[ { "id": 231555, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-037 - Sir Bonham - 1851 [6-9]", "page_number": 73, "title": "CO129-037 - Sir Bonham - 1851 [6-9]", "content_text": "Receipts Hengkeng.\n\nConsular Archives.\n\nAmount received on behalf of the Shanghai Consulate 2180 = Receipts\n\nAmount & Grants of the Parliament.\n\nin China/from England\n\n \n \n £\n s.\n d.\n \n \n Commissioner in Colonies\n \n \n \n \n \n in Account of the year 1847/50 Balance\n 350\n \n \n \n \n \n 18300\n \n \n \n \n \n 350\n 19900\n \n \n \n \n 20250\n \n \n \n \n 1850/51\n \n \n \n \n \n Vital & other Colony...\n 18450\n 1600\n \n \n \n on Account of Her Majesty's Superintendent of Trade and Consular services in China\n 28,000\n \n \n \n \n (including\n 28,000\n \n \n \n \n Total\n 1466,650\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 48230\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Receipts in account of the Colony by the Agent London\n \n \n \n \n \n Reimbursement in Aid of Expenses incurred by Government.\n \n \n \n \n \n from Bullock, M. Papier, cost of an action at law to which he rendered himself liable\n \n \n \n \n \n I.\n \n \n \n \n \n Miscellaneous Receipts.\n \n \n \n \n \n By A. M. Martin being the Balance due by him on final settlement of his Accounts\n 1\n 11\n 6\n \n \n in the\n \n \n \n \n \n Mr.\n \n \n \n \n \n Allowed discharge in this Account for packing lists of Parliament\n \n \n \n \n \n L.\n \n \n \n \n \n Special Receipts.\n \n \n \n \n \n Drawback on Stationery shipped per \"Streatham\" in Sept 1847\n 42\n 6\n 10\n \n \n B.\n \n \n \n \n \n 712\n \n \n \n \n\nAbstract of the Expenditure of the Colonial Government of Hong Kong, for the year from 1 April 1850 to 31 March 1851.\n\n \n \n £\n s.\n d.\n \n \n Paid at the Treasury of Hong Kong.\n \n \n \n \n \n Paid in London by the Agent\n \n \n \n \n \n Total.\n \n \n \n \n \n £\n s.\n d.\n \n \n \n Colonies.\n \n \n \n \n \n Establishments.\n 23360\n 2\n 9\n \n \n \n 4289\n 16\n 0\n \n \n \n 1200\n 5\n 27\n \n \n \n 83\n \n \n \n \n \n 23690\n 2\n 11\n \n \n \n 758\n 10\n 5\n \n \n Pensions retired Allowances and Gratuities\n 110\n 8\n 4\n \n \n \n 24\n \n \n \n \n Allowances on salaries of Establishment\n \n \n \n \n \n Administration & printing\n \n \n \n \n \n Police and Gaols.\n \n \n \n \n \n Arsenals\n \n \n \n \n \n Transport\n \n \n \n \n \n Works\n \n \n \n \n \n Buildings\n \n \n \n \n \n Bridges\n 180\n \n \n \n \n \n 131\n \n \n \n \n \n 133\n \n \n \n \n \n 148\n 8\n 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1679\n 17\n 9\n \n \n \n 7\n \n \n \n \n \n 754\n 0\n 6\n \n \n \n 5935\n 11\n \n \n \n \n 130\n 16\n 3\n \n \n \n 431\n 16\n 7\n \n \n \n 4\n \n \n \n \n Total £..\n 51155\n \n \n \n \n Acting Colonial Treasurer.\n \n \n \n \n \n Conveyance of Mails-\n \n \n \n \n \n Aud\n \n \n \n \n \n Roads & Streets and\n \n \n \n \n \n Special Expenditure\n 677\n \n \n \n \n \n 773\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1318\n 10\n \n \n \n #\n \n \n \n \n \n Total Colonial Expenditure\n 32,715\n 8\n 35\n \n \n \n 1158\n \n \n \n \n Apparatus of Trade-\n \n \n \n \n \n Consular Services-\n \n \n \n \n \n Vital Statistics\n 5769\n 15\n 24\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 18:296\n 7\n 11\n \n \n = stand is suit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3697\n 13\n 5\n \n \n \n th\n \n \n \n \n The Expenditure of the Colony, is paid in Hong Kong £32,725.8.3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1138\n \n \n \n \n #\n \n \n \n \n \n in England Total £34,063.8.82\n \n \n \n \n \n The amount paid in England under the head of Establishment consists of £855.15.1. Salaries to Officers on furlough (including £255.15.1 Ordinary Council Department £275. Hygienic Corps Clerk £150. Colonial Chaplain £175 and of £102.15.4 Office Contingencies", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-037 - Sir Bonham - 1851 [6-9].