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Number F 3441/5441/10 Defence of Hong Kong.

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Transmits copy Hong Kong telegram No. 7327 of 20th June from General Officer Commanding intimating that he considers that threats and warning of Japanese General cannot be ignored and that precautionary measures for defence of Hong Kong should be taken without delay. Outlines his proposals and requests authority to commence evacuation to Manilla of naval in Registry 21 June, 1940, and military families immediately.

(Sent Admiralty, Air Ministry, Colonial Office).

Dated 20 June, 1940. Received

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