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to the Nursing Staff at such a time ladies residing in Hong-kong were invited to attend an ambulance course held by the St. John's Ambulance Association to be followed by a nursing course and then to register themselves for the required work.
On the termination of the first course 60 ladies presented themselves for examination and with few exceptions passed it. The further course is to commence on the 16th instant.
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I have the honour to request your approval of my action in the various matters above detailed.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
Governor, &c.
INYD