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58. Advertising Space. Advertising space let during the year was 9,490 square feet to a total value of $557,583.37.

STAFF

59. The establishment of the Railway as at 31st March, 1972 was as follows:

234 pensionable officers

490 non-pensionable officers

724

There was an increase of 4 from the previous year.

60. 16 officers retired after serving in the Railway for periods rang- ing from 13 to 43 years. Mr. FUNG Chee, Assistant Railway Workshops Inspector, who retired on 23rd November, 1970, was honoured by the award of the British Empire Medal by Her Majesty the Queen after 43 years' service.

TRAINING

61. Departmental in-service training has continued to be promoted at all levels. 30 officers from the Traffic Section and one from the Way and Works Section attended first aid courses conducted by the St. John's Ambulance Association and Brigade and passed the requisite examinations. Four apprentices completed their indentures and were awarded certificates of apprenticeship.

STAFF WELFARE

62. Leave. The earned leave granted to officers during the year for a total staff of 724 amounted to:

3,697 days vacation leave

8,054 days casual leave

Total sick leave for the year on full and half pay amounted to 1,643 days.

63. Credit Union. The Credit Union of the Railway Workshops had membership of 48. Outstanding loans amounted to $34,585.00 at the close of the year.

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