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Monday, May 29, 1972
rospectively, over the total of the previous year by 30%, then by 12% and then by 17% or, to summarize, the allocations to the Member Agencies
for the 1972/73 year, are 70% higher than the allocatione
the Chest started.
were when
"I would like now to acknowledge my sincere personal thanks to
the Board, the Executive Committee and the other Committees for all the
hard work and wise counsel they have freely given for the success of this
huge community offort.
"In conclusion, to everyone who has in any way whatsoever contributed
time or money to the success of the Community Chest's Campaign including
large and small donors alike including those walkers, their sponsors,
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the voluntary officials of various organisations, firms, media and Government
officials involved in the huge and highly rewarding community-based "alks
for a Million', I express my profound appreciation. It is surely true to
say that the Community Chest is a permanent and beneficial institution of
Hong Kong."
Release time: 6.00 p.m.
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