P.R.M. 7 (REVISED]
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ETOUR TRONG
DAILY
INFORMATION SERVICES
INFORMATION BULLETIN
Wednesday, June 21, 1972
PRAISE FOR PUBLIC RESPONSE TO RAINSTORM DISASTER
The Governor, Sir Murray MacLehose, today paid tribute to the response
of the regular and emergency services, the Army as well as members of the public
to the "natural disaster that has struck us,"
Speaking in the Legislative Council, he expressed sympathy to all those
who had lost relatives or homes or livelihood,
Sir Yuet-keung Kan, speaking on behalf of the Unofficials, paid a warm
tribute to "all those who took part in the arduous and dangerous rescue operations."
The Acting Colonial Secretary, Mr. M.D.A. Clinton, speaking on behalf
of Official Members, expressed their "deepest sympathy to those who have suffered
from these disasters."
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In his speech, the Governor said:
"Uppermost in all our minds is the natural disaster that has struck
and I think it would be the wish of Honourable Members that I open this
session by offering the sympathy of this Council to all those who have lost
relatives or homes or livelihood. Our very sincere condolences go out to them
in what they are suffering.
"Secondly, this Council's high tribute is due to the response of the regular
and emergency services and the Army. In terms of speed and determination, and
physical endurance and, where it is called for, sheer courage, it is a proud story.
And let us not forget it's one that is continuing while we meet. I am sure we can
count on them to finish the job as they have started it.
"Thirdly,