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r: 9:22
13- NOV 1945
1945
Recd 302105 Oct 45
From:-
C. in C., Hong Kong
DTO 300720Z
To:-
The ar Office
Info:- SACSEA
IMPORTANT
263 Cipher 30 Oct
RESTRIC ED
From CIVIL AFFAIRS
Ref tour 81433(CA(DP)) of 24 October.
Para one.
Owing to shortage of supplies and
accomodation we are encouraging the return only (rpt only) of those Chinese nationals who are essential to the
rehabilitation of the colony. It is hoped that once SACSEA supplies commence to arrive in larger quantities
we will be able to permit uninterrupted movement.
Para two. The entry of wives and families is being
temporarily discouraged.
C.6.(Tels)
Distribution and action by C.A. (DP).
Col.CA(3).
Copies to:-
C.A.1.4. (DP)(4).
Foreign Office (Far Eastern Dept. lir.Kitson).
(Refugee Dept. Mr.Henderson).
Colonial Office (Mr. Gent).
(Telegram Distribution Section) (14).
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