DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 1978
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR SOCIAL SERVICES PRAISES H.K.’S MEDICAL SERVICES .................................... 1
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR SOCIAL SERVICES SHOWyS KEEN INTEREST IN SHA TIN NEW TOWN ........................ 2
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR SOCIAL SERVICES VISITS BOYS’ TRAINING CENTRE ............................... 3
MRS. ENNALS VISITS GURKHA SCHOOL AND EXPERIMENTAL FARM . 4
P....D. ROAD PROJECTS WORTH $1,900 MILLION UNDERWAY . 5
EIGHT GOVERNMENT PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCED ............... 7
SHA TIN’S MA NIU AREA LAYOUT PLAN APPROVED .......... 6
CO? 1UNITY BUILDING IN THE NEW TERRITORIES .......... 9
PLB’S HAVE IMPORTANT ROLE TO PLAY IN TRANSPORT NETWORK . 10
KCR TO OPERATE EXTRA TRAINS ON TUEN NG FESTIVAL .... 11
COMMUNITY YOUTH CLUB ORIGINAL SONG COMPETITION ..... 12
TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS IN WAN CHAI AND SAIGON STREET . 13
Issued by Government Information Services, Beaconsfield House, Hong Kong. Tel: 5-233191
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SECRETARY OF STATE FOR SOCIAL SERVICES PRAISES H.K.’S MEDICAL SERVICES
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THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, THE RT. HON.
DAVID ENNALS, HAS DESCRIBED AS +FANTASTIC+ THE PROGRESS BEING MADE IN HONG KONG’S MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES IN THE FACE OF THE RAPID INCREASE IN POPULATION IN A RELATIVELY SMALL CONCENTRATED AREA.
+1 AM VERY MUCH ENCOURAGED TO SEE THE TREMENDOUS DEVELOPMENT IN THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE FOR SUCH A HIGH DENSITY OF POPULATION,* HE SAID.
MR. ENNALS MADE THE REMARK THIS MORNING AT THE END OF AN EXTENSIVE TOUR OF THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL, ONE OF THE LARGEST ACUTE GENERAL HOSPITALS IN THE FAR EAST, AFTER AN EXCHANGE OF VIEWS WITH THE DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, DR. K.L. THONG.
HE SAID HE WAS IMPRESSED WITH THE MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME PLAN THAT IS BEING IMPLEMENTED, WHICH WOULD SEE AN ADDITIONAL 5,300 BEDS IN THREE NEW MAJOR HOSPITALS WITHIN THE NEXT SEVEN YEARS.
MR. ENNALS SAID HE WAS PARTICULARLY PLEASED TO LEARN OF THE CLOSE CO-OPERATION BETWEEN BRITAIN AND HONG KONG IN THE FIELD OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH.
HE SAW MANY OTHER AREAS WHERE CO-OPERATIVE EFFORTS COULD BE FURTHER EXTENDED, SUCH AS THE SUPPLY OF BRITISH MANUFACTURED MODERN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO HONG KONG.
DURING HIS TOUR OF THE HOSPITAL, MR. ENNALS SHOWED A KEEN INTEREST IN A NEW S2 MILLION LINEAR ACCELERATOR, RECENTLY INSTALLED AT THE HOSPITAL’S INSTITUTE OF RADIOLOGY, WHICH IS A HIGHLY SOPHISTICATED X-RAY MACHINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER PATIENTS.
HE SAID HE WAS ENCOURAGED TO SEE THE HIGH STANDARD OF MEDICAL CARE PROVIDED BY THE INSTITUTE, BOTH IN TERMS OF PROFESSIONAL SKILL AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
MR. ENNALS ALSO SPENT SOME TIME IN THE SCHOOL OF GENERAL NURSING RUN BY THE MEDICAL AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT, WHERE HE SAW THE COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAMMES FOR GENERAL NURSES.
HE SAID HE WAS PARTICULARLY PLEASED TO KNOW THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE NURSES CHOSE TO REMAIN IK PUBLIC SERVICE AFTER COMPLETING THEIR TRAINING COURSES.
MR. ENNALS ENDED HIS TOUR OF THE HOSPITAL WITH A VISIT TO THE CASUALTY DEPARTMENT, WHICH DAILY HANDLES ALMOST AS MANY CASUALTY CASES AS IN ALL OTHER HOSPITALS COMBINED. HE SAID HE WAS EXTREMELY IMPRESSED WITH THE HIGH STANDARD OF CASUALTY SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE HOSPITAL STAFF.
ALSO TAKING PART IN THE HOSPITAL TOUR WERE A LABOUR MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT, MR. RODERICK MACFARQUHAR AND MR. ENNAL’S PRIVATE SECRETARY, MR. JOHN RODGERS.
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SECRETARY OF STATE FOR SOCIAL SERVICES TOURS SHA TIN NEW TOWN *****
THE VISITING SECRETARY OF STATE FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, THE RT. HON. DAVID ENNALS, THIS (THURSDAY) AFTERNOON WENT ON A TOUR OF SHA TIN NEW TOWN AND SHOWED A KEEN INTEREST IN ONE OF ITS MAJOR PROJECTS — THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 1,400-EED TEACHING HOSPITAL.
MR. ENNALS WAS TOLD BY THE GOVERNMENT ARCHITECT, MR. EDWIN WONG, THAT THE GOVERNMENT HOPED TO HAVE THE HOSPITAL — WHICH WILL BE A FACULTY OF THE NEARBY CHINESE UNIVERSITY — OPERATIONAL WITHIN THREE-AND-A-HALF YEARS.
THE HOSPITAL WILL HAVE A LARGE THREE-STOREY PODIUM ON WHICH THERE WILL BE ANOTHER 12-STOREY BUILDING. IT WILL ALSO HAVE ACCOMMODATION AND FACILITIES FOR 2,400 STAFF MEMBERS.
MR. ENNALS STARTED HIS TOUR OF SHA TIN AFTER LUNCH WITH THE ACTING SECRETARY FOR THE NEW TERRITORIES, MR. JOHN TODD, THE SHA TIN DISTRICT OFFICER, MR. GERRY HIGGINSON, THE PWD’S SHA TIN PROJECT MANAGER, MR. JOHN DON, AND OTHER SENIOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADERS.
ACCOMPANYING MR. ENNALS WERE MRS. ENNALS AND A LABOUR MP, MR. RODERICK MACFARQUHAR.
AFTER LUNCH, THE OFFICIAL P.ARTY WENT TO THE SHA TIN WEI LOOKOUT FOR A BRIEFING ON THE DEVELOPMENTS THAT WILL TRANSFORM SHA TIN INTO A MODERN TOWN OF HALF A MILLION PEOPLE BY THE MID-80’S.
ACCOMPANIED BY THE ACTING SECRETARY FOR HOUSING, MR. DONALD LIAO, MR. ENNALS SAW THE LEK YUEN COMMERCIAL COMPLEX AND THE MARKETING AREAS. HE ENDED THE VISIT BY DROPPING IN ON A WO CHE HOUSING ESTATE RESIDENT, MR. WONG SHUI-LUN, WHO LIVES WITH HIS SON AND HIS FAMILY.
LATER MR. ENNALS AND HIS PARTY WENT TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY HEADQUARTERS AT HO MAN TIN FOR A BRIEFING ON THE GOVERNMENT’S ID-YEAR HOUSING PROGRAMME.
THEY WERE MET THERE BY THE GOVERNOR, SIR MURRAY MACLEHOSE.
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U.K. SECRETARY FOR SOCIAL SERVICES AND MP VISIT BOYS’ TRAINING CENTRE *****
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, THE RT. HON. DAVID ENNALS, AND A LABOUR MP, MR. RODERICK MACFARQUHAR, THIS MORNING VISITED THE CHAK YAN CENTRE IN KOWLOON TONG, A PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR BOYS.
THE CENTRE RUN BY THE SOCIETY OF BOYS’ CENTRES IS A GOVERNMENT-SUBVENTED RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTION WHICH PROVIDES CARE, GUIDANCE AND PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO BOYS WITH BEHAVIOUR OR FAMILY PROBLEMS. THE BOYS ARE PLACED UNDER SUPERVISION BY COURT ORDER OR THOSE IN NEED OF CARE AND PROTECTION.
ON THEIR ARRIVAL, MR. ENNALS AND MR. MACFARQUHAR WERE BRIEFED ON THE WORK OF THE CENTRE.
ACCOMPANIED BY THE ACTING DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WELFARE, MR. JIMMY SWEETMAN' CHAIRMAN OF THE SOCIETY, MR. CHARLES YEUNG' SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT OF THE SOCIETY, MR. WILSON CHEUNG' AND THE CENTRE’S SUPERINTENDENT, MR. STEPHEN CHENG. THEY THEN WENT ON A TOUR OF THE CENTRE AND WATCHED THE BOYS UNDERGOING TRAINING IN AIR-CONDITIONING, METAL WORK, ELECTRICAL WORK AND CARPENTRY.
WITH A CAPACITY OF 160, THE CENTRE OFFERS TWO TO EIGHT YEARS OF RESIDENTIAL CARE AND TRAINING TO BOYS DEPENDING MAINLY ON THE NEED OF INDIVIDUAL CASES.
m SPECIAL PRIMARY SCHOOL IS ATTACHED TO THE CENTRE TO PROVIDE PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND NORMAL SCHOOLING.
THE CENTRE ALSO HELPS THE BOYS TO PLAN THEIR FUTURE ACCORDING TO THEIR ABILITY.
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MRS. ENNALS VISITS GURKHA SCHOOL AND EXPERIMENTAL FARM
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THE WIFE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR SOCIAL SERVICES MRS. JEAN ENNALS, THIS MORNING VISITED THE GURKHA HIGH SCHOOL IN SEK KONG AND THE KADOORIE EXPERIMENTAL AND EXTENSION FARM AND BOTANIC GARDENS IN TAI MO SHAN.
ACCOMPANIED BY LADY MACLEHOSE, MRS. ENNALS WAS WELCOMED ON ARRIVAL AT THE SCHOOL BY ITS HEADMASTER, MR. RAJENDRA RAI- THE ACTING COMMANDANT OF THE TRAINING DEPOT, BRIGADE OF GURKHA, MAJOR MANIPRASAD RAI AND THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM BRITISH FORCES HEADQUARTERS, ,CAPTA I N C. J. MARTINDILL.
DURING THE HOUR-LONG TOUR OF THE SCHOOL, MRS. ENNALS SAW STUDENTS ATTENDING CLASSES IN SCIENCE, SEWING, WOODWORK AND DOMESTIC SCIENCE. THE VISITORS ALSO SAW A GURKHA TRADITIONAL DANCE BY THE STUDENTS AT THE SCHOOL HALL.
MRS. ENNALS WAS TOLD THAT THE SCHOOL, WHICH WAS OPENED IN 1973, IS CURRENTLY PROVIDING FULL-DAY SECONDARY EDUCATION TO 265 CHILDREN OF GURKHA SOLDIERS, PRIESTS AND TEACHERS.
IN ADDITION TO GENERAL EDUCATION, THE SCHOOL ALSO PROVIDES VOCATIONAL COURSES TO STUDENTS, SUCH AS THOSE ON AGRICULTURE, POULTRY, WOODWORK AND METALWORK.
MRS. ENNALS AND LADY MACLEHOSE NEXT WENT TO THE NEARBY KADOORIE EXPERIMENTAL AND EXTENSION FARM AND BOTANIC GARDENS WHERE AGRICULTURAL COURSES ARE PROVIDED TO GURKHA SOLDIERS.
THE VISITORS TOURED THE FARM AND SAW GURKHA SOLDIERS TAKING COURSE IN PIG-KEEPING.
THE FARM RUN BY THE KADOORIE AGRICULTURAL AID ASSOCIATION HAS PROVIDED AGRICULTURAL COURSES TO 3,300 GURKHA SOLDIERS SINCE 1968.
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P.vl.D. ROAD PROJECTS WORTH '1,900 MILLION UNDERWAY
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THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IS AT PRESENT WORKING ON 48 ROAD PROJECTS OF VARYING NATURE, WORTH A TOTAL OF 31,900 MILLION.
THIS WAS REVEALED TODAY BY THE PRINCIPAL GOVERNMENT HIGHWAY ENGINEER, MR. CHAN KAI-KEONG.
MR. CHAN SAID EVERYTHING POSSIBLE WAS BEING DONE TO IMPROVE TRAFFIC FLOW THROUGHOUT THE TERRITORY.
+AT THIS VERY MOMENT, WE HAVE CONTRACTS IN HAND FOR SOME 48 ROAD PROJECTS WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF ABOUT 31,900 MILLION. .
+THE AMOUNT OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURE ON ROADS FOR LAST FINANCIAL YEAR WAS JUST OVER 3300 MILLION AND THE ESTIMATED CAPITAL EXPENDITURE ON ROADS FOR 1978/79 IS ABOUT $450 MILLION.+ MR. CHAN SAID.
HE OUTLINED MAJOR PROJECTS NOW UNDERWAY ON HONG KONG ISLAND, IN KOWLOON AND THE NEW TERRITORIES.
+0N HONG KONG ISLAND, MAJOR PROJECTS INCLUDE ABERDEEN TUNNEL AND ITS APPROACH ROAD SYSTEM AT BOTH ENDS, THE 3260 MILLION NEW COASTAL ROUTE FROM VICTORIA PARK TO NORTH POINT, IMPROVEMENTS OF THE POKFULAM ROAD, AMD A SOOH-TO-START ELEVATED ROAD LINKING POKFULAM ROAD WITH THE WATERFRONT VIA HILL ROAD,+ MR. CHAN SAID.
+ TENDERS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FLYOVER AT WONG NE I CHONG GAP ROAD/TAI HANG ROAD/STUBBS ROAD ROUNDABOUT HAVE BEEN CALLED AND WE ARE GEARED TO START WORK IN AUGUST THIS YEAR.+
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE ISLAND, A BRIDGE TOGETHER WITH AN APPROACH ROAD SYSTEM IS BEING CONSTRUCTED TO LINK AP LEI CHAU WITH ABERDEEN.
ON KOWLOON SIDE, HE SAID, WORK WAS IN PROGRESS TO PROVIDE A MUCH IMPROVED ROUTE LINKING HUNG HOM WITH KWUN TONG VIA A TUNNEL UNDER THE AIRPORT RUNWAY.
IN THE WEST KOWLOON CORRIDOR, THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE ROUTE ALONG THE TYPHOON SHELTER TO LAI CHI KOK IS CONTINUING WI TH A '37 "ILL ION CONTRACT FOR AN ELEVATED SECTION AT TAI KOK TSUI.
MR. CHAN SAID: +FOR THE CENTRAL SPINE ROUTE, WORK HAS STARTED ON A FLYOVER AT THE JUNCTION OF WATERLOO ROAD AND CORNWALL STREET.
+FURTHER SOUTH ALONG THIS ROUTE, OUR ENGINEERS HAVE BEEN
WORKING ON AN INTRICATE SCHEME TO WIDEN THE PRINCESS MARGARET ROAD FLYOVER FROM THREE LANES TO FOUR WITHOUT CAUSING UNACCEPTABLE TRAFFIC CONGESTION WHILE WORK IS IN PROGRESS.+
IN THE NEW TERRITORIES, HE SAID, TENDERS HAD BEEN CALLED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE THREE-LANE SECOND CARRIAGEWAY OF TUEN MUN ROAD AND WORK WOULD START IN JULY THIS YEAR.
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THE OTHER ROAD PROJECT IN THE NEW TERRITORIES OF COMPARABLE MAGNITUDE IS THE SHA TIN-TAI PO COASTAL ROAD.
+ THIS PROJECT IS IN THE FINAL STAGE OF DETAIL PLANNING AND WE HAVE PROGRAMMED FOR THE CALLING OF TENDERS FOR ITS CONSTRUCTION AT THE END OF THIS YEAR,* HE SAID.
+ IN THE NORTHERN PART OF THE NEW TERRITORIES, THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE CIRCULAR ROUTE IS BEING IMPLEMENTED PROGRESSIVELY. II PARTICULAR, WE PLAN TO START WORK ON THE SECTION BETWEEN YUEN LONG AND AU TAU EARLY NEXT YEAR FOR COMPLETION IN 1Q3O.+
HOWEVER, THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ROAD PROJECT AS FAR AS TSUEN WAN IS CONCERNED IS THE NEW ROAD FROM KWAI CHUNG ROAD ACROSS KWAI CHUNG TO TEXACO ROAD AND THENCE ACROSS TSUEN WAN BAY TO LINK UP WITH TUEN MUN ROAD.
WORK ON THE FIRST SECTION OF THE ROAD, KNOWN AS TSUEN WAN BY-PASS, BETWEEN KWAI CHUNG ROAD AND TEXACO ROAD, HAS BEEN PROGRESSING SATISFACTORILY AND SHOULD BE FINISHED IN LATE 1980.
AT THAT TIME, MUCH OF THE TSUEN WAN BOUND TRAFFIC CAN HAKE USE OF THIS ROAD THUS BY-PASSING KWAI CHUNG ROAD THROUGH THE INDUSTRIAL AREA.
MR. CHAN SAID THAT HONG KONG HAD A VERY DIFFICULT NATURAL TOPOGRAPHY AS FAR AS THE ROAD ENGINEER WAS CONCERNED.
+THIS DIFFICULTY IS COMPOUNDED BY THE INTENSITY OF BUILDING DEVELOPMENT. TAKEN TOGETHER, THESE LEAVE LITTLE SCOPE FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS,* HE SAID.
+0N THE OTHER HAND, TRAFFIC DEMAND HAS BEEN INCREASING AT AN EXPONENTIAL RATE.
+IN 1960, HONG KONG HAD ONLY 40,000 VEHICLES, NOW VEHICLE REGISTRATION STANDS AT OVER 200,030, A FIVE-FOLD INCREASE.
+HONG KONG HAS JUST OVER 1,000 KILOMETRES OF ROADS AND A VEHICLE DENSITY OF ABOUT 200 VEHICLES PER KILOMETRE, MAKING IT ONE OF THE HIGHEST IN THE WORLD.*
TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF THE ROAD SYSTEM TO MEET EVER INCREASING DEMANDS, MR. CHAN SAID, THE P.W.D. HAD A TEAM OF SOME 200 PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS SUPPORTED BY A LARGE NUMBER OF TECHNICIANS WHO WERE ENGAGED FULL TIME IN THE TASK OF ADMINISTERING AND MAINTAINING THE ROAD SYSTEM, PLANNING AND DESIGNING NEW ROADS AND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND, FINALLY, SURVEYING ROAD CONSTRUCTION.
