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OBE

Mr George Francis Alfred WARWICK

Mr Warwick was Regional Director of Cable and Wireless Ltd Hong Kong until his retirement in July 1981. The Hong Kong branch of Cable and Wireless Ltd is the largest one in the Company's system, and is in fact one of the largest international telecommunications centres in the Commonwealth. It includes every type of modern telecommunications including submarine cables, two satellite earth stations and one of the largest and most sophisticated computer message switching centres in the world. This has earned Hong Kong the position as the

He has demonstrated major telecommunications hub in the Far East. not only the exceptional abilities required to run such a large and complex organisation but also a drive and willingness to contribute time and energy beyond what is normally expected of senior management. He has achieved and maintained good relations with customers and in dealing with high-level negotiations and has been held in high esteem by his employees who number around 1500, of whom over 98% are locally engaged.

ISO

Mr Maurice Kenneth LANE, QFSM, CPM

Following service in the UK Fire Services Mr Lane joined the Hong Kong Government in 1955 as a Revenue Inspector and in 1956 he was appointed to the Hong Kong Fire Brigade as a Station Officer. During his 24 years service in the Fire Services Department he has made a lasting contribution to fire safety and has played a prominent role on many committees charged with drawing up Codes of Practice in respect of fire safety and means of escape, where his experience and professionalism have been invaluable. His performance in the active operational role has also been most distinguished and in 1966 was recognised by the award of the Colonial Police Medal and in 1972 by the award of the Queen's Fire Services Medal for distinguished service. He has commanded all the major formations of the Fire Services. In the rank of Deputy Director, Mr contribution has been most valuable and his self-discipline and professionalism have been an example to others.

Lane's

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