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Saturday, November 4, 1972

PRISON DEPARTMENT STAFF RETIRE

Two men employed by the Prisons Department are to retire soon after

serving the Government for a total of 48 years.

They are Mr. Cheng Wing-pui, Assistant Officer Class I and Mr.

Yeung Chiu, Labourer.

1938.

Mr. Cheng first joined the Prisons Department as a labourer in September

He was transferred to the post of Leader in July 1946, promoted to

Principal Warder in April 1947 and regraded as Assistant Officer Class I

in December 1970.

Mr. Yeung joined the department as a labourer in December 1958.

To mark their retirement, the Commissioner of Prisons, Mr. T.G. Garner

will present souvenirs to them next Monday (November 6).

Note to Editors:

You are invited to have the presentation covered. The ceremony will be held at about 1 p.m. in the Victoria Staff Club located on the ground floor of the Prisons Department Junior Staff Quarters in Wyndham Street, Hong Kong.

Release Time: 2.30 p.m.

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