 1946.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588686, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "page_number": 124, "title": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "content_text": "C1094 MIT444 508 6/46 50,000 S&CLtd. 47(3)\n\n541443\n\n2\n\n122\n\nReceived (0.7.P).\n\n4 sent. 15.00 ho\n\n24.7.46.\n\nC. O.\n\nMr. Humphrey 18.7.46\n\nMr. Edmonds 23\n\nPermt\n\nSRES?\n\nParly. J.S. of State. JUL\n\nSecretary of State.\n\n568 Leared\n\nMr. Reed I.S.\n\n(24) 0 iP. DRAFT tel\n\nCypher Telegram\n\nGovernor, Hong Kong.\n\nYour telegram no. 342.\n\nCost Indian Police.\n\nGrateful if you will elucidate the annually recurrent & high cost of living and rehabilitation allowances, which will make the Indian section over four times the estimated figure in the schedule enclosed with C.C.A.0. savingram no.1366 of 8th January. It would be appreciated if these allowances, salaries, and rations could be expressed in terms cost per head.\n\nFURTHER ACTION.\n\n2. The original proposal in para. 6 of Savingram no. 1366 was to pay Indians on a scale based on the Chinese Police rates but reduced to allow for free rations issued to Indians; Your telegram no.313\n\nP.T.O.\n\n \n(20)", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588691, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "page_number": 129, "title": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "content_text": "(1/45) [4421B] Wt. 18047:424 50m. 7/45 C.N.Ld. 748\n\nPlessey 4.2.46.\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\nSD. Edmonds\n\n1\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\n54144/3\n\nPermt. U.S. of S.\n\nParly. U.S of\n\nSecretary State VED\n\n477\n\nNo\n\nCypher\n\n(22)\n\nYour telegram\n\nDRAFT...\n\nGovernor, Hong Kong.\n\nHongkong.\n\n10 JUL 1946\n\nCOL OFFICE\n\n127\n\n27:\n\nConfidential. Police\n\nBe Recommendation in paragraph\n\n(i) Commander-in-chief's savingram regarding rates of pay\n\nand file is approved.\n\n5\n\nf\n\nno\n\n1366\n\nChinese bank\n\nIt is hoped to telegraph very shortly\n\n9.7.46\n\n9\n\nFURTHER ACTION.\n\nCorr\n\nLi\n\nMr RL\n\nregarding rates of pay and establishment\n\nthe Indian section. Your legs\n\nna 313. Top Secret and 432 Top Secret\n\n(24) refer.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588710, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "page_number": 148, "title": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "content_text": "(1/45) [4421 B] Wt. 18047/424 50m. 7/45 C.N.Ld. 748\n\n541443!46\n\nanson 18 146\n\nFor\n\npo Humphraf\n\nsig.\n\nC. O\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\nAumplicy 3.4.46 BD. Edmonds &\n\nPermt. U.S. of S.\n\nParly. U.S. of S.\n\nSecretary of State.\n\nDear James,\n\nDRAFT letter\n\nIn your letter no 552892/75 of the 8th of February, 1945, you agree to the introduction of an improved salary scheme for the local Chinese inspectorate of the Hong Kong Police.\n\nI now enclose further extracts from savingram no. 10 of 8th January, 1946 regarding the pay of the Senior Sgt.-Major and file of Chinese rank and file.\n\nThe proposal to increase the salaries of the Chinese rank and file is coupled with a reduction in the Indian rank and file.\n\nA tentative estimate of the cost is as follows:-\n\nTotal\n\nPresent Proposal (1946)\n\n(H.K. $)\n\n(H.K. $)\n\nChinese Rank & File 371,331 662,587\n\nIndian Rank & File 291,955 120,738\n\nUniform Branch 589,080 773,298\n\nFURTHER ACTION.\n\nThe proposals regarding Indians are not yet fully considered.\n\nOriginally it was proposed to reduce the constables from 780 to 320 and to pay them on a scale based on the proposed new Chinese scale.\n\nthe Indian Section", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588713, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "page_number": 151, "title": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "content_text": "54144/5/46\n\n149\n\n15\n\nA further meeting was held at the Colonial Office at 3 p.m. on the 11th February, 1946 to consider questions regarding the Hong Kong Police Force.\n\nThere were present:- Mr. J.F. Pennefather-Evans, Mr. C.G. Perdue, Mr. M.L. Smith, Lt.-Col. Sedgwick, Mr. E.D. Edmonds, Mr. A.H.P. Humphrey.\n\n2. Mr. Perdue stated that, in view of the lapse of time and uncertainty of information, he felt unable to express definite views regarding the undesirability of retaining individual members of the Police in the Force. He was, however, willing to go through the names of the police and see to what extent his own recollections and opinions concurred with those already expressed by other senior officers.\n\n3. The means of terminating the services of non-commissioned European members of the Police was discussed. Mr. Perdue said that it had been the practice to use non-renewal of agreement in certain cases to obtain compulsory retirement at the age of 45, although the ordinance provides for compulsory retirement only at 55. This non-renewal of agreement was used chiefly in the cases of persons (European and Asiatic) below the rank of Sub-Inspector, but it had been used for Sub-Inspectors and Inspectors. It was agreed that the opinions of the legal advisers and C.S.D. should be obtained regarding the termination of services of those ranks of the Police.\n\n4. Lt-Col. Sedgwick agreed to write to Hong Kong to obtain if possible a copy of the renewal agreements which were executed there. It was pointed out that individual members of the Force did not retain copies, nor were copies forwarded for record to the U.K.\n\n5. Mr. Pennefather-Evans agreed to give his permission or otherwise regarding applications for permission to marry made in this country by ex-internee members of the Force. It was agreed that such applicants should be asked to state the name of the lady they propose to marry in order that reference may be made to the Commissioner of Police.\n\n6. The question as to whether a man marrying without permission is liable to lose any rights under the Widows' and Orphans' Pension Scheme should be determined by reference to the appropriate authorities in the Colonial Office.\n\n7.\n\n8. Mr. Pennefather-Evans agreed to submit lists of:-\n\n(1) those members of the force of the rank of Sub-Inspector (or higher) and of the age of 45 or more whom he does not wish to return to duty in Hong Kong;\n\n(ii) those men aged under 40 whom he wishes to retire either (a) on grounds of inefficiency or (b) on abolition of office (below the rank of Sub-Inspectors).\n\n(iii) Those men over 45 who have not reached the rank of Sub-Inspector, whom he wishes to retire.\n\nIt was agreed that no announcement as proposed in para. 3 of our saving telegram 1366 of 8th January, 1946, should...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588715, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "page_number": 153, "title": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "content_text": "(1/45) [4421B] Wt. 18047/424 50m. 7/45 C.N.Ld. 748\n\nC. O.\n\nMr.\n\n54144/8/46.\n\n47\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\nDRAFT.\n\nPermt. U.S. of S.\n\nParly. U.S. of S.\n\nSecretary of State.\n\nA further meeting was held at the Colonial Office at 3 p.m. on 11th February, 1946, to consider questions regarding the Hong Kong Police Force.\n\nThere were present:\n\nMd.P. Panny, Mr. Evans, VCG, Perdue\n\nM. N.C. Smith\n\nLt-Col. Sedgwick\n\nMVM.D. Edmonds\n\nAH8, Humphrey.\n\n2. Mr. Perdue stated that, in view of the lapse of time and uncertainty of information, he felt unable to express definite views regarding the retainability of individual members of the Police in the Force. However, he was willing to go through the names of the Force and see to what extent his own recollections & opinions concurred with those already expressed by other senior officers.\n\n3. FURTHER ACTION.\n\nThe means of terminating the services of non-European members of the Police was discussed. Mr. Reader said that it had been the practice to use non-renewal of agreement in certain cases, and compulsory retirement at the age of 45, although the Ordinance provides for compulsory retirement only at 55. Non-renewal of agreement was used chiefly in the case of persons (European and Asiatic) below the rank of Sub-Inspector, but it had been used for Sub-Inspectors and Inspectors. It was agreed that the opinions of the legal...\n\n7-Evans.\n\nSir R. Young\n\n2 for file.\n\n \n54144/8/46.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588720, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "page_number": 158, "title": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "content_text": "The establishment of the force is being reduced from 277 to 115, but owing to recruitment for the Military Administration, it will be over strength for some time to come. A better type of Chinese is required in the Chinese Inspectorate (and an increase in numbers) to offset the reduction in the Europeans. The complete reorganisation of the Force is proposed, but so many matters require careful consideration that we are not in a position to recommend approval of the whole scheme at the present time. The C.-in-C., however, telegraphed on the 25th of January pressing for the earliest possible approval of the new salary scheme for the Chinese Inspectorate on the grounds that the present rate of pay was likely to cause the resignations of many probationers whom he could not afford to lose. The Commander-in-Chief is also pressing us to agree to the proposal.\n\n4.* The general policy of substituting local Asiatics for Europeans is one which, for political reasons, is warmly supported by the Colonial Office. It is hoped to create a new Police Force in Hong Kong whose integrity will be beyond question (which I am afraid has not always been the case), and we shall be grateful, therefore, if we may have Treasury approval of the salary scale proposed for the local inspectorate in order that good men will be attracted and content to remain in their jobs. As we are being badgered over this, I would be grateful for a very early reply.\n\nYours sincerely,\n\nSd. B.D. Edmonds", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588726, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "page_number": 164, "title": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "content_text": "JMH \n\nTel. No.: Whitehall 1234 \n\nONAL \n\nFOR DIS \n\nSCHEME \n\nMEN \n\nYour Reference 54144/3/46 \n\nTreasury Reference $.52892/03- \n\nDear Edmonds, \n\nTREASURY CHAMBERS, \n\n13 \n\nGREAT GEORGE STREET, 162 \n\n8th February, 1946. \n\nLONDON, S.W.1. \n\nI refer to your letter of 6th February about the Chinese Police Inspectorate at Hong Kong. \n\nThe position as I understand it is that a fairly large scale re-organisation is on the way but that meanwhile you wish urgently to proceed with recruitment of a superior type of man in the Chinese Inspectorate to offset the reduction in the Europeans and for that purpose you are satisfied that a considerable improvement in scales is required. On that understanding, \n\nWe agree to the introduction of the scales set out in \n\nthe first paragraph of your letter. \n\nB.D. Edmonds, Esq., \n\nColonial Office. \n\nYours sincerely,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588732, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "page_number": 170, "title": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "content_text": "(1/45) [442[B] Wt. 18047/424 50m. 7/45 C.N.Ld. 748\n\nMr. Humphrey 572\n\nMr. B.D. Edmunds\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\nMr.. Bys Permt. U.S. of S. Parly. U.S. of S. Secretary of State.\n\n5+1++/3/+6.\n\nDRAFT.\n\n26.12. James, Esq., Treens.\n\nparas I and 4 10\n\nDear James,\n\nI enclose a copy of relevant extracts from a savingram (no. 1366 of the 8th January, 1946) from Hong Kong regarding the Chinese Police Inspectorate here, as follows:-\n\nThe salary scale refers:\n\nLocal Probationary Sub-Inspector $1560 p.a.\n\nLocal Sub-Inspector $1800 × 180 - $3240 × 240 - $3480 p.a.\n\nLocal Inspector $3840 × 24 - $4560 p.a.\n\nLocal Chief Inspector $4800 × 240 - $5280 × 360 - $5640 p.a.\n\nFURTHER ACTION.\n\n12. The existing salary scale is :-\n\nChinese Sub-Inspectors $900 × 100 - $1100 × 200 - $1300 × 100 - $1500 × 250 - $1700 × 150 - $2750\n\nPage 170\n\nPage 171", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588736, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "page_number": 174, "title": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "content_text": "CONFIDENTIAL.\n\n54144/3/46\n\n172 (4\n\n(1)\n\nAction tation - (7) +(10) and\n\n54:44/30/46\n\n2.\n\n3.\n\n4.\n\n5.\n\n6.\n\nA meeting was held at the Colonial Office at 3 p.m. on 4th February, 1946, to consider questions regarding the Hong Kong Police Force arising from Civil Affairs, Hong Kong, Saving telegram No. 1366 of 8th January, 1946.\n\nThere were present:\n\nMr. Pennefather-Evans\n\nMr. Sparrow\n\nMr. N.L. Smith\n\nMr. B.D. Edmonds Lt.-Col. Sedgwick\n\nMr. A.H. P. Humphrey.\n\nIt was agreed that Mr. C. G. Perdue (former Commissioner of Police, Hong Kong) should be invited to attend a further meeting to be arranged as early as possible and that a list of the European Inspectors and other European subordinate members of the Force should be sent to him with the request that he should indicate those members of the Force whose services should not, in his opinion, be continued.\n\nIt was agreed that legal advice should be taken with regard to the removal from the Force of those members whose conduct prejudiced the future efficiency of the Police Department. In this connection it was observed that:\n\n(i) members below the rank of Sub Inspector might possibly be removed on grounds of abolition of office (since the new scheme provides that all Europeans in future will be ranked as Sub-Inspectors or higher)\n\n(ii) the Hong Kong Police Ordinance provides for confirmation on the pensionable establishment after 10 years' service, but it has nevertheless been the practice for members to continue service by renewal of agreements (usually for 5 years at a time). It was doubtful whether copies of these renewal agreements would be available in this country, as it was the practice to execute them always in Hong Kong.\n\n(iii) the majority of suspected \"bad hats\" are among the senior members of the Inspectorate grade.\n\nMr. Pennefather-Evans agreed to prepare a list of those members of the European Inspectorate whose return to duty in Hong Kong was free from objection. He would also indicate at what point on the salary scale each of these members should enter the new scheme and what should be the individual incremental dates.\n\nIt was agreed that a \"stock letter\" should be drafted, with a view to sending it to those former members of the European Inspectorate who would be returning to duty, giving them information about the new scheme and its application to former members of the Force.\n\nMr. Pennefather-Evans agreed to give his comments, paragraph by paragraph, on the points raised in Hong Kong savingram", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588747, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "page_number": 185, "title": "CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947", "content_text": "F-264.\n\n183\n\nThis copy of 14.14. Saving Tel. No. 1366 Received from NidD. Edmonds who in turn got it from Col. Sedgwick.\n\nWhere is the original registered?\n\n2.\n\nThe savingram deals with reorganisation of the Hong Kong Police Dept, in general & should not be enclosed in a file dealing with particular otheses (e.g. European Inspectorate) of police personnel. Later it will be necessary to take extracts for enclosure on various files dealing with particular categories of Police personnel.\n\nMr. Humphrey. I have opened a new file (attached) for reorganisation & as there was no file for Police generally.\n\nGlatt pole R.204\n\nprevious 30/1\n\nW. M.\n\n \n301,46", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-607-5 Police Department- Indian Section 8-1-1946 - 15-9-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588795, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-608-1 Police Department- European inspectorate 11-1-1947 - 28-1-1948", "page_number": 1, "title": "CO129-608-1 Police Department- European inspectorate 11-1-1947 - 28-1-1948", "content_text": "1947\n\n54144/36\n\n3B\n\ntrong trong\n\n19471\n\nCEYLON and PACIFIC 54144,\n\nCLOSED UNTIL\n\nC.O.129 √6081\n\n3 B\n\nPersonnel Police European Inspectorate.\n\n-\n\nPrevious\n\n54/44/38/461\n\nP\n\nCLOSED UNTIL\n\n1978\n\nSubsequent\n\n54144/3B/48.\n\nMr BR Edmonds\n\nMr Mayle\n\n116\n\nFILE A\n\n51402/780 3,000 11/47 N.M.Ltd.\n\n:\n\n1", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-608-1 Police Department- European inspectorate 11-1-1947 - 28-1-1948.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588802, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-608-1 Police Department- European inspectorate 11-1-1947 - 28-1-1948", "page_number": 8, "title": "CO129-608-1 Police Department- European inspectorate 11-1-1947 - 28-1-1948", "content_text": "39/2 x\n\nplease pass\n\nto miss Smeed\n\nto have\n\na V.F. prepared\n\n8\n\nand\n\nto say\n\nwhether Mr.\n\nMacintosh has yet arrived, \"\n\nwhat his address is. If he\n\nhas\n\nnot\n\nyet arrived could\n\nEastern Dept. please be informed\n\nas soon\n\nas he does?\n\nThen $10\n\n28/12 to get in\n\ntouch with Mr. Macintosh.\n\nD.3. Whyte 13/12\n\nMr. E. P. Edmonds\n\nYou may\n\ntake\n\n& see\n\nthis\n\nI've\n\npassed to\n\nMiss\n\nBrent Inspection\n\nprivilege for absorption of\n\nwho are\n\nin the Palestine Police force the\n\npensionable establishment\n\nPalestine", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-608-1 Police Department- European inspectorate 11-1-1947 - 28-1-1948.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588810, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-608-1 Police Department- European inspectorate 11-1-1947 - 28-1-1948", "page_number": 16, "title": "CO129-608-1 Police Department- European inspectorate 11-1-1947 - 28-1-1948", "content_text": "16\n\nMr. Maya\n\nThe finer $50\n\nthe V.F. appear\n\n$500\n\nagainst Emoluments\n\nthe\n\nCo\n\nCommittee\n\nOtherwise\n\nhe\n\nin \"$600\". income.\n\n准心\n\nform. (1.0)\n\n3/3 16 To Secretary - (20/& vacancy,\n\n23 JAN 1948\n\nMr Way Case.\n\nWith reference to ter Edmunds' note\n\nMr\n\nin the draft at\n\n(16)\n\na spare copy of\n\nThe letter to Mr Scursur\n\n(which went today) is attached to the draft for\n\nhim to see. Mr Interk, I.S.P. Hang King.\n\nMh. Roe Intish saw\n\n1.kr. Phimpe\n\n23/1\n\n16 and\n\nMhe. Magle and myself this afternoon and was given the there way I its attached very form.\n\nthe letter and that\n\nite mend\n\nme comment\n\nnot the field po meritument\n\nshould not be limited & inspections\n\nIn just move\n\njunior mins, provided my here wherence and\n\nare of a good type, women in prysend\n\nMh. Move Intosh whand by this could the Palestine authorities in an\n\nbe made clean\n\nimmediate\n\nfollow-up.