CO129-581-8 Centenary anniversary of Colony of Hong Kong- proposed statue of George VI 4-3-1939 - 5-4-1940 — Page 2

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Mr. Gilbers- Ledwardt.

13.4.39

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The question of the choice of a sculptor

for the statue in connexion with

the

19:41 Centenary celebrations is ultimately

53952/38 ust to t'in Hit. authorities, altho' the name.

of Sir W. Reid Dick was suppested.

He has brought in Sir E. Luthers, which did not help to make the

cost-

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Fir W. Reid Dick puts the estimated cost

at ₤10,000, whereas HK. asked for

Some

For this

thing approaching £2000. uason, & also for the vasons act out in (2), the CA now suppest asking Mh. Gilbert Ledward, R.A. for an estimate.

In the cires. I would suppst that this proposal be accepted.

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(1)

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inform HR. as yet.

A.N. Galsworthy

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