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6. It is lively to be some consi erable time before the housing sitation in Hong Zon: approaches anywhere near normal and during the n at six months the standard of c mfort is likely to be extremely low.
7. In addition to the difficies of the housing situation, would-be travelere are varned that there is an treme shortage of public and private transport. The reduced numbers of trams and buser are crowded beyond capacity end taxis and public hire cars are praction ly
Gas,
non-existent. 'he cost of food is extremely high and certain consumer. goods vary in price betucon 150% and 1,000% above 1941 s anderes. teleph ne and electricity charges have greatly increased and servants' wares are at least three to four times what they were in 1941. Many household necessities are unohteinenle locally and those com-ing to ong long are urged to bring with them bed linen, o ockery, cutlery, kitchen utensils, toilet articles and where pos: ble, furniture.
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3. It is important that would-be travelers should have a horough appreciation of present living conditions in Hong Kong, as no responsi ili - for providing accommodation aan be accepted by the Hong Song Government.
9. This memorandum is based on information received from the Governor of Hon Kong. Any woman who decides go to Hong kong dos
so at her own risk al. responsibility.
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Colonial office,
alace Chambers,
Bridge treat,
S.W.1.
September, 1946.
D 70042-1 800 D/a 174 9/40
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