\n\nL\n\nbeing set\n\nWe understood that\n\nany\n\nA\n\nmult\n\nfollow-up 21.\n\nMac Intosh's\n\ndiscussion this morning with M. Edmonds, and to\n\nfr. rock thes\n\nbe added\n\nPerhaps the shove point comed\n\nA. Phillips\n\nLive и\n\n27/1\n\nPleau nu hd: Edmondo minuk\n\nîn ud reis attached apporih. Perhaps\n\nwe could discurs.\n\nerhun\n\n28/1\n\n(over).", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-608-1 Police Department- European inspectorate 11-1-1947 - 28-1-1948.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588811, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-608-1 Police Department- European inspectorate 11-1-1947 - 28-1-1948", "page_number": 17, "title": "CO129-608-1 Police Department- European inspectorate 11-1-1947 - 28-1-1948", "content_text": "17\n\nMod. Phillips\n\nI have discussed this with Mr Edmonds & Mr Wallace. It has been agreed that no follow-up is necessary. It is the permanent and pensionable expatriate officers who have the first overriding claim to it. Mr Wallace agreed, however, that the situation might be explained to Mr MacIntosh when he next calls on you.\n\nLok.\n\nLicense.\n\n30/1/68.\n\nMr MacIntosh called today for further discussion & though still anxious to get a proportion of younger men to fill his 22 appointments & vacancies, he was content to await this reply to GR1178/1922/32(III), when it comes. We will be glad to attend later on in the final selection. He expects that there will soon be 3 further vacancies but would like to earmark them for some candidates with H.K. associations, where particulars are with us.\n\nWe can await reply to GR1178/1922/32(III).\n\nW Boyle to see.\n\nSeen by you.\n\n15/4/68\n\n572148\n\nAsu.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-608-1 Police Department- European inspectorate 11-1-1947 - 28-1-1948.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 588815, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-608-1 Police Department- European inspectorate 11-1-1947 - 28-1-1948", "page_number": 21, "title": "CO129-608-1 Police Department- European inspectorate 11-1-1947 - 28-1-1948", "content_text": "Wt. 41936/587. 1/47. 50m. S. & S. Ltd. Wt. 47799/614, 2/47. 30m, S. & S. Ltd.\n\nC. O.\n\nXY\n\n78.\n\n54144/3B/47 Hong Kong.\n\nC. D.\n\nPhillips\n\n15/i.\n\nMr. E.R. Edmonds 15)\n\nMr. Meyle Galar\n\nMr.\n\nle ude\n\nMagle Mr. Gutch\n\nPermt. U.S. of'S.\n\nParly. U.S. S.\n\nR. 20 JAN\n\n............\n\nD. 21\n\nSecretary of State.\n\n23 January, 1948.\n\nYour Reference...\n\nDRAFT. LETTER\n\nT.V. SCRIVENOR, ESQ.\n\nCivil Service Commission,\n\nJerusalem, Palestine.\n\nFor Mr. Phillips' sig.\n\nSeas. Thomas\n\nWe have received a communication from the Governor of Hong Kong dealing with the question of the reorganisation of Police Force in that territory, from which it appears that the recruitment of 22 Sub-Inspectors has become necessary to replace 22 members of the Inspectorate who are now on leave prior to retirement.\n\nFor the moment, the new comers would be supernumerary to establishment but would be absorbed into the active establishment by May, 1948.\n\nThe Governor considers it would be advantageous if the candidates for appointment had previous police experience, and in this connection he adds that transfers from the Palestine Police Inspectorate would be welcomed. Officers transferred from within the Colonial Service would have credit and increments for their service and retain their seniority on appointment to the Hong Kong Force. MacIntosh, the Commissioner of Police in Hong Kong is now in this country and would be available for consultation regarding the selection of candidates.\n\nA precis of a vacancy form is attached to this letter which sets out the details of service in Hong Kong, and I feel that special attention should be...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-608-1 Police Department- European inspectorate 11-1-1947 - 28-1-1948.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 590255, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-610-2 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University 9-1-1948 - 18-1-1949", "page_number": 57, "title": "CO129-610-2 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University 9-1-1948 - 18-1-1949", "content_text": "Th. Bryant informs me that £150 is being included in the 149/50 HK University. This is not waste money. I here met Mr. filebstion, who informed me there is no need of follow up on the story. (Mr. Bryant was with me and the Establishment was closed today anyway.)\n\n82. Lt. Col. H. Russell - Edmunds (75) 11 -18-1-49.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-610-2 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University 9-1-1948 - 18-1-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 590256, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-610-2 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University 9-1-1948 - 18-1-1949", "page_number": 58, "title": "CO129-610-2 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University 9-1-1948 - 18-1-1949", "content_text": "Accounts Department,\n\n1, January Buildings, Great Smith Street, London, S.W.1.\n\n18 January, 1949.\n\nDear Russell Edmunds,\n\nThis is to confirm the arrangements upon which we agreed as regards the provision in the Colonial and Middle Eastern services estimates 1948-49 (Supplementary) and 1949–50 for North Borneo and Hong Kong.\n\nNorth Borneo.\n\nIn 1948-49 provision of £100,000 should be made for the grant on account of reconstruction and rehabilitation in place of the £500,000 provisionally inserted, while in 1949-50 the provision should be reduced from £600,000 to £500,000.\n\nHong Kong\n\nIn 1948-49 token provision of £10 should stand, but in 1949-50 the grant to the University should be reduced from £250,000 to £150,000 while the assistance towards the cost of construction of the airport should be deleted in the absence of information when the work will commence or details as to probable expenditure this year. If, during the course of the year, the work can get started and Hong Kong needs funds, you agreed that the question of presenting a Supplementary estimate in the spring of 1950 would be considered, and also that, if necessary, arrangements might be possible to secure the funds required before the Supplementary estimate became available by means of a Civil Contingencies advance which would be facilitated.\n\nE. CULRUSSELL EDMUNDS.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-610-2 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University 9-1-1948 - 18-1-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 590523, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-610-3 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University 15-2-1949 - 7-2-1950", "page_number": 93, "title": "CO129-610-3 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University 15-2-1949 - 7-2-1950", "content_text": "54147/49\n\nThe Church House, Gt. Smith Street, London,\n\nNovember 22, 1949\n\nDear Moberly,\n\nWallace spoke with you about provision on the 1950/51 Estimates for the two major Hong Kong items, viz.:-\n\n(a) interest-free loan towards construction of Deep Bay airport\n\n(b) grant to University\n\nand I now write to put forward our proposals.\n\n2.\n\n(a) Airport. No provision for payments from the interest-free loan of up to £5,000,000 for the construction of the Deep Bay airport has yet been made (vide Bryant's letter of the 18th January, 1949, to Russell-Edmunds).\n\n3. You have received copies of our telegram No.1523 to Hong Kong and of Hong Kong's telegram No.1186 in reply to it (I attach further copies for ease of reference). Our telegram No.1523 was sent after consultation with you.\n\n4. The Air Ministry estimate of an approximate expenditure of £325,000 in 1950/51 (excluding the cost of survey which we had earlier suggested to Hong Kong they should bear, without prejudice to ultimate arrangements for financing the cost of the airfield) is the best advice available to us and we think it should be accepted.\n\nR.B. MOBERLY, ESQ.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-610-3 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University 15-2-1949 - 7-2-1950.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 590524, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-610-3 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University 15-2-1949 - 7-2-1950", "page_number": 94, "title": "CO129-610-3 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University 15-2-1949 - 7-2-1950", "content_text": "5. The sum is admittedly comparatively small, but it would be very difficult for Hong Kong to find the money. Here they forced to find it by a refusal on H.M.G.'s part to make this small first advance from the promised loan, their desire for a loan on the London market, already voiced, would be stimulated and their reluctance to contribute towards the cost of the reinforcement of the Colony would be strengthened; whereas, on the other hand, we may hope that a readiness on H.M.G.'s part to make this advance on the promised loan may have a good psychological effect on Hong Kong's consideration of the cost of the reinforcement contribution. On these grounds it would seem to H.M.G.'s advantage to provide £25,000 on the 1950/51 estimates and we propose this.\n\n6. (b) University. For the current year (1949/50) provision has been made for £150,000 out of H.M.G.'s promised grant of £250,000 (vide the letter from Bryant to Russell-Edmunds of the 18th January referred to above).\n\n7. In despatch No.30 of the 15th February, 1949, the Governor of Hong Kong set out proposals for the rehabilitation and development of the University involving the use of H.M.G.'s grant and also C.D.W assistance from the Higher education allocation. These proposals included the immediate investment of H.M.G.'s grant as a lump sum, and, if approved, would therefore have required the paying over of the whole £250,000 in one sum. The proposals were considered here informally by the Inter-University Council for Higher Education in the Colonies, who however intimated that they would prefer not to comment until", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-610-3 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University 15-2-1949 - 7-2-1950.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 590526, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-610-3 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University 15-2-1949 - 7-2-1950", "page_number": 96, "title": "CO129-610-3 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University 15-2-1949 - 7-2-1950", "content_text": "601B) Wt. 36325/814 50m. 1/49 C.N.Ld. 748'\n\n13\n\n54147/49\n\n92\n\nC. O.\n\nMr. Wallace\n\n9/14\n\nMr. Johnston 1911\n\nMr.\n\nMr. Palmer 11/\n\nBryant 12/10/84 Mr. Filebstand 22/0\n\nDRAFT.\n\nR.B. MOBERLY, ESQ.,\n\nTREASURY.\n\n22/10.\n\nM\n\nPermt. U.S. of S.\n\nParly. U.S. S.\n\nMinister of State\n\nSecretary of State\n\nYour Reference........ (82)1948 file\n\nFURTHER ACTION.\n\nCopy for 22923/12/1A/49.\n\nAfter issue of letter recirc. to Mr. Kirkness for further action vide my minute of 18/10.\n\n2084 apr (5319)\n\nDear Moberly,\n\nIn Dr. Kirkness's signature (Wallace spoke with you 22-11-49).\n\n1. We have already spoken about provision on the 1950/51 C. & M.E.S. Estimates for the two major Hong Kong items, viz.:-\n\n(a) interest-free loan towards construction of Deep Bay Airport;\n\n(b) grant to University;\n\nand I now write to put forward our proposals.\n\n(a) Airport Loan.\n\n2. No provision for payments from H.M.G.'s interest-free loan of up to £3,000,000 for the construction of the Deep Bay Airport has yet been made (vide Bryant's letter of the 18th January 1949 to Russell Edmunds).\n\n3. You have received copies of our telegram No. 1523 to Hong Kong and of Hong Kong's telegram No. 1188 in reply to it (I attach further copies for ease of reference). Our telegram No. 1523 was sent after consultation with you.\n\n4. The Air Ministry estimate an approximate expenditure of £25,000 in 1950/51 (excluding the cost of survey\n\nwhich", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-610-3 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University 15-2-1949 - 7-2-1950.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 590527, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-610-3 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University 15-2-1949 - 7-2-1950", "page_number": 97, "title": "CO129-610-3 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University 15-2-1949 - 7-2-1950", "content_text": "which we had earlier suggested to Hong Kong \n\nthey should bear, without prejudice to ultimate \n\narrangements for financing the cost of the \n\nairfield) is the best advice available to \n\nus and we think it should be accepted. \n\n5. The sum is admittedly comparatively \n\nsmall, but it would be very difficult for \n\nHong Kong to find the money. Were they forced \n\nto find it by a refusal on H.M.G.'s part to \n\nmake this small first advance from the promised \n\nloan, their desire for a loan on the London \n\nmarket, already voiced, would be stimulated \n\nand their reluctance to contribute towards \n\nthe cost of the reinforcement of the Colony would \n\nbe strengthened; whereas, on the other hand, \n\nwe may hope that a readiness on H.M.G.'s \n\npart to make this advance on the promised loan \n\nmay have a good psychological effect on Hong \n\nKong's consideration of the cost of the \n\nreinforcement contribution, \n\nOn these grounds \n\nit would seem to H.M.G.'s advantage to provide \n\n£25,000 on the 1950/51 Estimates and we propose this. \n\n(b) University. \n\n6. For the current year (1949/50) provision \n\nhas been made for £150,000 out of H.M.G.'s \n\npromised grant of £250,000 (vide the letter \n\nfrom Bryant to Russell Edmunds of the 18th \n\nJanuary referred to above). \n\n7. In despatch No.30 of the 15th February \n\n1949 the Governor of Hong Kong set out proposals \n\nfor the rehabilitation and development of the \n\nUniversity \n\n(2) \n\nPage 93", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-610-3 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University 15-2-1949 - 7-2-1950.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 590794, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947", "page_number": 18, "title": "CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947", "content_text": "See No. 22\n\n4m\n\n18\n\nWe shall have to get Treasury approval for the creation of this new post, but if it is to be filled by a seconded officer we must wait until a candidate is in view in order to be able to tell the Treasury what expenditure will be involved.\n\nI understand that the Secretary of State has asked what is the position in regard to this appointment.\n\n11.2.47.\n\nMr. Seel.\n\nYou sent on to me this morning a note from Sir Thomas Lloyd saying that the Secretary of State wishes to know how the matter of a Political Adviser in Hong Kong now stands.\n\nYou will see from No. 22A on this file that I informed Mr. E.R. Edmunds of the position as it stood on the 4th February. I have since received from Mr. Kitson of the Foreign Office a letter dated the 7th February at No. 25 promising to let me know as soon as the Foreign Office are in a position to make recommendations for this post. I had already written to Mr. Kitson on the 5th February (23) saying inter alia that the Secretary of State was personally interested in this appointment which he regarded as one of major importance calling for a first-class man and that we hoped that the Foreign Office would be able to propose a name or names to us in the very near future. I will tackle Mr. Kitson of the Foreign Office about this connection again.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 590795, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947", "page_number": 19, "title": "CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947", "content_text": "12/2 \n\nas soon as the file returns to me \n\n26.D.M. Macdougall \n\nSu T.LLond \n\n19 \n\nby manglen \n\n12.2.47. \n\n12-2-47 \n\nIt looks from the PS 10 to 7 \n\nthat the iv. will take some prodding \n\nto promote the incin...\n\n13/2 \n\nI had not realised that the position \n\nin this matter had been reported to the Secretary of State so recently. In the circumstances he need not be troubled with the file again, but I shall be glad if you will keep him informed, through Mr. Edmonds, of any developments which you feel ought to be brought to his notice. \n\nThe Lord \n\n13.2.47. \n\nI have telephoned th... Kitson. \n\npc. Come recris. to me with one file \n\n18/2 Lon \n\n14/1", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 590796, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947", "page_number": 20, "title": "CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947", "content_text": "B. F.O. to C.O. 15/2 20\n\nMr. E.R. Edmonds\n\nI telephoned Mr. Kitson last night to enquire whether the Foreign Office had received a reply to their telegram to Nanking of the 5th February (copy below), asking for the Ambassador's suggestions for filling the post of Political Liaison Officer, Hong Kong. There has been no such reply, and Mr. Kitson promised, at my request, to send a reminder and at the same time draw the Ambassador's attention to the fact that the Secretary of State for the Colonies attaches great importance to this post and is anxious that it should be filled as soon as possible.\n\nMr. Kitson was inclined to take the line that the reply which the Secretary of State for the Colonies gave in the House recently to the effect that action to give effect to the proposed appointment of a Political Adviser with China experience was in hand (the terms of which were of course agreed with the Foreign Office) did not commit the Foreign Office to finding a man for the job. I disagreed and pointed out that since China experience is an essential qualification, we must obviously look to them to suggest names.\n\nIf you will return this file to me I will remind the Foreign Office again in a week's time if I hear nothing by then.\n\nPage 20\n\nPage 21", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 590879, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947", "page_number": 103, "title": "CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947", "content_text": "## COPY\n\n**Mr. E.R. Edmonds.**\n\n100\n\nWith reference to the Secretary of State's enquiries, we are waiting for the Foreign Office to suggest someone for the post of Political Adviser. I have made it clear to them that we wish to be consulted before any selection is made, and I am having a note made on the relevant file of the Secretary of State's wish to be personally consulted. I should perhaps mention that I received a letter this morning from Mr. Kitson of the Foreign Office, indicating that they might have some difficulty in finding someone for this job. I am replying that we hope that they will be able to let us have a name or names soon, as we attach great importance to the appointment being filled as soon as possible.