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104
Commissioner-General for the
United Kingdom in South East Asia.
No.
Mr. Morgan
16/5/49.
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Mr. Sidebotham
17/5/49.
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Reinforcement and Defence of Hong Kong.
I enclose for your information a copy
of reports by the Chiefs-of-Staff prepared for
the consideration of Ministers on the threat to
Hong Kong and its defence, including A.A. defence.
2. The information contained in the Annexes
REPORTS
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