BECAUSE OF THE SIZE OF THE DEMAND, AND CONSEQUENTLY THE MAGNITUDE OF THE HIGHWAY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME, HE SAID, THIS TEAM THOUGH QUITE LARGE BY ITSELF, HAD TO BE SUPPLEMENTED TO A GREAT EXTENT, BY THE SERVICES OF CONSULTING ENGINEERS.
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EIGHT GOVERNMENT PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCED
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THE GOVERNMENT TODAY ANNOUNCED THE PROMOTIONS OF EIGHT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS TO THE RANK OF SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER.
THE PROMOTIONS OF THE EIGHT, WHO HOLD POSITIONS IN VARIOUS GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS, ARE BACKDATED TO APRIL 1 THIS YEAR.
SIX OF THOSE NEWLY PROMOTED ARE LOCAL. THOSE PROMOTED ARE:
MR. MAYER NG, PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT SECRETARY (STAFF RELATIONS)
MISS CHRISTINE CHOW, CITY DISTRICT OFFICER (EASTERN)
MR. DAVID TSUI, DISTRICT OFFICER (TSUEN WAN)
MR. IAN STRACHAN, PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT SECRETARY (SOCIAL SERVICES)
MR. NICHOLAS NG, ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR THE NEW TERRITORIES
MR. RAFAEL HUI, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ICAC
MR. FRED TING, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HOME AFFAIRS
MR. REGINALD POLE-EVANS, PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT SECRETARY (ECONOMIC SERVICES)
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SHA TIN’S MA NIU AREA LAYOUT PLAN APPROVED * * * * *
THE GOVERNMENT HAS APPROVED A LAYOUT PLAN FOR THE MA NIU AREA OF SHA TIN NEW TOWN NEAR THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG.
THE AREA, IN THE NORTHERN PART OF THE SHA TIN NEW TOWN, OVERLOOKS THE TOLO HARBOUR AND SHA TIN HOI AND PROVIDES SOME OF THE BEST VIEWS IN THE TERRITORY.
THIS PARTICULAR LAND — EXPECTED TO BE OF GREAT INTEREST TO PRIVATE DEVELOPERS — WAS ONE OF THE FOUR SOFT-FILL LARGE BORROW AREAS DEVELOPED BY THE ROYAL HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUE IN CONNECTION WITH THE RECLAMATION WORK FOR THE SHA TIN RACE COURSE.
AT PRESENT, P.W.D.’S NEW TERRITORIES DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT IS CARRYING OUT ENGINEERING WORKS IN THE AREA TO BUILD ROADS, AND TO PROVIDE WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE FACILITIES.
THESE WORKS WILL ENABLE VERY ATTRACTIVE, LOW-DENSITY HIGH-QUALITY HOUSING SITES TO BE PROVIDED FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPERS AND YIELD SOME 14 HECTARES OF LAND FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES.
THE LAND WILL PROVIDE AT LEAST 40 LOTS OF VARIOUS SIZES TO HOUSE ABOUT 1,400 PEOPLE. MAINLY DETACHED COTTAGES OR LOW-RISE BUILDINGS UP TO TWO STOREYS ARE EXPECTED TO BE BUILT.
AREAS HAVE ALSO BEEN RESERVED FOR POSSIBLE SUPERMARKETS AND STORES, KINDERGARTENS, CHURCHES, INSTITUTIONS, WELFARE ORGANISATIONS, POLICE POST, AND SO ON.
A PUBLIC LOOK-OUT AREA HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AT THE EXTREME EASTERN PART OF THE AREA FROM WHICH SOME OF THE BEST VIEWS COULD EE OBTAINED.
SINCE THE PROSPECTIVE RESIDENTS IN THIS AREA ARE MOST LIKELY TO OWN PRIVATE CARS, AND THE TERRAIN IS HILLY, PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN THE AREA IS LIKELY TO BE LIMITED TC FRANCHISED MAXI-CAB SERVICES. A BUS TERMINUS HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR IN THE EASTERN PART OF THE AREA.
MOST OF THE SLOPES IN THIS AREA HAVE ALREADY BEEN TURFED AND DEVELOPERS WILL BE EXPECTED TC TREAT CUTTING AND FILLED SLOPES WITH APPROPRIATE PLANTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MASTER LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR SHA TIN NEW TOWN.
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COMMUNITY DU ILL'I 'G Ik THE Eai TERRITORIES * * * *
TH- SUCCESS OF COMMUNITY BUILDING It THE NEW TERRITORIES CLOS- CO-OPERATION EETWEE, THE GOVERNMENT AND THE PUBLIC, T--'hCTING’sECRETARY FOR THE TERRITORIES, MR. JOHN TODD, SAID TODAY.
ADDRESSING THE CASTLE PEAK LION’S CLUE, MR. TODD SAID COMMUNITY BUILDING CAN EE DIVIDED INTO THREE MAIN TARGET AREAS.
♦THE FIRST OF THESE IS THE PROMOTION CF A SENSE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND A SENSE OF BELONGING TO THE COMMUNITY,+ He SAID.
THIS, HE SAID, COULD BEST BE FOSTERED THROUGH ESTABLISHING .'.ND ENCOURAGING CITIZENS’ ORGANISATIONS AT THE NEIGHBOURHOOD AND DISTRICT LEVELS, INCLUDING RURAL COMMITTEES, KAIFONG ASSOCIATIONS, MUTUAL ID COMMITTEES, CLANSMAN ASSOCIATIONS, COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUPS AND OTHER VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS.
+THROUGH THESE ORGANISATIONS, EFFORTS CAN BE MADE TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO DEVELOP SOCIAL CONCERN AND AWARENESS CF MUTUAL PROBLEMS,+ HE SAID.
■'R. TODD SAID THE SECOND MAJOR TASK ..AS TO ESTABLISH AND MA II TAI' REGULAR CONTACTS BET.EE.' THE GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLc THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.
THE DISTRICT OFFICERS I'. THE NEW TERRITORIES AF.E EXPANDING THE PUBLIC ENQUIRY SERVICE H ALL aJOR SETTLEMENTS TD HELP EXPLA I ' GOVERNMENT POLICIES TO THE LOCAL PEOPLE AND TO HELP TnEF IT- PROELEMS 7HICH THEY FINE 11. THEIR DAILY LIVES.
, F“PR^NTAT FRC' L0CAL C'SA! NATION'S MENTIONED EARLIER : .x--' THEIR --^EeRS l.'rCRt'ED CF MAJOR GOVERNMENT POLICIES GCVEF f'T INFORMED OF THE VIE-3 CF
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■•■traditional bodies sue- as the rural committees and thc z..iz.-R (TORIES HEUNG YEE KUK -i'D ii-.v BODIES SUCH AS THE DISTRICT 2-RY-tm2A5?S--ALSO prcv|Pz -IRECT CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION
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, _+THE3E ALSO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO DISCUSS POLICY ISSUES z/AtL-. DECISION MAKERS IN THE GOVERNMENT TO TAKE INTO
ACCOUNT PUBLIC OPINIO ./HE. DECIDING ON NEW POLICIES,- SAID
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HE ADDED THAT CITIZEN PAPTICIPATIOI IS STILL RELATIVELY
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•H_K DzCIDIriG THEIr. POLICIES PUTTING THEt INTO OPERATION.+
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THE THIRD MAJOR AIM, HE SAIL, WAS TO AROUSE PUBLIC INTEREST IN COMMUNITY AFFAIRS. +A SENSE OF CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY CAN ALSO BE PROMOTED THROUGH HONG KONG vIDE CAMPAIGNS AND PROGRAMMES SUCH AS THE FIGHT CRIME AND KEEP HONG KONG CLEAN CAMPAIGNS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS LIKE THE ANNUAL SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMME PARTICULARLY WHEN LOCAL RESIDENTS ARE INVITED TO HELP WITH THE ORGANISATION OF THESE ACTIVITIES.
+ T0 MAKE ACTIVE PART ICIPAT I ON POSSIBLE IT IS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE FACILITIES SUCH AS COMMUNITY CENTRES, RURAL COMMITTEE OFFICES, VILLAGE OFFICES, YOUTH CENTRES, COMMUNITY HALLS AND TOWN HALLS, STADIA, MULTI-PURPOSE GAMES HALLS AND ESTATE WELFARE CENTRES,* MR. TODD SAID.
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A SENIOR OFFICER OF THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT TODAY EMPHASISE THAT PUBLIC LIGHT BUSES HAVE A'.' IMPORTANT ROLE TO PLAY IN HONG KONG’S TRANSPORT NETWORK.
MR. RICHARD MEAKIN, CHIEF TRANSPORT OFFICER, SAID THAT PLB’S WERE PARTICULARLY ESSENTIAL ON THOSE ROUTES WHERE DEMAND COULD NOT BE COMPLETELY SATISFIED BY LARGE BUSES, PERHAPS BECAUSE OF LOW DEMAND, HEAVY RUSH-HOUR DEMAND OR DIFFICULT ROAD CONDITIONS.
HE REJECTED RECENT ALLEGATIONS FROM THE PLB TRADE THAT THE GOVERNMENT’S POLICY ON PLE’S WAS ENTIRELY ONE OF RESTRAINT AND THAT POSITIVE MEASURES WERE NOT TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT PLE OPERATIONS /ERE VIABLE.
SR. MEAKIN SAID THAT GOVERNMENT ..'AS CONTINUING TO PROVIDE TERMINALS EXCLUSIVELY RESERVED FOR PLE’S IN NEW DEVELOPMENT Ar.EAS SUCH AS THE MAJOR PLE TERMII I RECENTLY COMPLETED AT OCEAN PA.'.K, THE SHA TIN RACE COURSE .HIGH ILL ACCOMMODATE OVER 503 PLE’S, AND THE SHAM SHU I PC FERRY CONCOURSE WHICH ..ILL BE OPENED ON
JUNE 13
NR. MEAKIN SAID THAT ANOTHER POSITIVE STEP TO IMPROVE THE PLE TRADE WAS THE INTRODUCTION OF MAXICAE SERVICES. HE POINTED OUT THAT THERE .JERE NO- EIGHT AXICAD ROUTES ON HONG KONG ISLAND AND THAT APPLICATIONS ERE RECENTLY CALLED FOR ANOTHER 11 AX I CAE ROUTES.
HE SAID THAT INITIALLY .DOLT 33 "E- MAX I CAE ROUTES ..ERE BEING PLANNED FOR HC':G KC'.'G, D ABOUT 30 FOR KOWLOON.
..HEN THE i'.AXICAE PRCGRAN E -O. ECT- HO'G KONG AND KCWLOC. IS COMPLETED THE T-'' 3PCFT DE-'TT E'T I TENDS TO I'TRODUCE AEOUT 63 . AX ICAt RCUTzo I . . ;. 1.. ITOnl:S.
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••F. <EAKII: SAID THAT THE MAXICAE SERVICES ON HONG KONG ISLAND HAVE PROVED VERY SUCCESSFUL BOTH FOR THE OPERATORS AND PASSENGERS.
AS FOR THE FUTURE, MR. MEAKIN, OF THE ’'.ASS TRANSIT RAILWAY STATIONS ..OULD ALSC HAVE PLE TER." IN I.
POINTED OUT THAT A NUMBER NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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SAID: +IT IS OEVICU3 THAT THE "TR TRAINS WILL NOT EE OLIVER ALL THE PASSENGERS TO THEIR
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KCR TO OPERATE EXTRA TRAINS ON TUEN NG FESTIVAL *****
THE KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY WILL OPERATE NINE ADDITIONAL TRAINS ON TUEN NG FESTIVAL DAY (JUNE 10) TO FACILITATE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ATTENDING THE DRAGON BOAT RACES TO BE HELD AT YUEN CHAU TSAI IN TAI PO.
THERE WILL BE FIVE SPECIAL UP TRAINS --TWO IN THE MORNING AND THREE IN THE AFTERNOON — WHICH WILL LEAVE KOWLOON STATION AT 7.45 A.M., 8.46 A.M., 1.35 P.M., 3.47 P.M. AND 6.33 P.M. THE FIRST TWO WILL NOT STOP FOR PASSENGERS AT MONG KOK STATION BUT WILL STOP AT ALL OTHER STATIONS.
FOUR DOWN TRAINS HAVE ALSC BEEN ARRANGED. THEY WILL LEAVE TAI PO MARKET STATION AT 9.44 A.M., 2.40 P.M., 5.10 P.M. AND 7.56 P.M.
FURTHER TRAINS WILL ALSO BE RUN IN THE LATE EVENING IF NEEDED.
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COMMUNITY YOUTH CLUB ORIGINAL SONG COMPETITION * * * *
STUDENTS FROM FIVE SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND SIX PRIMARY SCHOOLS WILL TAKE PART IN THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT’S COMMUNITY YOUTH CLUB (CYC) ORIGINAL SONG COMPETITION TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY (JUNE 3) AT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH SCHOOL HALL, KOWLOON.
THE AIM OF THE COMPETITION IS TO SELECT A THEME SONG FOR THE CYC MOVEMENT WHICH NOW HAS A TOTAL MEMBERSHIP OF 15,824.
A CASH PRIZE OF $2,000 AND AN AMPLIFIER SET DONATED BY THE TOM LEE PIANO COMPANY LTD. WILL BE AWARDED TO THE SCHOOL ENTERING THE BEST SONG. THERE WILL ALSO BE TWO PRIZES OF $1,000 EACH FOR THE BEST PERFORMANCE IN THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL SECTIONS.
THE ADJUDICATORS ARE MR. GORDON SIU, MUSJC ADMINISTRATOR OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT- MRS. T.K. MA, ACTING SENIOR INSPECTOR (MUSIC) EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AND MRS. DIANA LEE, LECTURER (MUSIC) NORTHCOTE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION.
PRIZES WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE WINNING SCHOOLS BY THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION (CHIEF INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS) AND CHAIRMAN OF THE CYC COMMITTEE, MR. A.G. BROWN- MR. NG YIN-NAM, DISTRICT GOVERNOR, LIONS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 303 AND MR. GORDON SIU AFTER THE COMPETITION.
THE SECONDARY SCHOOLS WHICH HAVE ENTERED THE COMPETITION ARE THE PRECIOUS BLOOD GIRLS’ MIDDLE SCHOOL, THE WONG SHIU CHI MIDDLE SCHOOL, THE NEW TERRITORIES HEUNG YEE KUK YUEN LONG DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOL, THE DON BOSCO TECHNICAL SCHOOL AND THE KENNEDY TOWN GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOL.
THE SIX PRIMARY SCHOOLS WHICH ARE TAKING PART IN THE CONTEST
ARE THE ST. MATTHEW’S LUTHERAN A.M. SCHOOL, APLICHAU BAPTIST PRIMARY SCHOOL, TWGH YIU DAK CHI MEMORIAL PRIMARY P.M. SCHOOL, KEI TSUN PRIMARY A.M. SCHOOL, SALES IAN SCHOOL (PRIMARY) AND TANG SHIU KIN PRIMARY A.M. SCHOOL.
NOTE TO EDITORS:
YOU ARE INVITED TO SEND REPRESENTATIVES TO COVER THE COMMUNITY YOUTH CLUB ORIGINAL SONG COMPETITION AND PRIZE PRESENTATION ON SATURDAY (JUNE 3) BEGINNING AT 13 A.M. AT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH SCHOOL HALL, SAI YEE STREET, MONG KCK.
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TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS IN wAN CHAI AND SAIGON STREET *****
THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT FROM 10 A M ON SATURDAY (JUNE 3), THE JUNCTION OF MORRISON HILL ROAD AND WAN CHAI ROAD WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL VEHICLES FOR ABOUT FOUR WEEKS TO FACILITATE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION.
DURING THIS PERIOD WAN CHAI ROAD BETWEEN MORRISON HILL ROAD AND BOWRINGTON ROAD WILL BE RE-ROUTED TWO WAY.
VEHICLES WISHING TO GO TO WAN CHAI ROAD ARE ADVISED TO PROCEED VIA CANAL ROAD WEST, CHEUNG WOO LANE, AND BOWRINGTON ROAD.
MEANWHILE, THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT ALSO ANNOUNCED THAT FROM 13 A.M. ON SATURDAY, PUBLIC LIGHT BUSES WILL BE PROHIBITED FROM STOPPING TO PICK UP OR SET DOWN PASSENGERS IN SAIGON STREET BETWEEN NATHAN ROAD AND CHI WO STREET DURING THE HOURS 7 A.M. TO MIDNIGHT DAILY.
THE ARRANGEMENT IS INTENDED TO IMPROVE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS IN SAIGON STREET.
APPROPRIATE TRAFFIC SIGNS WILL BE SET UP IN THESE AREAS TO ASSIST MOTORISTS.
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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE. HONG KONG. TEL 5-233191
FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1978
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR SOCIAL SERVICES IMPRESSED WITH DEVELOPMENTS IN HONG KONG ........................ 1
BANKS INVITED TO PROVIDE MORTGAGES FOR HOME OWNERSHIP SCHEME ...................................... 3
THERE IS MORE CONCERN WITH ENVIRONMENT NOW, SAYS ENVIRONMENT BRANCH OFFICIAL..........................■ 4
LAW ENFORCEMENT IS KEY TO CLEAN HONG KONG ............. 5
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST ......................... 7
TEMPORARY HOUSING AREA TO BE BUILT AT SHEK WU HU I .. 7
INTEGRATED PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM STUDY ............. 8,
$65M SHA TIN TRUNK ROAD TO BE COMPLETED IN OCTOBER . 9
+MUSIC FOR THE MILLIONS* IN SHAM SHU I PO ............ 10
FINANCIAL SECRETARY OFF ON LEAVE ..................... 11
SENIOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO LAUNCH NEW DRAGON BOATS ................................................ 11
CLEAN BEACH CAMPAIGN OPENING CEREMONY ................ 12
SITE FORMATION FOR TIN WAN MARKET .................... 12
JAPANESE-SPEAKING TOUR GUIDE COURSE OFFERED .......... 13
FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION QUIZ CONTEST ................... 14
MYSTERY ROUTE FOR ROAD SAFETY RALLYISTS .............. 15
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SECRETARY OF STATE FOR SOCIAL SERVICES IMPRESSED WITH DEVELOPMENTS IN HONG KONG
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THE VISITING SECRETARY OF STATE FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, THE RT. HON. DAVID ENNALS, M.P. SAID THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING HIS MAIN IMPRESSION OF HONG KONG DURING HIS FIVE-DAY VISIT WAS THE TREMENDOUS ENTHUSIASM OF COMMITMENT AND CONFIDENCE IN HONG KONG’S FUTURE.
