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29 AUG 1945PARTMENTAL NO. 1 FROM MACAO (VIA LISBON) TO FOREIGN OFFICE
His Majesty's Consul General No. 165
27th August, 1945
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D. 3.00 p.m. 28th August, 1945.
R. 4.40 p.m. 28th August, 1945.
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MOST IMEDIATE
Special Messenger has arrived from Hongkong and requests. following message, be sent.
Following from F.C. Gimson for Secretary of State for
Colonies.
[Begins] MOST INMEDIATE
Have sufficient staff and complete scheme available to set up civil administration immediately except patrol of new territories, for a short period without outside assistance. I am taking the oath as officer administrating the Government. Request immediate advice, situation at present quiet. It is vital for incoming Allied Commander to meet me (repeat_me) immediately on arrival. Suggest land at or near Stanley Camp. [Ends],
Messenger suggests words "Hongkong go ahead" be incorporated in broadcast if Gimson's action approved.
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In view of extraordinary circumstances, I trust I am not contravening my instructions.
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Messenger is British employee of Public Works Department by name Arthur May. He is waiting for reply.
[Copies sent to Secretary of State for the Colonies, r. Gent, Colonial Office, General Ismay and Colonel Price.]
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