CO129-617-7 Development- possible implementation of CD and W Committee recommendations 18-2-1948 - 12-10-1948 — Page 52

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54403/48.

Extract from address of H. E. the

Governor in Legco. on 19th March 1948 before introduction of

1948-49 Estimates.

"The latest move is the formation of village depots; one has recently been opened at LAM TI near PING SHAN, and two others will soon follow. At these depots the marketing organisation is brought into close touch with the

farmer who now appreciates the value of co-operation. This phase parallels the formation by the Fisheries Department of the district syndicates throughout the Territories, at each of which a school has been opened.

The future activities of the Department (Agricultural) are several. The vegetable marketing scheme must be consolidated, and the village depots established throughout the Territories."

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