\n\nI understand that Sir Thomas Lloyd is making a submission to the Secretary of State on the question of the Governorship.\n\n(Sgd) N.L. Mayle \n4.2.47.\n\nMr. Mayle.\n\nThe Secretary of State gave me yesterday the attached particulars of a Major Duncan Smith who had been recommended to him by Mr. Rees Williams as a candidate for employment in Hong Kong, possibly as Political Adviser. The Secretary of State agreed, however, that since Major Duncan Smith seemed to have no particular experience of China, he would not be suitable for the latter appointment. If there are other openings in Hong Kong for which his experience and qualifications would fit him, he should be given every consideration.\n\n(Sgd) T.I.K. Lloyd \n21.2.47.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 590894, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947", "page_number": 118, "title": "CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947", "content_text": "## HONG KONG \n115 \n\nWho is suggested as Political Adviser? What steps are being taken to secure him? I should like to be consulted as this is a key appointment calling for a first-class man. \n\nAnd Governorship too? \n\n**(Init.) A.C.J.** \n4/2. \n\nMiss Ruston \n\nPlease see the attached, which might be registered on the file relating to the appointment of a Political Adviser. I should be glad to have a draft letter to Mr. Kitson on the file, on the lines indicated in my minute to Mr. Edmonds. \n\n4.2.47.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 590895, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947", "page_number": 119, "title": "CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947", "content_text": "## Mr. E. R. Edmonds\n\n**WG**\n\nWith reference to the Secretary of State's enquiries, we are waiting for the Foreign Office to suggest someone for the post of Political Adviser. I have made it clear to them that we wish to be consulted before any selection is made, and I am having a note made on the relevant file of the Secretary of State's wish to be personally consulted. I should perhaps mention that I received a letter this morning from Mr. Kitson of the Foreign Office, indicating that they might have some difficulty in finding someone for this job. I am replying that we hope that they will be able to let us have a name or names soon, as we attach great importance to the appointment being filled as soon as possible.\n\nI understand that Sir Thomas Lloyd is making a submission to the Secretary of State on the question of the Governorship.\n\n4.2.47.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-611-2 Liaison with British Embassy and consulates in China- appointment of political advisor 1-9-1945 - 20-10-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 591203, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-611-5 Development Secretariat- appointment of registrar of Co-operatives 10-3-1947 - 10-3-1948", "page_number": 28, "title": "CO129-611-5 Development Secretariat- appointment of registrar of Co-operatives 10-3-1947 - 10-3-1948", "content_text": "At (1) on 248 file.\n\n27 are quite good, but I think that Mr. Surridge should be asked for his advice. I understand that he will not be back in the United Kingdom until about the middle of April, and perhaps it would be advisable for a semi-official letter to be sent to him asking for his views as to Mr. Ricketts's suitability for the Hong Kong post. One other point that arises, is this post definitely to be offered on agreement or could it be permanent and pensionable if a serving officer is selected?\n\nProms. Branch (P.703) to note. P.F. should be noted.\n\nI have attached opposite copy of a tel. just received free to suggesting Mr. Ricketts.\n\n9th March, 1948. YRB/cryli\n\nM. Phillips mentioned this case to me and would like to discuss with you. YX Bogh\n\nNow all all Flare rue W. Edmonds' minute of 19/3/48 on M. Ricketts' P. file below, in which he refers to John Shaw's views at (84) dozen. I fear that if we quote d those views to H.K. they would not be keen to take him. You may think that we should first consult w. Surridge, as M. Boyle suggests above.\n\nCont... \n\n23/3/48. [1948 file]", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-611-5 Development Secretariat- appointment of registrar of Co-operatives 10-3-1947 - 10-3-1948.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 591252, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-611-6 Police Department- gazetted officers 24-12-1945 - 10-2-1948", "page_number": 2, "title": "CO129-611-6 Police Department- gazetted officers 24-12-1945 - 10-2-1948", "content_text": "## Police\n\n1. \n\n19:46 \n\n2 \n\nCopy of letter from Sanson, to C:A (H.Q) 24.13.45 \n\n2. Copy of letter from Sanson to C.A (H.Q) 27.12.46 \n\n3. To **Sir Mark Young** (w/encls). \n\n4. To **Sir Mark Young** (w/encls) \n\nM2 Mayle, 6.3.46. 12.3.46. \n\nCopies are submitted for your information, as directed in Mr Lloyd's note of 12.3.46 herein.\n\nMe Your Obedient Servant,\n\nA. Lud Humphrey \n13 APR. \n11.4.46 \n\n5. **Hong Kong Confidential Dispatch** \n\n6. **Hong Kong Telegram No 630** \nMr. R.D. Edmonds, 14.6.46 \n**Important** \n7.6.46 \n\nIn (5) the Grange recommends that the establishment percentage of gazetted police officers in Hong Kong should be increased from the 1941 figure of 18 to 27. Sound reasons are given but the increase in cost is not clear. An estimate of £6,500 to £2000 increase in cost for...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-611-6 Police Department- gazetted officers 24-12-1945 - 10-2-1948.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 591278, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-611-6 Police Department- gazetted officers 24-12-1945 - 10-2-1948", "page_number": 28, "title": "CO129-611-6 Police Department- gazetted officers 24-12-1945 - 10-2-1948", "content_text": "## \n40. Highcona \n41. Palestine \n42. Palestine \n\ntel. 734 Sar. Stall tel. 805 \nPalestine Jelas! 3402 \n\n28 \n28/12 \n16-12-47 31-12-47 \nTh. Boyle \n\nThe file `(54144/36/47)` \nhas just come through. I have marked it. \nMr. E.R. Edmunds thinks \nMr. King \nWill \nthe candidature \ndise \nA \nthe suitability \nnamed in 39 and 41 \nMr. Macintosh \n? \nCommissioner of Police, \nAng Kay \narrived in \nU.K. on \n22 Dec. \non leave \nIt might be useful if he were \nbrought into consideration. \nAt the moment there are some proposals in circulation regarding privileges of Inspectors \nfrom \n20 \nSub-Inspectors \nPolice \n2 \nIt should be \nnoted \nRegaining Fix \nhere because in connection \nI mention it. Hong Kong typically \nMr. Macintosh might be assistive \nif he comes & confers \nwith me \nwe could refer them at the same time (He lives in Monmouthshire) \nV.walen \n4/1/48 \n\nI would definitely put forward Mr. E. \nLunil as our No.1 choice. He is within the age limit of 30 and is Palestine's first choice. It will be remembered that the Y.Gy. specially telephoned the Colonial Office on the 2nd December saying that he recommended Mblunce, who also created a good impression here. His S. bute's minute of 3/1 (on listed file). \n\nFor the remaining vacancy, we have 4 gazetted Police officers from Palestine & 2 from Ceylon to consider (see 3? (41)). Mr. Davies of Ceylon is the only one under 30 and he is only the Governor's second choice. He is not particularly \noutstanding and had great difficulty in passing the required Language examinations. He has also applied for transfer to Nigeria as an Asst.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-611-6 Police Department- gazetted officers 24-12-1945 - 10-2-1948.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 591359, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-611-6 Police Department- gazetted officers 24-12-1945 - 10-2-1948", "page_number": 109, "title": "CO129-611-6 Police Department- gazetted officers 24-12-1945 - 10-2-1948", "content_text": "# \nTel. No.: Whitehall 1234\n\nYour Reference: 54247/6\n\nTreasury Reference: S.5289.2/05\n\nDear Edmonds,\n\n## \nTREASURY CHAMBERS,\nGREAT GEORGE STREET,\nLONDON, S.W.1.\n\n31st July, 1946.\n\nI refer to Humphrey's letter of 18th July requesting approval for increase in the establishment of gazetted officers from 18 to 27 in the Hong Kong Police Force.\n\nWe agree to the appointment of nine additional officers, and to the additional expenditure of up to £7,000 for the year 1946/7, subject to review of the establishment as vacancies occur in the higher ranks. The conditions which are now held to justify these extra posts may not be lasting, and the Hong Kong Government clearly should be in a position to adjust the establishment as needs and conditions alter.\n\nYours sincerely,\n\nB.D. Edmonds, Esq.,\nColonial Office.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-611-6 Police Department- gazetted officers 24-12-1945 - 10-2-1948.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 591360, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-611-6 Police Department- gazetted officers 24-12-1945 - 10-2-1948", "page_number": 110, "title": "CO129-611-6 Police Department- gazetted officers 24-12-1945 - 10-2-1948", "content_text": "54247/6.\n\n7:09\n\nColonial Office,\n\n2, Park Street,\n\n2.1.\n\n18 July, 1946.\n\nDear Mr. Jebb,\n\nI enclose a copy of a confidential despatch of the 14th of June, 1946, and a telegram of the 7th of July from the Governor, Hong Kong requesting approval for an increase in the establishment of gazetted Police officers from 18 to 27.\n\nWe are satisfied that this rather substantial increase is necessary and that the proposal should be approved as early as possible. The reasons for the increase are set out in the despatch.\n\nI shall be grateful if you will approve the additional expenditure involved, an estimate of which, for the current financial year, is given in paragraph 8 of the despatch.\n\nAs I am leaving the Colonial Office at the end of this week prior to my return to the East, perhaps you will be so good as to reply to Mr. B.D. Edmonds.\n\nYours sincerely,\n\nSapy A.H. Stephens\n\nto\n\nR.L.I. JAMES B.U.L.\n\nPage 110\nPage 111\n\n`C1094 MI1444 508 6/46 50,000 S&CLtd. 47(3)`", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-611-6 Police Department- gazetted officers 24-12-1945 - 10-2-1948.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 591367, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-611-6 Police Department- gazetted officers 24-12-1945 - 10-2-1948", "page_number": 117, "title": "CO129-611-6 Police Department- gazetted officers 24-12-1945 - 10-2-1948", "content_text": "## Mr. B. D. Edmonds.\n\nI think you have already had my other correspondence with Sir Mark Young about the Hong Kong Police Force. Will you please find a suitable home for the later correspondence now attached? When the file can be released for that purpose Mr. Mayle (who has already seen some at least of the earlier correspondence) should see the remainder.\n\nTh. Lid \n12.3.46.\n\nCopy of communicate or individual ties Fairs pressed to cout ...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-611-6 Police Department- gazetted officers 24-12-1945 - 10-2-1948.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 591530, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-612-1 Police Department- petition from European memebers of Inspectorate 21-1-1947 - 17-2-1948", "page_number": 9, "title": "CO129-612-1 Police Department- petition from European memebers of Inspectorate 21-1-1947 - 17-2-1948", "content_text": "30. P.S. to M.P. Q.N. Pritt (M.P) \n31 P.S. & Mr. D. N. Pritt (M.P) \nhe. Wallace \n9-9-47 \n10-9-47 \n\nWe spoke about the letter fragment. \nPritt's Private Secretary. \nI have ascertained from C.S.D. that no more recent petition than that in the attached file has been received there from members of the Water Police, Kaubon. \nI have now put up a reply on the morning draft on the lines agreed this morning between the two of us. \n7.Q's which Mr. Pritt asked last year about the police are also attached. \n15/9 \n13:30 \nM.E.R. Edmonds \n1:42 \n\nI have discussed with Darthage and recommended the draft which there is. \nI have found the draft Sanigram... \nThe file gets...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-612-1 Police Department- petition from European memebers of Inspectorate 21-1-1947 - 17-2-1948.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 591579, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-612-1 Police Department- petition from European memebers of Inspectorate 21-1-1947 - 17-2-1948", "page_number": 55, "title": "CO129-612-1 Police Department- petition from European memebers of Inspectorate 21-1-1947 - 17-2-1948", "content_text": "Wt. 41936/587. 1/47. 50m. S. & S. Ltd.\n\nWt. 47799/614. 2/47. 30m. S. & S. Ltd.\n\nC. O.\n\nss Whyte\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\n15/9\n\nWallace 15/9\n\nE. R. Edmonds\n\nNewsan\n\nMr.\n\nDRAFT.\n\n54247/9/47.\n\nPermt. U.S. of S.\n\n17/9/0\n\nParly. U.S. S.\n\nSecretary of State.\n\nYour Reference...\n\n54\n\n32\n\nNewan's\n\nFor Mr. E. R. Edmonds' signature.\n\n**THE PRIVATE SECRETARY TO**\n\n**D. N. PRITT, ESQ., K. C., M. P.**\n\n4, ESSEX COURT,\n\nTEMPLE,\n\nLONDON, E.C.4\n\n**FURTHER ACTION.**\n\nJ\n\nCopy to the Governor Hong Kong.\n\nColy b H.K\n\nC\n\nDear Private Secretary,\n\nWith further reference to your letter of the 9th September about a petition from the Water Police Station, Kowloon, I have now had these papers looked up by the department concerned, and find that no representations of later date than September and October 1946 have been received here from the Water Police Station, Kowloon. These representations were dealt with at the time.\n\nIt would seem likely therefore that the copy of the present petition which you mention as having been sent to Mr. Creech Jones by the post-war transfers from police forces of the United Kingdom has been correctly submitted through the authorities in Hong Kong and is being looked into there before being sent on with the Governor's comments.\n\nCopies of this correspondence are being sent to the Governor.\n\nYours sincerely,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-612-1 Police Department- petition from European memebers of Inspectorate 21-1-1947 - 17-2-1948.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 592079, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-612-5 Administrative Service- proposal to increase establishment 10-1-1945 - 11-2-1949", "page_number": 35, "title": "CO129-612-5 Administrative Service- proposal to increase establishment 10-1-1945 - 11-2-1949", "content_text": "## INWARD TELEGRAM\n### TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES\n\n**Code** \nOry. \n~27051/51/48. \n\n**FROM HONG KONG (51r A.Granthem)** \nD. 16th August, 1948, \nR. 16th \n# \n11.25 hrs. \n112) \n**No.773 Restricted.** \n\nYour telegram No.849 of 29th July. **Administrative Officers**, \n(10) \n11 \n\nGrateful if offer can be made for three years contract to J.M.Russell. Suggest for your consideration flat salary of $1,740 per month without increment plus £333.33 expatriation pay, total $2,073.33 per month, plus cost of living allowance which is at present 125% for married officers with children, Gratuity $600 for each three months of service.\n\n2. For reasons given in paragraph 3 of my d/o letter of 10th August to Sidebotham, it will be necessary to increase establishment of Administrative Officers by one at least temporarily. I regard the matter as urgent and would be grateful if J.L.Hayward, mentioned in Edmonds' letter to McDougall `No.63994 B.A.` of 5th May, could be sounded. Possibly terms should be the same as suggested above for Russell, Committee is being consulted urgently and I will telegraph when approval is obtained for the expenditure involved. **Finance**\n\n3. I would be grateful if at least one of the above officers could be flown to Hong Kong as early as possible.\n\n34", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-612-5 Administrative Service- proposal to increase establishment 10-1-1945 - 11-2-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 592722, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-614-2 Visit of Sir Patrick Abercrombie to advise on town planning 28-11-1946 - 5-12-1947", "page_number": 10, "title": "CO129-614-2 Visit of Sir Patrick Abercrombie to advise on town planning 28-11-1946 - 5-12-1947", "content_text": "90281/47\n\n10\n\nMr. Rogers\n\nIf you see no objection, I should be very much obliged if you would write to Mr. Wiltshire on the lines of the attached draft for advice on the question raised in Sir Mark Young's telegram of the 28th November (1). For the reasons given in my minute of the 13th February, I do not think that we should telegraph to the Governor for further information before approaching the Ministry of Town and Country Planning.\n\nAs regards the suggestion in the Hong Kong telegram that Sir Patrick Abercrombie might undertake the task and Mr. Edmonds' note to the effect that the Secretary of State would be against paying a high fee for Sir Patrick Abercrombie, I noticed a report in the Press yesterday to the effect that Sir Patrick Abercrombie had left this country for Cyprus to advise on development. When the letter has gone off, the file should be recirculated to look up the Cyprus papers relating to Sir Patrick Abercrombie's visit to that Colony. A short note of the arrangements including the terms should be made and attached to this file, with the reference number to the Cyprus file, so that this information will be available when we have Mr. Wiltshire's reply to the letter.\n\n6.203 Il...\n\nn r\n\n6. Po E. M. P. Wiltshire\nMiss Rustan\nPlease\n18.2.47.\nw/c. of 19.2.47.\n\nI submit a draft note on Sir Patrick Abercrombie's visit to Cyprus.\n\nD.B.Whyte\n20.2.47\n\nPage 10\nPage 11", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-614-2 Visit of Sir Patrick Abercrombie to advise on town planning 28-11-1946 - 5-12-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 592723, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-614-2 Visit of Sir Patrick Abercrombie to advise on town planning 28-11-1946 - 5-12-1947", "page_number": 11, "title": "CO129-614-2 Visit of Sir Patrick Abercrombie to advise on town planning 28-11-1946 - 5-12-1947", "content_text": "## Mr. Edmonds\n\nI send this file to you with reference to your note on the red slip above No.1. I must apologise for the long delay which has occurred.\n\nYou will see from No.6 that we have asked the Ministry of Town and Country Planning to advise us, in the light of their experience and knowledge, of what is required in the way of town planning advice, whether a visit by a consultant would be the most appropriate way of approaching the problem in Hong Kong in the first instance, or whether a Town Planner should be appointed straightaway for a period of perhaps 18 months or two years to work out a detailed plan of development. We have also asked them in that letter for names of suitable persons for Consultant or Town Planner as the case may be and suggestions as to remuneration.