P.R. 13
HONG KONG GOVERNMENT
NFORMATION SERVICES
DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
SUPPLEMENT
Friday, June 30, 1972
GOVERNOR LAYS FOUNDATION STONE
The following is the full text of the Governor's speech at
the foundation stone laying ceremony of New Asia College today (Friday)
June 30:
"When President Mei asked me to officiate on this very happy
occasion I accepted with alacrity. I like coming to the Chinese University
in any case, and this is a great day in the consolidation of the University
as well as in the life of New Asia College.
"Might I say what a happy coincidence it is that makes it possible
for Mr. Addis, the British Ambassador in Peking, to be present.
"New Asia has come a long way since it started in 1949 with
a few students in a flat in Kowloon. On its second site in Farm Road it
steadily expanded. Now it is about to take its rightful and final place
with United and Chung Chi on this University campus. I do wish to
congratulate President Mei on this extraordinary progress.
"And may I say that the College does not seen to me to have lost
by being last, as it has still obtained a superb site. With such a view
to look at ita members will need to concentrate to keep their eyes on
their booka.
"I must pay my tribute to the planning committees, the architects,
and the contractors. Also, as your Chancellor, I feel we should commend the
Government and the tax-payer who are paying the entire cost of the five
major buildings to be built here.
"As a ..