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1905. NEW ZEALAND.

APPLICATIONS FOR POSITIONS IN THE RAILWAY SERVICE: PARTICULARS RELATIVE TO REJECTIONS.

Return to an Order of the House of Representatives dated the 25th July, 1905. Ordered, "That there belaid before this House a return showing (1) how many applications {or positions in the public railway service of this colony have been rejeoted during the past three years (a) on the soore of being ■medically unfit, (6) on the score of being unable to furnish the necessary eduoational standards ;' (2) what fee is paid to medical gentlemen for examination of candidates."—(Mr. Jennings.)

Betubn showing the Numbeb of Applicants selected for Positions in the Eailway Service during the Three Years ended the 31st July, 1905, who were rejected as medically or EDUCATIONALLY UNFIT. ■~ ~ „ „ Unable to furnish necessary m. , Medically unfit. Educational Certificate. Total - -305 47 352 The fee paid to Eailway Medical Officers for the examination of each selected candidate is 10s. 6d. This fee is paid by the Department. T. Eonayne, New Zealand Government Eailways, Head Office, General Manager. Wellington, 19th October, 1905. Afiproximate Cost of Paper.— Preparation, not given ; printing (1,425 copiou), 16s.

By Authority : John Mackat, Government Printer, Wellington. — l9os.

Price 3d.]