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 252131, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-082 - Sir Robinson - 1861 [8-12]", "page_number": 568, "title": "CO129-082 - Sir Robinson - 1861 [8-12]", "content_text": "Dispatch W:222071867.\n\nInclosure in Dispatch W:222071867.\n\nReport of Committee on Army Services for the year 1862/3. A 19\n\nThe Subject 1861.\n\n2223. Financial ...\n\nRECEIVED 19 FEB 1862\n\nStreatham, 20th December, 1861.\n\nMy Lord Lukin,\n\nUpon reference to your Lordship's Despatch No. 40324 upon the subject of the amounts due by the officers specified in the margin for passages to Europe at the Contract rate, I have to observe that Mr. Bunthorpe paid £10.13.8 into the Colonial Treasury on returning from Newcastle.\n \n| Name | Amount |\n| --- | --- |\n| M. Burther | £90. |\n| M. Weatherhead | £90. |\n| M. Stor Pennie | £74. |\n| M. Masson | £74. |", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-082 - Sir Robinson - 1861 [8-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 337920, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-239 - Governor Des Voeus Acting Governor Stewart - 1888 [9-12]", "page_number": 315, "title": "CO129-239 - Governor Des Voeus Acting Governor Stewart - 1888 [9-12]", "content_text": "# absoniae of His Gartterrey Sie GMillione \n\nQes V'ame, K. CMy \n\n4 \n\nI have the honour to be, \n\nMy Lord, \n\nYour Lordship's Most Obedient, \n\nHumble Servant, \n\nFrederick Newark \n\nAdministering the Government, \n\n3 \n\n## Telford Park Estate, STREATHAM HILL.\n\nThe Estate referred to within is situated in the very best part of Streatham Hill on the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway, within five minutes' walk of Streatham Hill Station, affording excellent services to Victoria and London Bridge, and within a few minutes' car ride of Brixton. The beautiful Tooting Bec Common is only about three minutes' walk from the Estate, a view of which is shown at the end of the book.\n\nOn this common has been constructed one of the finest open-air swimming baths in London.\n\nThe neighbourhood of Streatham Hill is favourably known for its high position (about 200 feet above sea level), for the extremely healthy character of the locality, and for the convenience in reaching the open country with delightful rambling facilities and excellent cycling roads.\n\nStreatham Hill is well provided with Cricket, Tennis, Football, and numerous other Clubs, and in addition Golf can be obtained on Tooting Bec and Streatham Commons and at the well-known Clubs at Norbury, within easy distance by omnibus.\n\nStreatham Hill is well supplied with conveniences for travelling to and from Town, by rail to Victoria (weekly packets of return tickets 3/-) and London Bridge, season tickets being also obtainable at favourable rates. There is also an efficient London County Council service of electric cars to Victoria, Westminster, and Embankment, Blackfriars, Southwark, and St. George's Church (for London Bridge), and in addition a service of Motor Omnibuses between Croydon and Oxford Circus.\n\nThe Church of St. Thomas is situated on the Estate, whilst Churches of all denominations are within a few minutes' walk.\n\n311", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-239 - Governor Des Voeus Acting Governor Stewart - 1888 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 337923, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-239 - Governor Des Voeus Acting Governor Stewart - 1888 [9-12]", "page_number": 318, "title": "CO129-239 - Governor Des Voeus Acting Governor Stewart - 1888 [9-12]", "content_text": "## Houses in THORNTON AVENUE\n\nOne of the most favoured roads in Streatham Hill, well established and select, and planted with trees.\n\nThe Houses are planned in a most convenient style and comprise --\n\nTwo Reception Rooms on the Ground Floor, Kitchen, Scullery, usual offices, and Gardens front and rear.\n\nFive Bedrooms, Bathroom, Lavatory, etc., on the Upper Floor.\n\nRents £45 and £50 per annum.\n\nDecorations to suit Tenant's requirements.\n\nA view on Tooting Bee Common adjoining the Estate.