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Wednesday, December 12, 1973

GOVERNOR SHOWS THE WAY IN CONSERVING FUEL

The Governor and Lady MacLehose are setting an example for other residents of Hong Kong in their efforts to economise on the use of fuel.

A number of measures have been introduced in Government House

and these have led to big savings not only in electricity, but in fuel consumption as well.

The Governor's large car has virtually been "mothballed" and the main vehicle used, wherever possible, is a smaller estate car which can cover more than twice the mileage on the same amount of fuel.

Since the economy car was introduced several weeks ago there has been a reduction of 34 per cent in the amount of fuel consumed over October's figure, and this is expected to be reduced even further this month,

In the use of electricity, it is estimated that there has been

a 47 per cent reduction in consumption brought about by the adoption of

certain other measures at Government House,

All floodlighting has been turned off since November 22 and the air-conditioning has been shut-off except for ventilation where this is

necessary.

In contrast with other years, there will be no illuminated Christmas tree in the grounds of Government House. In the past something like 2,000 bulbs have been used to light the tree.

The operation of the laundry has also been surfailed for one day

each week to cut down on the use of electricity.

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