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Monday, May 15, 1972
GOVERNOR TO OFFICI.TE AT LOTTERY DRAW
On June 3 At The City Hall
The Governor, Sir Murray MacLehose, has accepted an invitation
from the Government Lotteries Management Committee to officiate at the draw
of the 47th Government Lottery, the first one this year, on June 3 at the
City Hall Concert Hall.
Lady MacLehose has also agreed to present souvenirs to organisations
which have helped boost the sales of Lottery tickets.
This was stated today by the Chairman of the Government Lotteries
Management Committee, Mr. Alex S.C. Su, when he announced details of the
47th Government Lottery at a Press conference at the City Hall Restaurant.
Mr. Wu said the fact that the Governor and Lady MacLehose have
accepted his Committee's invitation reflects their support and deep concern
for the promotion of Hong Kong's social welfare.
"As people are aware, proceeds of Government Lotteries are used to
finance social welfare and community service projects by voluntary welfare
agencies and community organisations," he said.
To date, he said, allocations totalling about $29 million have been
made out of the Government Lotteries Fund to more than 80 welfare agencies
and community organisations for various social welfare services.
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