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11 September, 1967
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Press 112100.
Attention Glover.
Sitrep. Colony was relatively quiet today Monday following minor disturbances over weekend. Eighteen men and one woman arrested by Police in afternoon raid on union premises in Kowloon.
Three suspected bombs, one timing device, forty sharpened water pipes, six poles, twelve bottles of acid and number of spring knives and daggers were seized in raid.
No (repeat no) explosions were reported today but three bombs were found in different parts of Colony this morning.
Majority of population taking inconveniences caused by bombs and demonstrations in their stride.
Once deserted streets of Colony now (repeat now) gradually being filled by people again though they are not staying out very late.
Visitors to Hong Kong expecting chaotic conditions are surprised to find that life is going on normally
Tram and ferry services running normally but buses on both sides of harbour still finding difficulty in resuming normal services, At present bus services only fifty per cent normal more informs.
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Sent 2224 11 September, 1967 Recd 1450Z 11 September, 1967
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