\n\nIn your note you mentioned that the Secretary of State was against paying a high fee for Sir Patrick Abercrombie. I find, however, that Sir Patrick Abercrombie is shortly going to Cyprus to report generally on town planning there, and that his remuneration is to be a fee of 500 guineas plus travelling expenses. These expenses are to be met from Cyprus funds. If the Ministry of Town and Country Planning agree that what is required in Hong Kong is a Consultant and recommend Sir Patrick Abercrombie or someone of his standing, I hope that the Secretary of State will see no objection to remuneration on the basis of that fixed for Sir Patrick Abercrombie's visit to Cyprus. It seems to me that the need for expert advice is just as great in Hong Kong as it is in Cyprus and the cost does not seem to be excessive for the right kind of advice.\n\n## Miss Ruston\n\nTo note the Secretary of State's marginal note above. Would you please take up the question of reminding Mr. Wiltshire if we don't get a reply to No.6 in, say, 10 days' time. In the meantime, we should be clearing the question of a C.D. & W. grant to cover the cost and preparing an application.\n\n21/2 \n8.2.47.\n\nAmm \n22.2.47.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-614-2 Visit of Sir Patrick Abercrombie to advise on town planning 28-11-1946 - 5-12-1947.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 593515, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-615-4 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 30-1-1948 - 12-1-1949", "page_number": 7, "title": "CO129-615-4 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 30-1-1948 - 12-1-1949", "content_text": "## \n1. As a result of Ministry of Transport (telephone extension 3089) came over on 15/12 and discussed with Mr. Radford and myself the matter of the small craft now in use by the Hong Kong Government. Mr. Palmer was present for the first part of the discussion, but was called away. Later, however, after Mr. Jones had left, the case was further discussed with Mr. Palmer.\n\n2. The immediate upshot of the discussion with Mr. Jones is in drafts A and B which are for approval. Mr. Jones explained that his Ministry was not out for its pound of flesh, but had to account reasonably for the craft for which it is disposal authority. If the Treasury said Hong Kong could have the craft for nothing the Ministry of Transport would not object. As to the War Office craft, as draft B shows, this is not a negligible matter anyway. Admiralty bill is not a negligible one however. Here the Ministry of Transport have no direct interest and, so far as Mr. Jones could say, it would seem that the Admiralty know nothing of these craft and have raised no claim about them.\n\n14. H. Russell Edmunds (Jay) \n`(Or, on 53652/45)` \n`1.F.16/10/03` \n23-11-48 \n\n15. H. Russell Edmunds (Jay) \n`(Beft. on 55652/48)` \n8/ir atare \n9-12-48 \n\n1. As a result... (rest of the text is repetitive and not necessary)", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-615-4 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 30-1-1948 - 12-1-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 593516, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-615-4 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 30-1-1948 - 12-1-1949", "page_number": 8, "title": "CO129-615-4 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 30-1-1948 - 12-1-1949", "content_text": "# \n\nThe Ministry of Transport's source of information is the reports of the Director of Marine, Hong Kong. It is pretty obvious therefore that the Hong Kong Government knows all about them and has been disingenuous. We do not want to involve Hong Kong in expenditure for craft about which no-one has raised any claim, but neither the Ministry of Transport nor we, having this information about Admiralty craft, can just say nothing about it.\n\nAs regards the Ministry of Transport claim, Mr. Jones said that his Ministry would be prepared to consider any arguments we wish to put forward in favour of a reduction of the amount and he left the impression that we should probably succeed in getting some reduction.\n\n## \n\n3. In discussion later with Mr. Palmer it was thought that, when we have the fuller information we are now asking for, we might well consider an approach to the Treasury asking for the claims (Ministry of Transport, Admiralty and all) to be entirely waived. This would of course be easier if we were able to adduce any reason for belief that the craft shown in categories (a) or (b) or even perhaps (c) of paragraph 2 of draft A, and did not fall, as seems unfortunately probable, in category (a). But even if it can be indisputably shown that they fall in category (d) (and it is by no means certain that this will be so), it still might be possible to persuade the Treasury to forego the price on general grounds - e.g. that we are not asking for money to be paid out, that the early rehabilitation of the Colony, which demanded small craft, was in the ultimate interest of the United Kingdom, that it is a long time since these craft were handed over, that if the Hong Kong Government had not taken them their disposal on the other side of the world might have offered considerable difficulties and that, as regards the Admiralty craft, they seem to have been written off anyway.\n\nThe vaguer we can leave the origins of the craft the better chance we should have to persuade the Treasury, but if we had not done what we could to establish the facts of this matter the Treasury would certainly want to know why not, so we might as well do it now.\n\n4. The fact that we have in mind an approach to the Treasury is of course an added reason why we cannot allow the possible Admiralty claims to lie unexamined, since any approach to the Treasury would obviously bring them to light.\n\n5. One would like to tell Hong Kong what one has in mind, so as to explain our unseemly curiosity about the Admiralty craft, but it would not do to raise hopes which may be dashed, so we had better say nothing.\n\n6. Mr. Jones agreed that there is no point in bringing in the Admiralty (still less the War Office) at this stage and Mr. Palmer thought it possible that it might never be necessary for us to bring them in, since he thought it might be that United Kingdom Service Departments are no longer interested in recoveries of this nature from Colonial Governments.\n\n## \n\nOn the scanty information available, it appears that these vessels are in the category of Stores for which the Govt should pay. There is however a possibility that they may come within Category (d) of the drafts, i.e., a cash adjustment respect of which no cash is required.\n\nWe are hoping that we shall eventually go to the Treasury and it may be that we shall be required to argue this subject, and in view of No. 15, I think we should let Treasury know the present position. Mr. Wallace agrees with both drafts.\n\nPage 9\n\n## \n\nJones M.O.T. We soft pe T-concurrence \n\nPage 10 \n\n23.12.48\n\nSpoken to A. J. James. He is writing. Meanwhile he agrees subject to substitution of 1 word of the Ministry of Transport in lines & wine 7 Apr. I'gem \"There\" for \"townds\".\n\nIt will be necessary later to inform the Admiralty.\n\n13/1 Isome s'gram. 19 to Hong Kong. Savy 1035 - (9)ansit. 1 Green 11/1 at me. Cons. 13 JAN 1949\n\n20 Jones M.O.T. H Russell - Edmonds Irsy ymerę stamp 13.1.49\n\nPage 10\nPage 11", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-615-4 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 30-1-1948 - 12-1-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 593521, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-615-4 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 30-1-1948 - 12-1-1949", "page_number": 15, "title": "CO129-615-4 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 30-1-1948 - 12-1-1949", "content_text": "# DRAFT SAVINGRAM 35\n\n**GOVERNOR**\n\n**HONG KONG**\n\n54337/48\n\n## FOR MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT CONCURRENCE\n\nAnsd. (8) on '49\n\n1. Your savingram No. 543. Harbour craft. In the course of discussion the Ministry of Transport have pointed out that in addition to the craft included in the list accompanying your despatch No. 19 of the 30th January 1948, for which the Ministry of Transport are the disposal authority, there are also in use by the Hong Kong Government certain other craft belonging to, or at one time belonging to, the Admiralty and the War Office.\n\n2. These other craft were included (as well as Ministry of Transport craft) in lists submitted by the Director of Marine (then Harbour Master) Hong Kong to the Ministry of Transport in 1947. The total valuations for the craft given by the Director of Marine on those lists were :-\n| Authority | Valuation |\n| --- | --- |\n| Ministry of Transport | £143,950 |\n| Admiralty | £180,850 |\n| War Office | £52,400 |\n\n3. It appears that, as a result of correspondence with the Ministry of Transport, one vessel (VIC41) was transferred from the Admiralty list... \n\nCol. Russell Edmunds \nTreasury", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-615-4 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 30-1-1948 - 12-1-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 593528, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-615-4 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 30-1-1948 - 12-1-1949", "page_number": 22, "title": "CO129-615-4 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 30-1-1948 - 12-1-1949", "content_text": "22 \n\nor (b) they were ordered for the Military Administration, but did not reach the colony until after civil government had been restored \n\n0 \n\nor (c) they belonged to the combatant side or the liberating forces, who, having no use for them themselves, handed them over to the Military Administration, whence they reached the civil government as in (b) above ? \n\nor (d) they belonged to the combatant side of the liberating forces, who, having no use for them, handed them over after the termination of the Military Administration direct to the civil government ? \n\n3. If you can throw any more precise light on the history of these credit we should be grateful. As you will see from the draft savingram, we propose to ask Hong Kong whether any information is available locally on the question. \n\nI am sending a copy of this letter and enclosure and of the previous correspondence to Russell Edmunds (Treasury) \n\nYours sincerely, \n\nW. I. J. VILLAGE", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-615-4 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 30-1-1948 - 12-1-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 593530, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-615-4 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 30-1-1948 - 12-1-1949", "page_number": 24, "title": "CO129-615-4 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 30-1-1948 - 12-1-1949", "content_text": "## \n\nhanded over to the civil Government on the termination of the Military Administration? \n\nor (b) they were ordered for the Military Administration, but did not reach the Colony until after civil Government had been restored? \n\nor (c) they belonged to the combatant side of the liberating forces, who, having no use for them themselves, handed them over to the Military Administration, when they reached the Civil government as in (b) above? \n\nor (d) they belonged to the combatant side of the liberating forces, who, having no use for them, handed them over after the termination of the Military Administration direct to the Civil Government?\n\nIf you can throw any more precise light on the history of these craft we should be grateful.\n\nAs you will see we make a similar enquiry of Hong Kong in our draft savingram, whether information is available locally on the question.\n\nI am sending a copy of this letter and of previous correspondence.\n\nYours sincerely,\nRussell Edmunds (Treasury)\n\n24 \nYours sincerly,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-615-4 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 30-1-1948 - 12-1-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 593534, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-615-4 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 30-1-1948 - 12-1-1949", "page_number": 28, "title": "CO129-615-4 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 30-1-1948 - 12-1-1949", "content_text": "Copy to `54337/48`\n\nOrig. on `53652/48`\n\n28\n14\n`IP.16/10/03`\n23rd November, 1948,\n\nDear Wallace,\n\n`53652/48`I have a few comments on Hong Kong Savingram No.699 about the financial position for the first six months of the financial year 1948/49. In general the position disclosed seems reasonably satisfactory and shows that we were right in suspecting that estimates had been conservatively framed,\n\n2. In paragraph 8 the Governor mentions the claim which the Ministry of Transport is making for craft supplied to the Harbour department. We would like to be kept in touch with these negotiations.\n\n3. In paragraph 10 the Governor hints at a possible further rise in cost of living allowances. Any such move should in our opinion be strongly deprecated, as it entails devoting yet more revenue to this unproductive purpose. We would certainly like to be kept closely informed of any proposals to increase the allowances.\n\n4. Incidentally we seem to have no copy of your dispatch No.302 of the 25th September, 1948, to which the Governor refers. Can we please have one, if it is relevant to the points I have raised?\n\nYours sincerely,\nW. RUSSELL EDMUNDS.\n\nI. J. Wallace, Esq.,\nC.B.E.,\nColonial Office,\nChurch House,\nGreat Smith Street,\nS.W. 1.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-615-4 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 30-1-1948 - 12-1-1949.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 593574, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-615-5 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 11-1-1949 - 27-1-1950", "page_number": 5, "title": "CO129-615-5 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 11-1-1949 - 27-1-1950", "content_text": "## \n5 \n\n992 \n\n30/11/49. \n\n54337/49 \n\nI am bringing together all the useable arguments for accepting the Governor's proposal.\n\nThe Treasury will raise the 'hangover' issue, and we expect they will smell it out; but so long as we do not refer to it directly they may not wither.\n\nH.E. has to bring this to the notice of the Colonial Secretary.\n\nThough I don't see how we can avoid it.\n\nBK ilmus \n\n13/1 \n\nReply we X184 RJ. Seamea seems to me Imble \n\n9. A. J. Jones (Min. & Ipt.) \n10. Lt. Col. W. Russell Edmunds (Zay) \n11. A. Harvey (W.O) \n12. N. J. Abercrombie (Aday) \nMe (9) \n-27-1-50 \n13. Lt. Col. James (A.M.) \n14. J. Hanie (Min. of Def.) \n\nH431 \nCaty at ence \n14456 \n24 \n6 \n\n28/lat \n27-1-50", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-615-5 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 11-1-1949 - 27-1-1950.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 593579, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-615-5 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 11-1-1949 - 27-1-1950", "page_number": 10, "title": "CO129-615-5 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 11-1-1949 - 27-1-1950", "content_text": "interested to have copies of this letter, and I am sending them accordingly to Abercrombie (Admiralty), Harvey (War Office), James (Air Ministry) and Hosie (Ministry of Defence) as well as to Russell Edmunds at the Treasury.\n\nYours sincerely,\n\n**(Sgd) H. P. Hall**\n\nPage 10 \nPage 11", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-615-5 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 11-1-1949 - 27-1-1950.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 593580, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-615-5 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 11-1-1949 - 27-1-1950", "page_number": 11, "title": "CO129-615-5 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 11-1-1949 - 27-1-1950", "content_text": "## C. O.\n\nMr. Kismens 131. Palmen 16/1 Mr. Hall 23/10 \n\nMr. \n\nDRAFT.\n\nA. J. Jones Esq., M. of Transport, Berkeley Square Ho.\n\nW. l. (8) w/ends.\n\nFURTHER ACTION.\n\nCopies of copies of end. hold. W. Russell Edmunds At Harry wo mg. Abercrombie - Cekiny CG. Jam Am JHori M35 - 2f Diferen\n\n54337/49\n\nC. D. 25 JAN\n\nD. Fermt. U.S. of S. Parly. U.S. S. Minister of State Secretary of State\n\nYour Reference CDs./3001\n\nDear Jones,\n\nI enclose a copy of Hong Kong Savingram No. ... of 27-1-50, ... 992 of the 300 Nov., 1949.\n\nI am afraid a great deal of urgent work has been caused for six weeks.\n\nThis savingram refers to the 124 Jan, 1949, No. 35, about the charbonner craft in Hong Kong, concerning which we have had much correspondence with you. The Governo... attempts in this savingram to answer enquiries about the provenance of the craft, but it is still impossible to classify them under the four heads given in para. ... of Savingram, that it seems likely we never shall be able to do that.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-615-5 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 11-1-1949 - 27-1-1950.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 593585, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-615-5 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 11-1-1949 - 27-1-1950", "page_number": 16, "title": "CO129-615-5 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 11-1-1949 - 27-1-1950", "content_text": "We should of course have to put this back to the Governor for further expression of his views; our reaction could then be guided by those arising from the late announcement of his intention of sending a despatch, complementary as a corollary to the proposals under consideration at the instance of the Service Depts. Like the latter, we should be put to some contribution to the cost of informing the Colony. In this respect the Service Depts. may be interested to have copies of this letter, and we are sending them accordingly to Abercrombie (Admiralty), Harvey (War Office), and Edmunds at the Treasury.\n\nYours sincerely,\n**(Sgd) H. P. Hall.**\n\n16", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-615-5 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 11-1-1949 - 27-1-1950.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 593620, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-615-5 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 11-1-1949 - 27-1-1950", "page_number": 51, "title": "CO129-615-5 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 11-1-1949 - 27-1-1950", "content_text": "## MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT\n### BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE, LONDON, W.1.