EN CLAIR
HONG KONG TO COMMONWEALTH OFFICE (D.T.D.)
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9 October 1967
RE ARCHIV VYO OCT...
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091900.
Attention Glover Sitrep one. Twenty three sticks of gelingite two detonators and two coils of fuse were uncovered by police at midday today Monday during search of hillside behind a school in Quarry Bay in Shaukiwan on Hong Kong Island.
Students in several classes were evacuated as police carried out
search.
Twelve detonators and three pounds of fuse were also found near Victoria Park in Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island at about same time.
Four bombs were found in various parts of colony between nine a.m. and seven p.m. today. Bombs were detonated by army ammunition experts.
Mr. Victor H. Goodhew Conservative M.P. St. Albans said today it was most reassuring to learn of general confidence in Hong Kong Government and solidarity of people in present situation.
He told reporters before leaving at end of week long visit "It's heartening to see that so little support is being given to local Communists".
Mr. Goodhew said there was no repeat no evidence of any lack of security. The police and army he said are coping very well with situation.
Mrs. Susan Yuen Executive Director of Federation of Hong Kong Industries said today that coming festival of fashions in Hong Kong which is being promoted by Federation in conjunction with Trade Development Council would herald in a new image of Hong Kong industry.
Informs.
Sir D. Trench
DEPARTMENTAL DISTRIBUTION
C.O. H.K.D.
Intl. Gen. Dept.
News Dept.
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