CO129-589-17 Evacuation of British families 14-1-1941 - 27-11-1941 — Page 78

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A gift of one and a half hours was allocated to the evacuees

by the kindness of the Far Eastern Broadcasting Corporation, over

Station KZRM. One hour of this time was relayed to Hong Kong.

During the first half hour Red Cross workers spoke on the services of the Red Cross and then many evacuees spoke to their husbands

and friends in Hong Kong. This service was much appreciated and there were many expressions of gratitude both to KZRM for the opportunity to speak, and to the Red Cross organization for its

A return broadcast was later help during the evacuation period.

received from Hong Kong.

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