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Thursday, May 10, 1973

41 GROUPS SELECTED FOR YOUTH PROJECT COMPETITION

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A total of 41 groups from schools, youth organisations and

voluntary welfare agencies have been selected to participate in the

forthcoming youth project' competition on social welfare in Hong Kong.

Draws for the allocation of booths for the display were held

at a recent meeting of representatives of these groups.

At the meeting at the Lady Trench Training Centre in Wanchai

the group representatives were also briefed on other details connected

with the exhibition.

Some of the themes chosen include public assistance, probation

services, services for the elderly, community work, training, and employment

placement services for the disabled. The projects will go on display for

three days at the Ocean Terminal beginning on the afternoon of Friday, May 18

The competition is organised by the Social Welfare Department

in co-operation with the Education Department and the Hong Kong Council

of Social Service.

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