(5,000—7/20.) 
E.R.R. S. 
Sclegvapbtc 
' Secretary, Singapore ' 
It is requested that the following 
number be quoted in the reply to this 
uu ‘ r ' Mo. 5523/1921. 
Sir, 
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Reduction of wages of unskilled coolies. 
I —m a tom Mi fcM 
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I m directed to ad^nowiedge tne receipt of your, letter 
No. 936 /21 dated 29th ultimo. 
2. As the daily rate of wages paid to unskilled coolies employed 
by the Pubiic Works Department nas now been reduced in Malacca to 
45 cents, and in Penang and Province Wellesley to 50 cents, and 
will be reduced in Singapore to 50 cents with effect-.from tie 1st 
proximo, it is suggested tuat you consLder the reduction of wages 
of unbilled coolies employed by your Department to tne same rate. 
I nave tne honour to be. 
Sir, 
Your obedient servant. 
Colonial Secretary, 
Straits Settlements. 
Tne Director of Gardens, S.S., 
SINGAPORE. 
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