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CIPHER TELEGRAM

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This message will not be distributed outside British Government Departments or Headquarters or re-transmitted, even in cipher, without being paraphrased.. (Messages marked O.T.P. need not be paraphrased)

r: 9:22

13- NOV 1945

1945

Recd 302105 Oct 45

From:-

C. in C., Hong Kong

DTO 300720Z

To:-

The ar Office

Info:- SACSEA

IMPORTANT

263 Cipher 30 Oct

RESTRIC ED

From CIVIL AFFAIRS

Ref tour 81433(CA(DP)) of 24 October.

Para one.

Owing to shortage of supplies and

accomodation we are encouraging the return only (rpt only) of those Chinese nationals who are essential to the

rehabilitation of the colony. It is hoped that once SACSEA supplies commence to arrive in larger quantities

we will be able to permit uninterrupted movement.

Para two. The entry of wives and families is being

temporarily discouraged.

C.6.(Tels)

Distribution and action by C.A. (DP).

Col.CA(3).

Copies to:-

C.A.1.4. (DP)(4).

Foreign Office (Far Eastern Dept. lir.Kitson).

(Refugee Dept. Mr.Henderson).

Colonial Office (Mr. Gent).

(Telegram Distribution Section) (14).

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