+AND I MUST SAY I HAVE THAT SAME CONFIDENCE IN'HONG KONG’S FUTURE,* HE SAID DURING AN RTHK TELEVISION INTERVIEW AT THE END OF HIS VISIT.
+THERE IS A GREAT ENTHUSIASM BY THE PUBLIC, BY THE GOVERNMENT AND BY VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS, WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE (HONG KONG’S) SITUATION, AND THEY ARE DOING SO.
+THEY ARE DOING SO RAPIDLY, AND I HOPE THAT THEY WILL CONTINUE TO SHARE THAT SORT OF COMMITMENT,* MR. ENNALS SAID.
MR. ENNALS SAID THAT THOUGH HE ..AS NOT CLAIMING TO HAVE BECOME AN EXPERT DURING HIS BRIEF STAY HERE, HE WAS VERY MUCH ENCOURAGED BY THE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SOCIAL SERVICES, NOTABLY MEDICAL AND HEALTH,. HOUSING, FACILITIES FOR THE DISABLED AND THE REHABILITATION OF DRUG ADDICTS. . . ’
HE SAID HE HAD LOOKED AT HONG KONG’S MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVIC BOTH FROM WHICH IT IS TODAY AND FROM DEVELOPMENTS OVER THE NEXT FJV AND 10 YEARS.
+1 THINK IT IS VERY ENCOURAGING THAT THERE IS GOING TO BE A VERY SUBSTANTIAL BOOST IN THE NUMBER OF AVAILABLE HOSPITAL BEDS — BETWEEN 4,000 AND 5,OX NE*. BEDS IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS,* HE SAID. +THIS IS GOING TO MEAN BIG NEW HOSPITALS, INCREASED TECHNOLOGY AND AN INCREASED NUMBER OF DOCTORS.*
SOCIAL FACILITIES FOR THE DISABLED WERE ALSO IMPROVING ENORMOUSLY, HE SAID. +IT SEEMS TO ME THEY ARE MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.*
ON HOUSING, HE SAID THAT HAVING SEEN SOME OF THE VERY OVERCROWDED CONDITIONS +1 RECOGNISE THAT THERE ARE BURNING PROBLEMS THAT HAVE TC BE TACKLED.*
HE ADDED HOWEVER THAT FROM QUESTION'S HE HAD ASKED AND FROM PLANS HE HAD SEEN, IT DID SEE' TO HIM THAT THE GOVERNMENT WAS FACING UP TO THE CHALLENGES.
+0F COURSE IT WILL TAKE YEARS,* HE SAID. +AN ESTIMATE WAS GIVEN THAT PERHAPS BY THE MIDDLE OF THE ’EIGHTIES THE BACK WOULD BE BROKEN OF THE HOUSING PROBLEM. THAT’S SEVERAL YEARS OFF. AND EVEN THEN THERE /.ILL BE FOR MANY PEOPLE A VERY SMALL HOUSING SPACE IN WHICH TC LIVE, BUT THAT IS ENDEMIC PROBLEM OF HONG KONG.*
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THE MORE THAT COULD EE DONE IN THE HOUSING FIELD, THE BETTER, HE SAID. + IT SEEMS TO ME THE GCVERiviEi i HAS RECOGwIStD ITS PRICRlTIE a:.: has got a very big expansion programme, there is only a certain AMOUNT YOU CAN DC IN A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TIME,* HE ADDED.
ON DRUG ADDICTION, MR. ENNALS SAID HE HAD BEEN VERY ENCOURAGED AND IMPRESSED BY THE INTERESTING WORK HE HAD SEEN HERE ON REHABILITATING DRUG ADDICTS.
+ l FIND IT TREMENDOUSLY ENCOURAGING THAT AS A RESULT OF MANY DIFFERENT FORMS OF ACTIVITY THIS NOW SEEMS TO ME BEGINNING TO EE. CONTAINED- THAT INSTEAD OF EXPANDING THE NUMBER SEEMS TO BE REDUC ING.
+ | ?/AS LOOKING AT THE FIGURES AND THEY ARE STEADILY COMING DOWN THIS IS PARTLY BECAUSE OF POLICE SUPERVISION, PARTLY BECAUSE THE PRICE HAS GONE UP, BUT I THINK IT IS MORE BECAUSE OF THE IMPROVEMENT OF TREATMENT FACILITIES.
+AND THE ACTUAL REHABILITATION, THE RECORD OF GETTING PEOPLE BACK AGAIN INTO SOCIETY TO HOLD DOWN A JOE AND TO LIVE WITH!!' THE FAMILY, IS I THINK VERY ENCOURAGING INDEED,* HE SAID.
ASKED WHETHER HE HAD RAISED THE QUESTION OF CHINESE IMMIGRATION TO HONG KONG DURING HIS RECENT TOUR OF CHINA, MR. ENNALS SAID THIS HAD NOT BEEN HIS ROLE, BUT HE UNDERSTOOD THAT THE FOREIGN SECRETARY, MR. DAVID OWEN, HOPED TO HAVE DISCUSSIONS IN NEW YORK SOON WITH THE CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTER.
THE MAIN PURPOSE OF HIS TRIP TO CHINA, HE SAID, HAD BEEN TO HAVE A LOOK AT HEALTH SERVICES THERE AND TO SEE WHAT SORT OF CO-OPERATION IN MODERN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY THERE COULD BE BETWEEN CHINA AND BRITAIN.
+CFRTAINLY PART OF MY MISSION WAS TO LOOK AT POLITICAL CO-OPERATION BETWEEN CHINA AMD BRITAIN,* HE ADDED.
AND LOOKING AT THE TRIANGLE — CHINA, HONG KONG AND BRITAIN --+IT DOZS SEEM TO ME THAT YOU’VE GOT THREE LEGS TO THE CHAIR AND THAT EACH ONE OF THOSE RELATIONSHIPS IS VERY IMPORTANT,* HE SAID.
+SO, IN AS FAR AS BRITAIN’S RELATIONS WITH CHINA CAN IMPROVE THEN HONG KONG’S CONFIDENCE It ITS FUTURE CAN IMPROVE,* HE SAID.
MR. ENNALS ADDED THAT HE HAD A SECOND ROLE TOO WHICH WAS TO BUILD CONFIDENCE BETWEEN BRITA I' AND HONG KONG ABOUT THEIR RELATIONSHIP.
+l THINK IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT -OR HONG KONG THAT PEOPLE IN BRITAIN SHOULD BE COMMITTED TO HONG KONG’S FUTURE, CERTAINLY MY GOVERNMENT IS, AND THAT PEOPLE I'. HONG KONG SHOULD SEE A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP FOR THE FUTURE EET..EE THEl SELVES AND BRITAIN. I BELIEVE THAT IS RIGHT TOO,* -E SAID.
+ l THINK OKE CF Y JOES IS I'. EFFECT TO SEE THAT EACH OF i HE STAGES OF THE THREE A-E EFFECTIVELY STRENGTHENED,* MR. ENNALS SAID.
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GOVERNMENT HAS INVITED ALL BANKS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR PEOPLE WISHING TO TAKE OUT MORTGAGES TO BUY FLATS UNDER THE HOME OWNERSHIP SCHEME.
THE INSTITUTIONS HAVE BEEN INVITED TO COMMIT FUNDS ON MORE FAVOURABLE TERMS THAN THOSE NORMALLY AVAILABLE IN THE OPEN MARKET.
THE GOVERNMENT’S INVITATION, WHICH WENT OUT YESTERDAY (THURSDAY), GIVES BASIC DETAIL OF THE MORTGAGE FACILITIES IT WISHES TO SEE PROVIDED AND OF THE CONTRIBUTION THE GOVERNMENT WILL MAKE IN GUARANTEEING A THIRD OF EACH MORTGAGE LOAN.
A GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT SPOKESMAN SAID THAT FINANCIAL INSITUTIONS WILLING TO TAKE PART IN THE SCHEME WILL PROVIDE FLAT PURCHASERS, SELECTED BY THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT, WITH LOANS OF UP TO 90 PER CENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE FLATS, WITH REPAYMENTS SPREAD OVER A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF 15 YEARS.
INTEREST RATES WILL VARY BETWEEN 7-1/2 PER CENT AND 9 PER CENT A YEAR ACCORDING TO A FORMULA BASED ON MARKET INTEREST RATES AT THE TIME THE LOANS ARE MADE, r
THIS FORMULA IS ONE THIRD OF THE AVERAGE OF THE BEST LENDING RATES OF THE CHARTERED AND HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKS, PLUS ONE HALF PER CENT, PLUS TWO THIRDS OF THE CONVENTIONAL MORTGAGE RATE QUOTED BY MAJOR BANKS (CURRENTLY ABOUT 10 PER CENT), LESS ONE PER CENT. THESE RATES WILL BE AVERAGED OUT OVER A 12-MONTH PERIOD AND THE APPLICABLE RATE PUBLISHED IN THE GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EVERY THREE MONTHS.
THE SPOKESMAN SAID THAT, AT PRESENT DAY INTEREST RATES, THE ACTUAL RATE CHARGED UNDER THE SCHEME WOULD BE ABOUT 8 PER CENT.
THE INTEREST RATE TO BE CHARGED ON THE FIRST LOANS TO BE MADE WILL DEPEND ON MOVEMENTS IN MARKET RATES OVER THE NEXT 12 MONTHS.
HE SAID FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS WOULD BENEFIT FROM A GOVERNMENT GUARANTEE OF ONE THIRD OF AMOUNT OUTSTANDING ON THE LOAN.
THE SPOKESMAN SAID THE NAMES OF THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS PARTICIPATING IN THE SCHEME WILL BE PUBLISHED FROM TIME TO TIME AND WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO HOME OWNERSHIP SCHEME FLAT PURCHASERS BY THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT.
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THERE IS MORE CONCERN WITH ENVIRONMENT NOW, SAYS ENVIRONMENT BRANCH OFFICIAL
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WE HAVE NOW PROGRESSED TO THE POINT IN HONG KONG WHERE WE ARE MUCH MORE CONCERNED WITH THE QUALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT WHICH WE ARE SHAPING, PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, MR. TONY BENNETT, SAID TODAY.
MR. BENNETT, DELIVERING A PAPER ON GOVERNMENT'S ROLE IN PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT TO THE WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY-SYMPOSI UM, SAID NOT A GREAT DEAL OF THOUGHT WAS GIVEN TO THE EFFECTS OF DEVELOPMENT ON THE ENVIRONMENT DURING THE EARLY POSTWAR YEARS OF RECOVERY AND INDUSTRIALISATION- AND, DURING THE MORE INTENSE RESIDENTIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDING OF THE FIFTIES AND SIXTIES LITTLE THOUGHT COULD BE SPARED FOR WHAT AT THAT TIME WOULD HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED THE +LUXURY+ OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING.
+WHEN THE EMPHASIS THEN SHIFTED TO THE PROVISION OF MORE AND BETTER HOUSING, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES, THE PREDOMINANT NEED WAS THAT OF PROVIDING THESE QUICKLY IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITY,* MR. BENNETT SAID.
+WE HAVE NOW' PROGRESSED TO THE POINT WHERE WE ARE - WHILE STILL VERY MUCH CONCERNED ITH PROVIDING THESE FACILITIES IN GREAT QUANTITY - NOW MUCH MORE CONCERNED ALSO WITH THE QUALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT WHICH WE ARE SHAPING.*
THIS CONCERN WAS BEST ILLUSTRATED IN THE NEW TOWNS WHERE WE NOW AIMED TO BUILD BALANCED COMMUNITIES HAVING THE RIGHT MIX OF HOUSING, INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES, AND PROVIDED WITH GOOD TRANSPORT, MORE PLEASANT SURROUNDINGS AND A LITTLE MORE SPACE FOR THE LARGE NUMBERS OF PEOPLE WHO WILL LIVE THERE. .
MR. BENNETT CONTINUED: +THE MATTER OF SPACE IS OF GREAT SIGNIFICANCE. SHORTAGE OF SPACE, DENSITY OF POPULATION, AND EXTRAORDINARILY HIGH LEVELS OF ACTIVITY - PARTICULARLY IN COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE - SEEM TO BE THE FACTORS HAVING THE GREATEST BEARING UPON THE DEVELOPING ENVIRONMENT OF HONG KONG.*
HE SAID THE COMBINATION OF FACTORS HAVING THE MOST SIGNIFICANT BEARING UPON THE DEVELOPING ENVIRONMENT OF HONG KONG - THOSE OF A LARGE POPULATION INDULGING IN A HIGH LEVEL OF COMMERCI AL.AND INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY IN A TERRITORY HAVING EXTREME LIMITATIONS ON SPACE - MUST SURELY LEAD TC THE CONCLUSION THAT THERE WAS ALL THE POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS ENVIRONMENT PROBLEMS TO DEVELOP VERY QUICKLY UNLESS aE SET OUT PROPERLY TC MANAGE OUR USE OF THIS SMALL, CROWDED AND BUSY ENVIRONMENT AT A PACE TO MATCH THAT AT WHICH WE WERE EXPLOITING IT.
MR. BENNETT S°OKE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTERS WHICH HAD OCCURRED IN THE UNITED STATES, JAPAf A;D EUROPE AND SAID: *IT IS FOR THIS KIND OF REASON TH-T E US~ HAVE A COMPREHENSIVE MONITORING SYSTEM IN HONG KC’.G. AP.-.TT -ROi. BEING A MOST EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT TOOL TOWARDS FORMING SENSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES, IT IS ALSO AN EXTREMELY USEFUL EARLY ARNING SYSTEM.*
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aS TC THE NEED FOR COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CONTROLS, THE COMPLEXITY OF SO HANY OF OUR ACTIVITIES TENDED TO MEAN THAT EFFORTS TO CONTROL ONE AREA OF POLLUTION COULD EASILY LEAD TC PROBLEMS IN ANOTHER POLLUTION AREA.
+FOR EXAMPLE, IN A PLACE WHERE THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF SPACE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF REFUSE, YOU CAN REDUCE THE PROBLEM ' ' INCINERATING THE SOLID .ASTE, THUS SAVING LAND- INCINERmTION CAN, HOWEVER, GIVE RISE TO AIR POLLUTION. WE NEED, THEN,.TO LOOK AT ALL ASPCCTS OF POLLUTION RATHER THAN CONTINUE TO DEAL WITH CERTAIN ASPECTS IN THE SOMEWHAT PIECEMEAL APPROACH WHICH HAS BEEN ADOPTED IN THE PAST.+
MR. BENNETT SAID IT WOULD SEEM TC BE IN THE INTERESTS OF INDUSTRIALISTS TO SEE THE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTED AGAINST FURTHER DECAY SINCE SERIOUS POLLUTION COULD BRING DISADVANTAGES TO INDUSTRY ITSELF, AND ALSO IT WAS CONSIDERABLY LESS EXPENSIVE TO PLAN -NV IRONMENTAL CONTROLS INTO ANY OPERATION THAN IT WAS TO MOUNT A RESCUr OPERATION - TC RECOVER FROM AN ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER, AND TO HAVE SUBSEQUENTLY TO INSTALL POLLUTION CONTROLS.ON.TOP OF AN EXISTING OPERATION.
MR. BENNETT TOLD THE SYMPOSIUM: +WE SHALL TRY TO MAKE THE MOST USE OF CUR LIMITED SPACE FOR DEVELOPMENT WHILE RECOGNISING THE CONSTRAINTS IMPOSED BY THE LIMITING ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS PRESENT IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE TERRITORY. THE AIM IS TO APPLY SUCH CONTROLS AS ARE NECESSARY IN TERMS OF THE CAPACITY OF EACH INDIVIDUAL AREA TO ABSORB SUCH DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT UNDUE HARM TC THE ENVIRONMENT. IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF THESE CONSTRAINTS, AND IN ORDER THAT THE STANDARDS FOR CONTROLS IN RESPECT CF THE VARIOUS AREAS ..AY BE ESTABLISHED, A FAIR AMOUNT CF MONITORING WORK a ILL HAVE TO BE UNDERTAKEN.+
IT WAS PLANNED THAT THIS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN AS A ROLLING PROGRAMME, STARTING WITH THE AREAS WHICH APPEARED TO BE MOST IN NEED OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN ORDER THAT A START MAY BE MADE WITHOUT DELAY.
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‘■FORCEMENT IS KEY TC OLEAN HONG KONG
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MOR- EMPHASIS * ILL BE PLACED ON CC’.MUt. ITY INVOLVEMENT AND I -NFORCEMENT OF THE ANT I-LITTER LAWS DURING THIS YEAR’S CLEAN HONG KONG DRIVE, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE KEEP HONG KONG CLEAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, MRS. GRACE HO, SAID TODAY.
SPEAKING AT THE LUNCHEC’ MEETING OF THE LIONS CLUB OF HONG KONG EAST AT THE FURAMA HOTEL, MRS. HO SAID '‘ORE LITTER WARDENS WOULD BE DEPLOYED THIS YEAR TO CARRY CUT THE ANTI-LITTER LcG ISLATI u.’.S.
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FURTHERMORE, THE URBAN COUNCIL HAD ALLOTED ANOTHER Si MILLION TO PROMOTE THE CLEAN HONG KONG MESSAGE, MRS. HO REVEALED AND GAVC A BRIEF RUN-DOWN OF THE CAMPAIGN PROGRAMMES FOR THIS YEAR.
SHE SAID A THREE-MONTH LONG CLEAN EEACH CAMPAIGN WILL KICK OFF ON JUNE 4 I TH SIMULTANEOUS ANTI-LITTER OPERATIONS AT SHEK 0, DEEP WATER BAY AND REPULSE BAY EEACHES.
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DURING THESE CLEAN-UPS, THE PUBLIC WILL BE SHOWN THE RIGHT WAY TO DISPOSE OF LITTER AND FREE PLASTIC BAGS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THEM BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY YOUTH CLUE, THE BOY SCOUTS AND GIRLS GUIDES ASSOCIATIONS AND THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD SCHEME.
THE OPERATION WILL ALSO BE CARRIED OUT IN A NUMBER OF POPULAR UNGAZETTED BEACHES, MRS. HO SAID.
SHE ADDED THAT VARIETY SHOWS WILL BE STAGED IN VARIOUS BEACHES ON SUNDAYS THROUGHOUT THE THREE MONTHS.
