Tuesday, September 19, 1972
ASIA FOUNDATION PRESENTS CAR TO BEGONIA ROAD BOYS' HOME
Motor mechanic trainees of the Begonia Road Boys' Home today received
their own vehicle for instruction purposes.
The second-hand car which is in good working condition was presented to
the trainees by the Asia Foundation.
Mr. T.S. Foo, Officer-in-charge of the Asia Foundation in Hong Kong,
who made the presentation, later inspected the motor mechanic class and saw a
demonstration of a home-made go-kart.
Mr. Mak Wing-hong. Principal Social Welfare Officer, described the
donation as a "symbol of concern and encouragement down to our field work level".
"The car will add valuable training material to the existing facilities,"
he added.
The motor mechanic class is one of three pre-vocational training
classes at the Begonia Road Boys' Home. It is run by a qualified instructor.
More than 600 boys have been taught in the class since it was established
in 1963. A number of the boys have subsequently established themselves in the
trade.
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