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and it may be that the company will refuse to consider any offer unless they are paid a large sum in advance to which, of course, there would be considerable objection. I considered it desirable to mention this development as if the company does decide to close down in Hong Kong it may hold up the proposed Kai Tak extension indefinitely. It is, therefore, most important that a decision on this scheme should be reached
at the earliest possible moment. I will keep you informed of the progress of the negotiations with the company.
12. The dredging plant would, of course, be required for Deep Bay if it were decided to proceed with that scheme.
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