FOLLOWING THE CLEAN BEACH CAMPAIGN, PUBLICITY WILL BE DIRECTED TO LITTER LEGISLATION COVERING THE DUMPING OF LITTER INTO THE SEA, THE LITTERING OF COMMON PARTS OF BUILDINGS, DOGS FOULING THE STREETS AND THE DIRTYING OF ROADS BY MOVING VEHICLES. . '
MRS. HO REVEALED THAT ASSISTANCE WILL BE SOUGHT FROM VARIOUS PARTIES CONCERNED SUCH AS MUTUAL AID COMMITTEES AND BUILDING
. MANAGEMENTS TO IMPLEMENT THESE MESSAGES.
SHE ALSO SAID THAT SUBJECT TO FURTHER CONSIDERATION, IT IS ALSO PROPOSED TO HOLD A +SHAME CAMPAIGN* FROM SEPTEMBER TO DETER PEOPLE FROM LITTERING.
+IN ADDITION TO PRESS ADVERTISEMENTS, NAMES OF THE TOP LITTER OFFENDERS OF THE MONTH WILL BE POSTED IN THE DISTRICTS WHERE THEY LIVE OR WORK.*
BETWEEN OCTOBER AND DECEMBER, MARKETS AND HAWKER BAZAARS WILL BE THOROUGHLY SLUICED BY URBAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT WORKERS.
MEANWHILE, THE CITY DISTRICT OFFICES AND DISTRICT OFFICES WILL ORGANISE CLEAN-UPS IN COMMON PARTS OF BUILDINGS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE DISTR ICTS.
AS THE YEAR DRAWS TO A' END, A SERIES OF ANTI-LITTER OPERATION:. -ILL EE LAUNCHED TO ENABLE THE PUBLIC TO THROW A..AY ACCUMULATED RUBBISH BEFORE THE LUNAR NE*. YEAR.
+THE OPPORTUNITY WILL 1LS0 EE TAKEN TO REMIND HOUSEHOLDS TO KEEP A PROPER DUSTBIN IN THEIR HOMES AND TO HAVE THEIR RUBBISH WRAPPED UP BEFORE DISPOSAL,* ’-'RS. HO CONCLUDED.
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NOTE TO EDITORS:
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST
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COPIES OF A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO TODAY’S (FRIDAY) DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN CONTAINING A LIST OF HONG KONG RECIPIENTS OF QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS ARE DISTRIBUTED IN THE PRESS BOXES, GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES, THIS EVENING.
PUBLICATION IS PERMITTED IN HONG KONG NEWSPAPERS TOMORROW (SATURDAY) MORNING BUT NO NEWS AGENCY OR OVERSEAS RADIO MAY CARRY THE INFORMATION WITHOUT THE EMBARGO QUALIFICATION. THE NEWS MAY BE BROADCAST FROM 7 A.M. ONWARjS OVER THE LOCAL RADIO AND TELEVISION STATIONS TOMORROW.
ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD ANY OF THE RECIPIENTS OF HONOURS BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS OR COR INFORMATION RELATIVE TO THEIR CAREERS OR BE APPROACHED IN ANY WAY IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR AWARDS BEFORE THESE HAVE BEEN PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED.
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A TEMPORARY HOUSING AREA TO ACCOMMODATE 6,830 PEOPLE WILL BE BUILT AT SHEK WU HUI SOON. %
ENGINEERING WORK ON THE SITE IS EXPECTED TO START IN AUGUST AND WILL BE COMPLETED A YEAR LATER.
THE TAI PO DISTRICT OFFICER, MR. CLIVE CXLEY, SAID TODAY SUCH ACCOMMODATION WILL BE NEEDED BECAUSE CF THE LARGE-SCALE DEVELOPMENTS TAKING -LACE IN FAN LING- SHEUNG SHU I aND SHEK WU HUI AREAS.
HE SAID THE TEMPORARY HOUSING AREA WOULD PROVIDE ACCOMMODATlOt! FOR THOSE AFFECTED EY THE GOVERNMENT’S 01,300 MILLION DEVELOPMENT -F THE THREE AREAS.
■(■CONSTRUCTION FOR THE HOUSING REQUIREMENT WOULD MEAN THE RESUMPTION CF 68,958 SQUARE METRES OF PRIVATE AGRICULTURAL LAND WHICH WILL INVOLVE PAYMENT CF COMPENSATION FOR CROPS, IRRIGATION SUMPS, WELLS AND FENCES, AS WELL AS EX-GRATIA ALLOWANCES FOR FARMERS.
+ :;c BUILDING LAND IS INVOLVED AND THE OWNERS OF THE PRIVATE AGRICULTURAL LAND <.ILL BE OFFERED THE ALTERNATIVE OF CASH COMPENSATION OR LAND EXCHANGE ENTITLEMENT DOCUMENTS.+
MR. OXLEY SAID ONLY ONE TEMPORARY DOMESTIC STRUCTURE WOULD HAVE TO BE CLEARED A'lD THE OCCUPANTS .ILL EE OFFERED PUBLIC HOUSING IF ELIGIBLE OR TEMPORARY PUBLIC HOUS I' G IF THEY ARE NOT.
THE FAMILY a ILL EE PAID Al. EX-GRATIA DOMESTIC REMOVAL ALLOWANCE OF UP TO 01,333, HE ADDED.
TWO MONTHS NOTICE OF THE RESUMPTION WAS PUBLISHED IN TODAY’S GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.
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THE TRANSPORT DEPARTME ’ TODAY ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT WITH HALCRC.. FOX AND ASSOCIATE FOR A STUDY LEADING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM, KNOWN AS DIPTRANS.
THE CONTRACT, -ORTH AE0U7 A MILLION, -AS SIGNED EY THE COMMISSIONS- -OF TRANSPORT, IAN MACPHERSON, AND REPRESENTATIVES OF HALCRC.. FO> AMD ASSOC-I'ASE*.
THE STUDY '.ILL PLAN THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM AS A WHOLE '.'/HEX THE MODIFIED INITIAL SYSTE ' OF THE MASS TRANSIT RAILWAY BECOMES OPERATIONAL AND, I PARTICULAR, THE CHANGES THAT WILL EE REQUIRED 71 ENSURE OPTIMU: USAGE OF ALL PUBLIC TRANSPORT MODES.
OFFICERS FROM 7HE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT AND THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT SURVEY DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT a ILL EE SECONDED FULL TIME TO THE STUDY TEAM AND WILL WORK WITH THE CONSULT-ITS’ STAFF. ALL "RANCH ISED PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPERATORS AND THE '.TEC a ILL PARTICIPATE I'. THE STUDY PROGRAMME.
THE STUDY ..ILL BEGIN ON MONDAY (JUNE 5) AND IS EXPECTED TO TAME ABOUT A YEAR TO COMPLETE.
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065M SHA TIN TRUNK ROAD TO EE COMPLETED IN OCTOBER *****
«ORK IS PROGRESSING STEADILY ON THE 5 KM TRUNK ROAD FROM TAI aAI TO THE NEW RACE COURSE IN SHA TIN.
PART GF THIS NEW ROAD jAS OPENED TO TRAFFIC IN APRIL AND THE ENTIRE ROAD IS EXPECTED TO EE COMPLETED IN OCTOBER,,PROVID I NG A DUAL CARRIAGEWAY OF TWO LANES EACH.
CONSTRUCTION OF THE £65 MILLION ROAD STARTED IN MARCH’ 1976 AND IS BEING CARRIED OUT UNDER TWO CONTRACTS.
THE FIRST CONTRACT IS FOR 3.2 KM OF ROAD FROM TAI WO TO FO TAN.
AN INTERESTING FEATURE OF THE WORK UNDER'TH IS CONTRACT IS THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILWAY CROSSING NEAR THE SHA TIN DISTRICT OFFICE. THE PRE-STRESSED CONCRETE STRUCTURE RESTS ON 21 COLUMNS, EACH ABOUT 27 METRES APART.
THE CROSSING ALSO PROVIDES SUFFICIENT HEADROOM FOR THE PLANNED ELECTRIFICATION OF THE KOWLOON CANTON RAILWAY.
IN ADDITION TO THIS RAILWAY CROSSING, TWO SUBWAYS AND TWO FOOT BRIDGES ARE ALSO BEING BUILT ALONG THIS SECTION OF THE ROAD TO AID MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE NEAR LEK YUE! AND WO CHE HOUSING ESTATES.
WORK UNDER THE SECOND CONTRACT INCLUDES CONSTRUCTION OF 1.3 KM OF ROAD FROM FC TAN NULLAH TO JUST PAST THE RACE COURSE (NEAR HO TUi.G LAU).
THERE WILL BE FIVE PRE-STRESSED CONCRETE BRIDGES IN THIS SECTION. THE COMPLEX SYSTEM OF BRIDGES WILL CONNECT THE RACE COURS TO THE TRUNK ROAD AND THE EXISTING TAI PO ROAD. •
A PART OF THIS 1.3 KM SECTION IS AND THE REMAINDER IN OCTOBER WHEN THE ALSO EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED.
DUE TO OPEN TO TRAFFIC IN JUN NEW SHA TIN RACE COURSE IS
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FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1978
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+MUSIC FOR THE MILLIONS* IN SHAM SHU I PO ******
THE MUSIC ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE HAS LINED UP EIGHT CONCERTS FOR ABOUT 7,333 SHAT SHU I PO SCHOOL CHILDREN TOMORROW (SATURDAY) — THE SECOND IN A SERIES OF CONCERTS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE +MUSIC FOR THE MILLIONS* THROUGHOUT VARIOUS DISTRICTS IN HONG KONG.
FOUR ENSEMBLES WILL GIVE PERFORMANCES IN WESTERN AND CHINESE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC IN EIGHT SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT,' EACH LASTING ONE HOUR.
A SPOKESMAN FOR THE MUSIC ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE SAID THE PURPOSE OF THESE CONCERTS LAS TO GIVE CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY LIVE PERFORMANCES OF ORCHESTRAL MUSIC AND TO LEARN ABOUT THE VARIOUS INSTRUMENTS AS .ELL AS TO PAVE THE WAY FOR A HONG KONGWIDE MUSIC TRAINING PROGRAMME IN SEPTEMBER.
THE VENUES OF TOMORROW’S CONCERTS AND THE STARTING TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
WESTERN MUSIC
* FUK WING STREET GOVERNMENT PRIMARY SCHOOL
231 FUK WING STREET, SHAM SHU I PO, KOWLOON AT 9.30 A.M.=
* FRESH FISH TRADERS’ SCHOOL
33 SYEAMORE STREET, KOWLOON AT 11 A.M.»
* ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI’S CARITAS SCHOOL
58 SHEK KIP MEI STREET, KOWLOON AT 9.30 A.M.=
* ST. THOMAS PRIMARY SCHOOL
213 NAM CHEONG STREET, KOWLOON AT 11 A.M.»
CHINESE MUSIC
* KEI NGOK PRIMARY SCHOOL
SCHOOL NO. 4, UPPER PAK TIN ESTATE, KOWLOON AT 9.30 A.M.«
* KOW KONG COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION SCHOOL PAK TIN STREET, KOWLOON AT 11 A.M.=
* SHEK KI? MEI GOVERNMENT A.M. PRIMARY SCHOOL NAM CHEONG STREET, KOWLOON AT 9.30 A.M.- AND
* PO ON COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION SCHOOL
13 TONG GAM STREET, TAI H.WIG TUNG, KOWLOON AT 11 A.M.
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FINANCIAL SECRETARY OFF OK LEAVE
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THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY, MR. PHILIP HADDON-CAVE, WHO HAS BEEN ACTING AS CHIEF SECRETARY SINCE EARLY MAY, LEFT HONG KONG THIS EVENING ON ANNUAL LEAVE.
HE WILL BE AWAY UNTIL THE MIDDLE OF JULY.
THE SECRETARY FOR ADM IN13TRATION, MR. IAN LIGHTBODY, WILL ACT AS CHIEF SECRETARY UNTIL JUNE 13, .HEN SIR DENYS ROBERTS IS DUE TO RETURN TO HONG KONG.
THE DIRECTOR OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AMD CUSTOMS, MR. DAV ft) JORDAN, ..ILL ACT AS FINANCIAL SECRETARY DURING MR. HADDON-CAVE’S ABSENCE. >R. DAVID JEAFFRESON, WHO HAS BEE'. ACTING AS FINANCIAL SECRETARY, RESUMES DUTY AS SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC SERVICES.
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NOTE TO EDITORS:
SENIOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO LAUNCH NEW DRAGON BOATS ******
THE ACTING SECRETARY FOR THE NEW TERRITORIES, MR. JOHN TODD, THE DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES, MR. TED NICHOLS, AND THE TAI PO DISTRICT OFFICER, MR. CLIVE OXLEY, WILL OFFICIATE AT AN EYE-DOTTING CEREMONY OF TWO NEW DRAGON BOATS IN TAI PO CN MONDAY (JUNE 5).
THE CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE AT 13 A.M. AT THE TAI WONG YEH TEMPLE AT YUEN CHAU TSAI.
YOU ARE INVITED TO COVER THE EVENT. PRESS TRANSPORT WILL BE PROVIDED. A GOVERNMENT VAN (AM. 2088) ..ILL LEAVE FOR TAI PG FROf-THE TSIM. SHA TSUI SUE-POOL (BEHIND THE POST OFFICE) AT 8.4? A. . ON MONDAY.
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CLEAN BEACH CAMPAIGN OPENING CEREMONY * * * * *
MRS. GRACE HO, CHAIRMAN OF THE KEEP HONG KONG CLEAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, WILL OFFICIATE AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 1978 CLEAN BEACH CAMPAIGN AT SHEK 0 BEACH OF. SUNDAY (JUNE 4), AT ii a.;:.
AFTER THE CEREMONY, THERE WILL BE THREE SEPARATE CLEAN UP OPERATIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY YOUTH CLUE AT SHEK C, THE, BOY SCOUTS AND GIRL GUIDES AT REPULSE BAY AND THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S award members at deep water bay.
A BEACH SHOW TO PUBLICISE THE CAMPAIGN WILL ALSO BE STAGED AT SHEK 0 AFTER THE OPENING CEREMONY. PROGRAMMES WILL INCLUDE SONGS, DANCES, A MAGIC SHOW AND A DRAMA FEATURING THE CLEAN BEACH MESSAGE.
NOTE TO EDITOTRS:
YOU ARE INVITED TO SEND REPRESENTATIVES TO COVER THE 1978 CLEAN BEACH CAMPAIGN OPENING CEREMONY BEGINNING AT 11 A.M. ON SUNDAY (JUNE 4) AT SHEK 0.
PRESS TRANSPORT WILL EE PROVIDED. A GOVERNMENT VAN (AM 2979) wILL LEAVE QUEEN’S PIER, CENTRAL AT 9.33 A.M. FOR SHEK 0.
SITE FORMAT IO’ FOR TIB WAN MARKET * * * *
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT . ILL SOON COMMENCE WORK CN SITE FORMATION FOR THE Tl’ ..AN MARKET.
TENDERS HAVE BEEN INVITED TODAY FOR THE WORK ON A 2,039 SQUARE .METRE AREA SITUATED T T-E END H I G .0 STREET ,.HICr INTERSECTS THE SHEK PAI .A ’ L D BE i ./EEi. POK FU LAM AND ABERDEEN.
THE MARKET SITE WILL EE READY BY i ID-OCTCBER AND AFTER THIS THE BUILDING D7< ILL COMMENCE.
THE PROJECT, EE ING F I'M,AGED BY THE URBAN COUNCIL, ./ILL PROVIDE A PROPER MARKET AREA.
FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1978
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JAPANESE-SPEAKING TOUR * * *
GUIDE COURSE OFFERED * * *
THE HOTEL-KEEPING AND TOURISM STUDIES DEPARTMENT OF THE HAKING WONG TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, ONE OF THE FOUR TECHNICAL INSTITUTES RUN EY THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, IS OFFERING AN INTENSIVE PILOT COURSE ON JAPANESE-SPEAKING TOUR GUIDING.
THE FULL-TIME THREE-MONTH COURSE. DUE TO BEGIN ON JUNE 26, IS AIMED AT TRAINING PROFESSIONAL TOURIST GUIDES AND PEOPLE WISHING TO MAKE THEIR CAREER IN THIS FIELD OF THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY.
VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY WILL BE COVERED IN THE COURSE. THESE INCLUDE THE PRINCIPLES OF TOURISM’ HUMAN RELATIONS AND SOCIAL SKILLS’ COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES’ PUBLIC SPEAKING AND MICROPHONE TECHNIQUE- AND AN IN-DEPTH STUDY OF HONG KONG AS A TOURISM PRODUCT.
THE LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION WILL EE ENGLISH, WITH SOME SPECIALIST GUIDANCE ON JAPANESE TOUR COMMENTARY STYLE.
APPLICATION FORMS FOR THE COURSE ..ILL EE AVAILABLE FROM THE GENERAL OFFICE OF THE HAKI MG WONG TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, 702 LAI CHI KOK ROAD, CHEUNG SHA .'AN, BETWEEN 9 A.M. AND 5 P.M. FROM JUNE 5 TO 9.
APPLICATIONS '..ILL CLOSE AT 4 P.N.. ON JUNE 10. CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW JILL EE EXAMINED ON BOTH SPOKEN ENGLISH AND JAPANESE.
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FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION QUIZ CONTEST
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MEMBERS OF NINE MONG KOK FAMILIES WILL GIVE A PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION OF THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION WHEN THE FIRST ROUND OF THE FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION QUIZ COMPETITION KICKS OFF AT THE TAI KOK TSUI CHILDREN’S CENTRE ON SUNDAY (JUNE 4).
EACH FAMILY WILL FORM. A TEAM OF THREE AND ANY MEMBER OF A TEAM MAY ANSWER QUESTIONS PUT TO THEM ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS, NUTRITION AND HOME MANAGEMENT BY OFFICIALS FROM THE HONG KONG BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ CLUES ASSOCIATION WHICH IS CO-SPONSOR ING THE EVENT WITH THE MONG KOK DISTRICT FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION COMMITTEE.
A TOTAL OF 27 TEAMS ARE TAKING PART IN THE COMPETITION.
THE GRAND FINALS OF WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE AT TAI KOK TSUI CHILDREN’S CENTRE ON JUNE 18.
ATTRACTIVE PRIZES WILL EE GIVEN TO WINNERS. SEMI FINALISTS WILL ALSO RECEIVE TOKEN PRIZES.
OFFICIATING AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE CONTEST ON JUNE 4 WILL EE THE SENIOR PRINCIPAL SOCIAL .ELFARE OFFICER, MISS CHAN JCY-YI?!- CITY DISTRICT OFFICER (MONG KOK) MISS REGINA LAU AND THE GENERAL SECRETARY OF THE HONG KONG BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ CLUES ' ASSOCIATION, MRS. CHAN WONG SHIU.
