CO129-591-20 Reports on current situation 18-10-1945 - 7-11-1945 — Page 36

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smooth running of relations with the local press.

Lt. Comâr. A. Pollock . N. V. K. reported for duty on 24th Sept. and has assumed control of this dept.

On the Public Relations side, he is working closely with Major

V. Sassoon, from S. E. A. C., and they are at present preparing

a constructive plan of operations which includes loud speaker

system, which it is hoped will be available shortly.

Broadcasting. Continue in the hands of Mr. A. T. May the

programme director who will continue to act until repatriated.

He works independantly of Public Relation Officer but liaison

between these sections is established.

Public Relations and Eroadcasting are now able to function

on their own.

Requisition & Billetting.

Inter-Service Committee has been

formed to deal with billetting throughout the Colony and Lt. Col.

Milne has been appointed Quartering Commandant.

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partly under the direction of D. C. C. A. 0.

branch will be kept posted as to the situation from time to time. This is particularly necessary in view of assessment of properties

requisitioned.

Assessment. The whole question of terms on which buildings are requisitioned is under negotiation and it is understood that

the matter is being referred to the C. 0. 5.

No.Assessment Officer has et arrived in the colony and this

tricky question will probably have to be held temporary in

abeyance although it seems desirable that some form of

interim compensation should be given to owners of properties

taken over or used for billetting purposes.

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Air Services.

Mr. A. R. J. Moss resumed office at Kai Tak under

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