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My Lord,

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British Consulate-General,

MANILA,

394

August 8th, 1940.

See minutes on jacks

9 7/8.

In continuation of my despatch No. 56. of to-day's date, I have the honour to transmit herewith lists of the Hong Kong evacuees who sailed from Manila for Australia in m.v."Slamat and s.s "Awatea".

(1) m.v. "Slamat". Civilians and Naval Dockyard,

and Hong Kong Naval Volunteer Force. S.S. "Awatea". Military families.

(2)

I have the honour to be,

With the highest respect,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient,

humble Servant,

5. Lent

Consul-General.

The Right Honourable

The Viscount Halifax, K.G., P.C., G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E.,

Etc.,

etc.,

Foreign Office,

LONDON.

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