\n\nFor further information and keys for viewing apply --- Messrs. CALLOW & CO., The Estate Office, Salford Road, Streatham Hill on the Property, or at 119, Streatham Hill. Telephones 131 and 185 Streatham (Facing the Station)\n\n314", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-239 - Governor Des Voeus Acting Governor Stewart - 1888 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 337924, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-239 - Governor Des Voeus Acting Governor Stewart - 1888 [9-12]", "page_number": 319, "title": "CO129-239 - Governor Des Voeus Acting Governor Stewart - 1888 [9-12]", "content_text": "# DRAFT\n\n## for H.E. the Governor\n\nFrom 25557\n\nSir G. Vaux\n\n315\n\nKhong Trong\n\nIllustrations by F. E. HUSON, \n54, Salford Road, Streatham Hill. \nBlocks by CARL HENTSCHEL, Ltd., West Norwood. \nPrinting by DRAKE, DRIVER & LEAVER, Ltd., Rosebery Avenue, F.C.\n\n**MINUTE**\n\nMr. Read. Jan. 3 \nMr. Pearson. \nMr. Wingfield. \nMr. Bramston. \nX Mr. Meade. \nSir R. Herbert. \n36 \nBaron de Worms. \nLord Knutsford.\n\nfor comm \nSir F. S.\n\n3 Jan 189...\n\nI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of the Stewart's despatch of 26th November, reporting in relation to his assumption of the administration of the fort of Hong-Kong on the 7th day the...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-239 - Governor Des Voeus Acting Governor Stewart - 1888 [9-12].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 391770, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-321 - Public Offices & Others - 1903", "page_number": 730, "title": "CO129-321 - Public Offices & Others - 1903", "content_text": "REC \n\nThrale Hall \n\nC.O. \n\n45047 \n\nREGE 15 DEC 05 \n\n723 \n\nStreatham S.M. \n\n15th Dec., 1903. \n\nLive \n\nReferring to your orn...\n\ncameraation of the \n\n26th ult. I have now the honour to inform you, \n\ndear Sir, \n\nthat since my retirement from the service of Hongkong I have been engaged in botanical work connected with the \n\nlarge number of plants, indigenous to Hongkong \n\nwhich have been discovered in that island \n\nsince the \"Flora Hongkongensis\" was written by \n\nthe late Mr. Bentham and published (by the \n\nGovernment Press) in 1861. That excellent \n\nwork contains descriptions of about 1500 plants \n\nwhich were known to science at that time as \n\nindigenous to Hongkong. My friend \n\nThe late Dr. J. H. Hance, F.L.S. who was \n\nThe Under Secretary for Colonial Affairs at the \n\nColonial Office \n\nLa", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-321 - Public Offices & Others - 1903.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 444285, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-403 - Governor Sir May Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1913 [8-10]", "page_number": 282, "title": "CO129-403 - Governor Sir May Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1913 [8-10]", "content_text": "## DOWNING STREET\n### 28 August 1913\n\nJ. E. Jawell Esq \nStreatham 2860 Mr Friller 281 \nEastern No.121 \nColonial terms \nJla 2041. 46.68756 \n\nSir,\n\nI am directed by Mr Secretary Harcourt to inform you that, subject to your being passed by the medical adviser of this Department as physically fit for service, he proposes to select you for appointment as **Apothecary** in Hong Kong with salary at the rate of £300 a year. Sterling salaries are payable in the Colony in dollars at the rates shown in paragraph 8 of the accompanying print (`Eastern No.121`).\n\n2. It is to be understood that your engagement is for not more than three years from the date of your arrival in the Colony; and that, if it is established...", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-403 - Governor Sir May Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1913 [8-10].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 459165, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-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": 23, "title": "CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915", "content_text": "34/15 BRITISH HOME AND HOSPITAL FOR\n\nPATRONESS.