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There was a reduction of 52 from the previous year.

The Mechanical Engineer's section was reduced by 59 while there was an increase in the Way and Works section of 7.

Changes in executive staff during the year were as follows:

Mr. A. A. Whitney, Senior Accountant, was appointed to act as Chief Accountant, Public Works Department, on 20th May, 1957.

Mr. Tso Po Shee, Executive Officer Class I, was appointed Acting Senior Accountant to relieve Mr. Whitney.

Mr. K. Allen, Executive Officer Class I, was appointed Acting Senior Accountant on 6th July, 1957 to relieve Mr. Tso.

The General Manager, Mr. I. B. Trevor, proceeded on vacation leave on 30th July, 1957 and resumed duty on his return to the Colony on 26th December, 1957. During Mr. Trevor's absence the duties of General Manager were carried out by Mr. LAM PO Hon, Engineer, Way and Works.

A total of 41 officers retired during the year after serving the Railway for periods ranging from 3 to 40 years.

Transfer of certain categories of daily rated staff to monthly rates of pay as they became eligible continued, a total of 12 such transfers taking place.

The staff English language evening classes, which were first held in 1954 to provide the junior staff with an opportunity to improve their knowledge of English, continued to function satisfactorily throughout 1957/58. It was found necessary to hold an intermediate class only as from September when the 1957/58 session commenced. There was a total enrolment of 12.

STAFF WELFARE

58. The earned leave granted to officers during the year amounted to:

2,067 days vacation leave

6,238 days casual leave

for a total staff of 608.

Total sick leave for the year for all kinds of sickness on full and half pay amounted to 2,370 days and a further 2614 days no-pay leave was also approved. Maternity leave totalling 109 days was also granted.

The Railway Club had repaid up to 31st March, 1958, a total of $24,872.50 to Government on the loan of $43,000. Owing to the slightly improved financial situation, the Club has been able to embark on more social and welfare activities during the year.

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