this
from the Coloniat Office dated the 23rd April 1949, it was desided that no compensation should be paid from public
general
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1949
funds in respect of war damage claims in Hong Kong. This decision did not of course affect claims there
a
legal liability may be involved [fi, eve ]
and, as
previnesly
s/stated that, any
euch
claims should be referment direct
to the Gort of Hong Kong.
Secand
A copy of the statement
was damage compensation casued by the Gook of Hong Kong,
which was
enclosed with the
cartier letter from the Colonial Coffice,
is enclosed herewith.
Jam ete
mine
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