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Friday, December 7, 1973
Many of the detainees' parents had praised the achievements
of the centres in handling their sons, he said and this proved the value
of the prison officers' efforts.
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The Governor commended the prison officers for their "high
degree of discipline and initiative" and said the community appreciated
and respected the contribution they made to public safety.
Earlier, Sir Murray inspected the parade of 10 contingents
comprising about 230 officers from various prisons and centres operated
by the department.
During the ceremony, he presented Colonial Prison Service Medals
to six officers and three trade instructors, and Colonial Prison Service
Clasps to eight officers.
Lady MacLehose was among the guests attending the parade.
Note to Editors:
Copies of the full text of the Governor's
speech are distributed as a special supplement
to today's D.I.B.
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