During the time when Sir Edward YOUDE was in office,the Joint Declaration on the future of Hong Kong was signed in Beijing in 1984.This is the news conference on the 1997 agreement.

The 2nd Hong Kong Arts Festival was held in 1974. The first programme performed by Sydney Symphony Orchestra with the conductor Hiroyuki Iwaki. Hong Kong Governor Sir Murray MacLehose (1917-2000) addressed his speech before the concert.

The first policy address of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government was delivered by the Chief Executive TUNG Chee-hwa.

The public farewell to governor Sir Alexander Grantham (1899–1978) and Lady Grantham, which was organized by Hong Kong people at the government stadium in So Kwun Po. In the ceremony, different people talk about his contributions.

Public farewell in honour of His Excellency the governor, Sir David Trench (1915-1988) on Sunday 17th October 1971 at the Government Stadium Hong Kong.

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.

Queen Elizabeth II arrived in Hong Kong on 4 May 1975 for a visit. In this recording, we can hear her welcoming speech by the Governor Murray Maclehose.

Built in 1959, Kwun Tong Community Centre is a popular venue for community events and performances. In the opening speech, Governor Sir Robert Black (1906-1999) expresses his appreciation to all people involved.

Govenor Sir MacLehose (1917-2000) gave a TV interview in 1977. The content includes the ICAC, the relationship with China and negotiations with the European common market.

After threatened policemen stormed the ICAC offices in October 1977, the governor Sir Murray MacLehose (1917-2000) made a statement in Legco and announced a “partial amnesty” on 7 November.