With respect to an. appl by Captain E, 1M. Barrett for leave of absence to volunteer for war service, the Council has decided that the exigencies of the Force for the time being, neeessitate the retention of his services in the Settlement.
Municipal Properties, Nick Chih-kuei Public School for Chinese. With reference to the ¢or-respondence with Mr. Nich Chih-kuei on this subject contained in the Gazette jof January 22, 1914, the following further letters refer to the complete the School site, and of the K Road adjoining Council Room,
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