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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

388. The Corporation expresses its gratitude to Messrs. Lever Bros. & Unilever, Ltd., for the kindness in accommodating a large part of the staff at Unilever House and in Salisbury Square. Thanks are also due to the Ministry of Food for the loan of offices until on February 7, 1949, the Corporation moved into the premises which had been secured at 31, Hill Street, and thus established its own London Headquarters.

389. The Corporation wishes to express its gratitude and thanks to Major Sir Philip Mitchell, G.C.M.G., M.C., Governor of Kenya, for the help that he has given and for the advice and assistance he has rendered in his office of Chairman of the East African High Commission.

390. The Corporation regrets that ill-health forced the resignation of Sir William Battershill, K.C.M.G., from his office of Governor of Tanganyika, and acknowledges the valuable advice that he gave during his term of office. The Corporation is pleased to report that it has established close and cordial relations with the Tanganyika Government and is particularly grateful to the Acting Governor and his Members and Officers for the very real help that they have given.

391. During the year the Chairman invited Sir Donald Perrott, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Food, to undertake two inquiries, one into the adminis- tration in East Africa, and the other into the administration in London. The Corporation is grateful to Sir Donald for his advice.

General Harrison

392. The members of the Board of the Corporation wish to pay tribute to the efforts made by General Harrison and to his contribution to its East African projects.

Sir Frank Stockdale

393. The Corporation mourns the passing of Sir Frank Stockdale who, as a Member of the Board, gave valuable advice at all times, and who was respected by his colleagues for his sound judgment, fearlessness of expression, and for his friendship and warm encouragement.

Mr. A. L. Gladwell

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394. The Members of the Corporation wish to pay tribute to the work undertaken on its behalf by Mr. A. L. Gladwell, head of Earth Moving & Construction Company, Limited, the Contractors responsible for clearing and building operations in Urambo. Mr. Gladwell's enthusiasm was an example to the staff in Urambo, and he was responsible for new ideas and devices which proved to be of benefit to the Scheme. His untimely death in November, 1948, was mourned by all who had worked with him.

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