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Sir,
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Hong Kong jet October #714.
Having as you are probably
aware taken a great interest in the Fire Brigade I awaited the termination
of your correspondence with the Honble Mr. Rowett, in hopes that some explanation would have been given of the reason Grung
why the alarm Bell was not, and the Brigade not turned out on the moming of the 23r? Ultimo no explanation being given. I now beg
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IG. Austin
Colonial Secretary
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