\n11th January 1949.\n\nTelegrams: (SHIPPING) \"SHIPMINDER, TELEX, LONDON.\" \nTelephone: ABBEY 7711 \n(Inland Transport) \"TRANSMINRY, TELEX, LONDON.\" EXTN. 3809\n\nAny further communication should be addressed to:-\n**THE SECRETARY** (address as opposite) \nand the following reference quoted:—\n`CDS 13001`. \nYour Reference.....`54357/48`. \nopened by one in wor (17) m248. \n\n51 \nEnd \n\nDear Wallace, \n\nI am sorry I have not been able to reply to your letter of 23rd December before.\n\nWe have gone into our records pretty extensively but it is not possible to give any precise information on the history of the craft.\n\nThe Ministry owned craft were allocated to ALFSEA and SACSEA and I think that whoever is responsible for Civil Affairs records in the War Office is the right person to give you the answers to Para. 2.\n\nThis information should also be readily available from the records of the Port Commandant Hong Kong for the period prior to the changeover to Civil Administration, if these are still available locally, and no doubt Hong Kong will say.\n\nSo far as the draft saving gram is concerned, as I said on the telephone I agree that \"Ministry of Transport\" in line 2 of Para.6 were better amended to read \"here\".\n\nI have copied this to Russell Edmunds.\n\nYours sincerely,\nA.H.Jones.\n\nJ.Wallace Esq., \nColonial Office, \nThe Church House, \nWestminster, S.W.1.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-615-5 Harbour craft used by Hong Kong Government- financial arrangements 11-1-1949 - 27-1-1950.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 593895, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-616-2 Hong Kong War Memorial Fund (Amendment) Ordinance 1948 6-2-1948 - 16-11-1948", "page_number": 57, "title": "CO129-616-2 Hong Kong War Memorial Fund (Amendment) Ordinance 1948 6-2-1948 - 16-11-1948", "content_text": "## CONTRIBUTIONS TO HONG KONG WAR MEMORIAL FUND\n\n67\n\n| Name | Amount | Name | Amount |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Blake, Mr. R. H. | 100.00 | Chanel Trading Co. | 100.00 |\n| Blake, Mr. & Mrs. R. N. | 100.00 | Anonymous | |\n| Bomber Fund Balance | 33,823.07 | Chartered Bank of India, Australia & China | 5,000.00 |\n| Archbutt, G. S. | 1,500.00 | | 25,000.00 |\n| Botelho & Co., A. G. | 200.00 | Chase Bank | 1,000.00 |\n| Archee, Katie | 25.00 | | 2,000.00 |\n| Argyle Street Settlement of Br. Mr. A. W. de | 100.00 | Chau, Hon. Dr. S. N. | 1,000.00 |\n| | 100.00 | Chau, Hon. Mr. & Mrs. T. N. | 1,000.00 |\n| Bremmer, Mr. & Mrs. A. A. | 100.00 | Chaun, Dr. K. W. | 500.00 |\n| Brett, Mr. & Mrs. F. | 5.00 | Cheque | 127.37 |\n| Argyle Street Settlement of Cheque | 201.00 | Armstrong, Mr. & Mrs. | 25.00 |\n| | 250.00 | British American Tobacco Co. | 20,000.00 |\n| | 200.00 | British Traders Insurance Co. | 20,000.00 |\n| Arnhem | 20.00 | Chellaram, Messrs. D. | 200.00 |\n| Arnhold Trading Co. | 5,000.00 | Cheng, K. C. | 5.00 |\n| Bazaar Fund | 4,266.78 | Cheng Kum Wan | 10.00 |\n| Ash, Mr. & Mrs. | 300.00 | Cheong Hing Hon, Mr. & Mrs. | 100.00 |\n| (In Memory of) | 10.00 | Broker | 100.00 |\n| Asia Agencies | 100.00 | Cheong Kee Bank | 200.00 |\n| Asia Co. | 100.00 | Cherrill, R. I. | 250.00 |\n| A.P.C. (S.C.) Ltd. | 15,000.00 | Browne, Mr. & Mrs. C. W. | 20.00 |\n| Associated China Traders | 100.00 | Brown, P. | 50.00 |\n| (In memory of) | 500.00 | Brutton, G. K. Hall- | 100.00 |\n| Atkins, Miss Edna | 15.00 | Cheung Chau Government School Staff & Pupils | 162.70 |\n| Au Boon Haw | 10,000.00 | Cheung Chui | 80.00 |\n| Au Kwok Leung | 20.00 | Cheung, K, H. | 30.00 |\n| | 50.00 | Cheverst, Mr. & Mrs. | 50.00 |\n| Builders & Traders Ltd. | 100.00 | Chi Hang Middle School | 429.90 |\n| Bunnan Tong & Co. | 1,500.00 | China Dispensary | 100.00 |\n| Burge Far East Agencies. H.K. Bank | 25.00 | China Electric Manufacturing Co. | 100.00 |\n| | 20.00 | | 15.00 |\n| B. B. | 100.00 | | 10.00 |\n| Ballantyne, D. L. | 100.00 | Bank of Canton | 1,000.00 |\n| Bank of China | 5,000.00 | Butterfield & Swire.. | 100,000.00 |\n| (in memory of Edmunds & Sister) | 100.00 | Butterfield & Swire-Chinese Staff. in memory of Mr. Mok Yue Yan | 50.00 |\n| A.B.C. Commercial Service A Day's Pay a Month | 50.00 | China Emporium Ltd. | 1,500.00 |\n| A.R.P. Wardens Western Division | 250.00 | China Entertainment & Land Investment Co., Ltd. | 1,000.00 |\n| Bank of Kwangsi | 300.00 | Chinese Estates Ltd. | 1,000.00 |\n| Bank Line Ltd. | 5,000.00 | | 104.00 |\n| Banque Belge Pour L'Entranger | 2,000.00 | C. I. B. A, | 10.00 |\n| Banque de L'Indo Chine | 2,000.00 | Caldbeck Macgregor & Co., Ltd. | 427.00 |\n| Barma. Messrs. H. T. | 500.00 | Camp Pay 1941 | 50.40 |\n| Adamson, Mr. & Mrs. | 825.00 | China Fleet Club Members | 1,000.00 |\n| Canton Insurance Office Ltd. | 50,000.00 | China International Commer-cial Co. | 100.00 |\n| Barnes, J. I. | 50.00 | | 1,000.00 |\n| Air Headquarters, R.A.F. | 45.00 | Canton Overseas Trading Co. | 500.00 |\n| Barrow, Edgar (In memory of) | 25.00 | Carey, F. R. L. | 100.00 |\n| Allied Trading Co. | 100.00 | China Light & Power Co., Ltd. | 25,000.00 |\n| | 1.000.00 | China Motor Bus Co., Ltd. | 2,000.00 |\n| American Express Co. | 100.00 | Carey, G. J. P. | 20.00 |\n| Barry, F. C. (Mr. & Mrs.)... | 100.00 | Carvalho, Miss E. | 25.00 |\n| Batten & Co., Ltd. | 100.00 | China National Airways Corporation | 50.00 |\n| American International Under-writers | 2,000.00 | Cassidy, Mr. & Mrs. | 150.00 |\n| Begbie, Dr. & Mrs. | 200.00 | China Products Trading Co. | 100.00 |\n| Belilios Public School | 800.00 | Cathay Pacific Airways | 500.00 |\n| Amoy Canning Corporation Ltd. | 200.00 | China Provident Loan & Mortgage Co., Ltd. | 10.000.00 |\n| Anderson, In Memory of | 3,098.61 | Catholic Truth Society | 250.00 |\n| Anderson, Dr. & Mrs., a/c | 20.00 | Centime | 225.00 |\n| Fellowship of the Bellows—A a/c | | China & South Sea Bank Ltd. | 500.00 |\n| Fellowship of the Bellows-B a/c | 3,023.07 | Central Cold Storage | 50.00 |\n| | | Central Trading Co. | 100.00 |\n| Benson, Mr. D. | 500.00 | Chan, Mr. & Mrs. A. K. | 500.00 |\n| Bentley, Mr. & Mrs. Arthur. | 150.00 | Chinese Art Gallery | 30.00 |\n| Bently. Mr. & Mrs. H. M | 100.00 | Chan Fung Chan (Mrs.) | 20.00 |\n| Bercovitch, Miss R. | 30.00 | Chan. H. | 10.00 |\n| Bernachi, Brook | 200.00 | Chinese Gold & Silver Exchange Society | 1,200.00 |\n| Best, Henry Cudogan J. A. Vint (In memory of) D. J. Delany | 100.00 | Chan Hau Po & Co. | 100.00 |\n| Blackall. Sir Henry & Lady... | 300.00 | Chinese Manufacturer's Union | 200.00 |\n| Blackwood. Mr. & Mrs. J. A. | 250.00 | Chan Man Cheong Bank | 50.00 |\n| Blair & Co. | 1,000.00 | Chinese Optical Co. | 100.00 |\n| Blake. D. H. | 1,000.00 | Chan Man Fat Bank | 50.00 |\n| | | Chinese Postal Remittances & Savings Bank | 1,000.00 |\n| Annett, Mr. & Mrs. M. A. | 100.00 | Ching Cheung Co., Ltd. | 100.00 |\n| Annett Ltd., M. A. | 250.00 | Chiu Chow Chamber of Commerce | 100.00 |\n| Ansard, In Memory of | 100.00 | Chan Wai Fu | 10.00 |\n| | | Chan Say | 20.00 |\n| | | Chan Tat Ling | 30.00 |\n| | | Chang, H. T. | 100.00 |\n| | | Chin Kok Foo | 30.00 |", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-616-2 Hong Kong War Memorial Fund (Amendment) Ordinance 1948 6-2-1948 - 16-11-1948.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 596438, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-623-4 Supplementary Expenditure- includes an annual report for the year ending March 1950 1-12-1950 - 30-11-1951", "page_number": 12, "title": "CO129-623-4 Supplementary Expenditure- includes an annual report for the year ending March 1950 1-12-1950 - 30-11-1951", "content_text": "Public Dept\n\nStores Dept:\n\nAdditional contribution to the Sinking Fund necessary.\n\nConsidered necessary. The I and water Lakes ordered in previous years received and dealt with this year.\n\n?\n\n^.\n\n53.\n\nP.\n\nPethercati 18/4. 1914\n\nI prepare & sum\n\n6.3. Hall 13/4 to 101-93\n\n20 APR 1951\n\nDesp\n\n20 Hong Kong Dept:\n\nMr Morgen 1/45\n\n75 Mr Edmunds\n\nMom 2014.\n\nD\n\ntosee M2 Morgeny NE AD. Jemands to see\n\nof the 22/2.\n\n2 Note on G.D. LOR\n\nG.D. pore 227\n\nof much. 2.\n\nminute of 27/2/50\n\npe.\n\nAle KB. Clank ~15", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-623-4 Supplementary Expenditure- includes an annual report for the year ending March 1950 1-12-1950 - 30-11-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 596745, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-623-8 Estimates of Expenditure- includes a report for the year ending March 1951 1-12-1949 - 31-3-1951", "page_number": 61, "title": "CO129-623-8 Estimates of Expenditure- includes a report for the year ending March 1951 1-12-1949 - 31-3-1951", "content_text": "The Church House,\n\nGreat Smith Street,\n\nS.W. 1.\n\n22nd July, 1950.\n\n61\n\nNow that the supplementary financial settlement with Hong Kong has been concluded, it is desirable to consider the Colony's loan requirements for development purposes. The two major items on the development programme are the Tai Lam Chung reservoir project and the Deep Bay airport project in the New Territories estimated to cost $100 million (£6 million) and £160 million (£30 million) respectively. Consideration of the financing of the airport project can be left until the Air Ministry report on the recent survey is available and we have had time to study it. In any case, if the decision to proceed with the project is maintained, the work will have to be spread over several years, and any financial assistance required by Hong Kong can in the initial stages be covered by His Majesty's Government's loan of £8 millions. This letter is thus concerned with the question of the water supply project which was recently discussed with Grantham (the Governor) who is at present on leave in the United Kingdom. Our last despatch to Hong Kong on the subject was No. 236 of 6th October, 1949 (copied to Russell Edmunds) in which it was agreed in principle that the project should go forward, subject to the financial difficulties being overcome, and to the limitations imposed by the Colony's pre-occupation with defence. Hong Kong is thus committed to going ahead with this project, in spite of the present international situation, but even though the project will take several years to complete, it is necessary...\n\nA. H. Clough, Esq.,\n\nTreasury.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-623-8 Estimates of Expenditure- includes a report for the year ending March 1951 1-12-1949 - 31-3-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 596954, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-623-8 Estimates of Expenditure- includes a report for the year ending March 1951 1-12-1949 - 31-3-1951", "page_number": 271, "title": "CO129-623-8 Estimates of Expenditure- includes a report for the year ending March 1951 1-12-1949 - 31-3-1951", "content_text": "C.O.\n\nMr. Farclough Palmer M.Bourdillon M. Hall 4/4 km\n\nSir Permt. U.S. of S. Parly. U.S. of S. S. of S.\n\nTELEGRAM/ SAVINGRAM\n\nTo;- Gov: Hony Kory\n\nRepeated to:- 1/4\n\nPriority Wil.\n\nReply urgently required. Important. Immediate. Most Immediate.\n\nTo be transmitted :- Hr Clear Code Cypher\n\nFile No. 387 53682/50\n\nSent. 152/50 Gode 2245 hours 4-4-1950\n\nNo.482. Restricted.\n\nYour Telegram No Estimateso 335\n\nI am still not convinced that higher rates are necessary to assist to assist for something\n\nDistribution:— Copy to Tsy Cok:\n\nFurther action:- Russell Capital and recommend, but also and notifiable in view of present low water and Colway's prosperity.\n\nIn the circumstances I agree compromise proposal on the assumption that Business Registration Fax will produce sufficient field.\n\nEdmunds\n\nI nevertheless burst that possibility of further increase in RATES of direct taxation will be Come in MIND the Future\n\nSECER\n\nWt. 15855/746 5M 6-48 Wa. & Co. 51/3\n\nWt. 29377/790 50M 11-48 Wa, & Co. 51/3\n\nPage information is not present in the given text, hence not added.\n\n was removed as per rule 12. \n\nHere is the revised response:\n\nC.O.\n\nMr. Farclough Palmer M.Bourdillon M. Hall 4/4 km\n\nSir Permt. U.S. of S. Parly. U.S. of S. S. of S.\n\nTELEGRAM/ SAVINGRAM\n\nTo;- Gov: Hony Kory\n\nRepeated to:- 1/4\n\nPriority Wil.\n\nReply urgently required. Important. Immediate. Most Immediate.\n\nTo be transmitted :- Hr Clear Code Cypher\n\nFile No.387 53682/50\n\nSent. 152/50 Code 2245 hours 4-4-1950\n\nNo.482. Restricted.\n\nYour Telegram No Estimateso 335\n\nI am still not convinced that higher rates are necessary to assist ... for something\n\nDistribution:— Copy to Tsy Cok:\n\nFurther action:- Russell Capital and recommend, but also and notifiable in view of present low water and Colway's prosperity.\n\nIn the circumstances I agree compromise proposal on the assumption that Business Registration Fax will produce sufficient field.\n\nEdmunds\n\nI nevertheless burst that possibility of further increase in RATES of direct taxation will be Come in MIND the Future\n\nSECRET\n\nWt. 15855/746 5M 6-48 Wa. & Co. 51/3\n\nWt. 29377/790 50M 11-48 Wa, & Co. 51/3", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-623-8 Estimates of Expenditure- includes a report for the year ending March 1951 1-12-1949 - 31-3-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 596956, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-623-8 Estimates of Expenditure- includes a report for the year ending March 1951 1-12-1949 - 31-3-1951", "page_number": 273, "title": "CO129-623-8 Estimates of Expenditure- includes a report for the year ending March 1951 1-12-1949 - 31-3-1951", "content_text": "389\n\nreason to believe that on this compromise proposal Government would receive the support of two unofficials.\n\n5.\n\nIf the proposal to increase the rate to 15% were proceeded with opposition would almost certainly be unanimous. We are being criticised for proposing an increase in direct taxation at all when we have been promising constitutional reform. We have been accused of delaying this reform and taking advantage of the delay in the creation of an Unofficial majority to force such a measure through. Moreover there are signs of a campaign (not in very responsible quarters) to get rid of expatriate officers as it is alleged that the deficit could easily be wiped out by heavy cuts in passages and expatriation pay.\n\n6. I therefore consider that it would be most impolitic to steam roll the original proposal through with the official majority while there is a reasonable chance of a small degree of unofficial support for the compromise proposal. There is the further consideration that a very early decision on the new rate is necessary as forms indicating the new rate of property tax must be sent out in May. The amending Bill must therefore be introduced within the next few weeks. If the Opposition were determined and unanimous, as it almost certainly would be, such a measure could be delayed by various manoeuvres until it was too late for the new rate to become applicable this year.\n\n7.\n\nI trust therefore that in all circumstances, you will agree to my compromise proposal. In winding up debate on second reading of Appropriation Bill Financial Secretary is indicating that Government is determined to raise the additional revenue of $12 million and that we will make provision for this in final print of Estimates. He is hinting that we will proceed with Business Registration Tax plus a compromise on standard rate but is not committing himself completely.\n\nCopy sent to:-\n\nTreasury\n\nCol. Russell Edmunds.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-623-8 Estimates of Expenditure- includes a report for the year ending March 1951 1-12-1949 - 31-3-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 596957, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-623-8 Estimates of Expenditure- includes a report for the year ending March 1951 1-12-1949 - 31-3-1951", "page_number": 274, "title": "CO129-623-8 Estimates of Expenditure- includes a report for the year ending March 1951 1-12-1949 - 31-3-1951", "content_text": "OUTWARD TELEGRAM.\n\nFROM SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES.\n\nMSKITTIN 19 CREWZORUMS THE BANK FALTEN\n\n55652/50\n\nCole\n\nTO HONG KONG (Sir A. Grantham)\n\nSent 7th March, 1950. 22.00 hrs.\n\nIMMEDIATE\n\nNo.326 Confidential.\n\nMy telegram No.320.\n\nEstimates.\n\nI note that on the present basis of taxation a deficit of $7 million is estimated in 1950/51. Whilst revenue estimate may be on the conservative side, I have agreed in my telegram under reference that the estimated deficit should be covered by raising the standard rate of Earnings and Profits tax from 10% to 15%; I hope increase can be made effective from 1st April, 1950.\n\n2. With regard to Rehabilitation loan I have agreed in my telegram under reference that an additional payment of $5 million should be made to sinking fund. Up to date only 150 millions of the Loan has been raised while loan expenditure has considerably exceeded this. Assuming it is not feasible to raise further instalment of loan would it not be preferable to set against surplus balances such portion of this uncovered loan expenditure as would leave (say) the equivalent of six months revenue in reserve to provide against unforeseen contingencies. This would have additional advantage of presenting a financial picture which is more realistic and more likely to be conducive to the acceptance of additional taxation.\n\nnecessary form separate subject of discussion with Treasury during Follows' visit here. It would in any case be desirable to await outcome of discussions on outstanding claims before finally deciding the matter.\n\n3. Should the 1950/51 budget outcome assisted by an increase in rate of Earnings and Profits tax again result in a big surplus you may wish to consider utilising some part of it either (a) to meet any further portion of the rehabilitation expenditure still in suspense, or (b) to be credited to a Supplementary Sinking Fund not directly related to the Rehabilitation Loan but available either for that loan or any further loan which may be raised:\n\n(c) to be credited to a Development Fund in anticipation of the heavy expenditure which will be required on this account, in addition to funds for this purpose raised by loans and free C.D. and F. funds.\n\nThe above possibilities can be considered in greater detail if necessary when the 1950/51 outcome becomes clearer.\n\n5. With regard to the statement about cost of living allowances which I agreed in my telegram under reference should be made, you will no doubt appreciate difficulties this question presents, particularly in regard to expatriate staff. It would be difficult (i) to justify increase in pensionable emoluments so soon after the salaries revision and (ii) to increase pensions merely on account of the present cost of living in the Colony (many pensions would be payable outside the Colony where the same high cost of living does not prevail).