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Friday, September 28, 1973
DEPARTURE OF COLONIAL SECRETARY
The Colonial Secretary, Sir Hugh Norman-Walker, will leave Hong
Kong on Sunday (September 30) for Britain before taking up his new appoint-
ment as Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man.
He will be seen off by prominent residents and well-wishers at
H.M.S. Tamar. The Police band will be in attendance.
Sir Hugh will cross the harbour in the "Lady Maurine". He is
travelling to the United Kingdom by ship.
Sir Hugh has been Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong since he arrived
in March 1969. He took over from Sir Michael Gass.
He will be succeeded as Colonial Secretary by Mr. Denys Roberts.
Note to Editors:
You are welcome to cover the farewell for the
outgoing Colonial Secretary on Sunday. Your representatives
ere requested to assemble at the West Gate of H.M.S. Tamar
at 5 p.n. G.I.S. officers will be present to assist the press. Sir Hugh is due to arrive at 5.30 p.m. and will board the "Lady Maurine" at 6 p.m.
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