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TO ROUTINE SINGAPORE

TELEGRAM NUMBER 87 OF 1 MAY.

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STEVINSON HARDY INTERNATIONAL LTD REPORTED THEIR U.K.-

REGISTERED VESSEL, QUOTE EDWARD STEVINSON UNQUOTE, OFF SINGAPORE WITH 14 REFUGEES ABOARD.

LATTER RESCUED AT SEA ON 28 APRIL.

2. GRATEFUL YOU PROVIDE USUAL GUARANTEE IF ONE REQUIRED TO ALLOW REFUGEES ASHORE.

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