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HONG KONG TO COMMONWEALTH OFFICE (D.T.D.)
29 September 1967
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Anti-British wall posters in Shumchun Railway station
across border were cleaned up about three days ago. Government spokesman says its a good sign. No (repeat no) decorations of any sort were seen in Chinese territory to mark eighteenth anniversary of Peoples Republic of China. Stock market continues to rise with transactions reaching nearly dollars four million Thursday. Stock Exchange member said past ten days showed signs of improvement with renewed buying. Executive Director Mr. Oliphant Thursday urged for immediate reform in Hong Kong indus tries. "Commercial community must accept responsibility and take action to improve lot of workers misery" He said Government can only provide framework, background, facilities and regulations. Mr. Oliphant emphasised Hong Kong's future prosperity hinges on cooperation of business and industry.
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