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PARAPHRASE

TELEGRAM

Nac/56532

60052 Regd 30 Dec2 1915

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The Governor of Hong Kong to the

Secretary of State for the Colonies. (Received, Colonial Office, 10,50 a.,, 30th December,

1915).

Your telegram of the 11th December in cipher. The Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia is prepared to receive the interned women and children and prisoners. The cost of preparing the requisite accommodation is £750. The cost of maintenance is about the same as here viz. about £1,000 per month. I can arrange transport, including the return passages of the guards, for £10,000 approximately. I have offered to defray these charges from Hong Kong funds, Telegraph as soon as possible whether you approve. Prisoners can embark on the 15th proximo.

MAY

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