Hong Kong Governor Sir Robert Black (1906-1999) achieved fairly stable relations with China, which relied on trade through Hong Kong for much of its foreign income. After his six year Governorship, there was a ceremony for his departure at Queen's Pier.
Hong Kong Governor Sir Robert Black (1906-1999) achieved fairly stable relations with China, which relied on trade through Hong Kong for much of its foreign income. After his six year Governorship, there was a ceremony for his departure at Queen's Pier.
Before being appointed to be 24th Hong Kong governor, Sir David Trench (1915-1988) served as Deputy Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong between 1959 and 1960. In this recording, we hear description of his arrival.
"John!", "Paul!","BEATLES"........Screaming fans and Beatlemania greeted them at Kai Tak Airport in Kowloon, Hong Kong on the morning of 8th June. They appeared for the following press conference, which was held at the President Hotel.
The Community Relief Trust Fund was designed for the victims of such natural disasters as fires, floods and typhoons. Governor David Trench (1915-1988) came to the studio to ask for help from the public in giving further support.
Sir David Clive Crosble TRENCH was appointed as Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Hong Kong between 1964 and 1971.Sir David shared his thoughts on the bank crisis of those years.