\n\nCopies sent to:-\n\nBrereton\n\nCol. Russell Edmonds.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-623-8 Estimates of Expenditure- includes a report for the year ending March 1951 1-12-1949 - 31-3-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 596958, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-623-8 Estimates of Expenditure- includes a report for the year ending March 1951 1-12-1949 - 31-3-1951", "page_number": 275, "title": "CO129-623-8 Estimates of Expenditure- includes a report for the year ending March 1951 1-12-1949 - 31-3-1951", "content_text": "Page 363\n\n[601B] Wt. 36325/814 50m. 1/49 C.N.Ld. 748\n\nC. O.\n\nMr. Palmer 7/3 Mr. Fanclough 7/3 Hall 7/3 Mr...... Mr..... Sidebot Mr.\n\n53652750.\n\nPermt. U.S. of S. Parly. U.S. S. Minister 391\n\nCoded Ident 2200km.\n\nFandtory (1/3. alonce (Mr. Hide Botham has seen\n\nYour Reference...\n\nDRAFT. TELEGRAM\n\na telegram\n\n15 Hongking 7.\n\nGood, Hong Kong\n\nIMMEDIATE\n\nConfidanting (Code)\n\nSecretary of State\n\nC\n\nagrees)\n\nNo 326. Confidential\n\n7/3/50\n\nMy telegram No. 320\n\nSee (6)\n\nEstimates o\n\nRECEIVED 8 MAR 1950\n\nIn Tel. C.D.\n\nFURTHER ACTION.\n\nCopies or 54126/15/50\n\nCorry living allowance\n\npps:\n\nRehalsilikation kam 154126/4\n\ni Copy (with copy of (3)) showed to go to Treasury (Col: Russell Edmunds)\n\nI, note that the lari present 7 Taxation a\n\ndefrit of by millions estimated 1950/51.\n\nmay revenne estimate the emservator\n\nmy telegram under that Whilst ве have on side, I agreed in reference the estimated defrist should be raising Earnings 10%.\n\nCovered the standard Compl Profits нас to 15%; by vate 7 tax from\n\nI hope EFFECTIVE will mcrase can be made effectur Az prve possible the to be brought into Forsen from 1 April 1950.\n\n2 the proposed 45 contribution of of 5 mill\n\nPage 363", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-623-8 Estimates of Expenditure- includes a report for the year ending March 1951 1-12-1949 - 31-3-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 596963, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-623-8 Estimates of Expenditure- includes a report for the year ending March 1951 1-12-1949 - 31-3-1951", "page_number": 280, "title": "CO129-623-8 Estimates of Expenditure- includes a report for the year ending March 1951 1-12-1949 - 31-3-1951", "content_text": "OUTWARD TELEGRAM\n\nFROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES\n\n3963\n\n53652/50\n\nCode\n\nIMMEDIATE\n\nTO HONG KONG (Sir A. Grantham)\n\nSent 6th March, 1950 17.45 hrs.\n\nNo 320 Confidential\n\nYour confidential telegram No. 196.\n\nEstimates.\n\nI approve proposals in paragraphs 6 and 8 of your telegram that standard rate of earnings and profits tax should be raised from 10% to 15% and that payment of $5,000,000 should be made to sinking fund of Rehabilitation Loan. I will tomorrow telegraph comments on these proposals which may prove helpful during Debate on Budget.\n\n2. I have no objection to the proposals in your paragraphs 9 and 10. In connection with the financial conference in April see my telegram No. 303.\n\nTreasury\n\nLt. Col. Russell-Edmunds.\n\nPage 280\n\nPage 281", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-623-8 Estimates of Expenditure- includes a report for the year ending March 1951 1-12-1949 - 31-3-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 596969, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-623-8 Estimates of Expenditure- includes a report for the year ending March 1951 1-12-1949 - 31-3-1951", "page_number": 286, "title": "CO129-623-8 Estimates of Expenditure- includes a report for the year ending March 1951 1-12-1949 - 31-3-1951", "content_text": "401\n\nEnd\n\nhaving regard to the fact that issue only totals fifty millions but I should be grateful for your views on this.\n\nI also feel that the time has come to make some statement re consolidation of a portion of cost of living allowance into basic salary. Present position whereby payments in respect of cost of living allowance amount to two thirds of total paid out in respect of basic salaries and expatriation pay is completely unrealistic and it is obvious that greater part of this allowance can never be discontinued. It is fully realised that consolidation of even small percentage of allowance presents many problems and that only statement in the vaguest terms would be possible at this stage. However, the Civil Service Association has been pressing for action and I should be grateful to learn whether you see any objection to inclusion in Budget Speech of statement that question of consolidation of portion of allowance will be taken up with you during coming year.\n\n10. It will also be necessary to touch on question of our contribution towards cost of reinforcements and in this connection I should be grateful if I can be informed whether it would be in order to refer to present procedure whereby expenditure on works carried out on behalf of Military rests where it lies pending final settlement. I trust also that it will be possible to mention proposed conference in April and in doing so it is most desirable that it should be made clear that while this Government is perfectly ready to make contribution in accordance with its means, it feels that question must be considered in relation to claims of various sorts still outstanding from the last war and that it is hoped that conference will take this aspect into account. Would there be any objection to this?\n\n11. In the meantime, two and a half million is being provided for completion of two Military roads in New Territories and our total local expenditure on internal security, excluding loan expenditure and damage to roads by Military vehicles, will amount to twenty four and a half million, or 12.3 per cent of our total expenditure,\n\nTreasury\n\nLt. Col. Russell Edmunds", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-623-8 Estimates of Expenditure- includes a report for the year ending March 1951 1-12-1949 - 31-3-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 597172, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-624-1 Estimates- forecasts for the Treasury 1-10-1951 - 30-11-1951", "page_number": 6, "title": "CO129-624-1 Estimates- forecasts for the Treasury 1-10-1951 - 30-11-1951", "content_text": "6\n\non the understanding that it may be necessary to ask for a larger sum, say £1½ million, if the couch at the selime legens in 1952-53.\n\nThe provision of £1½ million should be included for the years 1953-54 and 1954-55.\n\nHillall 28/10\n\n* Cal Russell Edmunds 12.11.51\n\nssy Put by. P. Petterick 11/1\n\nof once. Russell Edmunds Isy 3\n\nMr Bryant. pr 1952-53 ausus (2) 27:11-51\n\nI do not know if the P.8. ~(3) means that the £50,000 is to be included or not & am assuming any further action on these estimate figures will be initiated by your Dept.\n\n? Pet by Lese Mall 30/11\n\nMr. Hall\n\nI am afraid that I do not quite understand why Col. Russell Edmunds is so cagey about this provision. The £50,000 is the balance of the grant promised for the rehabilitation of the University and according to our information there will be an actual need for this sum during 1952-53. In fact the bulk of this sum will be required to make good a shortfall in the provision for this year and 1950-51.\n\nI have seen the letter which the Chancellor of the Exchequer addressed to the Secretary of State on the 12th November and I do not think that it contains anything in it which will affect the retention of this provision in the estimates. We can, I think, assume that the provision will stand but if I have any difficulties in my negotiations", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-624-1 Estimates- forecasts for the Treasury 1-10-1951 - 30-11-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 597174, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-624-1 Estimates- forecasts for the Treasury 1-10-1951 - 30-11-1951", "page_number": 8, "title": "CO129-624-1 Estimates- forecasts for the Treasury 1-10-1951 - 30-11-1951", "content_text": "BG\n\n8\n\nTel. No.: WHItehall 1234.\n\nCHEA\n\nYour Reference ...53652/1/51.\n\nTreasury\n\n(2)\n\nference..I..F. 42/10/02.\n\nTREASURY CHAMBERS,\n\nGREAT GEORGE STREET,\n\nLONDON, S.W.1.\n\n27 November, 1951\n\nMy dear hange.\n\nDanisers,\n\nThank you for your letter of 12th November, about the provision you are making in the draft 1952/3 C.M.E.S. Estimate for various Hong Kong services.\n\nI agree that token provision only for the airport seems appropriate, in the light of our present information. I have no comment on the £300 for the King Edward VII Scholarships.\n\nWe are at present without specific instructions on the policy to be applied in regard to Estimates and you will not, therefore, expect me to do more at this stage than take note of your intention to provide £50,000 in the draft Estimate on account of the University.\n\nYours sincerely\n\n(W. RUSSELL EDMUNDS)\n\nPS. Since dictating the foregoing, the Chancellor has addressed Ministers on economies in his letter of the 12th November;\n\nour future instructions.\n\nThis letter to O.G. Bryant, Esq., C.B.E., Colonial Office. Copies\n\n• Accts\n\nCommunicatin\n\nPage 8\n\nPage 9\n\nCOPY.\n\nCapy on 34147/51\n\nUNIV\n\na Ainpan tho.\n\nMr. Bryant Mr.\n\nOriq. on 53652/1/51\n\nColonial Office,\n\nSanctuary Buildings,\n\nGreat Smith Street,\n\nLondon, S.W.1.\n\n12th November, 1951.\n\nMy dear Russell Edmunds,\n\nWe have to consider the provision to be inserted in the draft Estimate for the Vote for Colonial and Middle Eastern Services, 1952-53 for Hong Kong.\n\n(a) There are three subheads involved:-\n\nThe grant in respect of Hong Kong University\n\n(b) The loan for the construction of an airport.\n\n(c) The grant for King Edward VII Scholarships at Hong Kong University.\n\nAs regards the grant to the Hong Kong University the position, as you know, is that His Majesty's Government promised a total sum of £500,000 £250,000 of which was to be found from the Vote for Colonial and Middle Eastern Services and a like sum by means of a scheme under the Colonial Development and Welfare Act.\n\nDetailed estimates have been received from the University indicating probable expenditure to a total of £501,533. Copies of these estimates will be found with C.D.W. Paper (d)2108 which was submitted to you with the Scheme on 8th August, 1951. Treasury reference is I.F.36/187/025.\n\nAs a result of the submission of these estimates schemes under the Colonial Development and Welfare Act to a total of £250,000 have been approved.\n\nIn the Colonial and Middle Eastern Services Vote we have so far provided a sum of £200,000 i.e. £150,000 in 1950-51 of which only £50,000 was issued and £150,000 in the current year.\n\nAccording to our information expenditure against this grant during 1950-51 amounted to £87,926 so that there was a short issue in that year of £37,926. For 1950/51 the estimate expenditure is £147,668 which is within £2,332 of the estimated provision. Quite clearly there is justification in issuing the present year's provision in full and in fact if the figures of estimated expenditure are realised this will leave the University with a deficit of some £35,000 as at 31st March 1952. This sum will have to be issued in 1952-53 together with the anticipated expenditure in that year making a total requirement for the year of £50,000 which represents the balance of the grant available. We are accordingly inserting this sum in the draft Colonial and Middle Eastern Services estimate now in course of preparation.\n\nAs regards the loan for the construction of an airport the position is that in the current year we made token provision of £10 only on account of the sum of £3,000,000 promised for this purpose.\n\nWhen the estimate for 1951-52 were prepared we had no clear indication as to when the work on the airport was likely to start or of the amount of expenditure likely to be involved during the course of the year. I am afraid that we are not in a much different position at the present time with regard to this matter. No definite plans to construct the airfield have yet been made. The position is that the Governor\n\nPage 9", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-624-1 Estimates- forecasts for the Treasury 1-10-1951 - 30-11-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 597334, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-624-13 Finances- financial conference of 1950; correspondence 1-1-1951 - 31-12-1951", "page_number": 2, "title": "CO129-624-13 Finances- financial conference of 1950; correspondence 1-1-1951 - 31-12-1951", "content_text": "IA \n\n2. \n\nA.14. Clough (Tsy) \n\nExelines H.K. Leg. Co. \n\n(Isy) AH. Clough \n\n3 To T.D. Sorby, Isleworth \n\n11/1/5, 2 \n\n1312-50 \n\n- anow (1) 1lilse \n\n1 \n\n14.2.51 \n\n21. 8. 51 \n\n4 you \n\nSaw 963 \n\ntwie \n\nI Laise khored two love lock, at \n\nThe Loreanung \n\nad \n\nabout this schedule - but \n\nat to now have not heard whether \n\nThey have \n\nbeen able \n\nto trace et. \n\nI thanks a writer nemencler should \n\nhelf sending \n\ncafe of 4 \n\n-and \n\nnotes on the meeting referred to \n\nas in draft. \n\nP. Pettencet \n\n10%% \n\n73 \n\n5 Mihmelock Isy \n\nwke (4) \n\n13 10.51 \n\nR \n\n6 W. Russell Edmunds \n\nwait \n\nFr \n\n(19/1) \n\nfurther letter from \n\nThe Lrennung Menne \n\nP. Petterick \n\n24/10. \n\nansit. (5) \n\n19.10.51", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-624-13 Finances- financial conference of 1950; correspondence 1-1-1951 - 31-12-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 597347, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-624-13 Finances- financial conference of 1950; correspondence 1-1-1951 - 31-12-1951", "page_number": 16, "title": "CO129-624-13 Finances- financial conference of 1950; correspondence 1-1-1951 - 31-12-1951", "content_text": "IB.\n\nTel. No.: WHItehall 1234.\n\nNATIONAL\n\nDISABILITY\n\nSCHEME\n\nABLED\n\nYour Reference ...54.1.26/13/5.1...\n\nTreasury Reference IF. 16/011\n\n16%\n\nTREASURY CHAMBERS,\n\nGREAT GEORGE STREET,\n\nLONDON, S.W.1.\n\n19 October, 1951\n\nDear Mrs. Petherick,\n\nAs Lovelock is on leave, I am replying to your letter of the 13th October seeking information about the Treasury Schedule produced in connection with the Hong Kong financial settlement in 1950.\n\nI think the Treasury Schedule in question is the one prepared by the Service Departments; and I am consulting the D.M. Division here about it. I will write you further in the light of my consultations.\n\nYours sincerely,\n\nW. Russell Edmunds\n\nMrs. P. Petherick,\n\nColonial Office.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-624-13 Finances- financial conference of 1950; correspondence 1-1-1951 - 31-12-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 597374, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-624-14 Finances- relief stores- Hangover stores and Siamese free rice 1-7-1948 - 31-12-1951", "page_number": 15, "title": "CO129-624-14 Finances- relief stores- Hangover stores and Siamese free rice 1-7-1948 - 31-12-1951", "content_text": "26. R.L. Maris (Tay).\n\n27\n\nSt. Cal Russell- Edmunds\n\n(Tsy)\n\n24.10.50\n\n(27). Seen. Out by. But if no reply in\n\n2 months.\n\n15/3/51\n\nabout\n\n18\n\n14.3.51\n\nwl\n\n21.3.51\n\n28 DA. Lovelock (Tsy)\n\nMr. Tremayne.\n\n-\n\nreply & (22)\n\nte\n\nI wonder if I might bother you to look at Nos. 27 and 28 on this file regarding the question of submitting an audited statement in support of the transactions in connection with the disposal of relief stores in Hong Kong which were covered by the terms of the Financial Settlement of May 1950.\n\nYou will remember that at the recent Public Accounts Committee the Accounting Officer explained that since these transactions had been subject to a negotiated settlement between H.M.G. and the Government of Hong Kong, it was not proposed to ask the latter to submit any statement of account covering these sales. On being assured that this was satisfactory from our point of view, the Committee did not press the matter further. Accordingly although as the Treasury explained in No. 28 it was always their intention that a satisfactory settlement of account would be necessary in order that this matter should be properly finalised, we are not intending to take any further action in the matter.\n\nYou will see from No. 22 on the file that the Governor has given a fairly full explanation of the difference of something over £300,000 which could not be accounted for at the time the Financial Settlement was negotiated, and in No. 25 the War Office have expressed the view that it is not worth while attempting any further investigation of this matter. This being the position, (which the Treasury have not disputed) I doubt whether the Governor could really give us any really satisfactory statement of account, and certainly anything which he could produce would not substantiate the figures any more than the information already furnished.\n\nPersonally", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-624-14 Finances- relief stores- Hangover stores and Siamese free rice 1-7-1948 - 31-12-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 597381, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-624-14 Finances- relief stores- Hangover stores and Siamese free rice 1-7-1948 - 31-12-1951", "page_number": 22, "title": "CO129-624-14 Finances- relief stores- Hangover stores and Siamese free rice 1-7-1948 - 31-12-1951", "content_text": "25\n\nTel. No.: WHItehall 1234.\n\nNATIONAL\n\nSCHEME\n\nED MEN\n\nDISABLED\n\nFOR DISA\n\nYour Reference....54126/14\n\nTreasury Reference.\n\nTREASURY, CHAMBERS\n\n22 GREAT GEORGE STREET,\n\nLONDON, S.W.1.\n\n21st March, 1951.\n\n(27)\n\nX\n\nDear Bryant,\n\nRussell Edmunds has asked me to reply to your letter of 14th March about the question of accounting for stores supplied to Hong Kong. As you know we have always taken the view (for example, during the Financial Conference) that a satisfactory statement of accounts would be necessary in order that this matter should be properly finalised. But if you are satisfied (a) that Hong Kong can produce no more than she has and (b) that what has been produced is satisfactory from your point of view, we agree that this need not be pressed further.\n\nWe should be interested to see in due course the statement which you propose to supply to the P.A.C. in response to their request.\n\nG. Bryant, Esq.,\n\nColonial Office,\n\nYours sincerely,\n\nDAL relent\n\n(D.A. Lovelock)", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-624-14 Finances- relief stores- Hangover stores and Siamese free rice 1-7-1948 - 31-12-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 597804, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-625-11 Appointment of an Aide-de-camp to the Governor 1-7-1951 - 30-9-1951", "page_number": 3, "title": "CO129-625-11 Appointment of an Aide-de-camp to the Governor 1-7-1951 - 30-9-1951", "content_text": "Spoken to M' Edmunds, who informs me that the proposal is under consideration for the appointment of an A.D.C. and that it is a matter of personal concern to the Governor, requiring his approval and assistance in the appointment.