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Sir,

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RE

18 AUG 1922 QOL. OFFIOL

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONGKONG, 12th July, 1927.

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With reference to the 2nd paragraph of my despatch No.299 of 22nd June, 1927, proposing certain amendments in the Widows' and Orphans' Pension Ordinance,

I have the honour to transmit copies of the correspondence

Letter dated 28th December, 1926, from

Crown Agents to Colonial Secretary. Letter (undated) from Mrs. Jean Kennedy to Colonial Treasurer, Hong Kong.

noted in the margin containing

a concrete case of the

hardship caused by the present

18-years age limit for the pensions of sons.

Pending the amendment of the law, this

Government has had no option but to refuse the application

for extension in the case of the late Mr. A. L. B. Gordon's

sons.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient humble servant,

Governor, &c.

LIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P.,

&c.,

&C.,

&C.