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Monday, July 16, 1973
C.A.S. ANNUAL FIRST AID COMPETITION
A presentation of prizes to the winning teams of the Civil Aid
Services first aid competition will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) at the
C.A.S. Headquarters theatre, Caroline Hill Road, Hong Kong.
The competition, which seeks to promote a high standard of practical
knowledge in first aid among its volunteers; originated in 1953. The
late C.. Kwan, who was then Deputy Commissioner of C.A.S., donated the cup.
Seven teams from Hong Kong Island and 12 from Kowloon took part
in this year's competition.
Tomorrow, four teams, two from each side of the harbour, will
compete in the final. The competition will begin at 7.35 p.m. and end
at about 9,00 p.m. Two senior Auxiliary Medical Service officers will act
as judges.
Mr. P.C. Woo, Commissioner of C.A.S., will present the C.Y. Kwan Cup
to the champion team.
About 100 C.A.S. officers and members are expected to attend.
Note to Editors:
REPORT ON FUTURE NEEDS OF ELDERLY
The chairman of the working party on the future needs of the elderly, Mr. T.S. Heppell, Assistant Director (General) Social Welfare Department, will hold a press conference tomorrow (Tuesday) to announce details of the working party's report and its recommendations.
The press conference will be held in the 35 mm theatre of G.I.S. at 11.15 a.m. You are invited to cover the conference.
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