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Wednesday, January 1, 1975

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I.S.O. (Imperial Service Order)

Mr. Harry Ridsdale

Mr. Ridadale, a senior maintenance surveyor. of the Public LL

Works Department, has just retired after 27 years of service.

He first joined the government as a clerk of works class II

in 1947. Through his zeal and technical abilities, he rose from a

technical grade to a senior professional level.

He was promoted to maintenance surveyor in 1967 and is one

of the few officers promoted to a full professional position without

having acquired the recognized professional qualification a fact which

reflects his exceptional ability.

Mr. Ridsdale has received a number of commendations from his

areer.

superior during his career.

1.5.0. (Imperial Service Order)

Mr. Sung Choiu

Mr. Sung, an Auditor, has been with the Hong Kong government

since 1941 and is due to retire in 1975.

He first joined the Audit Department as a clerical officer,

and in 1969 he was exceptionally promoted to the rank of Auditor,

a post normally opens only to holders of a University honours degree or

professional qualifications.

He is responsible for the audit of all land matters. The work

is complex and demanding, yet he has carried it out in an exemplary manner.

M.B.E. (Member

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