CO129-593-6 Rehabilitation of Hong Kong University. For extracted photographs see CN 3-45- Advisory Committee papers 1-1-1939 - 31-12-1946 — Page 140

HONG KONG UNIVERSITY ADVISORY COMMITTED.

Confidential

No. IIKUAC 8

Copy of a telegram dated 30th October from

Dr. Gordon King, now a Member of the

Civil Affairs Branch of the Military

Administration in Hong Kong,

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Buildings at present derelict with exception of library. Early decision necessary regarding selection of new site or rebuilding on old sitē. Consider impossible to start first year's medical course before October, 1946, and then only if equipment and staff available. Laboratory equipment entirely destroyed. Professor Faid, Physics, Propensor Byrne, Chemistry, both dead, Hill, Chemistry, dead, Herklots, Biology, seconded to Government; Davis, Physics, in C.A. but willing to return. Some Chinese staff available. Eligibility of students depends on early resumption of matriculation examination. For full information suggest contact Vice Chancellor Slors through Agent Colonial Office.

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