DURING THE CEREMONY PRIZES WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO WINNERS OF THE MONG KOK DISTRICT FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION ESSAY AND PHOTOGRAPH IC COMPETITION HELD IN MARCH AND APRIL.
NOTE TO EDITORS:
YCU ARE INVITED TO SEND ‘EPRESENTATIVES TO COVER THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION QUIZ COMPETITION AND THE PRESENTATION OF PRIZES TO a MINERS OF THE FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION ESSAY AND PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITIONS. THE CEREMONY il.’D THE PRIZE GIVING ..ILL EE HELL GN SUNDAY (JURE 4) " 1.33 P..'.. AT THE BOYS’
AND GIRLS’ CLUES ASSOCIATION TAI KOK TSUI CHILDREN’S CENTRE, 54, BEDFORD ROAD, KOWLOON.
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MYSTERY ROUTE FOR ROAD SAFETY RALLYISTS
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THIRTY DRIVERS WILL TAKE PART IN A MYSTERY ROUTE ROAD SAFETY RALLY TO BE STAGED BY THE CENTRAL AND WESTERN DISTRICT BEAT CRIME COMMITTEE ON SUNDAY (JUNE 4).
THE ROUTE WILL BE FROM MURRAY ROAD CAR PARK IN CENTRAL DISTRICT TO POKFULAM PLAYGROUND AND EXTRA POLICE PATROLS WILL BE ON HAND TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING GOES SMOOTHLY.
EACH CAR WILL CARRY A FLAG ATTACHED TO THE FRONT NEARSIDE WINDOW INDICATING THAT IT IS TAKING PART IN A ROAD SAFETY RALLY.
CITY DISTRICT OFFICER MR. RICKY FUNG SAID TODAY: +WE ARE NOT REVEALING DETAILS OF THE 3-1/2 MILE ROUTE SO THAT CONTESTANTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY PITFALLS IN ADVANCE.+
HE SAID: +THIS IS NOT A RACE SO THERE WILL BE NO NEED TO MAKE SPECIAL TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS ALTHOUGH THE MURRAY ROAD CAR PARK WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC FROM 3 A.M. TO 4 P.M. ON THAT DAY.
+THE OBJECT OF THE TO THE TRAFFIC SIGNS OR
COMPETITION IS TO TEST DRIVERS’ REACT I O' LIGHTS THEY WILL SEE ALONG THE ROUTE.+
THE DAH CHONG HONG A SPONSOR OF THE RALLY, MURRAY ROAD CAR PARK AT
FIVE
MINUTE INTERVALS
LTD. WILL 9.30
GENERAL MANAGER, MR. LO HUNG-KWAN, FLAG-OFF THE FIRST CAR FROM A.M. OTHER CARS WILL DEPART AT
EACH CONTESTANT WILL BE GIVEN A MAP AND ROUTE DIRECTIONS ONLY MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF THE RALLY AND THEIR PERFORMANCE WILL BE ASSESSED BY ORGANISERS AT 10 SECRET CHECK POINTS ALONG THE ROUTE.
OVER $1,000 WORTH OF PRIZES SPONSORED BY DAH CHONG HONG .ILL BE GIVEN OUT TO THOSE WHO SCORE THE HIGHEST MARKS.
PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED AT A SPECIAL CEREMONY TO WHICH ALL COMPETITORS WILL BE INVITED AT THE CHIU CHOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING, DES VOEUX COAD, CENTRAL WHEN THE THREE ..EEK LONG BEAT CRIME CAMPAIGN ENDS Cl- JUNE 9.
MEANWHILE, FROM 9 A.M. ON JUNE 4 A FULL PROGRAMME OF
ROAD SAFETY ORIENTATED ENTERA I NN.E NT '..ILL BE PROVIDED AT MURRAY CAR PARK. SPECTATORS ..ILL BE ABLE TO ..ATCH A SCHOOL ROAD SAFETY TEAM. DRILL, A BICYCLE DEMONSTRATION BY MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CHINA ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OR LISTEN TO MUSIC PROVIDED BY THE KIANGSU CHEKIANG COLLEGE BAND OR THE JUNIOR POLICE CALL BAND.
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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
SUPPLEMENT
Friday, June 2, 1978
EMBARGOED NEWS IT£2A:-
Note to Editors of newspapers, news agencies, broadcasting stations
The following announcement regarding the Queen’s birthday honours list is being made simultaneously in London at 0001 hrs. G.M.T. on June 3*
Publication is permitted in Hong Kong newspapers tomorrow (Saturday) morning, but no news agency or overseas radio transmission of the announcement may carry the information without the embargo qualification.
The news nay be broadcast from 7 a.m. onwards over the local radio and television stations tomorrow.
On NG account should any of the recipients of honours be contacted for interviews or for information relative to their k careers or be approached in any way in
connection with their awards before these have been publicly announced.
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Issued by Government Information Services, Beaconsfield House. Hong Kong. Tel: 5*233191
ijMWPS BIRT-WAY HONOURS 1978
Knight Bachelor
Mr. PAO Yue-kong, C .B.E.J .P .
Sir Y.K. Pao is one of the world’s leading shipowners. He is a considerable international figure, on the board of leading banks and companies in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, the United States, Japan and elsewhere.
He follows a liberal employment policy and has set up an excellent training school for his apprentice seamen. He has also made substantial contributions to charitable causes in Hong Kong and elsewhere over the years.
C.B.E. (Co:
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lander of the Order of the British Empire)
Mr. JAY Kai-chu, J.P.
Mr. Jay is a leading figure in financial circles. He has been a member of the Banking Advisory Committee since 1965s and Chairman of
the Hong Kong Foreign Exchange Brokers Association for over 10 years, in which role he has played an important part in the development of the
foreign exchange market.
C.B.E. (Commander of the Order of the British Empire!
The Honourable Rogerio Hyndman LOBO, O.B.E.? J .P_*.
Mr. Lobo has been a member of the Legislative Council since 1972. He was a member cf the Urban Council from 1965 until this year. He is als* Commissioner of the Civil Aid Services.
Mr. Lobo has a long and impressive record of public service in a variety of fields, and has served on the Housing Authority, Community Chest, Board of Education, Tenancy Tribunal and many other bodies.
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C.B.E, (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) The Honourab,' a Ito, Catherine Joyce . YMONS, O.B.E., J.P.
Mrs. Symons has been headmistress of Diocesan Girls1 School since 1953- She was a member of the Legislative Council from 1972 to 1976 and has been a member of the Executive Council since 1976. *
Mrs. Symons, who has a long and distinguished record of community service, is a member of the Board of Education, Action Committee Against Narcotics, three committees advising the Independent Commission Against Corruption and other bodies, mainly connected with education.
O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire)
Mr. Francis CRABB, E.D,
Mr. Crabb joined the Hong Kong Government service in 1940, but was mobilized with the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps in 1941 and was a prisoner of war until 1945 when he resumed his service. He served with distinction in the Treasury since 1953, becoming a Treasury Accountant in 1960 and rising to Deputy Accountant General in 1972. He became Director of Accounting Services in 1975* He has recently left Hong Kong on preretirement leave.
O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire)
Mr. Leslie William GORDON, J.P,
Mr. Gordon is a partner of a leading firm of accountants in Hong Kong and a director of many leading companies. He has a long record of public service.
Mr. Gordon is a former Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and currently a member of the Trade and Industrial Advisory Board and of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and several other committees connected with commerce and industry. He is also associated with the Community Chest, Vice Chairman of the English School Foundation and President of the Hong Kong Society of Accountancy.
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O.B.E. (Officer »f the Order of the British Empire) Mr. HO Nga-mii^, J.P.
Mr. HO Nga-ming, Deputy Director of Education, will retire this year after a Isng and distinguished career in education. He is the senior local officer in the department. He has made a significant contribution to the raising of professional standards, notably through the inspectorate, (He 7/as Chief Inspector of Schools) and in further education.
O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) Mr. Richard LAI Ming, J.P.
Mr. Richard Lai worked with the Secretariat of the United Nations and the BBC before joining the Hong Kong Government Information Services Department in 1962. He was appointed Director of Information Services in 1976 and is due to retire shortly.
During his time in the Department he has been instrumental in expanding the range and quality of services available to the media in Hong Kong, and has encouraged close relations in particular with the Chinese press.
O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) Mr. Peter Barry WILLIAMS
Mr. Williams joined the Hong Kong Government as a Cadet Officer in 1953* He had a long and distinguished career during which he has spent much of his time in posts connected with Defence and the Police Force, Establishment work and, latterly Social Services. Following several years in Social Services Branch in the Secretariat, and eighteen months as Secretary for Administration, he was Commissioner for Labour from May 1977 until he proceeded on pre-retirement leave recently.
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O.B.E.(H) (Officer of the Order of the British Empire)(Honorary) Mr > Jack TANG
Mr. Tang is a leading textile industrialist. He is a member of the Hong Kong Polytechnic Board of Governors, the Textile Advisory Board, Trade Development Council and a prominent figure in the Federation of Hong Kong Industries, Hong Kong Management Association. He is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Community Chest and a current member of other bodies associated with business and industrial education and training.
I.S.O. (Imperial Service Order) r.r. John Alfred FORTUNE, E.D. , J.P.
Mr. J.A. Fortune, Chief Staff Officer and Director of Operations, Civil Aid Services, has served in the Hong Kong Government for twenty-four and a half years and was appointed as head of the Civil Aid Services Department in April 1973*
He has re-organised and expanded the Civil Aid Services. He helped organise the procession for the Queen’s visit to Hong Kong, and successfully managed camps for Vietnamese refugees. He was an officer in the Royal Hong Kong Regiment for 14 years, and is actively associated with a number of organisations and committees concerned with outdoor recreation and aquatic sports.
I.S.O. (Imperial Service Order)
Mr. James Roberts WHITAKER, J.P.
Mr. Whitaker joined the Hong Kong Government as an Engineer in 195'*-. Of his 23 years’ service in the Public Works Department, 19 have been devoted to highway and civil engineering works. He was promoted to Head of the Engineering Development Department in November 1971-
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In 1973 he was given a formidable assignment as Head of the New Territories Development Department, set up to plan and co-ordinate the provision of land and infrastructure services for new towns development catering for a total planned population of 1.8 million people. The present rate of progress is due in no small measure to his efforts.
Mr. Whitaker is Chairman of the Hong Kong Advisory Committee to the Institution of Civil Engineers, and is responsible to the Institution for the training of some 54 young civil engineering university graduates. He is retiring this year.
M^B.E. (Member of the Order of the British Empire) hr« Sheik Sulioman Seymour BUX
Mr. Bux has been employed in the Health Inspectorate of the Urban Services Department for 29 years. In recent years he has been responsible for the management, servicing and scheduling of the Department's vehicle fleet, and the running of the Department's workshops and garages.
Mr. Bux has also been active in staff affairs, as Departmental Welfare Officer, on the Committee of the U.S.D. Staff Recreation Club and as team manager of the U.S.D. football team, and a member of the Hong Kong Football Association Council.
M.B.E. (Member of the Order of the British Empire) Kir. CHAN Pak-keun^, J.P.
Mr. Chan is an architect, who has over 15 years of active community service, particularly for the benefit of disabled and handicapped children, and in promoting educational and other welfare projects. He is supervisor of a school in Kwai Chung, and has been involved with the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, Po Leung Kuk, Lions Club, Junior Chamber of Commerce and many other organisations.
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M.B.H. (Member <.f the Order of the British Empire)
Mr. John Dyson HIRST, Q.P.M., C.P.M.
Mr. Hirst, Chief Superintendent of Police, joined the Communications and Transport Branch of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force in 19$1 following service in Uganda. He assumed command of the Branch in 19&3*
Mr. Hirst has managed the transport and communication facilities of the Force during a period of considerable expansion and increasing complexity and sophistication. He is currently directing the implementation of the beat radio scheme, associated with a computerised information system.
He has made a significant contribution to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Force.
M.B.E. (Member of the Order of the British Empire)
Mr. KWOK Ka-ming
Mt. Kwok is a distinguished professional footballer who has made a substantial contribution to soccer in Hong Kong. He has received many awards over the years, represented Hong Kong in 10 youth matches and numerous full internationals, many as team captain, and contributed towards the development of the game by providing voluntary coaching at summer youth training courses.
M.B.H. (Member of the Order cf the British Empire)
Mr. William Davidson LEIGHTON, J.P.
Mr. Leighton, Assistant Director of Marine, has served in the Marine Department for over 26 years, for over seven years in his present grade. He has been an Official Justice of the Peace since 1971* During his time with the Government he has unfailingly displayed the highest professional standards and has on occasions performed notably well in difficult circumstances, for example as Superintendent of the Seamen’s Recruiting Office in 1967/68.
Mr. Leighton is also a prominent member of local golfing circles. He retires from Government service this year.
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H.B.2. (Member of the Order of the British Empire)
Mr* Michael WONG Hing-shuen
Mr. Wong has been a prominent member of the Civil Aid Services for many years, and is now Deputy Director Administration responsible for all logistic support units.
Mr. Wong, who is a department store manager, served in the Hong Kong Corps of Air Raid Wardens from 1939 to 19^1, and rejoined when it was reformed as the Civil Aid Services in 1952. During his service he has been actively engaged in many difficult operations during typhoons, flooding and landslides.
li.B.E. (Member of the Order of the British Empire)
Mr. Tat-cho, J.P.
Mr. Yuen is a prominent architect. He has been active in community service. He was a member of the Tenancy Tribunal from 1958 to 1965, a member of the Disciplinary Board, P.W.D. from 1965 to 1974, a member of the Appeal Board, Buildings Ordinance, P.V7.D. from 1965 to 1973 and a member of the Transport Advisory Board in 1969. hr. Yuen has been an enthusiastic member of the Board of Management of the Chinese Permanent Cemeteries since 1965 and is now Chairman of the Board’s Executive Committee. His expert advice on architectural matters has been very useful to the Board in the development of its facilities. His long and devoted service to the community lias won the respect and appreciation of many local people. He was appointed an Unofficial Justice of the Peace in 1968.
M.B.E.(H) (Member of the Order of the British Empire) (Honorary) Mr. NG Chinp-kwok
Mr. Ng, who joined the Royal Hong Kong Police l?orce in 1966, is a Superintendent of Police. He is an able, loyal and diligent officer, who made an outstanding contribution to the work of the Force as the first Police Community Relations Officer.
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He was appointed P.C.R.O. in the Wong Tai Sin division in 1974 and undertook his task, in what was then a new area of activity, with energy and determination. As a result he both gained the confidence of the local people, and provided a model which has subsequently been followed by other P.C.R.O.s. He is at present serving in Police Headquarters.
H.B.E,(H) (Member of the Order of the British Empire)(Honorary)
Mr. Warner YEH Shao-yin
Mr. Yeh has played a leading role in the promotion of industrial training, in particular of apprentice training. He has devoted considerable time and effort to assisting the Labour Department in its campaign to gain the acceptance to proper apprentice training by employers.
He is Chairman of the Electrical Industry Training Board of the Hong Kong Training Council and a member of the Council itself. He is a past or present member of several other boards and committees connected with the electrical industry or training connected with it, as well as of the Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries Compensation Board, and the City District Committee Wong Tai Sin.
M.B.E. (H)(Mil) (Member of the Order of the British Empire)(Honorary) (Military)
Squadron Sergeant Major TSANG Po-choi, E.M.
Warrant Officer II TSANG Po-choi has been a volunteer for 15 years and throughout that time has shown a genuine desire to further the cause of the Royal Hong Kong Regiment. He strives continuously to improve standards and has proved to be a linchpin in his squadron. He has adapted easily to new ideas and has given unswerving loyalty and support to his officers. He is an excellent example to younger men. In civilian life WO II TSANG Po-choi works for the Urban Services Department in Hawker Control.
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B.E.M. (British .Empire Medal)
Mr., CHAN Kim-che
Mr. Chan joined the Government Clerical service in 1951• Throughout his service he has worked in the Accounts Section of Prisons Department Headquarters. He has carried out his duties in an exemplary manner. He was awarded the Colonial Prison Service Medal in 1974 (being one of the first in the Clerical service to be so honoured) and the First Clasp to the Medal in 1976*
B.E.M. (British Empire Medal)
Mr. CHEUNG Pui-sing
Mr. Cheung is a Clerical Officer I in the Accounts Section of the Public Works Department Electrical and Mechanical Engineering office. He possesses extensive knowledge of and expertise in Government Accounting procedures, acquired over many years service, and enthusiasm and willingness to initiate and implement change. He has made an invaluable contribution to the work of his department.
B.E.M. (British Empire Medal)
Mr. CHOW King-shing
Mr. Chow has a record of over 23 years of Crown service, as a foreman for the War Department from 195& bo 1961, and Assistant Inspector of Works in the District Office, Tai Po, for the past 17 years.
/He has shown .....
He has shown outstanding efficiency, hardwork and good judgment, and willingness to undertake additional responsibility and to work outside office hours. He has perfonned exceptionally well at times of great difficulty, such as typhoons and other natural disasters. He is well known for his honesty and integrity, and by winning the trust of the local people and their leaders has contributed significantly to the relationship between the District Office and the local inhabitants.
B.E.M. (British Empire Medal)
Mr. LAU Kim-kong
Mr. Lau has been a member of the crew of the Fisheries Research vessel Cape St. Mary since 1956. He has been Chief Engineer on the vessel since 1969, and his care and efforts have been instrumental in ensuring its continued performance and efficiency at sea. He has always been willing to work long hours under arduous, sometimes dangerous conditions. Mr. Lau has a long record of dedicated service to fisheries research and Hong Kong's fishing fleet.
B.E.M. (British Empire Medal)
Mr. LO Kam-to
During his over 31 years of service with the Kowloon-Canton Railway, Mr. Lo has shown himself to be a loyal, responsible and devoted officer, who always sets a good example to junior officers serving under him. During the disturbances in 19&7, he carried out his duties most efficiently and with devotion despite heavy pressure. He also contributed a great deal towards the smooth and efficient removal of the Kowloon Station to Hung Hom Station.
