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for Spoken English, Stature and Presence, Personality, Leadership, Sports Activities and general knowledge of English customs. These marks are summarised on a separate sheet, "B" attached, The marks awarded for the written test and average totals of those given at the interviews are shown on a separate sheet, "C", attached. The test papers and the committeemens' papers are contained in the envelope marked "D".
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The Chairman of the Hong Kong committee informs that whilst the order of the candidates in the written test did not exactly agree with the findings of the Selection Committee, the committee are unanimous in recommending Nos. 30, 27, 34, 20 and 33 as the five most suitable candidates from Hong Kong. The Chairman also states that he would like to put in a very strong recommendation for both Nos. 30 and 34, as these two young men have given most valuable service to the Hong Kong Government and are likely to be of much usefulness to British interests in the future. The Shanghai committee agree that Nos. 35 and 36 are good average students and ask that their names shall go forward før final consideration by the authorities in London. They found that Nos. 37 and 38 had already progressed in their training beyond the apprentice stage and did not therefore come within the meaning of the award.
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In finalising the results of the two committee findings, based on the marks awarded at the interviews it is necessary to go to the tenth student in order of merit to obtain five who come strictly within the conditions of the award. These are marked with an asterisk below,
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No.30 was the best interviewed but he is 35 years of age and would therefore have to go as an "Improver". He is already qualified beyond the apprentice stage. He would, however, be prepared to serve an apprenticeship and is strongly recommended by the Hong Kong committee.
No.27. Due to the war this student completed only one year and three months at the Hong Kong University.
No. 34 is 30 years of age and has already had a varied experience. He is willing to serve an apprenticeship. He speaks French as well as English and Chinese and is strongly recommended by the Hong Kong committee.
No. 38 is over 31 years of age and has passed the apprentice stage. He only wishes to go to the United Kingdom as a matter of prestige and to study the latest methods of production etc. He is also disqualified through not having been a student at Hong Kong University.
No. 37 is over 31 years of age and has experience beyond the apprentice stage. He does not therefore come within the meaning of the award.
No.20. This applicant was born in Australia and due to war conditions completed only one year and three months at Hong Kong University.
No.35. This is the second attempt this young man has made to obtain one of these apprenticeships. (Previously No.1 in the October examination at Chungking). He is enthusiastic and most anxious to receive British training. Mr. Talamo is satisfied that he will make good with further training.
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