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For Artisans we suggest that 2 should be paid at the rate of $504 per annum, 2 at $360 and 14 at $300, for Skilled Labourers $240 each, and for Steersmen $228 to $264 by $12 annually. We consider the scale for the Dust Station Foreman to be adequate but that he should receive the usual Rent Allowance. Stokers and Seamen should receive

$216 to $240 by $12 annually.

In the case of the Sextons we consider there should be two grades; those in charge at Cemeteries (10 in number, we understand) should receive $240 to $288 and the re- mainder $156 to $204 by $12 in each case after 3, 6, 9 and 12 years.

For the Foreman Tallyman we recommend a scale of $360 to $420 by $12 annually, and for the Tallymen $300 to $348 by $12 after 3, 6, 9 and 12 years.

Among the Bargemen there is one senior post for which we recommend a salary of $240; the remainder should receive $156 rising to $204 by $12 after 3, 6, 9 and 12 years.

For Cleansing Coolies we suggest a scale of $168 to $216 and for Scavenging Coolies $144 to $192 by $12 after 3, 6, 9 and 12 years service.

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-BOTANICAL & FORESTRY DEPARTMENT.

143. We consider the salary scale of the Superintendent to be adequate when the 15% recommended generally is added and suggest the following rate; £700 to £950 by 7 annual increments of £30 and 1 of £40. For the Assistant Superintendent we recom- mend £500, rising to £600 by £20 annually, and for the Supervisor £260, rising to £350 by 5 annual increments of £10 and 2 of £20. We consider the scale of salary now paid to the Assistant Supervisor to be adequate but would draw attention to the incre- ments now granted, namely $300 annually. Such increments are not only out of all proportion to both maximum and minimum of the salary scale, but are unduly high for an officer of this grade. We consider the increments should be $120 annually but that the existing scale should apply to the present holder of the post.

For the Herbarium Assistant we suggest $500, rising to $650 by $25 annually; for the Office Attendant $192 to $240 and for the Messenger $156 to $204 by $12 in both cases after 3, 6, 9 and 12 years service.

144. Gardens Staff. We suggest the following scales for the Gardens Staff:—

Head Gardener $2,100 to $3,000 by $150 annually;

Asst. Head Gardener $600 to $1,100 by 1 annual increment of $60, 1 of

$90, 3 of $50 and 2 of $100;

Senior Foreman $350 to $500 by $25 annually;

Foremen $252 to $336 by $12 annually; Parkkeepers; 1 on $192 to $240) and 3 on $156 to $204) 3 on $252 to $300)

Gardeners;

7 on $192 to $240) 62 on $156 u $204)

by $12 after 3, 6, 9 and 12 years;

by $12 after 3, 6, 9 and 12 years;

Apprentices $120 to $144 by $12 annually;

Carpenter $384 to $444 by $12 annually;

Storekeeper $252 to $300 by $12 after 3, 6, 9 and 12 years;

Incinerator Attendant $156 to $204 by $12 after 3, 6, 9 and 12 years.

145. Forestry Staff: We recommend the following scales :-

Head Forester $1,000 to $1,200 by $40 annually; Second Forester $700 to $950 by $25 annually; Third Forester $650 to $900 by $25 annually; Senior Foreman $360 to $600 by $20 annually; Foreman $300 to $420 by $20 annually;

Foremen $240 to $300 by $12 annually;

Forest Guards $260 to $440 by $20 annually;

Foresters $152 to $204 by $12 after 3, 6, 9 and 12 years; Storekeeper $252 to $300 by $12 after 3, 6, 9 and 12 years.