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IMMEDIATE
Telno 1599
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HONG KONG TO COMMONWEALTH OFFICE (D.T.D.)
30 October 1967
Addressed to Commonwealth Office telegram No. 1599 of 30 October.
Repeated for information to POLAD Singapore, Canberra and Washington.
Sitrep for period 250800 to 300800.
84) My immediately preceding telegram.
The increasing number of bombs in the last two days is seen as an attempt to disrupt Hong Kong Week which started today. All bombs whether true false or hoax require the attention of the police services disposal teams and their increase extends their capability and disrupts day to day life more seriously.
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The China Products Fortnight from 29 October to 10 November is also seen as a counter to Hong Kong Week.
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An increase in the use of Union and other Communist premises indicates intention to consolidate local support and boost morale. It is also considered that the recently established Kwang tung Committee to support Hong Kong compatriots will be used to boost the morale and activity of local Communists.
4. Events of the past five days suggest that the Communist hierarchy aim to settle down to a long term objective of consolidation and expansion while continuing to attack Government in the propaganda and other selected fields.
Commonwealth Office pass to Canberra as telegram 130 and Washington as 343.
Sir D. Trench
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