COLONIAL GEOLOGICAL SURVEY SERVICE.

The Colonial Geological Survey Service was constituted as a "unified" service with effect from the 1st of January, 1938.

Vacancies for Geologists are not of very frequent occurrence, and are filled as and when they occur. Candidates should be between the ages of 214 and 35. They should possess a University Degree, preferably with Honours, ensuring a good general knowledge of geology, and also have carried out independent field investigations.

Commencing salaries vary from £400 to £600.

COLONIAL MINES SERVICE.

The Colonial Mines Service was constituted as a unified" service with effect from the 1st of January, 1938. A few vacancies are usually available each year, and are filled as and when they occur.

The age limits are 21 to 35.

Candidates should hold a Degree or Diploma in metalliferous mining of a British University or School of Mines. Practical experience of metalliferous mining is usually required.

Commencing salaries vary from £475 to £560.

COLONIAL SURVEY SERVICE.

The Colonial Survey Service was constituted as a "unified" service with effect from the 1st of January, 1938. The annual number of vacancies for Survey Probationers before 1931 varied considerably, but about 12 were expected annually. In 1931 only three were filled, and during the succeeding four years recruitment was suspended. Four vacancies were filled in 1936, five in 1937, and seven in 1938.

Selections are usually made during June.

Candidates should be not less than 21 and under 28 on the 1st of July in the year in which the selection takes place. They should either be in possession of an Honours Degree in mathematics, physical sciences, or engineering, or certain other equivalent qualifications.

Completed application forms must be submitted before the 30th of April.

Selected candidates usually undergo a 6 to 8 months' course of training under the Ordnance Survey Office, Southampton, followed in some cases by a year's training at Cambridge. During these courses allowances are paid at the rate of £50 a quarter at Southampton and £75 a term at Cambridge. Commencing salaries vary from £400 to £490.

METEOROLOGICAL APPOINTMENTS.

A limited number of vacancies may be expected to arise in Colonial Meteorological Services and Observatories each year. Candidates should usually be between the ages of 214 and 35 and hold a good Honours degree in Mathematics or Physics. Before taking up their duties selected candidates may be required to undergo a course of training in meteorological work of from three to six months' duration in this country during which an allowance is paid to them.

ARCHEOLOGICAL AND ETHNOGRAPHICAL APPOINTMENTS. Vacancies of this nature are rare, but the Secretary of State may occasionally be asked to select a trained Archæologist or Anthropologist for a Museum appointment.

ECCLESIASTICAL APPOINTMENTS.

The Secretary of State is rarely called upon to fill an Ecclesiastical appointment. If a post falls vacant a candidate is selected in some special manner with particular reference to the requirements and circumstances of the Office.

No list of candidates is kept at the Colonial Office.

HARBOURMASTER APPOINTMENTS.

Vacancies occur very infrequently for Port Officers or Harbourmasters.

Candidates for such appointments must either-(1) have held a commission in the Royal Navy, or (2) have held a Master's or extra Master's certificate, and be an officer of the Royal Naval Reserve.

The conditions of these posts vary too much for general information to be given. The better paid posts are, however, usually filled by promotion from within the Colonial Service.

IMMIGRATION APPOINTMENTS.

On very rare occasions vacancies have occurred in the Immigration Department of a Colony which provides facilities for the immigration of natives of India.

For such a vacancy a competent knowledge of one or more Indian languages would be essential.

AVIATION APPOINTMENTS.

The openings in connection with aviation in the Colonial Service are at present limited. When a vacancy occurs the Air Ministry is asked to advise as to the selection of a suitable candidate.

PERSONAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS.

Appointments, such as those of Private Secretary and Aide-de-Camp, on the personal staff of the Governor of a Colony are made by the Governor concerned. It occasionally happens, however, that a Governor asks the Secretary of State to recommend a suitable officer to act in such a capacity. A candidate who wishes

his name to be noted for consideration, in the event of such a request being made, should apply in writing to the Director of Recruitment (Colonial Service). As a rule only unmarried candidates are selected for such appointments. Previous experience in a similar position is valuable, but not as a rule essential. For appointment as Aide-de-Camp an officer, or ex-officer, of H.M. Forces is usually selected.

OTHER APPOINTMENTS.

Vacancies in Departments, other than those already mentioned, may occasionally occur. Owing to their diversity, however, it is not possible to give any general account of the qualifications which might be required.

(II) APPOINTMENTS IN THE COLONIAL SERVICE WHICH ARE
FILLED BY THE CROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES.