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B.E.M. (British Empire Medal)
Mr.LO Shui-yin
Mr. Lo was first appointed to the Marine Department as a Seaman in 1947* He became Senior Coxswain on April 1, 1974- He has commanded most of the larger vessels in the Government fleet. During his 30 years' service he has maintained a consistently high standard of seamanship and demonstrated exceptional loyalty and devotion to duty. He was commended by the Colonial Secretary for his work in connection with the rescue and salvage operation following the crash of a C.P.A. aircraft on November 5, 19&7, and by the Director of Marine for his work during the Royal Visit of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh in 1975-
B.E.M. (British Empire Medal) Mr. NG Cheuk-tong
Mr. Ng has, with a short break in service, been on the staff of the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force since 1955* He has by diligence and ability risen to the rank of Chief Flight Technician and is in charge of the 28-man team that maintains Government's fleet of seven aircraft. Since 1954 Mr. Ng has also been a volunteer member of the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force and was promoted to Flight Sergeant in 1973. He holds the Air Efficiency Award and the First Clasp to the A.E.A.
B.E.M. (British Empire Ivfedal) Mr. NG Chung-fai
Mr. Ng has rendered over 30 years loyal service to the Government. He is a Clerical Officer I in the Education Department. During his long service he has been consistently conscientious, hardworking and trustworthy. He has been held in the highest regard by the numerous senior officers for whom he has worked over the years.
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B.E.M. (Eritish Empire Medal)
Hr^ NG Kwong
Following employment as a carpenter in II. M. Dockyard, Long Kong for thirteen years, Mr. Ng joined the Preventive Service as an Assistant Revenue Officer in 1959* Mr. Ng has maintained his interest in his original craft, and in his own time has produced a wide range of recreate onal facilities for the Customs and Excise Service’s Training School as well as such things as handcarved service badges for Customs launches and other service emblems. Mr. Ng is a reliable and hardworking officer, whose enthusiasm and helpfulness are undiminished after over thirty years in the service of the Crown.
B.E«M. (British Empire Medal)
i'r. PGCN Yui-fung
Mr. Poor, joined the Government service in 19^8 and became a Police Interpreter Class I in August 19&2. Since February 1951 he has served with the Criminal Investigation Department. -le is widely respected in the Force, particularly with in the Criminal Investigation Department, for his loyalty, ability and energy. Over the years he has developed an excellent knowledge of law and Police procedure, he is well respected by his senior officers, colleagues and subordinates, and a very loyal member of the Force.
B.E.M. (British Empire Medal)
Mr, Arthur Guilnerne SANTOS
Mr. Santos joined the Prisons Department in April 19^- he is now an Officer in the Department and has during his 31 years of service with the department devoted himself to his duties with exceptional sseal and vigour. His loyalty, keenness and exemplary service earned him the
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award of the Colonial Prison Service Medal in 19641 the First Clasp to the Medal in 1971, and the Second Clasp in 1976. A keen sportsman, he is well liked and respected by his colleagues and his senior officers.
B.E.M. (British Empire Medal)
lir. TSUI Po-shu
Hr. Tsui joined the Royal Hong Kong Police Force in 1950. lie is in charge of the General Registry in C.I.D. Headquarters, a post which he has held since 1962. Mr. Tsui is a dedicated officer who has over a considerable number of years displayed devotion to duty and meticulous attention to detail, setting an excellent example to his colleagues. He was awarded a Commanding Officer’s Commendation in 1975.
B.j.M. (British Empire Medal)
Mr. ■.'/ONG Shut-tsang
Mr. ’Vong joined the Ministry of Public Works and Buildings in 1947 as Clerk of Works, Stanley Fort which had been used as a Japanese internment camp. Mr. Wong has given outstanding service to some 15 British Regiments which have served in the Barracks. He is conscientious and an effective manager, and prepared to devote long hours to his work. His work in preparation for the visit of H.R.H. Princess Alexandra was a vital prelude to the success of the visit. He is retiring in September 1978 after over 50 years loyal service.
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B.S.M. (British Er.pire Medal)
Mr. YEUNG Ch. p-lai
Mr. Yeung is Registrar in charge of the Central Records Division of the Registration of Persons Office. He originally joined the .Government in 1945- He has always been a fine example to his colleagues, helpful to his juniors, and a valued adviser to successive senior staff.
B.E.M. (Mil) (British Empire Medal) (Military)
Sergeant Squadron TONG So, E.M.
Sgt. Tong So has served as a Volunteer since September i960. He has shown great devotion to duty and loyalty. His attendance has always been exemplary and he gives up many extra hours to train drivers and to help with the Royal Hong Kong Regiment’s Junior leaders. For his age he is fit and active and sets the best example to younger men. Sgt. Tong So in civilian life has been a driver for Government since 1947. Prior to his Joini^S the Regiment as a Volunteer in 19&0 he. served in the Auxi 1 i ary Medical Services which he joined in 1„49.
-Q.P.M. (Queen1 s Police Medal)
Mr. Eric BLACKBURN, C.P.M.
Mr. Blackburn joined the Royal Hong Kong Police Force in 1954. He was promoted to his present rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police in 1977.
Mr. Blackburn has served in most parts of the Force and is a most able officer and leader. In 19o7.he commanded a division which was heavily involved in the disturbances and led its riot company with i mag in at ion and determination, following which he was awarded the Colonial Police Medal for Meritorious Service and a Governor’s high commendation for bravery. He has subsequently made an important and imaginative contribution in a number of senior posts.
/Q.F.S.M.
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Q.F.S.M. (Queen’s Fire Service Medal)
Mr* Brian Gray FENDER, C.P.M,
Mr. Fender has served with Fire Services for 28 years, of which 19 years has been with the Hong Kong Fire Services. He has maintained a high standard of personal and professional conduct throughout.
Since being awarded the Colonial Police Medal for Gallantry in 1964 he has continued to distinguish himself and in his present rank of Chief Fire Officer has demonstrated skill and fortitude, determination and good leadership. He has played a vital part in the saving of many lives and in mitigating damage to property. His service has been in accordance with the highest traditions.
Q.F.S.M. (Queen’s Fire Service Medal) Mr* Alen James JONES, C.P.M.
Mr. Jones has served with Fire Services for 27 years of which 18 years has been with the Hong Kong Fire Services.
He has maintained the highest standards of professional conduct and personal integrity. He was awarded the Colonial Police Medal for Meritorious Service in 1965 and received the Governor’s Commendation in 1964. He has distinguished himself in all branches of the Service despite injuries, and sickness partly brought about by injuries. As a Chief Fire Officer he has demonstrated skill, fortitude, determination and good leadership. At numerous major fire fighting and rescue operations he has played a vital part in the saving of lives and damage to property. His service has been in accordance with the highest-traditions.
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C.P.M. (Colonial Police Medal)
Mr, Abdul Latif CASSUMBHOY
Mr. Cassumbhoy, Superintendent in the Auxiliary Police Force, joined the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force in 1953*
In 1956, 1966 and 1967, he played a vital part in helping to restore law and order in the territory. In more peaceful times he has rendered considerable service in the administration of his unit and its operations.
His exemplary conduct, high ability and devotion to duty have been a good example to members of the Force. Mr. Cassumbhoy was awarded the Colonial Special Constabulary Medal in 1969.
C.P.M. (Colonial Police Medal)
Mr. CllAN Ho-yin
Mr. Chan joined the Royal Hong Kong Police Force in April 1957* He was promoted to Senior Superintendent in 1977-
Prom 1974 to 1976 he was Divisional Superintendent/Tsuen Wan. During this period he was heavily involved in many important clearance operations connected with the development of Tsuen Wan. These operations require meticulous planning and the closest liaison with other Government departments and organisations concerned. His work has been particularly creditable and it was in large part due to his efforts that so many clearances have gone ahead on schedule and peacefully.
/C.P.M.
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C.P.M. (Colonial Police Medal)
Mr. CHIK Kwan-fu
Mr. Chik joined the Royal Hong Kong Police Force in 1951* He is at present a Chief Inspector of Police.
As Police Community Relations Officer in Kwun Tong since 1974-Mr. Chik has successfully established a high level of rapport with local community leaders and other Government departments. His efforts have resulted in the establishment of a Junior Police Call Clubhouse for some 30,000 members in Kwun Tong District. He is also responsible for liaison with about 280 Mutual Aid Committees and the training of patrol teams in various housing estates, and the initiation of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme for young people in his district.
Mr. Chik is a popular figure and is particularly well liked and respected by the younger officers for his part in organising welfare and recreational functions.
C.P.M. (Colonial Police Medal)
Mr. Tommy Kimmen CHOY
Mr. Choy joined the Auxiliary Police Force in 1962.
As Superintendent Headquarters (Auxiliary), he has been instrumental in the re-structuring of the command, producing a more balanced and manageable structure, a greater degree of flexibility and a more efficient distribution and deployment of men.
In 1973 when the Auxiliary Force became more involved in routine constabulary duties, and members were deployed alongside the regular Force on crime prevention duties, Mr. Choy played an important part in the associated re-organisation.
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C.P.K. (Colonial Police Medal)
Mr* OKU Hon-filing
Mr. Chu joined the Police Force in June 1955 and was promoted to Chief Inspector in 1970. Mr. Chu’s work has been distinguished by loyalty, devotion to duty and diligence. He has worked unceasingly in particular to help, advise and train junior ranks, and is an effective leader. He received a commendation from the Commissioner of Police in 1959. He is at present serving at Police Headquarters.
C.t / . (Colonial Police Medal)
Nr. Peter John CLARKS
Mr. Clarke, Chief Superintendent, joined the Royal Kor< Pong Police Force in 1955* He has served in a number of different formations, in all of which he has distinguished himself by his leadership, drive and efficiency. He made a valuable contribution to the Operations Branch of the Commissioner’s staff from 197^ to 1976, and subsequently as second-in-command of Kowloon police district.
C.P.E. (Colonial Police Medal)
Mr. Brian Frederick GRAVEIJEP
Mr. Gravener, Chief Inspector of Police, joined the -oyal Hong Kong Police Force in 1956. After four years in the Uniform Branch he was posted to the C.I.D. He has served in this field with distinction, and has received numerous commendations.
He has headed many special investigations of a difficult or protracted nature. Throughout his service Mr. Gravener has taken great pains in guiding and instructing his sub-ordinates, who hold him in the highest regard. He has consistently displayed outstanding ability and a very high degree of enthusiasm and dedication towards his work, thereby setting a fine example to sub-ordinate officers.
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C.P.M. (Colonial Police L-edal)
Mr. Michael Francis QpIHF
Mr. Quinn, Chief Inspector of Police, joined the Royal Hong Kong Police Force in September 195$•
He lias maintained very high standards and has frequently worked long and arduous hours, leading investigation teams personally. He is a dedicated and capable detective who has a thorough knowledge of his job and the added qualities of loyalty and integrity.
He has been twice commended by his Commanding Officer for leadership and detective ability and once highly commended by the Governor for conspicuous energy, courage and initiative displayed during a Police operation in 1967 during which he sustained serious injury.
C.P.M. (Colonial Police Medal)
Mr. Roberto Bamabe ROCHA
Mr. Rocha joined the Special Constabulary as a Constable in 1953-He was promoted to Chief Inspector (Auxiliary) in 1974*
For most of his service, Mr. Rocha has served with the Emergency Unit/Hong Kong Island and throughout the civil disturbances in 1956, 1966 and 1967> gave a first class account of himself.
Due to his efforts, the standard of officers in his unit is exceptionally high, and throughout his career, Mr. Rocha has rendered valuable service to the Force and his sound judgment, professional approach and willingness to set an example are always evident and appreciated by his fellow officers.
Mr. Rocha was awarded the Colonial Special Constabulary Medal in 1969.
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C*_P.M. (Colonial Police Medal)
Mr, Ronald William SMITH
Mr. Smith joined the Royal Hong Kong Police Force in 1958.
He has recently retired from the Force. Mr. Smith’s careei' was in the Uniform Branch. Following promotion to Gazetted rank he served as a staff officer at Police and District Headquarters level, in the hong Kong Government London Office and was Divisional Superintendent Eastern.
Mr. Smith’s performance was characterized by loyalty, dedication and profess*!onal competence. He was a highly competent commander who got good work out of his men. He played a full part in the social life of the Force and exerted an influence for good on his sub-ordinates.
C*P.M. (Colonial. Police Medal)
Mr* John Albert THORPE
Mr. Thorpe joined the Royal Hong Kong Police Force in 1960. Since his promotion to Senior Superintendent the major part of his service has been with the Criminal Investigation Department. he is now Senior Superintendent, Kowloon District.
Previously under his leadership as Senior Superintendent, Hong Kong Island, there was remarkable progress in the containment and reduction of crime and the development of more effective techniques of investigation. His professional competence and high standards of performance, make him an inspiring leader. His service has been marked by a devotion to duty and a readiness to put the interests of the rorce first.
/C.P.M.
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C.P.M. (Colonial Police Medal)
Mr. WONG Kwan
Mr. Wong joined the Royal Hong Kong Police Force in September 1954. He was promoted to Station Sergeant in 1974. Throughout his service his work has been exemplary.
In 1975 Mr. Wong was selected to command a Neighbourhood Policing Unit. He accepted this post with enthusiasm and executed his responsibilities with energy and good sense. He has built up a comprehensive index of buildings, residents, management staff and watchmen and established excellent links with local Building Management and Mutual Aid Committees. He knows and is known by almost everyone in the area and has won the confidence and respect of both local residents and his fellow officers.
C.P.M. (Colonial Police Medal)
Mr. YUEN Tai
Nr. Yuen joined the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force in 1961. He was promoted to Chief Inspector in 1974.
In 1967, Mr. Yuen featured prominently in police action.
In addition to his normal duties he has for the past few years handled range courses for the Auxiliary Force during field days and training. He has carried out this duty with enthusiasm. Mr. Yuen is one of the most conscientious members of the Auxiliary Force.
/C.P.M.........
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C.P.M. (Colonial Police Medal)
Mr. CHAN Cho-wing
Mr. Chan, Assistant Divisional Fire Officer, has served in many sections of the Fire Service but mainly in operational duties in all areas of the territory. He has always given of his best often under very trying and dangerous conditions. His determination, officership and skill have been responsible for the saving of many lives and considerable property at countless fires and other emergencies over the 29 years of his service.
He is well respected by sub-ordinates and superiors alike as a skilful and competent fire officer who can be relied upon at all times.
C.P.M. (Colonial Police Medal)
}.ir. Kenneth V/illiam HODGKINS
Mr. Hodgkins, Divisional Fire Officer, lias been a member of the Fire Services for 27 years having first joined in Britain in 1950, coming to Hong Kong 17 years ago.
He has served in all branches of the service including operational and fire prevention duties and throughout has demonstrated an exceptionally high sense of discipline, diligence and determination.
His skill, leadership and determination at countless emergencies in Hong Kong has contributed significantly to the saving of many lives and considerable property from fire.
C.P.M. (Colonial Police Medal)
Mr. PAN Sai-yiu
Mr. Kwan has served with the Hong Kong Fire Service for 24 years, rising to Divisional Officer. Throughout this service he has demonstrated determination, devotion to duty and courage and his determination, leadership and skill has been responsible for the saving of many lives and much property at countless fires and other emergencies over the years.
/He is very .••••
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He is very well respected by his sub-ordinates as a fair and just officer who works hard to maintain morale at all times and cares for the men under his command. He is also -well respected by his superiors who know him as a skilful and competent fire officer who can be relied upon at all times.
C.P.IJ. (Colonial Police Medal)
Mr. WAN Ngor
Throughout his 32 years of service Principal Fireman WAI' Ngor has demonstrated at numerous fires and other emergencies a keen sense of responsibility, courage and determination over and above the normal, and his efforts under the most trying and dangerous conditions over these years have resulted in the saving of lives and property from fire.
He is an excellent example to his juniors and has always been ready to give guidance and help to his colleagues.
Badge of Honour
Mrs. Vivian CHAN Pui-ki
Mrs. Chan has been awarded a Badge of Honour for community service. She is Vice-President of the Hong Kong Chinese Women1 s Club, a primary school supervisor, and a Community Chest Divisional Chairman.
Kir. CHAN Yiu-mo
Mr. Chan is an outstanding organiser of school activities in the Sha Tin District. He is active in promoting sports and recreation, and in organising district functions for the summer youth programmes and other major events. He is a member of the Sha Tin District Advisory Board and Chairman of the Sha Tin School Sports Association.
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Badge of Honour (Continued)
Mr* CHEUNG Kwai-lung
Mr. Cheung has been Headmaster of Yau Kung Primary School in Ha Tsuen since 1952. Over the years he has played an outstanding part in the development of the school. He has also been actively involved in the promotion of education and sports in Yuen Long for many years. He is chairman or a prominent member of many local committees.
hr. HA /.wok-cheung
i<r. Ha has been active in community service for over 20 years. He is Vice-President of the Chinese Martial Arts Association, has provided displays for public occasions such as Royal Visits, and is a promoter of recreation and sports.
Mr. HAU Sau-tak
Mr* Hau has been a prominent member of the community in Sheung Shui for many years. He was Vice-Chairman of the Sheung Shui Rural Committee from 1968 to 1972* and sinee then he has been Chairman of the Committee. He has played a leading part in many community activities in the Sheung Shui area.
Mr, HO Chun-tung
Mr. Ho is actively involved in community service in Aplichau. He has been Chairman of the Aplichau Kaifong Welfare Association for over six years, and has been active in a number of other com.vanity and welfare activities.
Mr. HO Wing-kwong
Mr. Ho is a prominent member of the community in Tsuen /an district. He lias been village representative of Hoi Pa Village since 1959 and a prominent member of a number of local boards and committees over the years. He is Vice-Chairman of the Tsuen Wan District Sports and Recreation Association.
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Badge of Honour (Continued)
1 KONG Yue-cheong
Mr. Kong is prominent in community work in North Point.
He has devoted much time to scouting and activities concerned with the general welfare of the residents of the district.
Mr. WONG mo-yuen
Mr. Wong is a prominent member of the community in Yuen Long. He has been a village representative since 1954 and Vice-Chairman of the Shap Pat Heung Rural Committee since 1$)68. He has also been active in a number of other local organisations.
Mr. WONG E/ing-piu
Mr. Wong is actively involved in community services in Hung Hom and Kowloon City areas. He is particularly concerned with mutual aid committees and services for the elderly. He is Chairman of Hung Hom North Area Committee.
Mr. YIP Yum-fong
I r. Yip is a respected community leader in the Eastern District. He is Chairman of the Eastern District Quarry Bay Area Committee, and a prominent member of a number of other local bodies. He lias been closely involved with a variety of community service projects for many years.
Mr. YUEN Chau
Mr. Yuen has been actively involved in promoting recreational and other community activities in Choi Hung for many years. He has been Chairman of the Choi Hung Area Committee since 1974, and closely involved with the Fight Violent Crime and Clean Hong Kong campaigns, as well as a number of other activities.
