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Monday, June 12, 1972
SWIMMING PARTIES PLANNED FOR SUMMER
Over 15,000 Children Expected To Attend
More than 15,000 children from various districts and resettlement
estates on both sides of the harbour will be entertained in swimming parties
jointly organised by the South China Morning Post Group of Newspapers this
summer.
In conjunction with the Urban Services Department, the Hongkong Life
Guard Club, the Secretariat for Home Affair, the South China Morning Post Group
has planned 18 swimming parties which will be held at pools and beaches.
The first swimming party will be held on Saturday, June 17 at the
Kowloon Tsai Swimming Pool for 1,200 children from Wong Tai Sin, San Po Kong,
and Kowloon City.
Mr. A. de O. Sales, Chairman of the Recreation and Amenities Select
Committee of the Urban Council, will attend and officiate at the opening
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A demonstration on swimming and lifesaving will be given by member
of the Hongkong Life Guard Club.
The first beach party of the year will take place on Tuesday, July 18
at Repulse Bay for 300 children from Chaiwan and eastern district on the island.
The Army Transport will provide trucks to take the children to the
beach.
According to the Chairman of the Organising Committee, Mr. Y.S. Wong
of the Urban Services Department, children entertained at the swimming parties
will also be given cakes and drinks.
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