\n\nH. M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA.\n\nSTREATHAM, S.W.\n\nTELEPHONE NO 932 BANK.\n\nTELEGRAMS, \"INCURABLES, LONDON\"\n\nSECRETARY, EDGAR PENMAN.\n\n21\n\nINCURABLES.\n\n(FOUNDED IN 1861. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. 1899.\n\nROYAL\n\nOFFICES:- 72, CHEAPSIDE\n\nTO SEP 15\n\nLONDON, E.C. Sept;17th.1915\n\nNo.36315/1915\n\nDear Sir\n\nI am duly in receipt of your letter of 15th.inst., and shall\n\nbe glad if you will have the enclosed form filled in on behalf of Mr.S.A.\n\njoville and returned to me.\n\nI also enclose a prospectus,from which you will see that\n\nthe benefits of this Institution are obtained by the election of the sub-\n\nscribers.\n\nThe Under Secretary of State\n\nColonial Office\n\nYours faithfully,\n\nEdgar Penman\n\nSecretary.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 459166, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-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": 24, "title": "CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915", "content_text": "IS \n\nzaugamuoni sina Jan 1930 \n\nQWA 3MC \n\n.eegi \n\nHEITTÄVA \n\n.W.2.MAHTABS PR \n\nweber at 1331 vra \n\n.3010 HARI ST \n\n2301730 \n\n538 \n\n-due is to .:id \n\n10.3 MOOИoj \n\n· ២ \n\nJ \n\nI \n\nAHRY SE! \n\nHAMISI BADOR \n\nKİM 20 \n\nBRITISH HOME AND HOSPITAL \n\nFOR INCURABLES, Streatham, S.W. \n\nINCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER \n\nPatroness - \n\nH.M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA. \n\nPresident - \n\nHIS GRACE THE DUKE OF PORTLAND, K.G. \n\nAll communications to be addressed to \n\nThe Secretary, 72, Cheapside, E.C. \n\nOH! THOU WHOM HEAV'N HAS BLEST WITH WEALTH, AND ALL CONTENTS THAT SPRING FROM HEALTH, GIVE, AS THOU HAST RECEIVED, ASSURED THAT HE, WHO FIERCEST PAINS ENDURED FOR SUFFERING HUMANITY, \n\nWILL RENDER BACK THY GIFT TO THEE. \n\n22", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 459168, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-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": 26, "title": "CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915", "content_text": "£1,000 NAMES A BED IN THIS ROOM.\n\nTHE\n\nBRITISH HOME AND HOSPITAL FOR INCURABLES, CROWN LANE, STREATHAM, S.W.\n\n24\n\nMR. EDGAR PENMAN, Secretary,\n\n72, CHEAPSIDE, LONDON, E.C.\n\n.19\n\nSIR,\n\nI enclose ..\n\n.. for £..\n\ntowards\n\nGENERAL FUND.\n\nSAMARITAN\n\nFUND.\n\nJUBILEE FUND.\n\nAnnual Subscription £ : £ : : £ : :\n\nDonation £ £ ; £\n\nA 1914.\n\n(Miss., Mrs., or Miss) NAME..\n\nADDRESS...\n\nAll Cheques and Postal Orders should be crossed \"Barclay & Co., Limited,\" and made payable to the Secretary. Donations and Subscriptions to the Samaritan and Jubilee Funds will carry Votes as for the General Fund.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 459170, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-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": 28, "title": "CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915", "content_text": "A Sitting Room,\n\n26\n\n: \n\ndestitute, in order that they may continue to reside with friends or relatives who may be able to render them some further assistance.\n\nThe Home is situated at Crown Lane, Streatham, in a very healthy locality (the nearest station being West Norwood, on the Brighton Line), and has the advantage of being within easy distance of London by railway from Victoria and London Bridge Railway Stations.\n\nThe best Medical Advice can thus be obtained with as little delay as possible; and this, in urgent cases, may be of the utmost importance. Its vicinity to the Metropolis affords facilities to the patients' friends, and the subscribers generally, of visiting the establishment; and the Board are enabled to exercise a constant personal supervision over the affairs of the Institution.