\n\nIf he asks how necessary it is, but writes to inform A.M. as in obtaining approval of the appointment is necessary, are not necessary. J.H. M' Sidebotham. J.J. Anderson. 7/8.\n\nRevised letter attached for your perusal. We spoke. Revised letter is signed. M' Edmonds has seen it.\n\nJ.A. Worm... 9/8.\n\n(Trentin 2)\n\nAir Ministry, Mr. Fairclough, Mr. Blaxter. 10.8.51.\n\nI am afraid we have been unwittingly guilty of not consulting the right people before the reply at (2) was sent. I thought that when Mr. Anderson referred to 'Mr. Edmonds' he meant Mr. Edmonds in C.S.D., but I find now that this was not the case and that it was to Mr. B.D. Edmonds that he referred.\n\nI think the letter at (2) was, in point of fact, perfectly correct, and I do not much like X of the second paragraph of (3).\n\nI do not know what has been the practice in your Department in the past in relation to arrangements about 'A.D.C's, but I have always understood that they were matters personal to the Governor, and if a Governor wants to appoint an Air Force Officer serving locally as his Honorary A.D.C., it seems to me that the proper thing is for him to get in touch with the local Air Force authorities and if they want to satisfy themselves that the arrangements are satisfactory to the Air Ministry it is for them to do so.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-625-11 Appointment of an Aide-de-camp to the Governor 1-7-1951 - 30-9-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 597861, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "page_number": 23, "title": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "content_text": "In Hall\n\nWe spoke. After speaking to Bryant you agreed that no useful purpose would be served consulting Treasury as in draft to Col. Russell-Edmunds until a reply has been received from Hong Kong to (19) opposite; similarly public announcement must wait until the arrangement is settled.\n\nI attach a reminder to H.K. on (19). I pass the file through to see the draft telegram (or correct if necessary) to Comm: Gen: S.E.A.\n\nA 23/8/50\n\nIn Hall.\n\nMr. Adams is away until 5th September, so I send the file on. Perhaps it could be returned later, for Mr. Adams to see.\n\nDichonald\n\n24.8.50.\n\nInitials to the adams for tel to you.\n\nI Wall 24/8/50", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 597863, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "page_number": 25, "title": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "content_text": "25\n\nthey showed make a public announcement to the effect on the lives of the enclosure to Col. Russell Edmunds (below (23)). If however you feel that the matter should be consulted we must await a reply to (19).\n\nI think it would, despite Personally In Adams' arguments be better to wait until we have some sort of agreement from H.K. before we start making public statements.\n\n18/4/50 Chur Hast We spoke to T.K. suggesting that you asked me to draft the release of the University. I still feel a statement about 'x' of my draft have included that H.K. should agree the proposals in (19).\n\n21/5. Hall\n\n25/3/50 A colleague has drafted a letter in place of the savingram. It has been checked with W. Adams, J.E.N. It may 2571 Wall 22/9.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 597873, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "page_number": 35, "title": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "content_text": "M Parkin\n\nI am writing to you with reference to the Proposed Press Release on the branding of Hong Kong.\n\nConcurrence - 35\n\nIt seems to me that the ninth type A is an informal approach to the Treasury on the actual inclusions in the Estimates for the provision of funds for the payment of Hong Kong dollars million. The drawing up of fund allocations, such as the allocation for the Teacher Education, is also being considered.\n\nI wish to find information on JBL 31/10.\n\nVive (212)\n\nHong Kong Secretariat, Confidential 1:2 NOV 1950\n\nTo W Russell Edmunds (Jay) w/ C(19) and w/C(124)\n\nI w/c (32) Conf. Imm. — 2-11-50\n\nTo Wadams w/c(33) w/encl. Coups Conf.\n\nIn Hall\n\nIn accordance with the suggestion in your minute of 19/10 above, I have extracted the relevant papers opposite and had a new sub-file (54147/1/14/50) opened for consideration of the endowment fund aspect of the University's finances. I will be circulating this shortly.\n\nWith reference to (33) in the Minutes of the ...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 597880, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "page_number": 42, "title": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "content_text": "37 Russell Edmundes\n\nIF 16\n\n16/189/02\n\n42 15 12.50\n\nhur Bryant\n\nPlease see (37). We seem to be confusing Col. Russell Edmunds. We have succeeded in communicating with him effectively with our letter at (33):\n\nTwo things are clear with regard to the University's capital expenditure:-\n\n(a) there will be little expenditure up to 31.3.51.\n\n(b) it is unlikely that all the $500,000 will be spent before 31.3.52; although this is not certain, there tends to be delay when work starts fast.\n\nIt follows that as the Scheme is made, funds can be issued. The C.D.O. needs $250,000 and it is proposed that $250,000 be issued equally from this source as promised in the 1948 Settlement. What we would like to be able to arrange is the latter with regard to issues from the following:\n\n(i) for some money to be available up to 31.3.51; this is covered;\n\n(ii) for up to £260,000 to be available in the financial year 1951/52 if needed;\n\n(iii) for the balance to be available in subsequent years, as not all will be spent by 1951/52.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 597881, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "page_number": 43, "title": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "content_text": "Perhaps you could suggest what arrangements we could make with regard to this.\n\n43 We showce be getting to (36) in the next few days better position to convey an answer and we will then be in a better position to make adjustments to the Estimates to meet the matter.\n\nGive Col. Russell Edmunds the firm figures he asks for; he seems disposed to be helpful on this matter.\n\nAl. Jaridany's letter of 29/12/50 to Col. Russell concerns arrangements with Rome.\n\nRegarding the expenditure for 1951-52, it is expected to be more than £100,000. This is in response to the minute of 27/12/50.\n\nWe cannot normally advance a case until further details are supplied.\n\nReferring to N. 36 and 38, you might remind John Bryant about (36). We now have at (38) opposite the reply as follows:-\n\nFrom the figures given it appears that the $250,000 grant will be required in the following manner:\n\n1950/51 £41,000\n\n1951/52 £46,500\n\n1952/53 £162,500\n\nTotal £250,000", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 597886, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "page_number": 48, "title": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "content_text": "Copies to Rect; $319 &\n\nFinance\n\n5618\n\n(24534) Wt. 29815-5392 (2) 100m 12/49 G.S.St.\n\nC. O.\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\nFinn Bryant in mirage & mi...\n\nDRAFT letter\n\nW. I ssell Edmund-do\n\nTreaming\n\n54,47/50 48\n\nAll\n\nPermt. U.S. of S.\n\nParly. U.S. S.\n\nMinister of State\n\nSecretary of State\n\nYour Reference....\n\n5\n\nfor hu\n\nO.B.E.,\n\nIn ads signature\n\n6 JAN 1951\n\nDear Kussell Edmunds,\n\nThank you for your letter of 15th December.\n\nNo.: 413\n\nI am clear that provision should be made for the grant to the University.\n\nThe Car M. §. S. vote for we... to tory Kory University.\n\nI did not make four... on the matter in my letter of 2nd November. We were, however, in some difficulty as we lacked figures for likely expenditure and wished to ensure that no part of the £250,000 grant promised in 1948 should be unspent at 31st March 1951.\n\nCopy of...\n\nFURTHER ACTION 21ft4 (5314), at the time...\n\nYou should agree to the request that the unspent balance of £150,000 and also...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 597891, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "page_number": 53, "title": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "content_text": "53\n\nthe balance of the C. and M.E.S. grant during 1951/2 and I assume that what you really meant was that you would like to see either up to £250,000 voted as necessary in 1951/2 or that you meant \"in the 1951/2 estimates or in later years\". I should be grateful for a firm view as soon as possible as to the amount you propose should be included in the C. and M.E.S. Vote for 1951/52.\n\nYours sincerely,\n\nG\n\n...\n\nW. Russell Edmunds\n\nCIVIL & GENERAL 16 DEC 1950 REGISTRY", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 597904, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "page_number": 66, "title": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "content_text": "54147/50.\n\nDr. \"A\" 65\n\n[456B] Wt. 32483/800 100m. 11/48 C.N.Ld. 748\n\nC. O.\n\nMr. Anderson\n\n14/x 16/10. Mr. Armitage-Smith 167x\n\nMr. Hall\n\nMr. Adams Wets\n\nthe 5.6. Smith. 2x\n\nMr. Sidebotham\n\nPermt. U.S. of S.\n\nParly. U.S. S.\n\nMinister of State\n\nSecretary of State\n\n37/10\n\nYour Reference...\n\nPRIORITY\n\n37.\n\nLei 34\n\n31 11\n\n(Mr Hall's signature)\n\n2 NOV 1950\n\nDRAFT. C. O. LETTER\n\nW. RUSSELL-EDMUNDS, ESQ.,\n\n& copies to acos 53198\n\nFinance 5618\n\nTREASURY.\n\nCopy of (19) with enclosures.\n\nCopy of (12A)\n\nB\n\nCopy\n\nFURTHER ACTION. (124)\n\n20\n\n2ef44 (534)\n\nw/end:\n\nI cuby is W. Adams (IVC)\n\n1, Gordon Square, W. C. 1.\n\nRequesting to consider question of endowment fund\n\nPlease refer to Kirkness's letter to Moberly of the 22nd November, 1949, about the provision to be made for Hong Kong in the 1950/51 C. & M. E. S. Vote in which mention was made of the grant of £250,000 promised to Hong Kong for the University in the 1948 financial settlement. As you know, £150,000 of this money was provided in the 1949/50 Estimates, and was re-voted in the 1950/51 Estimates, but so far this money has remained untouched.\n\nIn April this year, two representatives of the Inter-University Council for Higher Education in the Colonies visited Hong Kong University and subsequently reported to the Council what financial help was in their view needed if the University was to be able to undertake necessary rehabilitation and development work. Their Report was adopted by the Inter-University Council, and contained inter alia the following recommendations with regard to capital expenditure estimated at £500,000:-\n\n(i) that the whole of the £250,000 promised in the 1948 financial settlement should be paid over to the University immediately.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 597909, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "page_number": 71, "title": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "content_text": "70\n\n3.\n\nI will address you shortly on the question of the Endowment Fund for the University, mentioned in paragraphs 2 and 3 of your telegram.\n\nSECER.\n\nCopies sent to:-\n\nTreasury\n\nInter-University Council\n\nMr. W. Russell-Edmonds\n\nMr. W. Adams.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 597910, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "page_number": 72, "title": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "content_text": "2. Drafts\n\nTELEGRAM PRIORITY\n\nTo:- \"B\"\n\nSAVINGRAM\n\n* The word Priority may be entered here, if necessary.\n\nO.A.G. HONG KONG\n\nLee 11951 21 Sept.\n\nDraft R File No. 54147/50\n\nMr. Hall 10/10.\n\nRepeated to:-\n\nMX Brig. Johnson. 30/19\n\nMr. Sidebotham 31/10\n\nMr. Sir 31/10\n\nParkin 31/4\n\nPermt. U.S. of S.\n\nParly. U.S. of S.\n\nS. of S.\n\nPriority\n\nNil.\n\nReply urgently required.\n\nImportant.\n\nImmediate.\n\nMost Immediate.\n\nhours.\n\n1119.\n\nIn Clear Code Cypher 194\n\n[2 NOV 1950]\n\nNo. 1119\n\nConfidential.\n\nTo be transmitted:- (30)\n\nYour telegram No.1135 of the 5th October, 1950.\n\nC.D. and W. Grant to University.\n\nYour paragraphs 1 and 3.\n\nGrateful for your comments by telegram on following announcement for release simultaneously here and in Hong Kong.\n\nBegins.\n\n\"HONG KONG UNIVERSITY.\n\nGreat Britain has made a second gift of a quarter of a million pounds to Hong Kong University. This was announced by the Colonial Office yesterday (here insert date).\n\nThe first Treasury grant was given two years ago as a gesture by the United Kingdom Government towards the rehabilitation and development of the University which was extensively damaged and looted during the war.\n\nThe money was untouched pending discussions between the U.K. Government, the Hong Kong Government and the University authorities on detailed proposals for reconstruction.\n\nPlans for developing the University had already been drawn up in 1948 by a Committee appointed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies. These plans, with the subsequent discussions, resulted in a minimum development programme involving a capital expenditure of...\n\nDistribution :-\n\nTsy. V. Russell-Edmunds, Esq.\n\n1 copy to W. Adams (IUC) 1, Gordon Square.\n\nFurther action :- 1/1/50\n\nWt. 23588/882 50m 9.49 Wa. & Co. 51/3", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 597930, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "page_number": 92, "title": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "content_text": "Wait. She minute\n\n223/5.\n\n\"Whanaugh\n\nC. O.\n\nMr.. Fairclough 168 M...J. W. Smich 1878\n\nJ.W. Armitage Swith\n\nMr.. W. Adams Hall Permt. U.S. of S.\n\nMr.. Parly. U.S. S.\n\nMr.. Minister of State\n\nSecretary of State\n\nDRAFT.\n\nYour Reference.. .:91\n\ni\n\nW. RUSSELL EDMUNDS, ESQ., TREASURY.\n\n20 (20-14)\n\nFURTHER ACTION. (2:8 of (5319)\n\nDear Russell Edmunds,\n\nWould you please refer to Kirkness' letter to Moberly of the 22nd November, 1949 about the provision to be made for Hong Kong in the 1950/51 C. & M.E.S. Vote in which reference was made to the grant of £250,000 promised to Hong Kong for the University in the 1948 Financial Settlement. As you know, £150,000 of this £250,000 was provided in the 1949/50 Estimates but in the event the money was not needed during that financial year. I understand that the sum of £150,000 has been re-voted for 1950/51.\n\nFurther developments in connection with the University since Kirkness wrote have been that two representatives of the Inter-University Council for Higher Education in the Colonies visited Hong Kong University in April and on their return presented a report to the Council setting out what financial assistance was in their view needed if the University was to be able to undertake necessary rehabilitation and development work. The Report, which was adopted by the Inter-University Council contained, inter alia,", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 597944, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "page_number": 106, "title": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "content_text": "Owing on 54449/50 Capy also in \n\n54147/1/1/00 \n\n10518 \n\n(Endowment \n\nFand \n\n# NOTES OF THE MEETING WITH THE GOVERNOR\n\n# OF HONG KONG HELD AT 11.30 a.m.\n\n# ON 20TH JUNE, 1950.\n\n## PRESENT:\n\nSir Alexander Grantham (Governor of Hong Kong) Mr.\n\nPaskin \n\nSir C. Cox \n\nMr. Sidebotham \n\nMr. Adams (University Council) \n\nMr. E.R. Edmonds \n\nMr. Hall \n\nMr. Robison \n\nMiss Gwilliam \n\nMr. Fairclough \n\nMr. Sidebotham explained that the Colonial University Grants Advisory Committee had recommended that £250,000 from the C.D. & W. Higher Education allocation should be made available to the University of Hong Kong; he also referred to the recommendations by the Inter-University Council visitors that the £250,000 promised by the Treasury in the 1948 Financial Settlement should be made available immediately and that the Treasury should be approached in the hope that they would contribute up to £250,000 towards the establishment of an endowment fund.\n\nMr. Adams said that most Universities and University Colleges in the Colonies had been made administering authorities for C.D. & W. grants as this was much more convenient than having these grants administered by local governments. He added that good use could be made of the facilities which could be created at the University by the expenditure of the two sums of £250,000 which had been recommended for capital works even if a sufficiently large endowment fund were not available to increase the recurrent expenditure as much as was thought desirable; for optimum use of the services however increased recurrent expenditure would be necessary.\n\nThe Governor said that he foresaw considerable difficulty over the endowment fund. On present estimates of necessary recurrent expenditure and assuming a 3% yield from the fund he had calculated that £1.3 million would be necessary; even if H.M.G. contributed a quarter of a million and the Hong Kong Government also gave a quarter of a million this would still leave £0.8 million to be raised otherwise. He was not very hopeful of obtaining much private money at present in view of the fact that the share market was low and private contributions would involve selling out at a loss. In this connection it was hoped that the Public Announcement of the assistance on capital expenditure which was being given to the University would act as a stimulus to encourage private subscription; the stimulus would be greater if at the time a public announcement was made it could be said that H.M.G. and the Hong Kong Government had made significant contributions.\n\n/Hong", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 597945, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "page_number": 107, "title": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "content_text": "Hong Kong Government were both contributing to the endowment fund.\n\nAfter further discussion it was agreed that (i) the C.D. & W. grant should be administered by the University and that the grant promised by H.M.G. in the 1948 Financial Settlement should also go to the University (if for technical reasons it was necessary that this money should be paid over to the Hong Kong Government it could be passed on immediately to the University) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) as a corollary to (i) it should be ascertained whether the University was in fact competent to administer C.D. & W. grants and if not arrangements made for it to do so.