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"It will also convey to the public at large the inevitability;
universality and simplicity of the system and help allay fears due to lack
of understanding.
"Once one brid had a practical encounter with metrication," he
added, "the apparent difficulties disappear and the inadequacy of the
imperial system becomes evident."
NEW TERRITORIES ATHLETIC MEET
Note to Editors:
The first New Territories athletic meet, jointly organised by the
Heung Yee Kuk, the Recreation and Sport Service of the Education Department
and the New Territories Schools Sports Association, will be held at Mongkok
Stadium, Boundary Street, Kowloon, beginning at 9 a.m. on Sunday (January 11).
The prize-giving, at which the Secretary for the New Territories,
Mr. David Akers-Jones, will make a short speech, will take place at 4 p.m.
Prizes will be presented by Mr. Cheung Yan-lung and Mr. Lam Shu-chun,
Vice-chairmen of the ileung Yee Kuk, and Mr. Deacon Chiu, President of the New
Territories General Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Michael Caswell, Principal Education Officer of the Education
Department, will present attendance certificates to trainees of the district
atheletic coaching courses.
You are cordially invited to send members of your staff to cover both
the atheletic meet and the prize-giving ceremony.
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