\n\nThe Charity extends its benefits to all parts of the United Kingdom, and all who are deemed incurable, and are of the class for which it is designed, will be admitted (without distinction of sect), but not without hope, however, that, under the best medical advice, some, by God's blessing, may be wholly or partially relieved.\n\nA selection, nevertheless, with regard to the nature of the disease must necessarily be made (the Consumptive, Epileptic, and those suffering from Cancer are eligible for the\n\n- 7-", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 459175, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-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": 33, "title": "CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915", "content_text": "The Terrace.\n\nFORM OF BEQUEST.\n\nI give and bequeath unto THE BRITISH HOME AND HOSPITAL FOR INCURABLES at Streatham, in the County of Surrey, the sum of £...(free of duty) to be applied towards accomplishing the Charitable designs of the said Institution.\n\nN.B.--Land, and money secured on land, can now be given to charitable uses under the conditions enacted by the Charitable Uses Act, 1891, 54 and 55 Vic., c. 73.\n\nA Copy of the RULES, LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS, &c., will be forwarded immediately, post paid, to any Subscribers who may intimate to the Secretary their wish to receive it. But it is deemed desirable, in order to save expense, to issue the last year's REPORT ONLY.\n\n-45-\n\n31\n\ni", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 459176, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-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": 34, "title": "CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915", "content_text": "BRITISH HOME AND HOSPITAL FOR INCURABLES.\n\nCROWN LANE, STREATHAM, SW\n\nmo/43280/15 SHLay\n\n32\n\nPATRONESS:\n\nH.M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA.\n\nPRESIDENT:\n\nTHE DUKE OF PORTLAND, K.G.\n\nBOARD OF MANAGEMENT: Chairman-FRANCIS A. BEVAN, Esq., D.L., J.P. Deputy Chairman-HARRY H. BABER, Esq.\n\nMAJ.-GEN. THE LORD CHEYLESMORE, K.C.V.O. FRANK CRIPPS, Esq.\n\nSIR W. S. DICK-CONYNGHAM, Bart.\n\nPHILIP H. FREEMAN, Esq.\n\nFRANCIS GREGSON, Esq.\n\nWALTER C. HALE, Esq.\n\nHERBERT HELME, Esq., J.P.\n\nGEN. SIR A. MONTGOMERY-MOORE, K.C.B. G. W. PAINE, Esq.\n\nH. B. SANDERS, Esq.\n\nHOWARD H. SPICER, Esq.\n\nMARMADUKE TEESDALE, Esq.\n\nSIR C. ERNEST TRITTON, Bart.\n\nJ. SIDNEY TURNER, Esq., J.P., M.R.C.S.\n\nOFFICES:\n\n72, CHEAPSIDE.\n\nLONDON, E.C.\n\nSECRETARY:\n\nMr. EDGAR PENMAN.\n\nBANKERS:\n\nMessrs. BARCLAY & Co., Ltd., 54, Lombard Street, E.C. Messrs. DRUMMOND, 49, Charing Cross, S.W.\n\n-16-\n\nDRAFT.\n\nThe Sec:\n\nMercantile Marine\n\nInd;\n\nService Association\n\nMINUTE.\n\nMN Allen\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\nMr.\n\n7/9/16\n\nRobinson 24/90/\n\nSir (1. Fiddes.\n\nSir H. Just.\n\nSir J. Anderson,\n\nMr. Steel-Maitland.\n\nMr. Bonar Law.\n\nin 43145 1432801\n\nC4389bj\n\nSER\n\n25 Sept 10\n\nI acknowledge receipt\n\nof your letter of the 16 Sep\n\nand express his thanks\n\nfor ... ... ...\n\nallowance for\n\ntemporarily\n\nat the\n\nMessrs Warmers\n\nat Egremont.\n\nZ.", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-430 - Others & Individuals - 1915.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 492509, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-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": 439, "title": "CO129-475 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1922 [5-7]", "content_text": "392\n\nCompete's\n\n63 Barrow Road, Streatham\n\nrender every possible assistance to the experts after their arrival.\n\n3.\n\nWithout more precise information than is at present available, it is not possible to estimate with any degree of accuracy the cost of this preliminary work. It is not likely to exceed $1000 and may be considerably less than that sum. In any case, the amount debited to Imperial Funds will be the actual cost to this Government plus 10% overhead charges.\n\n4.