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This Centre has been built with a magnificent donation of

$8 million from the family of the late Mr Henry G Leong, in memory

of whom the Centre has been named. This fine air-conditioned hall is

the first of its kind and will be particularly welcomed by local

residents as facilities for public gatherings are in great demand in

Yaumatei. Mr and Mrs Sydney Leong have taken a close personal interest

in all aspects of the planning of the Centre and we are truly indebted

to them.

Yaumatei is a district with its own unique character. It is

one of the oldest districts in urban Kowloon and one of the few without

public housing. Pre-war tenement blocks stand side by side with modem

multi-storey buildings. There is a large floating population living.

in the typhoon shelter. The task of welding such a wide spectrum of

social groups into a cohesive community will be greatly assisted by

this new Centre.

Once again we express our warn thanks to the Leong family :

and I now have much pleasure in declaring open the Henry G Leong.

Yaumatei Community Centre.

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