CO129-591-12 Military Administration- Civil affairs- directives to force commander and senior officials 24-2-1945 - 13-9-1945 — Page 73

APPOINTMENT OF LIEUT.-GOVERNOR.

3.

HONG KONG

THE COMMITTEE expressed

their agreement with the terms of a draft telegram to Admiral Harcourt prepared autisol by the Colonial Office, who, were in disarreement with

Admiral Harcourt's proposal to appoint Mr. Gimson as Lieut.-Governor, and instructed the Secretary to arrange for its despatch.

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Telegram TOQ 010943 Sent as TOO 031222

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