STATE SECRETARY FOR THE RUSSIAN PROTECTOR IN THINGS AND IN MORAVA, PRAGUE, inv. 1296, sig. 109-4/1050

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82 (ll) Sheet on the activity report of the Prinator Deputy for the period from 1/10 to 31/12.43. Anbesiina eth nellete nebnebledoe rt Tren Ietb elw dollnd sney,elrewtbeta THE PRIMATORSTELL REPRESENTATIVES llderre elwbnentt enle bnta egsd reb THE MAIN CITY PRAG. In addition, it cannot be overlooked that the low quality of the coal supplied, but also the impossibility of correspondingly rapid sales of the coke produced, play a certain role as an explanation. Following this incident, which was rapidly liguided, all the parties concerned have made a concerted effort to eliminate, as far as is currently possible.TenSt The strength of the capital city of Prague is similar to that of the gasworks. Here, too, machines and boilers are over-stressed to the highest extent and the failure of even one machine can therefore cause very decisive disturbances.- The fact that a relaxation has not occurred in the transport companies, can be determined by anyone who takes the risk of a tram ride, especially in peak times. But here too, we are under the compulsion of general, also in other large cities of the empire, effective war events, which must be accepted well or badly. Nevertheless, it would be desirable to overcome many difficulties to the highest extent if the staff level of the municipal works, which is in itself in no way sufficient, would not be further disturbed by any deductions from the labour force. Although, as has just been pointed out, the services of the municipal utilities have increased by half over the last few years, and sometimes by twice the level of l939, the staff level has not increased in any way compared to that year. In the meantime, some 180o male casks have been exchanged for female ones. The withdrawal of the female powers of the class l924 has caused considerable difficulties, since the Czech secondary school pupils available as replacements may only to a small extent meet the heavy service requirements on the tram / up to ten hours and more continuous service/. It should also be borne in mind that, because of the inadequate maintenance of the equipment, human power must be used to a greater extent. I would therefore be highly grateful if everyone could find out more about this.