The appointments mentioned in the paragraphs which follow are filled, as and when vacancies occur, by the Crown Agents for the Colonies, 4, Millbank, S. W.1., from whom further details may be obtained on request. CIVIL, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING.

The majority of vacancies occur in West Africa, East Africa and Malaya.
The commencing salaries vary from approximately £480 to £600 per annum.
The age limits vary between 23 and 35 years of age.

The qualifications required are as follows:

CIVIL ENGINEERS.

Assistant Engineers on Government Railways must be Corporate Members of the Institution of Civil Engineers or hold an Engineering degree or diploma recognised as granting exemption from Sections A and B of the A.M.I.C.E. examination, and possess experience on Railway Survey, Construction or Maintenance.

Assistant Engineers in Public Works Departments must be Corporate Members of the Institution of Civil Engineers or hold an Engineering degree or diploma recognised as granting exemption from Sections A and B of the A.M.I.C.E. examination, and possess experience on Public Works. It is preferred that all candidates should have had at least 2 years practical experience of good Engineering work after taking their degree or completing their Articles, but consideration will be given to the applications of candidates with less than two years practical experience provided they are in possession of one of the qualifications above mentioned.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERS.

Assistant Locomotive Superintendents and Assistant Works Managers (Railways).—Engineering degree or A.M.I.M.E. and apprenticeship in locomotive works, including running shed and footplate work, and subsequent experience in a railway running department, or in railway works management.

Assistant Mechanical Engineers (Public Works Department).—Engineering degree or A.M.I.M.E. and apprenticeship with subsequent experience of steam, oil and gas engines, motor cars, etc.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS.

Electrical engineering degree or A.M.I.E.E. and apprenticeship, with subsequent power station and mains experience.

Shift Engineers.-Apprenticeship to mechanical engineering and subsequent experience in power station running. In addition marine and electrical experience is desirable.

TELEGRAPH ENGINEERS.

Thorough training in telegraph and telephone engineering and experience in a Home or Colonial Post Office Engineering Department or a British Railway. In addition, an electrical engineering degree or A.M.I.E.E. is usually required. A knowledge of wireless engineering is desirable.

DRAUGHTSMEN.

Candidates should be between 23 and 35 years of age.

Engineering.-Experience in Civil Engineer's Office, Plotting Surveys, Levels, etc. Quantities Estimating and Design of buildings, bridges, etc.

Locomotive.-Apprenticeship in Locomotive works and subsequent experience in a Locomotive drawing

office.

The commencing salaries vary from approximately £400 to £480 per annum.

ARTISANS.

Vacancies for artisans, etc., in the following trades occur from time to time:

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Candidates are required to possess previous experience and to be between 25 and 35 years of age. commencing salaries vary from £370 to £400 a year, except in the case of Well Drillers, who are usually engaged at fixed salarics varying from £480 to £600 per annum.

ARCHITECTURAL.

Architects and Architectural Draughtsmen.

Candidates should be between 23 and 35 years of age.

The qualification of A.R.I.B.A. is generally required, with experience in design, supervision of building operations, specifications, and the general work of an architect's office. A knowledge of quantity surveying

is desirable.

The commencing salaries vary from approximately £450 to £700 per annum.

MARINE.

The majority of vacancies occur in Nigeria, Tanganyika and Kenya (Lake Steamer Service). Sub-lieutenants of the R.N.R. who are not qualified for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant are not required to resign their commissions as a condition of appointment to the Nigerian and Lake Steamer Services, but they must definitely understand that they are liable to removal from the active list for failure to qualify for promotion to rank of Lieutenant and that, if so removed, they cannot be placed on the retired list. The qualifications for appointment to the Nigerian Marine Department are as follows:

Executive Officers.-Officers on the Active List of the Royal Naval Reserve are given preference, though this qualification may be waived in the case of otherwise suitable candidates possessing an Extra Master's or Master's Certificate. Age should be between 25 and 30 years. Preference will be given to ex-cadets from the "Conway," "Worcester" or The Nautical College, Pangbourne.

Engineer Officers.-Officers on the Active List of the Royal Naval Reserve or Special Reserve of or above the rank of Lieutenant, and Mercantile Marine Engineers, possessing First Class Extra or First Class Engineers' Certificates will be given preference. Age should be between 24 and 30 years.

The commencing salary in the case of officers possessing Master's or First Class Engineer's certificate of Competency is £450 per annum rising to £720 per annum. There are higher posts above this scale. For vacancies in the Tanganyika Territory the following qualifications are required

Marine Officers.-Master's Certificate and preferably a commission in the Royal Naval Reserve. Age 22-35. Salary £426 to £660 a year.

