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WARNING: This is an unparaphrased version of a secret cypher or confidential code message, and the text must first be paraphrased* if it is essential to communicate it to persons outside British or Allied Government Services. [*NOTE: Messages shown as having been sent in a One-Time Pad ("O.T.P.") are excepted from this rule.] Addressed

(F) Where application has already been made but no rice ticket issued, "such application will be regarded as cancelled and new application should be made by those persons who claim to be within the above categories. (G) Apart from the rice supplied by the Administration

there have hitherto been very small supplies of "free-Market" rice procurable at high prices, but there is no probability of the continuance of such supplies.

(H) The Administration considers that it is its duty to

Ends. warn intending newcomers of the situation.

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It should be observed that this action in no way restricts immigration into Hong Kong but warns intending immigrants that Government rations of rice will not be available for them.

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