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Saturday, April 28, 1973

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PRAISE FOR HONG KONG SCOUTS

The Governor, Sir Murray MacLehose, today paid tribute to the

Scout Movement in Hong Kong for its contribution to the community.

Addressing the St. George's Day Rally at the Boundary Stroet Police

Football Ground, Sir Murray told the scouts: "Your contribution to the

community is evidence of the leadership qualities promoted by the Scout

Association."

Noting the scouts active role in community projects such as the

Keep Hong Kong Clean Campaign and their work during the June landslides,

the Governor said: "This is the type of initiative and example for which I

hope the Scout Movement of Hong Kong will be noted in the years ahead,"

Following is the full text of the Governor's speech:

"Last year, when I first spoke to you as your Chief Scout, I said

I was looking forward to seeing many of you at camp as well as other functions.

"In November I visited your campsite at Tai Tam and was most impressed

by your very high standards. Next February I will be attending the Carlton

Trophy Competition. I hope then to see more of the scoutcraft and other

skills which form such an important part of scouting.

"Your contribution to the community is evidence of the leadership

qualities promoted by the Scout Association.

/"Your work