CO129-569-1 New Territories Unemployed Seamen's Association- petition asking for preference to be given to members when... 21-11-1938 - 27-1-1939 — Page 18

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against the larger long-established association catering

for seamen of all classes and localities would not be

justified. It is not improbable that the present

petition is chiefly an attempt to justify the continued

existence of such small associations with resulting

financial benefits to the promoters.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

/-Os. Wither

Governor.