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Urban Council and the remainder by the Government. In a crowded and

busy community such as ours we must do our best to provide facilities

for sports, recreational and cultural activities to reach all sections

of the community. The completion of the Coliseum is another indication

of the determination of both the Government and. the Urban Council to

persevere in this task.

I would like this evening to congratulate all who have been

involved in this project. The Coliseum will stand as a symbol of the

contribution they have made. It now gives me great pleasure to declare

open the Hong Kong Coliseum.

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