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TO IMMEDIATE GOVERNOR HONG KONG TELEGRAM NUMBER 576 OF 12 JUNE. 1973.

CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT CODBER

1. THE TIMES OF 12 JUNE CARRIES REPORT BY LEO GOODSTADT FROM MONG

KONG ABOUT MR GODBER'S ALLEGED ESCAPE IN ADVANCE OF ARREST ON CORR-

UPTION CHARGES. SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST HAVE TELEPHONED MY OFFICE

TO ASK FOR COMMENTS AND ELLIS HAS CONTACTED IR ROYLE. WE ARE SAYING

THAT WE HAVE NO INFORMATION AND NO COMMENTS.

2. GRATEFUL FOR INFORMATION AND FOR INDICATION OF THE LINE WHICH

YOU ARE TAKING.

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