COMMERCIAL TELEGRAM
CABLEGRAM RECEIVED FROM HONGKONG
No. 20086, Dated 6.6.04
No. of Words 47
Received at 755
COLONIAL OFFICE
JL
Answer to your telin...
Remarks were made regarding provision made for taking out families. Enquiries thoroughly made. Board was aware accommodation was ready but is not aware how many took advantage of the privilege attached.
It is impossible to say how many were allowed to bring out their families. They were encouraged to do so.
Doubtful Words should be OFFICIALLY repeated. See Rule Book. No inquiry respecting this telegram can be attended to without the production of this Copy.
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