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NOTE OF AN INFORMAL MEETING
HELD AT THE COLONIAL OFFICE
ON THE 24 OCTOBER
AT WHICH MR. GENT, MR. COX.
MR. SLOSS AND MISS RUSTON WERE PRESENT
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We met in order to discuss the desirability of convening a Committee to make recommendations in regard to the future of the University. It was
d that the Committee which, before the liberation of Hong Kong, it had been intended to establish for short range planning only, should might serve as a nucleus of the Committee now required but that certain additional representation was necessary in view of the new circumstances.
2.
Persons who had
agreed to serve are
Prof. Person is was a membro of the Arginth Commisinjo,
ome
Mr. C. Cox,
Dr. Kauntze,
Mr. N.L. Smith,
Dr. R.E. Priestley,
Mr. Morse,
Mrs. Forster.
3. Dr. Kauntze is at present abroad but it was agreed that medical representation is necessary and that it would be useful to ask the General Medical Council to nominate someone. It would be hoped, however, that Dr. Kauntze would in any case attend the Committee's meetings on his return from West Africa.
4.
Dr. Priestley is extremely busy and there is some doubt as to whether he will be able to attend all the meetings. It was felt, however, that even if he were not a full-time member, he would be too valuable to lose and it was agreed that meetings should be arranged as far as possible to suit his convenience.
5.
Another scientist was also thought to be desirable particularly if Dr. Priestley proves to be irregular in attendance. Mr. Cox will consider whether he can suggest anyone in this connection and will consult with Dr. Priestley.
6. Mr. Sloss suggested that if, as he thinks, Professor P.M. Roxby is now in this country he would be a valuable addition to the Committee. (Professor Roxby was Professor of Geography at Liverpool University and is well known for his publications on China see 38.) Mr. Sloss will explore this possibility. If Professor Roxby should be able to attend and also Dr. Priestley the scientist mentioned in paragraph 5 would not be necessary.
7.
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It was also considered that Professor Lilian Fenson Professor of Modern History in the University of London should be invited to become a member.
8.
Mr. Sloss recommended that an orientalist should be included. He himself would be quite happy to have a Chinese if one of suitable calibre could be found and in any case he suggested that the Chinese
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