\n\nWith regard to the second paragraph of your despatch under reference alluding to the three alternative methods of carrying out the constructional work that have been suggested, I forward herewith for the consideration of the Office of Works an extract from a minute by the Director of Public Works in which he recommends, subject to a reservation, that the third alternative should be adopted as being the most economical and satisfactory. I entirely concur in his views, but, while satisfied that the work would be carried out in a thoroughly capable manner if entrusted to the Public Works Department, I feel it my duty to point out that the Department has already more work than can be satisfactorily dealt with, and I should prefer that this additional duty should not be laid upon it.\n\n5. Mr. E. W. Carpenter, Executive Engineer, referred to in my telegram quoted above, is now on leave and could supply the Office of Works personally with all the detailed information they require in connection with the Common, proposed sites in a more satisfactory and reliable form than the most careful filling up of schedules could ensure, and I would suggest that the Office of Works should be placed in communication with him. Mr. Carpenter is an officer of considerable experience who is thoroughly conversant with all districts of the Colony and with the construction", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-475 - Governor Sir Stubbs & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1922 [5-7].txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 525725, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-525-9 Vacancy for Government dental surgeon 6-3-1930 - 22-7-1930", "page_number": 21, "title": "CO129-525-9 Vacancy for Government dental surgeon 6-3-1930 - 22-7-1930", "content_text": "21. 72830/30\n\nC. O.\n\nMr.\n\n12/7\n\n2 drafts\n\nMr. Sidebotham\n\nMr.\n\n#2 JUL 1930\n\n8\n\n21\n\nSir,\n\nWith reference to your letter of the 23rd June 1914 and your interview in the Colonial Office on the 14th July, I am directed to inform you\n\nDRAFT.\n\nJ. M. Cox Esq.\n\nLDS, RESE 25, Rowsley Ave:\n\nStreatham,\n\nNW 4\n\nCopy to be placed on Mr. Chittle's P.F. &\n\n23866.W.I.\n\nhas received a telegram from the Governor of Hong Kong asking that the post of dental surgeon may remain unfilled in view of the impending appointment of a Committee to investigate the possibility of retrenchment in various directions on account of the present unfavorable financial situation.\n\nIn the Colony,\n\nAccordingly the", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-525-9 Vacancy for Government dental surgeon 6-3-1930 - 22-7-1930.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 532950, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-538-1 Hong Kong University 31-12-1931 - 6-8-1932", "page_number": 190, "title": "CO129-538-1 Hong Kong University 31-12-1931 - 6-8-1932", "content_text": "The Oaks,\n\n40, Gleneagle Road,\n\nStreatham, S.W.16.\n\n...\n\nletter from Johnston, Watt & Co. in reply - who it has been submitted to China in connection with H. Kong University Schemes by a ...\n\nPage 190\n\nPage 191", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-538-1 Hong Kong University 31-12-1931 - 6-8-1932.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 534123, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-539-5 Appointment of Rev. Ronald Owen Hall- B.A.- as bishop of Victoria 16-2-1932 - 11-8-1932", "page_number": 14, "title": "CO129-539-5 Appointment of Rev. Ronald Owen Hall- B.A.- as bishop of Victoria 16-2-1932 - 11-8-1932", "content_text": "Ackd\n\ndok? (2)\n\nDear\n\nHere Churchlarg\n\nThe Oaks,\n\n40, Gleneagle Road,\n\n114\n\nStreatham, S.W.16.\n\n18 Feb\n\nWill you make contact\n\nwith the intra Smithe\n\nwriter\n\nonce. I found\n\nhim\n\na reasonable level headed man. I don't know how much influence\n\nhe\n\nhave in the appt. to the Bishopric - possibly my little.\n\nBishopric-feelibly\n\nsincerely\n\nYours sincerely\n\nWalter D. Elliott", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-539-5 Appointment of Rev. Ronald Owen Hall- B.A.