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INWARD TELEGRAM

TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES

Oppher (0,7. P.)

IMPORTANT

Drip.on 52928/20/49

FROM HONG KONG (0.A.G.)

D. 1st March, 1949... R. 1at

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09.45 hrs.

No. 212 Secret.

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see (8)

Addressed to 3. of S.

Repeated to Commissioner General No. 63 (please

paɛɛ to Governors of Hong Kong and Singapore No. 9 and High Commissioner Federation of Malaya No.1) "Napking No. 36.

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Your telegram No. 156 to Singapore. (3)

Poreign based political parties.

I do not expect any strong repercussions here

from actioa proposed by the Governor of Singapore.

2.

In view of similar considerations which prevail hore, I am investigating advisability of similer action and will report shortly.

Copies sent to:-

Foreign Office

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Mr. Dening

Mr. Scarlett.

Mr. R.H. Scott.

Mr. P.D. Coates.

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M. I. 5.

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