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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1979

MEDICAL AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT SWIMMING GALA

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THE MEDICAL AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT WILL HOLD THE FIFTH ANNUAL SWIMMING GALA FOR ITS STAFF AND FAMILIES AT THE MORRISON HILL SWIMMING POOL ON SATURDAY (SEPTEMBER 22).

THIS ANNUAL EVENT PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE STAFF AND THEIR FAMILIES TO GET TOGETHER AND AT THE SAME TIME ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE CHILDREN.

ABOUT 300 DOCTORS, NURSES AND OTHER STAFF AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS WILL COMPETE IN MORE THAN 20 EVENTS. IN ADDITION 44 OFFICERS FROM 11 OTHER GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS WILL TAKE PART IN AN INTER-DEPARTMENTAL INVITATION RELAY.

THERE WILL BE A SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING DEMONSTRATION BY THE HONG KONG LIFE GUARD CLUB AND A +WATER GAMES+ COMPETITION DURING THE GALA.

THE DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, DR. K.L. THONG, WILL PRESENT PRIZES TO THE WINNERS AT THE END OF THE EVENT.

NOTE TO EDITORS:

YOU ARE INVITED TO SEND A REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER TO COVER THE MEDICAL AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S SWIMMING GALA TO BE HELD AT THE MORRISON HILL SWIMMING POOL, 01 KWAN ROAD, WAN CHAI ON SATURDAY FROM 1.30 P.M. TO 6.30 P.M. THE DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, DR. K.L. THONG, WILL PRESENT THE PRIZES AT 5.30 P.M.