\n\nIt should be ascertained whether Hong Kong had been informed at any stage of the conditions attaching to C.D. & W. grants; a Public Announcement should be made dealing with the two capital items as soon as possible; a telegram should be sent to the Commissioner General South East Asia to discover whether the preliminary reactions of the Australian Government to the suggestion that they might contribute to the endowment fund had been obtained; later the matter should be taken up with the Australian Government through the Commonwealth Relations Office.\n\n(vi) Hong Kong should be informed that the Governor had, conditional upon the Treasury agreeing to subscribe £250,000 to the endowment fund, suggested that Hong Kong might also contribute £250,000.\n\nDirector of Education.\n\nMr. Edmonds mentioned the names of officers who had been considered for the post of Director of Education in Hong Kong and said that in his opinion the choice lay between Mr. Hayden (Director of Education, Fiji), Mr. Bayliss and Mr. Lewis (both Administrative Officers in Malaya).\n\nSir C. Cox said that as Mr. Hayden if appointed would probably remain in Hong Kong for some time the good group of younger officers at present in the Hong Kong Education Department might not get the chance they deserved.\n\nPage 106", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 597947, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "page_number": 109, "title": "CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951", "content_text": "# NOTES OF THE MEETING WITH THE GOVERNOR\n\n# OF HONG KONG HELD AT 11.30 a.m.\n\n# ON 20TH JUNE, 1950.\n\n \n\nPage 108\n\n \n\nPRESENT:\n\nSir Alexander Grantham (Governor of Hong Kong)\n\nMr. Paskin\n\nSir C. Cox\n\nMr. Sidebotham\n\nMr. Adams (University Council)\n\nMr. E.R. Edmonds\n\nMr. Hall\n\nMr. Robison\n\nMiss Gwilliam\n\nMr. Fairclough\n\n \n\nMr. Sidebotham explained that the Colonial University Grants Advisory Committee had recommended that £250,000 from the C.D. & W. Higher Education allocation should be made available to the University of Hong Kong; he also referred to the recommendations by the Inter-University Council visitors that the £250,000 promised by the Treasury in the 1948 Financial Settlement should be made available immediately and that the Treasury should be approached in the hope that they would contribute up to £250,000 towards the establishment of an endowment fund.\n\n \n\nMr. Adams said that most Universities and University Colleges in the Colonies had been made administering authorities for C.D. & W. grants as this was much more convenient than having these grants administered by local governments. He added that good use could be made of the facilities which could be created at the University by the expenditure of the two sums of £250,000 which had been recommended for capital works, even if a sufficiently large endowment fund were not available to increase the recurrent expenditure as much as was thought desirable; for optimum use of the services, however, increased recurrent expenditure would be necessary.\n\nPage 108", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-625-3 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1950) 1-1-1950 - 31-1-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 598042, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-625-4 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1951) 1-12-1950 - 30-11-1951", "page_number": 22, "title": "CO129-625-4 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1951) 1-12-1950 - 30-11-1951", "content_text": "32 Severe discussion w/ Jsy\n\n16.\n\n13.9.51\n\n22\n\n??\n\n-4\n\nW. Adams\n\n1.0. Service\n\nw/c 31st Oct enabled\n\n35 Cal. Russell Edmunds\n\n13 NOV\n\n5. 10.51\n\n12.11.51\n\nJsy\n\n36 you\n\nSOU 1284\n\n(31) - 21.11.51\n\n8409/61\n\nA/cs.\n\nMr Titelyfer\n\n(36) requests that future payments should be made to the\n\nMawenty's bankers in London.\n\nI do not know who the Bankers are but Walter Adams might know. Before enquiring further\n\nabout the Bankers, however, I would be glad to know whether\n\nthere is any objection to the proposal in (36)\n\nHow. Hall\n\nWall 2/2\n\nI think (36) is aimed to ensure\n\nsuitable housing\n\nM\n\nthe ... pie\n\non which\n\nare\n\nmade\n\ncow concies with the University; &\n\nhave accordingly transferred it there\n\nand will like to take the necessary\n\naction.\n\n& are\n\nBrine\n\n131175\n\n148452. I note transfer & the partie...\n\ndoll calle\n\nW...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-625-4 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1951) 1-12-1950 - 30-11-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 598043, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-625-4 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1951) 1-12-1950 - 30-11-1951", "page_number": 23, "title": "CO129-625-4 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1951) 1-12-1950 - 30-11-1951", "content_text": "Colonial Office,\n\n23\n\nMr. Bryant\n\nMr.\n\nOrig. on 53652/1/51\n\nMy dear Russell Edmunds,\n\nSanctuary Buildings,\n\nGreat Smith Street,\n\nLondon,\n\nS.W.1.\n\n12th November, 1951.\n\nWe have to consider the provision to be inserted in the draft Estimate for the Vote for Colonial and Middle Eastern Services, 1952-53 for Hong Kong.\n\nThere are three subheads involved:-\n\n(a) The grant in respect of Hong Kong University\n\n(b) The loan for the construction of an airport.\n\n(c) The grant for King Edward VII Scholarships at Hong Kong University.\n\nAs regards the grant to the Hong Kong University the position, as you know, is that His Majesty's Government promised a total sum of £500,000 £250,000 of which was to be found from the Vote for Colonial and Middle Eastern Services and a like sum by means of a scheme under the Colonial Development and Welfare Act.\n\nDetailed estimates have been received from the University indicating probable expenditure to a total of £501,533. Copies of these estimates will be found with C.D.W. Paper (d)2108 which was submitted to you with the Scheme on 8th August, 1951. Treasury reference is I.F.36/187/025.\n\nAs a result of the submission of these estimates schemes under the Colonial Development and Welfare Act to a total of £250,000 have been approved.\n\nIn the Colonial and Middle Eastern Services Vote we have so far provided a sum of £200,000 i.e. £150,000 in 1950-51 of which only £50,000 was issued and £150,000 in the current year.\n\nAccording to our information expenditure against this grant during 1950-51 amounted to £87,926 so that there was a short issue in that year of £37,926. For 1950/51 the estimated expenditure is £147,668 which is within £2,332 of the estimated provision. Quite clearly there is justification in issuing the present year's provision in full and in fact if the figures of estimated expenditure are realised this will leave the University with a deficit of some £35,000 as at 31st March 1952. This sum will have to be issued in 1952-53 together with the anticipated expenditure in that year making a total requirement for the year of £50,000 which represents the balance of the grant available. We are accordingly inserting this sum in the draft Colonial and Middle Eastern Services estimate now in course of preparation.\n\nAs regards the loan for the construction of an airport the position is that in the current year we made token provision of £10 only on account of the sum of £3,000,000 promised for this purpose. When the estimates for 1951-52 were prepared we had no clear indication as to when the work on the airport was likely to start or of the amount of expenditure likely to be involved during the course of the year. I am afraid that we are not in a much different position at the present time with regard to this matter. No definite plans to construct the airfield have yet been made. The position is that the Governor\n\nCOLONEL W. RUSSELL EDMUNDS\n\n/is ...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-625-4 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1951) 1-12-1950 - 30-11-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 598171, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-625-4 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1951) 1-12-1950 - 30-11-1951", "page_number": 151, "title": "CO129-625-4 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1951) 1-12-1950 - 30-11-1951", "content_text": "54147/51\n\nHay Ke\n\n1.47\n\n(24534) Wt. 29815-5332 (1) 100m 12/49 G.S.St.\n\nC. O.\n\nM. Mivaces Mr.\n\nFairdonezh 13/2 Bryant Hall\n\nMr...\n\nMr....\n\nMr..\n\nMr.\n\nPermt. U.S. of S.\n\nParly. U.S. S.\n\nMinister of State\n\nSecretary of State\n\nFor Mr. Hall's Signature\n\nYour Reference...\n\nDRAFT S... letter\n\nW. Russell\n\nEdmunds, Esq., C.B.E. Treasury\n\nDear Russell Edmunds,\n\nWe should be glad to know whether you are able to agree to the arrangement put forward in my letter of 7 January\n\nFURTHER ACTION\n\nNo. 39 -150", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-625-4 Hong Kong University- rehabilitation (1951) 1-12-1950 - 30-11-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 598202, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-625-5 Hong Kong University- establishment fund 1-3-1950 - 31-1-1951", "page_number": 22, "title": "CO129-625-5 Hong Kong University- establishment fund 1-3-1950 - 31-1-1951", "content_text": "ORIG ON 54494/.50\n\nNOTES OF THE MEETING WITH THE GOVERNOR\n\nOF HONG KONG HELD AT 11.30 a.m.\n\nON 20TH JUNE, 1950.\n\n2\n\n22\n\nPRESENT:\n\nSir Alexander Grantham (Governor of Hong Kong)\n\nMr. Paskin\n\nSir C. Cox\n\nMr. Sidebotham\n\nMr. Adams (University Council)\n\nMr. E.R. Edmonds\n\nMr. Hall\n\nMr. Robison\n\nMiss Gwilliam\n\nMr. Fairclough\n\nMr. Sidebotham explained that the Colonial University Grants Advisory Committee had recommended that £250,000 from the C.D. & W. Higher Education allocation should be made available to the University of Hong Kong; he also referred to the recommendations by the Inter-University Council visitors that the £250,000 promised by the Treasury in the 1948 Financial Settlement should be made available immediately and that the Treasury should be approached in the hope that they would contribute up to £250,000 towards the establishment of an endowment fund.\n\nMr. Adams said that most Universities and University Colleges in the Colonies had been made administering authorities for C.D. & W. grants as this was much more convenient than having these grants administered by local governments. He added that good use could be made of the facilities which could be created at the University by the expenditure of the two sums of £250,000 which had been recommended for capital works even if a sufficiently large endowment fund were not available to increase the recurrent expenditure as much as was thought desirable; for optimum use of the services however increased recurrent expenditure would be necessary.\n\nThe Governor said that he foresaw considerable difficulty over the endowment fund. On present estimates of necessary recurrent expenditure and assuming a 3% yield from the fund he had calculated that £1.3 million would be necessary; even if H.M.G. contributed a quarter of a million and the Hong Kong Government also gave a quarter of a million this would still leave £0.8 million to be raised otherwise. He was not very hopeful of obtaining much private money at present in view of the fact that the share market was low and private contributions would involve selling out at a loss. In this connection it was hoped that the Public Announcement of the assistance on capital expenditure which was being given to the University would act as a stimulus to encourage private subscription; the stimulus would be greater if at the time a public announcement was made it could be said that H.M.G. and the Hong Kong Government had made significant contributions.\n\n \n/Hong", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-625-5 Hong Kong University- establishment fund 1-3-1950 - 31-1-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 598203, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-625-5 Hong Kong University- establishment fund 1-3-1950 - 31-1-1951", "page_number": 23, "title": "CO129-625-5 Hong Kong University- establishment fund 1-3-1950 - 31-1-1951", "content_text": "- 2 -\n\n23\n\nHong Kong Government were both contributing to the endowment fund.\n\nAfter further discussion it was agreed that\n\n(i) the C.D. & W. grant should be administered by the University and that the grant promised by H.M.G. in the 1948 Financial Settlement should also go to the University (if for technical reasons it was necessary that this money should be paid over to the Hong Kong Government it could be passed on immediately to the University)\n\n(ii)\n\n(iii)\n\n(iv) as a corollary to (i) it should be ascertained whether the University was in fact competent to administer C.D. & W. grants and if not arrangements made for it to do so.\n\nit should be ascertained whether Hong Kong had been informed at any stage of the conditions attaching to C.D. & W. grants\n\na Public Announcement should be made dealing with the two capital items as soon as possible\n\n(v) a telegram should be sent to the Commissioner General, South East Asia to discover whether the preliminary reactions of the Australian Government to the suggestion that they might contribute to the endowment fund had been obtained; later the matter should be taken up with the Australian Government through the Commonwealth Relations Office.\n\n(vi)\n\nHong Kong should be informed that the Governor had, conditional upon the Treasury agreeing to subscribe £250,000 to the endowment fund, suggested that Hong Kong might also contribute £250,000.\n\n2.\n\nDirector of Education.\n\nMr. Edmonds mentioned the names of officers who had been considered for the post of Director of Education in Hong Kong and said that in his opinion the choice lay between Mr. Hayden (Director of Education, Fiji) Mr. Bayliss and Mr. Lewis (both Administrative officers in Malaya).\n\nSir C. Cox said that as Mr. Hayden if appointed would probably remain in Hong Kong for some time the good group of young officers present in the Hong Kong Education Department might not get the chance they deserved.\n\n/The", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-625-5 Hong Kong University- establishment fund 1-3-1950 - 31-1-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 598811, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-626-4 Harbour craft 1-1-1950 - 31-7-1950", "page_number": 9, "title": "CO129-626-4 Harbour craft 1-1-1950 - 31-7-1950", "content_text": "54337/50\n\nThe Church House,\n\nGreat Smith Street,\n\nLONDON, S.W.1.\n\nApril, 1950.\n\n1\n\n7.\n\nDear Hudspith,\n\nYou will by now have seen Jones' letter of 27th March to me about the harbour craft in Hong Kong. Jones puts forward various arguments why some claim should be made against Hong Kong for these craft, but suggests in his penultimate paragraph that the final decision as to whether any claim should be made is one for the Treasury to take; we agree with this view.\n\nWe have, as you know, included the question of the harbour craft in the list of items for discussion at the forthcoming financial conference with Follows, (our telegram No. 409 refers), and we do not think that any further discussion before the conference of the arguments for and against raising a claim would serve any useful purpose. You already have our views and the Governor's views on the matter (my letter of 27th January to Jones, copied to Russell Edmunds, refers). To these we would only add the point that it appears from Abercrombie's letter to me of 15th February that the Admiralty have already written off their very considerable share of the total of the craft concerned; and apparently never intended to raise any claim in respect of these craft. We hope, therefore, that you will be able to agree to the same procedure in the case of the Ministry of Transport and War Office shares of the total.\n\nH. C. HUDSPITH, ESQ., TREASURY.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-626-4 Harbour craft 1-1-1950 - 31-7-1950.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 598814, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-626-4 Harbour craft 1-1-1950 - 31-7-1950", "page_number": 12, "title": "CO129-626-4 Harbour craft 1-1-1950 - 31-7-1950", "content_text": "Already we have crews and our matter is to propose. You already have some useful from pose. I have the Governor's views on the letter to Jones, copied to Côf 27th January (Russell Edmunds refers) &. To there we would only add the point that it appears from Abercrombie's letter to me of 15th February that the Admiralty have already written off, presumably with the agreement of the Treasury, their very considerable share of the total of the craft concerned; presumably 12 (3) newer craft intended no claim.\n\nTo raise would word be raise in respect of these craft; I hope that you will be able to agree treating the Ministry of Transport War Office shares differently.\n\nI am copying this to Abercrombie and to Harvey (War Office), James (Air Ministry) and Hosie (Ministry of Defence) for their information.\n\nYours sincerely,\n\n(d) H.P. Hall.\n\n(H.P.HALL)", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-626-4 Harbour craft 1-1-1950 - 31-7-1950.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 599799, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-628-11 War Damage Compensation- individual claims 1-3-1951 - 31-3-1951", "page_number": 42, "title": "CO129-628-11 War Damage Compensation- individual claims 1-3-1951 - 31-3-1951", "content_text": "42\n\nB.P. Dillon\n\n178, Route Dufour SHANGHAI,\n\nChina.\n\nSeptember 19th, 1946.\n\nREGISTERED, AIR MAIL\n\nThe Under-Secretary of State,\n\nForeign Office,\n\nWhitehall, S.W.1,\n\nLONDON,\n\nEngland.\n\nDear Sir,\n\nK.C. 2.\n\nRegistry No. K3417/1135/210\n\nI thank you for your letter of 29th March 1946, which\n\nI have just received, and I enclose herewith Forms K.C.1,\n\nduly completed, in duplicate.\n\nA full detailed report dated April 8th 1943 was handed\n\nto the Swiss Consul General in charge of British Interests in\n\nShanghai, and whilst I was in London this year I forwarded a\n\ncopy of this report on February 14th 1946 to the Under-Secretary\n\nof State for Foreign Affairs which was duly acknowledged.\n\nAlso, on March 7th 1946 whilst in London I interviewed Mr.\n\nEdmunds, Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs, 3 Cleveland Row,\n\nLondon.\n\nI have now returned to China and shall be glad if you will\n\naddress all communications to me at above address (viz. 178 Route Dufour, Shanghai, China), instead of c/o Chartered Bank, 38 Bishops gate, London, my previous registered address with you.\n\nEnclos.\n\nI am, dear Sir,\n\nYour obedient servant,\n\nB. Percy Dillon.\n\nB. Percy Dillon", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-628-11 War Damage Compensation- individual claims 1-3-1951 - 31-3-1951.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 } ]