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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE. HONG KONG. TEL: 5-233191
SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1978
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
TRADE FIGURES 3Y INDUSTRIAL ORIGIN ...................... 1
UNITED NATIONS EXPERT TO ADVISE HONG KONG PRISONS DEPARTMENT ................................................ 3
CHATER GARDEN TAKING SHAPE ............................... 4
DRAFT OUTLINE ZONING PLAN FOR MA TAU KOK .................. 5
WATER CUT ................................................. 5
SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1973
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TRADE FIGURES ANALYSED BY INDUSTRIAL ORIGIN
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THE CENSUS AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT WILL INCLUDE QUARTERLY TRADE FIGURES ANALYSED BY INDUSTRIAL ORIGIN IN THE HONG KONG EXTERNAL TRADE REPORT AS FROM THE FIRST QUARTER OF THIS YEAR.
A SPOKESMAN FOR THE DEPARTMENT SAID THE PRACTICE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION OF ALL ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES (I.S.I.C.), 1968 EDITION.
+THIS SERIES IS DERIVED BY RE-GROUPING EACH SIX-DIGIT COMMODITY ITEM OF THE UNITED NATIONS STANDARD INTERNATIONAL TRADE CLASSIFICATION (S.l.T.C.) TO THE INDUSTRY OF WHICH THE COMMODITY IS A PRINCIPAL PRODUCT,+ THE SPOKESMAN SAID.
HE POINTED OUT THAT THE CLASSIFICATION BY PRODUCER INDUSTRY IS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO STUDY IMPORT PENETRATION, TO EXAMINE CHANGING RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF INDIVIDUAL INDUSTRIES BASED ON EXPORT SALES, TO COMPARE WITH SALES DATA COLLECTED FROM INDUSTRIAL ENQUIRIES AND TO CONSTRUCT COMMODITY FLOW TABLES.
EXPLAINING LIMITATIONS OF THIS ANALYSIS, THE SPOKESMAN SAID THAT UNDER THE PROCEDURE FOLLOWED FOR CLASSIFICATION BY INDUSTRY, EXPORTED COMMODITIES REQUIRING SEVERAL INTERMEDIATE PROCESSING STAGES ARE WHOLLY ALLOCATED TO THE INDUSTRY TO WHICH THEY ARE FINALLY CLASSIFIED, BUT THIS INDUSTRY WILL NOT NORMALLY BE THE SOLE CONTRIBUTOR TO THE OVERALL EXPORT VALUE.
+SECONDLY, CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN EXPORTED GOODS TO A PARTICULAR INDUSTRY DOES NOT IMPLY THAT ALL SUCH COMMODITIES ARE ACTUALLY PRODUCED BY ESTABLISHMENTS OF THAT INDUSTRY, SINCE SOME MAY BE SECONDARY PRODUCTS PRODUCED BY ESTABLISHMENTS CLASSIFIED ELSEWHERE.
+THIRDLY, ALTHOUGH THE VALUE OF IMPORTS OF A PARTICULAR COMMODITY IS ATTRIBUTED TC THE INDUSTRY OF WHICH THE COMMODITY IS A PRINCIPAL PRODUCT, THIS DOES NOT IMPLY THAT THE INDUSTRY IS NECESSARILY THE IMPORTER,+ THE SPOKESMAN SAID.
ACCORDING TO THE RE-CLASSIFICATION DONE FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF THIS YEAR, 74 PER CENT IN VALUE OF DOMESTIC EXPORTS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR BY FOUR INDUSTRY GROUPS -- WEARING APPAREL, TEXTILES, ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND APPARATUS, AND PLASTIC PRODUCTS — WITH THEIR SHARES BEING 28 PER CENT, 19 PER CENT, 18 PER CENT AND NINE PER CENT RESPECTIVELY.
AS REGARDS IMPORTS, ABOUT HALF C- THEIR VALUE IS CONCENTRATED IN FOUR INDUSTRY GROUPS „HICH ARE TEXTILES, MACHINERY AND APPARATUS, CHEMICAL AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS, FOOD PRODUCTS.
ELECTRICAL AND
/THE FOLLOWING .....
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THE FOLLOWING TABLE SHOWS THE VALUE OF DOMESTIC EXPORTS, RE-EXPORTS AND IMPORTS FOR 1ST QUARTER 1978, RE-CLASSIFIED BY INDUSTRIAL ORIGIN.
(IN THOUSAND DOLLARS)
INDUSTRIAL ORIGIN OF TRADED
COMMODITIES
DOMESTIC EXPORTS RE-EXPORTS IMPORTS
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHING
AGRICULTURAL, LIVESTOCK
AND POULTRY PRODUCTION FORESTRY AND LOGGING OCEAN AND COASTAL FISHING 8,327 3 32,469 94,921 12,792 7,473 832,447 46,392 90,091
MINING AND QUARRYING 936 4,188 146,610
MANUFACTURING FOOD 114,300 199,028 1,180,436
BEVERAGES 872 5,662 126,120
TOBACCO 16,399 14,913 95,807
TEXTILE (INCLUDING KNITTING) 1,437,945 337,315 2,253,874
WEARING APPAREL, EXCEPT KNITWEAR AND FOOTWEAR 2,115,205 62,887 201,691
LEATHER AND LEATHER PRODUCTS 41,621 15,388 154,265
FOOTWEAR 42,562 4,263 44,239
WOOD AND CORK PRODUCTS, FURNITURE AND FIXTURES 59,799 15,401 107,367
PAPER AND PAPER PRODUCTS, PRINTING AND PUBLISHING 98,498 25,736 275,719
CHEMICAL AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS 75,619 447,089 1,185,399
PRODUCTS OF PETROLEUM AND COAL —— 47,252 755,795
RUBBER PRODUCTS 13,252 3,964 37,210
PLASTIC PRODUCTS 661,175 6,747 71,444
NON-METALLIC MINERAL PRODUCTS 21,376 32,671 237,807
BASIC METALS AND FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS 463,706 125,214 833,783
MACHINERY, EXCEPT ELECTRICAL 63,577 149,752 657,196
ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND APPLIANCES 1,376,659 231,367 1,462,352
TRANSPORT EQUIP'-’ENT 14,478 94,096 493,828
PROFESSIONAL AND OPTICAL EQU 1PMENT 611,959 251,942 791,811
OTHER MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES 315,550 428,579 1,035,461
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS 96,467 25,828 78,021
GRAND TOTAL
7,683,274 2,644,468 13,195,165
SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1978
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UNITED NATIONS EXPERT TO ADVISE HONG KONG PRISONS DEPARTMENT ******
L.-.. ROBERT €. AND"Y, » Jl'ITED NATIONS ADVISER ON PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES I Ji PE.KAL INSTITUTIONS, HAS RECENTLY RETURNED TO HONG KONG FOR 4 P.O MONTH UN ’ ISSIC’ TO ADVISE THE PRISONS DEPART'ENT CM THE DEVELOPMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES IL PENAL INSTITUTION’S HERE.
HIS . ISSICN FOLLOWS THAT OF THREE YEARS A6C, WHEN THE PLANNING FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES ID THE PRISONS DEPARTMENT TOCK PLACE. SINCE THEN, MUCH PROGRESS HAS BEEK MADE, THOUGH FURTHER WCRK ' EEDS TO BE DONE TO ESTABLISH AN EFFECTIVE SERVICE AND TO KEEP II. TOUCH WITH CURRENT WORLD-.IDE DEVELCP”E'TS.
DR. ANDRY IS A WELL KNOWN INTERNATIONAL CRIMINOLOGIST AND FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST WITH UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE AT PROFESSIONAL LEVEL IN CANADA, BRITAIN AND THE USA. HE HAS ALSO VERY EXTENSIVE PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD OF CLASSIFICATION, TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND ADULT CRIMINALITY, DATING BACK TO ORIGINAL FORENSIC WORK IN HIS NATIVE AUSTRALIA.
HE IS THE AUTHOR OF SEVERAL TEXT BOOKS, EDITORIAL BOARDS OF A NUMBER OF PROFESSIONAL
AND SERVES ON THE JOURNALS IN THIS FIELD
HIS WIFE, WHO WILL JOIN HIM LATER THIS MONTH, IS ALSO A CRIMINOLOGIST AND IS CURRENTLY SPECIALISING IN RESEARCH ON FEMALE CRIMINALITY.
ONE OF DR. ANDRY’S CURRENT INTERESTS CONCERNS ALL ASPECTS OF CRIME REDUCTION, PARTICULARLY IK RELATION TO VIOLENT OFFENDERS.
SATURDAY, JUKE 3, 1978
CHATER GARDEN TAKING SHAPE
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THE 58 MILLION CHATER GARDEN, BEING BUILT IN THE HEART OF THE CITY, IS GRADUALLY TAKING SHAPE.
WORK ON PHASE ONE OF THE GARDEN, SITUATED AT THE FORMER HONG KONG CRICKET CLUB GROUND IN CENTRAL, IS NEARING COMPLETION.
+IT INCLUDES COVERED SITTING AREAS AND A PROMENADE AT GROUND LEVEL OPPOSITE THE BANK OF CHINA BUILDING,* MR. FRED WOO, SENIOR ARCHITECT OF P.W.D.’S ARCHITECTURAL OFFICE SAID.
+ A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE GARDEN, WHICH IS FINANCED EY THE URBAN COUNCIL, WILL BE A TURFED BUND ALONG THE MURRAY ROAD AND QUEENSWAY PERIMETER.
+THE BUND WILL ACT AS A SOUND BARRIER AGAINST THE SURROUNDING HEAVY TRAFFIC.*
WORK ON PHASE TWO OF THE PROJECT WILL BEGIN AS SOON AS THE MASS TRANSIT RAILWAY VACATES THE NORTHERN PART OF THE 14,003 SQUARE METRE GARDEN SITE IN CHATER ROAD.
THIS PART WILL CONSIST OF A LILY POND, SITTING AREAS, AND AN ELEVATED VIEWING PLATFORM LINKED TO A SERIES OF FOUNTAINS.
TO PROVIDE EASY ACCESS TO THE GARDEN, THERE WILL BE TWO SUBWAYS AND TWO ELEVATED WALKWAYS -- ONE AT THE JUNCTION OF MURRAY ROAD AND QUEENSWAY AND THE OTHER AT THE EASTERN SIDE OF THE GARDEN LINKING THE PROPOSED ELEVATED WALKWAY SYSTEM AT THE ADMIRALTY AND THE ELEVATED VIEWING PLATFORM AT THE NORTHERN SIDE OF THE GARDEN.
THE WHOLE PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN 1981.
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DRAFT OUTLINE ZONING PLAN FOR MA TAU KOK * * * *
THE TOWN PLANNING BOARD HAS PUBLISHED A DRAFT OUTLINE ZONING PLAN FOR MA TAU KOK, INCORPORATING TWO AMENDMENTS.
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS IN RESPECT OF THE NOTES TO THE PLAN AIM TO PROVIDE FOR GREATER FLEXIBILITY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DISTRICT’S RESIDENTIAL AND OPEN SPACE ZONES. SUBJECT TO THE SPECIAL PERMISSION OF THE TOWN PLANNING BOARD A GREATER DEGREE OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT MAY BE ALLOWED IN RESIDENTIAL (GROUP A) ZONES WHILE ADDITIONAL PUBLIC AMENITIES WILL ALSO BE.PERMISSIBLE IN OPEN SPACE ZONING AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TOWN PLANNING BOARD.
THE AMENDED PLAN MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE TOWN PLANNING OFFICE, 17TH FLOOR, MURRAY BUILDING, GARDEN ROAD, HONG KONG* THE CITY DISTRICT OFFICE (CENTRAL AND WESTERN) ENQUIRY SUB-OFFICE, CENTRAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES, WEST WING ENTRANCE, HONG KONG AND THE CITY DISTRICT OFFICE (KOWLOON CITY), MA TAU KOK ROAD GOVERNMENT OFFICES, GROUND FLOOR, 1 MA TAU KOK ROAD, KOWLOON.
COPIES OF THE DRAFT PLAN ARE ALSO ON SALE AT THE P.W.D.’S CROWN LANDS AND SURVEY OFFICE, 19TH FLOOR, MURRAY BUILDING, HONG KONG, AT $5 FOR AN UNCOLOURED COPY.
ANY PERSON AFFECTED BY THE AMENDMENTS TO THE PLAN MAY SUBMIT THEIR OBJECTIONS IN WRITING TO THE SECRETARY, TOWN PLANNING BOARD, C/O THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, MURRAY BUILDING, HONG KONG. OBJECTIONS AND SUGGESTED ALTERATIONS TO THE PLAN SHOULD REACH THE SECRETARY BEFORE JUNE 22, 1978.
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-ATER CUT IK TO KWA WAV * * * *
T'-E WATER SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT AF’XUNCEC TODAY THAT FRESH ..ATEF. SUPPLY TO A NUMBER GF PRE ISES I? TS KWA -AN WILL EE TLR..ED OFF FOR EIGHT HOURS STARTING FRCb IS P.M. ON rKZ.DAY (JUNE 5) TO FACILITATE WATER ~l CRKS.
THE AREAS TC EE AFFECTEE ARE ’ 0. EEO"G STREET FROM TU a-A »A' r.G>-.S TC TAM KU’ c :.GAL, LULL . ~ STREET, FUNG Yl ST.E", LU.. ’•■r.G STREET, LU‘! S-EU”G STREET, YING YEUNG STREET, PANG Cril.G STREET, nUNG -tAI. STREET, SHH-i LEUN STREET, YIN ON STREET, TSUN FAT STREET AND HOK LING STREET.
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HIGHER EMPLOYMENT FIGURES IN MARCH THIS YEAR .......... 1
ACTING CHIEF SECRETARY TO ATTEND DRAGON BOAT RACES .... 4
NEW FLYOVER TO LINK UPPER GLENEALY AND R03INS0N ROAD ... 5
FO TAN NULLAH WORK TO BE COMPLETED SOON ............... 6
YOUTHS LEAD THE WAY IN CLEA.'.' BEACH CAMPAIGN ........ 6
TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS IN TAI KOK TSUI .................. 7
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EMPLOYMENT UP IN MARCH 1978 *******
EMPLOYMENT IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR A3 .'.ELL AS IN THE FINANCING, INSURANCE, REAL ESTATE AND BUSINESS SERVICES HAS RISEN SLIGHTLY, ACCORDING TC THE LATEST EMPLOYMENT SURVEYS CONDUCTED IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 1978 EY THE CENSUS AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT.
A TOTAL OF 766,230 PEOPLE WERE EMPLOYED IN MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS AS AT MARCH 15, 1978, AN INCREASE OF ABOUT 11,333 PEOPLE OR 1.5 PER CENT COMPARED a I TH 755,138 IN DECEMBER 1977. ..HEN COMPARED WITH THE EMPLOYMENT FIGURE OF MARCH 1977, IT SHOWS AN INCREASE OF ABOUT 9,900 PEOPLE OR 1.3 PER CENT.
IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT, THE INDUSTRIES .vERE BEARING APPAREL = APPLIANCES AND SUPPLIES’ PLASTIC PRODUCTS.
FIVE LARGEST MANUFACTURING TEXTILES’ ELECTRICAL MACHINERY, PRODUCTS' AND FABRICATED METAL
A COMPARISON OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT DECEMBER 1977 IS GIVEN BELO..
BETWEEN MARCH 1978 AND
CHANGE OF MAR. 1978 OVER DEC. 1977
INDUSTRY GROUP
PERSONS PERSONS PERSONS PERSONS
ENGAGED IN ENGAGED IN ENGAGED IN ENGAGED CHANGE
■AF . 1977 DEC. 1977 MAR. 1973 ————— —————
..EARING APPAREL 259,330 251,273 256,564 +5,291 +2.1
TEXTILES 110,144 132,461 99,791 -2,67? -2.6
ELECT- ICAL •'.ACH 1NEr Y, APPLIANCES AND SUPPLIES 85,828 39,525 88,601 - 924 -1.3
-LAST IC PRODUCTS 77,156 78,449 81,538 +3,?59 +3.?
FABRICATED -'ETAL PRODUCTS 68,635 70,931 71,635 + 674 +1. -
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THE MORE SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN EMPLOYMENT AT THE INDUSTRY SECTOR LEVEL BETWEEN VARCH 1973 AMD DECEMBER 1977 ARE AS FOLLOWS:-
CHANGE CF MAR. 1978
OVER DEC. 1977
PERSONS ENGAGED 1’< MAR. 1977 PERSONS ENGAGED IN DEC. 1977 PERSONS ENGAGED IN MAR. 1978 PERSONS ENGAGED c. ’ CHANGE
INDUSTRY SECTOR
MANUFACTURING
.vOOLLEN KNITTING INCLUDING KNITWEAR FROM YARN 39,632 37,372 43,669 +3,357 +9.0
PLASTIC PRODUCTS OTHER THAN TOYS AND PLASTIC FLOWERS i 29,276 29,215 30,952 +1,737 +5.9
HANDBAGS 11,796 12,215 13,533 +1,318 +10.3
PLASTIC TOYS 41,108 42,369 43,511 +1,142 +2.7
LEATHER FOOTwEAR 4,602 5,001 5,760 +759 +15.2
HAND TOOLS AND GENERAL HARDWARE 6,777 7,440 3,149 +709 +9.5
ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS 63,490 73,188 68,661 -1,527 —2 • 2
COTTON KNITTING 6,413 6,352 5,216 -836 -13.8
GARMENTS OTHER TriA!. KNITWEAR FROy YARN 205,633 198,519 197,885 -634 -3.3
THERE WERE 84, REAL ESTATE AND BUS 458 PEOPLE INESS SEF.V EMPLOYED ICES A3 AT If! FINANCING, FEBRUARY 15, INSURANCE 197S. >
OF THESE, 30,572 5EOPLE WERE EMPLOYED IN MONETARY INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING DANKS, AND 13,323 IN RE.L ESTATE COMPANIES.
JHEL COMPARED ..ITH THE EMPLOYMENT -IGURE CF NOVEMBER 1977, THIS REPRESENTED AN INCREASE C- -.-OU 1,400 °ECPLE CR 1.7 PER CENT. ,.HE\ COMPARED ..IT.- TriE FIGURE OF -EE.'GARY 1977, THE INCREASE ..AS ABOUT 9,400 PEOPLE OR 12.5 PE- CE ".
