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Friday, July 27, 1973

PRISONS OFFICERS RECEIVE LETTERS OF COMMENDATION

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The Commissioner of Prisons, Mr. T.G. Garner will present letters

of commendation and appreciation to 14 prisons officers for their out-

standing service in coping with the disturbances at the Stanley Prison

on April 20 this year.

The presentation will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at 12.00 noon

at the Staff Training Institute, Stanley.

Of the 14 recipients, four will receive the Governor's commendation.

The rest will be presented with letters of appreciation from the Colonial

Secretary.

Note to Editors:

You are invited to send a reporter and/or

photographer to cover the ceremony. Transport will

be provided. A Prisons Department vehicle will

leave Queen's Pier, Edinburgh lace at 10.45 a.m.

for Stanley. G.I.S. representatives and a Prisons

Department liaison officer will be on hand to assist

the press.

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