Second Engineers.-At least a Second Class Engineer's Certificate. Age, not under 22 years. Salary £372, rising to £480 a year.

For vacancies in the Lake Steamer Service of the Kenya and Uganda Railway and Harbours Department the following qualifications are required :

Second Officers.-Master's Certificate. Engineers.-Chief Engineer's Certificate. Age 25-30. Salary £390 rising to £600 per annum.

ARTISANS.

Vacancies for Artisans in the following trades occur from time to time in Nigeria :—

Candidates are required to possess previous experience and be between 25 and 35 years of age. Salary £400 to £500 a year.

ACCOUNTING AND STOREKEEPING.

Accountants and Storekeepers.-The majority of vacancies occur in West Africa and East Africa. commencing salaries vary from £300 to £480 per annum.

Candidates should be between 23-35 years of age.

The following is required of candidates :

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ACCOUNTANTS (ASSISTANT).

In Accountant-General Departments usually in West Africa.-Good general education, accounting experience and preferably a recognised accountancy qualification.

On Government Railways in East and West Africa.-Experience of accounting in the Chief Accountant's Office of a British Railway, and some knowledge of mechanical accounting desirable.

In Public Works Departments in East and West Africa.-Experience in keeping cost accounts with a firm of Public Works Contractors.

In Marine Departments in West Africa.-A thorough knowledge of commercial accounts, and of timekeeping and costing for constructional and repair engineering work, ability to supervise the accounting for large quantities of marine and engineering stores and a knowledge of office management generally.

STOREKEEPERS (ASSISTANT).

On Government Railways in East and West Africa.-Experience of Storekeeping and preferably of Store Accounting on a British Railway.

In Public Works Departments in East and West Africa.-Experience of Storekeeping, including Store Accounting, on Public Works of importance or with a large firm of Building Contractors.

LABORATORY ASSISTANTS, STOCK INSPECTORS, AND FORESTERS.

Vacancies occur from time to time in East and West Africa for Laboratory Assistants, Stock Inspectors and Foresters. Candidates should be between 23 and 35 years of age.

Candidates for appointment as Laboratory Assistants should possess a sound practical knowledge of technical work as applied to Pathology and Bacteriology.

Candidates for appointment as Stock Inspectors should have a good practical knowledge of stock, more particularly cattle, and possess a diploma in dairying or agriculture.

Candidates for appointment as Foresters should have the diploma of the Forest of Dean or Benmore Schools, or have had similar training on large private estates. A practical knowledge of surveying (with prismatic compass and plane table) is desirable.

The commencing salaries vary from £300 to £400 per annum.

SANITARY INSPECTORS.

Candidates should be under 35 years of age and must possess the Sanitary Inspector's Certificate of the Royal Sanitary Institute or other recognised examining body, or the first class Sanitary Assistant's certificate of the Army School of Hygiene. Experience as Sanitary Inspector is desirable and preference given to candidates possessing also the certificate for Inspector of Meat and other Foods.

The majority of vacancies occur in West Africa and East Africa.

Commencing salary in West Africa is £400 per annum, and in East Africa £372.

POLICE (EUROPEAN NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND CONSTABLES). Vacancies occur from time to time in the Police Forces of Palestine, Hong Kong, Tanganyika and Ceylon. Palestine.-Constables, age 20-25, height 5' 9", single. Candidates must have served in one of the following branches of the British Army :-Horsed Cavalry, Royal Artillery, Foot Guards or Infantry. Section "A reservists are not eligible. Salary £132 per annum. Free rations, quarters and uniform.

Hong Kong.-Constables, age 21-25, height 5' 8", single. Previous Police experience unnecessary. Commencing salary £190 per annum. Bounty of £25 on first appointment. Free quarters and uniform. Tanganyika Territory.-Assistant Inspectors, age 22-30, height 5' 9". single. Previous Police experience desirable. Commencing salary £300 per annum. Uniform allowance of £10 on first appointment and thereafter annually at the end of each year's service. Free quarters.

Ceylon.-Sub-Inspectors, age 21-29 (in the case of ex-Navy men the maximum age limit is 32 years), height 5'9", single. Previous Police experience unnecessary. Commencing salary £200 per annum. Free quarters and uniform.

Chest measurement must be in proportion to height, with good expansion.
Candidates for all the above police appointments must be of good education.