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No. 1322-35, p. 69, unit 93, VPRS 1187/P, outward registered correspondence, VA 475 Chief Secretary's Department, Public Record Office of Victoria. 91.03.12a

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Thomas Wilson to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1891-03-12 [91.03.12a]. R.W. Home, Thomas A. Darragh, A.M. Lucas, Sara Maroske, D.M. Sinkora, J.H. Voigt and Monika Wells (eds), Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller, <https://vmcp.rbg.vic.gov.au/id//letters/1890-6/1891/91-03-12a-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

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Document is a circular individually addressed to heads of 14 branches within the Chief Secretary's Department.
Forwarded for the information of The Government Botanist.
T. R. Wilson.
Chief Secretary's Office
12 March 1891.
Premier's Office
Melbourne 10/3/91
Sir,
The Premier desires that every facility may be granted to Members of the Public Service, who are also Members of the Military Forces, to attend the Easter Encampments. The Special days for which leave of absence will be required for such persons, when they have military duties to perform, will be Wednesday and Thursday the 25th and 26th instant, and Wednesday and Thursday the 1st and 2nd April.
The Premier asks, therefore, that in all cases, where compatible with the proper discharge of the Public business, the necessary leave of absence may be granted to employés in your Department, who are also in the Military Forces.
It is, however, to be distinctly understood that such leave of absence is for military purposes only.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
W. McLean
for Secretary for Premier's Department.
The Under Secretary
&c &c.