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Friday, December 7, 1973

Many of the detainees' parents had praised the achievements

of the centres in handling their sons, he said and this proved the value

of the prison officers' efforts.

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The Governor commended the prison officers for their "high

degree of discipline and initiative" and said the community appreciated

and respected the contribution they made to public safety.

Earlier, Sir Murray inspected the parade of 10 contingents

comprising about 230 officers from various prisons and centres operated

by the department.

During the ceremony, he presented Colonial Prison Service Medals

to six officers and three trade instructors, and Colonial Prison Service

Clasps to eight officers.

Lady MacLehose was among the guests attending the parade.

Note to Editors:

Copies of the full text of the Governor's

speech are distributed as a special supplement

to today's D.I.B.

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