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he does nothing at all. Here I am an Overseer called upon to make estimates and that sort of thing, and my reason for looking at it in the way I do and for speaking about it is because any European here-it doesn't matter who it is or where he is picked up- can be put on a job and is termed an Overseer.
Q-What you want to bring before us is that you think that your title should be changed?
A--Yes, I do.
By Mr. Shewan.-What do you think the title should be ?
A-Say Foreman of Works or Clerk of Works.
Q-Where do you live?
A-In Wanchai.
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Q-And you have to go pretty well over the Island ?
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A-All the inside district, that is from Sokunpó Market-
Q-Is that on the coast line?
A-No, down at Jardine's Bazaar. The outside district starts at Bay View Hotel.
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Q-You don't do that?
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A-No, another Overseer does it.
Q-Then, does Mr. TOOKER inspect all these buildings?
A-No, sir.
Q-Of course, he has not got the time. Have you got the time?
A-No. Supposing I get a work finished, I start my contractors' bills about the 25th or 26th of the month.
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Q-Then you have not got the time?
A-No, I spend half my time in the office.
Q-When do you begin work in the morning?
A-I come to the office about nine or half-past eight.
Q-Where is the office?
A-Downstairs.
Q-When do you arrive at the office ?
A—About nine o'clock. Perhaps, if I have got anything particular on, half-past
Q-Then do you leave the office and go and inspect buildings?
A-Yes.
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Q-And do you go back to Wanchai for tiffin?
A-Yes.
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Q-And come back to the office?
A-Yes.
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Q-And then go out to your buildings ?
A—Yes. This morning I was at Kennedy Town Cattle Depôt, where I gave orders to put up an erection.
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