Wednesday, October 24, 1973
In his address, the chairman of the Board of Directors of the
Hospital, Mr. Deacon Chiu, said the opening of Yan Chai Hospital added
a new page in the history of Tsuen Wan's development.
"A hospital erected in the midst of this densely populated area
not only lessens the financial burden of its inhabitants, but also helps
to alleviate the sufferings which they experience physically and psychol-
ogically," he said.
lir. Chiu thanked all those who had contributed to making the
hospital a reality but stressed that continuous assistance would be needed
to make Yan Chai "a real and lasting success. *
After the opening ceremony, Sir Murray, accompanied by Dr. G.E. Choa,
Director of Medical and Health Services; Mr. D.C. Bray, District Commissioner,
New Territories; and Mr. Chiu, toured the hospital building to see its
modern installations.
Note to Editors:
Copies of the full text of the Governor's
speech are distributed in the G.I.S. Press boxes
together with copies of Mr. Deacon Chiu's address.
WATER CUT
Water supply to Choi Hung Estate in Kowloon will be interrupted for
five hours starting from 1 a.m. on Friday (October 26).
The temporary stoppage is to enable a test for leakage to be made.
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