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Monday, May 15, 1972

These services include children's and youth's activities, nurseries

and croches, vocational training and education, rehabilitation and services

for the handicapped, ex-drug addicts and ex-prisoners, and services for the

aged, he added.

This year, Mr. Wu said, his Committee has plans for nine Government

Lotteries. "There may be more, " he added.

"Tickets for the first this year, still at $2 each, go on sale

as from today, and the winning tickets will be drawn on June 3 at the

City Hall Concert Hall at 10a.m.

"After that, draws for the other Government Lotteries for the year

will take place at two weeks' interval."

Four Organisations

He said four organisations

Radio Hong Kong, Commercial Radio,

HK-TVB, and RTV - have agreed to undertake publicity work for the Lotteries,

with Radio Hong Kong responsible for this year's first Lottery.

Radio Hong Kong has arranged for the draw on June 3 to be followed

by a Cantonese opera show, "Fisherman's Daughter", to entertain the spectators.

The show will be performed by members of the Lung Cheung Dramatic Troupe.

"In addition, our Committee, in conjunction with the Information

Services Department, have prepared a booklet designed to promote better

understanding among members of the public towards the aims of Government

Lotteries and the usage of Government Lotteries Fund," he said.

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