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Paragraph sixe High cost of living allowance and rice subsidy has so far kept Colony clear of labour troubles extensive public works relief programme employing between thirty and forty thousand daily being brought to end this week.
Paragraph seven. Colony looks brighter and general topic conversation is when business will be allowed to resume see my number 217 of October 25th,
Paragraph eight. site for new airport in new territories has been selected and work will shortly begin,
Paragraph nine. Protracted negotiations with power companies to enable administration to operate plant without requisition now nearing completion. Full report will be sent in the near future,
Paragraph ten. Rents have been frozen by proclamation at 1941 levels and tribunale set up with powers to fix new rents and order evictions.
Paragraph eleven.
Civil Affairs staff situation
continues ludicrous,
Copies sent to:-
Treasury
Dominions office
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Mr. N.2. Young.
Mr. R.D.M. Janes. Mr. J.M.C, James.