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became progressively worse it was agreed that the amount of

inevitable overlapping of function of these two organisations

was leading to inofficiency and wastefulness.

Consequently

the old Welfare Committee was dissolved, and the Contral Relief

Committee was formed, with Mr. H. Butters (Hon. Dinancial

Secretary) in the chair, and representatives from both the

organisation being present. This new Committee was shortlived,

since the colony was happily relieved within a month of its

inception.

In conclusion, the International Welfare Committee owed

much to certain people who made it possible for the work to be

carried on.

Firstly, the assistance given at great rial: to himself,

during the first sixteen months, by Dr. Selwyn-Clarke, in

sending to the internees so much that was vital to their health

and comfort, is beyond praise.

Secondly, it is pleasant to place on record the valuable

work done by a group of internees who undertook the duties of

Welfare Officers in the Blocks. Their task was difficult and

unappreciated in times of scarcity and strain, and they

performed it with patience and good sense.

Thirdly, the social workers, Miss M. Dudley (Y.W.C.A.

repatriated July 1942) Miss N. E. Elliott (Social Service Centre

for the churches, Hong Kong repatriated September 1943) and Miss

Slings (London Mission, Hong Kong) desefve great praise for

their work in organising the equitable distribution of relief.

Fourthly, mention should be made of the valuable services

of the three storekeepers, Ar. J. 1. Barnes (Assistant Secretary

Medical Department, Hong Kong), Hr. C. Willcox (Hong Kong Police)

and Mr. Pat White (Hong Kong Shanghai Hotels, Ltd.), who

carried the heavy responsibility of safe storage cof Welfare

goods.