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Monday, May 29, 1972

rospectively, over the total of the previous year by 30%, then by 12% and then by 17% or, to summarize, the allocations to the Member Agencies

for the 1972/73 year, are 70% higher than the allocatione

the Chest started.

were when

"I would like now to acknowledge my sincere personal thanks to

the Board, the Executive Committee and the other Committees for all the

hard work and wise counsel they have freely given for the success of this

huge community offort.

"In conclusion, to everyone who has in any way whatsoever contributed

time or money to the success of the Community Chest's Campaign including

large and small donors alike including those walkers, their sponsors,

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the voluntary officials of various organisations, firms, media and Government

officials involved in the huge and highly rewarding community-based "alks

for a Million', I express my profound appreciation. It is surely true to

say that the Community Chest is a permanent and beneficial institution of

Hong Kong."

Release time: 6.00 p.m.

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