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Saturday, December 23, 1972
SIX TO BE COMMENDED FOR BRAVERY AT SEA
Director of Marine To Present Certificates
Five members of the public and a Marine Department officer are to
be commended for their bravery and public spirit in helping to rescue people
from drowning in the harbour.
They will each be presented with a Certificate of Commendation by
the Director of Marine, Mr. A. Fletcher, at a special ceremony on Thursday
(December 28).
In addition, the five members of the public will also receive cash
awards of $100 each.
one case,
The incidents occurred during the past nine months and in all but
the victims were rescued alive.
The five members of the public are Mr. Yau Wing-kwai, Mr. Ko Tin-fuk,
Ir. Lee Muk-shing, Mr. Cheng Ah-tao and Mr. Leung Kau. The latter three are
crev Lembers of the Hong Kong and Yau Ma Tei Ferry Company.
The Marine Department officer is Mr. To Kạn, Coxswain 1.
Note to Editors:
You are cordially invited to send
a reporter and/or photographer to cover the
presentation ceremony which will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday (December 28) in the
Examination Hall, 10th floor, Rumsey Street Multi-Storey Car Park, Connaught Road, Central,
Hong Kong.
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