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by about 40 civilians occurred at 1720H. Attempt foiled using white phosporous grenades. Border since quiet. CCA were seen to prevent civilians from throwing stones at Man Kam To on 3 Nov.
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Police raids continue.
Thai Malay Border. Joint Thai/Malaysian border patrols contacted groups of Communist terrorists on 28 and 29 Oct, in Perlis and Kelantan border areas. Inconclusive exchanges of fire ensued.
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Shackleton of 205 Squadron on flight Gan to Singapore crashed into sea at 040727Z in position 0050N 9512E after fire in starboard outer engine. 3 survivors of crew of 11 picked up by HMS AJAX.
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Deployments.
Navy. HMS RELENTLESS and HMS NUBIAN left station 4 Nov en route UK.
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b. Army. 2/10 GR relieved 2/7 GR in Hong Kong 5 Nov. 2/7 GR complete return to Sungei Udang 7 Now less small sea rear party.
Exercises.
HANDSEL (6 to 20 Nov) takes place in Kota Belud training area in Sabah with aims to practice HQ 99 Gurkha INF BDE and HQ 224 Mobile GP RAF in movement techniques and in operation of a joint force HQ. WN Second Phase 1/2 GR carry out counter revolutionary warfare training with Gurkha Indep Para Coy in support and 2/2 GR acting as enemy.
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