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October 3rd
October 25th
Extracts from a Report received by telegram
from the Commander in Chief,
Hong Kong
"Situation generally satisfactory
with signs of gradual return normality daily apparent."
"Repatriation internees nearly complete."
"Rice, bread, peanut oil, sugar, salt now price controlled with at least partial
success.
rrangements in hand early restart collection Revenue, including Post Office Excise rating. Entertainment Tax. Water Rates. Modifications where necessary to simplify collection."
"Banks opened locally current account business October 17th. At present receiving deposits totalling about 500,000 dollars per day."
"Present rate Hong Kong dollars 97 equal CN dollars 10,000."
trend"
"Prices continue very gradual downward
"High cost of living allowance and rice subsidy has so far kept Colony clear of labour troubles."
"Colony looks brighter and general cpic conversation is when business will be allowed to resume.' 警瞿
"Rents