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Wednesday, March 21, 1973
In a campaign of this nature, he said, the wholehearted support
from the Government and from every individual in the community must be sought.
The following is the full text of the Governor's speech:
"I very much welcome this opportunity to meet a representative
cross-section of those responsible for actually cleaning Hong Kong during
the big drive last November and since.
"I asked to meet you because I wanted to congratulate you, all
of you, on doing such an excellent job.
"The chance you have achieved in the appearance of our city
has been dramatic. It has earned wide international acclaim. More important,
it has given satisfaction and pride in Hong Kong because it has made life
pleasanter and healthier for everyone.
Moreover this is the first time that under the leadership of the
civil service the community as a whole has joined hands to achieve an object,
except in times of emergency or disaster. This too is something of
significance in the life of Hong Kong and something to be proud of.
"I have already done what I could to express my thanks and
congratulations to some of the neighbourhood groups. Now I wish to do the
same to you, and to assure you that the immense amount of hard work that
you have put in has earned you the gratitude and admiration of the whole
community of Hong Kong-
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