Post_Office_1967-1968 — Page 26

Telex calls--inward minutes

Telex calls-relayed minutes

International telephone calls-outward minutes International telephone calls-inward minutes

681,972

218,693 1,975,216

2,836,925

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Pictures transmitted

492

Pictures received

21,700

Press broadcasts & reception services-number of hours

28,075

Harbourphone calls

809,303

Maritime radiotelegrams accepted for transmission

13,633

Maritime radiotelegrams received

43,206

Maritime radiotelephone calls-outward minutes

267

Maritime radiotelephone calls-inward minutes

2,280

81,534

6,563

Meteorological broadcasts & reception services-number

of hours

Inland Telegrams

STAFF WELFARE

106. The Post Office Recreation Club continued as the venue for promoting welfare, sporting and social activities of its members during the year.

107. Regular X-Ray examinations, inoculations, etc. of the staff were carried out during the year by Medical and Health Department.

108. A bathing pavilion at Ting Kau beach was opened on 5th August, 1967.

Social Activities

109. The Annual Children's Party, a regular feature of the Depart- ment's social activities, was held on 31st December, 1967. The children attending were entertained to games and side-shows by guest artists and presented with gifts. The proceedings were filmed and featured on television.

110. A cocktail party was held at the Club premises on 15th March, 1968 in honour of Mr. A. G. CROOK, O.B.E., the outgoing President and Mrs. CROOK. He was made a Life Member and Patron of the Club and presented with a souvenir badge by Mr. C. G. FOLWELL.

Swimming Crook Cup

111. The 12th Annual Inter-Section Swimming Competition for the Crook Cup was held on 27th September, 1967 at the European Y.M.C.A.

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