- as bishop of Victoria 16-2-1932 - 11-8-1932.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 }, { "id": 565115, "series_id": 27, "series_slug": "histsyn-co129-engine", "series_title": "CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案", "series_use_hku_proxy": false, "document_key": "CO129-576-8 Vacancy for assistant director of public works 18-11-1938 - 24-10-1939", "page_number": 14, "title": "CO129-576-8 Vacancy for assistant director of public works 18-11-1938 - 24-10-1939", "content_text": "## 13. Navy, Army, or Air Force service, if any. Rank held and any decorations, mentions in despatches, etc., obtained.\n\nThe names (with initials, rank, and Regiment) of the senior officers under whom you served in H.M.'s Forces, and the period of your service under each officer, should be stated in Section 15 (b).\n\n(If you were of military age, but did not hold commissioned rank or were exempted from military service during the Great War, you should submit your discharge or exemption papers for inspection.)\n\n## 14. Personal References.\n\nGive the names and addresses of two referees. They should be responsible persons who know you well, either in private life or in business; and one at least should be well acquainted with you in private life. The names of relatives must not be given, nor those of distinguished persons unless they know you well.\n\nTestimonials from your personal referees should not be sent.\n\n1. Name **A.E. Jackson** \n Address **30 Kirkstall Gardens, Streatham Hill, London, S.W.2.** \n Occupation **Director of Messrs. L. & W. Whitehead Ltd.** \n Period during which he has known you **1932 - 1936.**\n\n2. Name **H. Green** \n Address **5 Staple Inn, Holborn, London, W.C.2.** \n Occupation **Quantity Surveyor.** \n Period during which he has known you **1925 - 1937.**\n\n## 15. (a) Testimonials (Please read carefully.)\n\nThe **Director of Public Works** will not be able to consider a candidate unless, so far as possible, every stage of his career (including his education) is covered. You should therefore either submit testimonials with your application or arrange for testimonials to be sent direct to the **Colonial Secretary**.\n\n(a) The testimonials which you submit yourself should not exceed six in number, unless more are necessary to cover every stage of your career. They should all be sent in together unless undue delay would result. The originals and one copy of each should be enclosed, the former will be returned after inspection. Copies should preferably be on foolscap paper, and may be in MS., in print, or typewritten. If, for any reason, you experience difficulty in obtaining a testimonial to cover a particular period of your career, you should state the reason in writing. In this case the name and last known address of someone who would be in a position to report on your character and conduct during the period in question should be given.\n\n(b) Should either you or the writer of a testimonial prefer that he should send it direct to the **Colonial Secretary**, there is no objection; but you should state hereon that he is doing so and for what period he will speak. The contents of reports or testimonials received by the **Colonial Secretary** direct can in no case be communicated to you at any time.\n\nYou should state, in the space below, the name, address, and occupation of the writer of each of your testimonials, the period of your career for which he can speak, and the capacity in which he speaks.\n\n| Name | Address | Occupation | Period | Capacity |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| E.H. Selby, Esq., F.S.I. | Caston House, Westminster, London S.W.I. | Late Employer | 1917-1923, 1925-1931, 1934-1937 | |\n| Frederic Saunders, F.S.I. | 5 Staple Inn, Holborn, London, W.C.2. | | | |\n\n[TURN OVER.]", "txt_file_path": "txt/2diw2n4r2/CO129-576-8 Vacancy for assistant director of public works 18-11-1938 - 24-10-1939.txt", "external_url": "", "rank": 0 } ]