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THE MAIN INCREASES FROM NOVEMBER LAST YEAR TC FEBRUARY THIS ■E.'' OCCURRED IN REAL ESTATE COMPANI ES» FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS OTHER THAN BANKS’ AND ACCOUNTING, AUDITING AND BOOK-KEEPING SERVICES’ AS SHOWN BELOW
CHANGE OF FEB. 197'' OVER NOV. 1977
PERSONS ENGAGED IN INDUSTRY SECTOR FEE. 1977 PERSONS ENGAGED IN NOV. 1977 PERSONS ■ ENGAGED IN FEB. 1978 PERSONS ENGAGED CHANGE
FINANCING, INSURANCE, REAL ESTATE AND BUSINESS SERVICES •
REAL ESTATE 10,788 12,837 13,323 +486 +3.8
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS OTHER THAN BANKS 9,125 9,493 9,847 +354 +3.7
ACCOUNTING, AUDITING AND BOOK-KEEPING SERVICES 3,250 4,188 4,445 +257 +6.1
ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL AND TECHNICAL SERVICES 3,705 4,432 4,505 +73 +1.6
DETAILED FIGURES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR OTHER INDUSTRY GROUPS AND BREAKDOWNS BY INDUSTRY SECTORS CAN BE OBTAINED ON REQUEST FROM THE EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS SECTION OF THE CENSUS AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT.
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ACTING CHIEF SECRETARY TO ATTEND DRAGON BOAT RACES AT TAI PO
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MORE THAN 50,000 PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO WATCH THE DRAGON BOAT RACcS IN THE NEW TERRITORIES ON JUNE 10 TO MARK THE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL.
TEAMS FROM GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS, RURAL DISTRICTS, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY AND THE HONG KONG GARRISON WILL COMPETE FOR TROPHIES AT RACES AT TAI PO, TUEN MUN, SAI KUNG, TAI 0 ON LANTAU ISLAND AND CHEUNG CHAU.
THE ACTING CHEIF SECRETARY, MR. IAN LIGHTBODY, WILL OFFICIATE AT THE TAI PO RACE AND WILL PRESENT TROPHIES TO WINNING TEAMS. THE ACTING SECRETARY FOR THE NEW TERRITORIES, JOHN TODD, WILL ALSO ATTEND.
HEATS FOR THE TAI PO RACE WILL START AT 9.30 A.M.. MR. LIGHTBODY
WILL ARRIVE AT 10.30 A.M. TO WATCH AN INVITATION RACE AND THE CHAMPION CUP FINAL.
THE COMMANDER BRITISH FORCES MAJOR GENERAL ROY REDGRAVE WILL OFFICIATE AT TUEN MU' RACE AND PRESS’ T THE SECRETARY FOR THE NEW TERRITORIES CUP TO THE WINNING TEAM AT 1 P.M. THE TUEN MUN RACE WILL START AT 9.30 A.M.
RACE AT TAI 0 WILL START AT 12.33 P.M. AND RACE AT CHEUNG CHAU WILL START AT 3 P.M. THE DISTRICT OFFICER, ISLANDS, MR. VICTOR YUNG, WILL PRESENT PRIZES TO WINNING TEAMS.
AT SAI KUNG MORE THAN 40 TEAMS a ILL PARTICIPATE IN THE RACE STARTING AT 8.30 A.M. THE SAI KUNG DISTRICT OFFICER, MR. COLIN BOSHER, WILL PRESENT PRIZES TO WINNING TEAMS AT 1.30 P.M.
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NEW FLYOVER TO BE BUILT FROM UPPER GLENEALY TO ROBINSON ROAD
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CONDUIT ROAD WILL BE OPEN TO ONE-WAY TRAFFIC ONLY BETWEEN ROBINSON ROAD AND CASTLE ROAD FROM JUNE 12.
THE SPECIAL TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENT, BEGINNING AT 10 A.M. ON THAT DATE, ARE BEING INTRODUCED TO ALLOW WORK TO BE CARRIED OUT ON THE NEW FLYOVER FROM UPPER GLENEALY TO ROBINSON ROAD.
THE WORK IS EXPECTED TO TAKE ABOUT SIX MONTHS.
DURING THIS PERIOD RESIDENTS OF THE MID-LEVELS WHO USUALLY DRIVE FROM CONDUIT ROAD TO ROBINSON ROAD DOWN UPPER GLENEALY WILL HAVE TO TRAVEL IN THE REVERSE DIRECTION TO CASTLE ROAD AND THEN INTO ROBINSON ROAD. .
A SPOKESMAN FOP THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SAID TODAY: +0F COURSE, APPROPRIATE TRAFFIC SIGNS WILL BE ERECTED TO ASSIST MOTOR(STS.
+AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS WILL BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES FOR UPPER GLENEALY.+
THE NEW FLYOVER AT THE GLENEALY - ROBINSON ROAD JUNCTION WILL CONSIST OF AN ELEVATED ROAD SPANNING ABOUT 130 METRES OVER THE INTERSECTION.
THE P.W.D. SPOKESMAN SAID: +THIS ..ILL PROVIDE FREE TRAFFIC FLOW FROM CONDUIT ROAD TO ROBINSON ROAD.+
A TWO-LANE BRIDGE STRUCTURE OVER GLENEALY VALLEY IS ALSO BEING BUILT TO PROVIDE A NEW EASTBOUND CARRIAGEWAY FOR ROBINSON ROAD.
+THIS WILL LEAVE THE EXISTING GROUND LEVEL FREE FOR aESTBOUND TRAFFIC,* SAID THE SPOKESMAN.
THE SPOKESMAN ALSO POINTED OUT THAT THESE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS WOULD GREATLY FACILITATE THE SETTING DOWN AND COLLECTION OF CHILDREN AT NEARBY SCHOOLS.
THE SPOKESMAN SAID: +THE UNDERTAKING IS PART OF THE P.W.D.’S MID-LEVELS TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT SCHEME, WHICH INCLUDES ANOTHER FLYOVER COMPLEX AT THE GARDEN ROAD ROUNDABOUT AND A FLYOVER AT THE BOTTOM OF GARDEN ROAD WHERE IT JOINS OUEENSWAY.+
HE SAID THAT WHILE WORK AT THE UPPER GLENEALY-ROBINSON ROAD JUNCTION WAS EXPECTED TO TAKE A MAXIMUM OF SIX MONTHS TO COMPLETE, EVERY EFFORT WOULD BE MADE TO SHORTEN THIS PERIOD.
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FO TAN NULLAH WORK TO BE COMPLETED SOON ******
WORK ON THE FO TAN NULLAH WHICH RUMS FROM PAT TSZ WO VILLAGE TO SHING MUN RIVER IN SHA TIN NEW TOWN IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED I’ AUTUMN THIS YEAR.
THE NULLAH, v. HI CH IS BEING CONSTRUCTED BY P.W.D.’S NEW TERRITORIES DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, a ILL CARRY STORM WATER DURING FLOODS.
THE 1,□□□-METRE LONG, CONCRETE-LINED NULLAH HAS A MAXIMUM DEPTH OF SIX METRES AND A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 25 METRES. IT HAS A CAPACITY OF CARRYING A FLOW UP TO 225 CUBIC METRES PER SECOND.
THE FO TAN VALLEY IN TH I CH THE NULLAH IS LOCATED IS BEING DEVELOPED MAINLY FOR INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES. SITES ARE BEING FORMED AND SERVICES ARE BEING PROVIDED IN THIS 19 HECTARE AREA OF DEVELOPMENT.
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FOUR YOUTH GROUPS SET A FINE EXAMPLE OF COMMUNITY SPIRIT TO PEOPLE l“ ™E BEACHES TODAY (SUNDAY) BY SHOWING THEM THE PROPER .,AY OF DISPOSING LITTER ON THE BEACH.
TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR THIS YEAR’S CLEAN BEACH CAMPAIGN, WHICH WAS LAUNCHED OFFICIALLY TODAY AT SHEK 0, ABOUT 75 MEMBERS FROM THE COMMUNITY YOUTH CLUES (CYC'S), THE BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION, TO? GIRL GUIDES ASSOCIATION AND THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SCHEME CONDUCTED A SERIES OF CLEAN-UP OPERATIONS AT THREE POPULAR BEACHES SIMULTANEOUSLY.
AT REPULSE EAY, DEEP WATER BAY AND SHEK 0
E YOUTHS AND VOLUNTEERED TO HELP IN COLLECT I
HOLIDAY-MAKERS TOOK THE CUE FROM TH
RUBBISH ON THE BEACHES.
BEFORE THE CLEAN-UP STARTED, THE YOUTHS ASSEMBLED AT SHEK 0 FOR THE OPENING CEREMONY /.HIGH WAS OFFICIATED BY MRS._GRACE HO, CHAIRMAN OF THE KEEP HONG KONG CLEAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. DURING THE CEREMONY THEY PLEDGED THEIR SUPPORT FOR THE KEEP HONG KONG CLEAn'cAMPAIGN IN HELPING TO SPREAD THE MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY.
ALSC PRESENT WERE TWO URBAN COUNCILLORS, MR. KIM CHAM AND M?. HOWARD YEUNG.
ANNOUNCING THE START OF CALLED ON THE PEOPLE OF HCNG THEIR ENVIRONMENT CLEAN.
THE CLEAN BEACH CAMPAIGN, MRS. HO KONG TO DO THEIR PART IN KEEPING
THE YOUTHS THEN LEFT P THREE GROUPS - ONE REMAINING AT SHEK 0 AND OTHER TWO HEADED FOR REPULSE BAY AND DEEP WATER BAY - TO BEGIN THEIR CLEAN-UP OPERATIONS.
SWIMMERS AT SHEK C WERE ALSO TREATED TO A COLOURFUL BEACH SHOW COMPRISING DANCES, SONGS AND A DRAMA FEATURING THE CLEAN BEACH MESSAGE.
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TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS IN TA I KOK TSUI * * * *
THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT HAS ANNOUNCED THAT FROM 10 A.M. ON TUESDAY (JUNE 6) TUNG CHAU STREET IN TAI KOK TSUI BETWEEN PRINCE EDWARD ROAD AND WILLOW STREET .ILL EE "E-ROUTED FROM TWO-WAY TRAFFIC TO ONE-WAY WESTBOUND.
AT THE SAME TIME AN URBAN CLEARWAY RESTRICTION WILL BE IMPOSED ON THE SECTION OF TUNG CHAU STREET BETWEEN TONG Ml ROAD AND PRINCE EDWARD ROAD FROM 7 A.M. TO 7 3.M. DAILY. ALL MOTOR VEHICLES, EXCEPT FRANCHISED BUSES, WILL BE PROHIBITED FROM PICKING UP OR SETTING DOWN PASSENGERS AND LOADING OR UNLOADING GOODS DURING THE RESTRICTED HOURS.
THE TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO IMPROVE THE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS IN THE AREA.
APPROPRIATE TRAFFIC SIGNS WILL BE SET UP TO GUIDE THE MOTOR I STS.
DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
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GOVERNOR OPENS HOSTEL AT CHI'ESE UNIVERSITY ............. 1
REPLY TO HK HERITAGE SOCIETY’S PETITION TO THE QUEEN ................................................... 2
GOVERNMENT IS STUDYING POSSIBILITIES OF SUE-LETT I NG FALLOW LAND IN NT FOR FARMING ........................... 3
TAI PO INDUSTRIAL ESTATE TAKING SHAPE ................... 4
NEW FIRE STATIONS IN CHUNG HOM KOK AND TUEN MUN COME INTO OPERATION ..................................... 5
SENIOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS LAUNCH DRAGON BOATS IN TAI PO ............................................... 6
NEW PHOTOGRAPHS OF LADY MACLEHOSE AND DEPARTMENT HEADS ................................................... 6
COMMISSIONER OF RATING AND VALUATION ON LEAVE ........... 7
WATER CUT............................................... 7
TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS IN CAUSEWAY BAY .................. 7
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GOVERNOR OPENS HOSTEL AT CHINESE UNIVERSITY * * * * *
THE GOVERNOR, SIR MURRAY MACLEHOSE, SAID TODAY HONG KONG DESPERATELY NEEDS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES +WITH THE WISDOM THAT ONLY TRUE LEARNING AND TRUE EDUCATION TEMPERED BY PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE CAN CONFER+.
SPEAKING AT THE OPENING OF THE MADAM HO SIN HANG HOSTEL, ONE OF THE THREE NEWLY COMPLETED HOSTELS AT THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG, SIR MURRAY SAID IT WAS ONE OF THE TWO CAUSES HE WANTED THE UNIVERSITY TO SERVE.
SIR MURRAY SAID THE OTHER CAUSE WAS LEARNING +BECAUSE LEARNING AND KNOWLEDGE FOR ITS OWN SAKE IS WHAT GIVES A UNIVERSITY INSPIRATION, AUTHORITY, AND REPUTE, AND GIVES IT THE ABILITY TO COMMAND THE RESPECT OF THOSE WHO LEARN IN IT.+
+l AM SURE THAT THEst NEW HOSTELS WILL PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL PROMOTE THESE ENDS,* SIR MURRAY SAID.
+WE ATTACH MUCH IMPORTANCE TO THEM AS PLACES IN WHICH STUDENTS CAN READ AND THINK AND LEARN IN FAVOURABLE CONDITIONS --CONDITIONS CREATED BY THE CONSTRUCTION AND CONCEPT OF THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG= A MAGNIFICENT IDEA, A MAGNIFICENT SITE AND SPLENDIDLY EXECUTED UNDER DR. LI’S LEADERSHIP,* THE GOVERNOR SAID.
SIR MURRAY ALSO PAID TRIBUTE TO MADAM HO SIN-HANG AMD HER FAMILY WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS OF THE PRIVATE FUNDS FOR THE THREE HOSTELS.
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REPLY TO HONG KONG HERITAGE SOCIETY’S PETITION TO THE QUEEN * * *
THE SECRETARY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, MR. DEREK JONES, ON EEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT AND ON THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE SECRETARY CF STATE FOR FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH AFFAIRS, REPLIED TODAY (MONDAY) TO THE PETITION THE HONG KONG HERITAGE SOCIETY SENT IN MARCH TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN CONCERNING PRESERVATION OF THE FORMER KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY BUILDING AT TSIM SHA TSUI.
MR. JONES WROTE: +1 AH COMMANDED BY HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN TO REPLY TO YOUR UNDATED PETITION SEEKING THE PRESERVATION OF THE OLD, KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY TERMINUS IN TSIM SHA TSUI.
+AFTER CAREFUL CONSIDERATION HAD BEEN GIVEN TO ALL THE POINTS IN YOUR PETITION, THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH AFFAIRS WAS UNABLE TO ADVISE HER MAJESTY THAT THE PETITION SHOULD EE GRANTED. THE SECRETARY OF STATE ACCEPTED THAT CONCERN OVER THE PROPOSED DEMOLITION OF THE TERMINUS HAD BEEN EXPRESSED EY A NUMBER OF PEOPLE' IN HONG KONG, BUT HE ALSO REALISED THAT THERE WAS AN URGENT NEED FOR THE NEW CULTURAL COMPLEX THAT WILL PROVIDE FACILITIES THAT WILL BENEFIT THE ENTIRE HONG KONG POPULATION.
+TC ALTER THE PLANS FOR THE COMPLEX IN ORDER TO RETAIN THE ENTIRE TERMINUS BUILDING WOULD INEVITABLY CREATE UNWELCOME DELAY AND LEAD TO A LOWER STANDARD OF FACILITIES. THE SECRETARY CF STATE THEREFORE CONCLUDED THAT IT WAS NOT IN THE INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE CF HONG KONG FOR THE PLANS TO EE SO AMENDED. HOWEVER, HE WELCOMED THE DECISION TO RETAIN THE CLOCK TOWER AND TO INTEGRATE IT AS AN ESSENTIAL VERTICAL FEATURE IN THE DESIGN OF THE NEW CULTURAL COMPLEX.
+HER MAJESTY HAS ACCEPTED THE SECRETARY OF STATE’S ADVICE AND HAS COMMANDED ME TO INFORM YOU THEREFORE THAT YOUR PETITION CANNOT BE ENTERTAINED+.
THE HONG KONG HERITAGE SOCIETY PETITIONED THE GOVERNOR IN JULY LAST YEAR, BUT THIS WAS TURNED DOWN AT THE END OF DECEMEER ON THE ADVICE OF EXECUTIVE COUNCIL. ON THAT OCCASION, MR. JONES WROTE THAT THE DECISION NOT TO PRESERVE THE BUILDING SHOULD BE VIEWED AGAINST THE +URGENT DEMONSTRABLE PUBLIC NEED FOR ADDITIONAL AND BETTER CULTURAL FACILITIES, PARTICULARLY IN KOWLOON+.
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GOVERNMENT IS STUDYING POSSIBILITIES OF SUB-LETTING FALLOW LAND III NT FOR FARMING ******
THE GOVERNMENT IS STUDYING POSSIBILITIES OF SUE-LETT I NG ABANDONED AND FALLOW LAND IN THE NE’.. TERRITORIES FOR AGRICULTURAL CULTIVATION.
THIS WAS DISCLOSED TODAY EY THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES, DR. C.T. ..ONG AT THE LIONS CLUE OF THE NEW TERRITORIES DINNER I THE HONG KONG HOTEL. *
MR. WONG SAID THE AGRICULTURAL LAND IN HONG KONG OF 30,ODD ACRES REPRESENTED ABOUT 12 PER. CERT OF THE TOTAL LAND MASS.
HOWEVER, HE SAID, OWNERS OF FALLOW LAND WERE UNWILLING TO LEASE THEIR PROPERTY TO FARMERS FROM OTHER DISTRICTS BECAUSE THEY WERE AFRAID THAT ONCE THE LAND WAS LEASED, THEY WOULD HAVE DIFFICULTY IN GETTING IT BACK.
+THE NE..' TERRITORIES ADI LUSTRATION AND THE AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES DEPARTMENT ARE LOOKING If.TO POSSIBILITIES OF RENTING LAUD FRCV LANDLORDS AND SUB-LETTING THE LAND TO FARMERS ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT.
+IF THE PLAN WORKS, OWNERS OF LAND CAM EE ASSURED OF CONTROL OF THEIR OWN LAND AND FARMERS ..ILL HAVE MORE LAND TO CULTIVATE FOR THEIR LIVING,+ SAID DR. JONG.
HE ADDED THAT A PILOT SCHEME CHE AND TA KWU LING AREAS.
WAS BEING IMPLEMENTED AT PI KG
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TAI PO INDUSTRIAL ESTATE TAKING SHAPE
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THE TAI PC INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN THE NEW TERRITORIES, IS STEADILY TAKING SHAPE.
RECLAMATION OF ABOUT 37 HECTARES OF LAND FOR THE ESTATE --27 IN STAGE ONE, 1'3 IN STAGE TWO — HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND THE HONG KONG INDUSTRIAL ESTATES CORPORATION HAS ALREADY LEASED CUT SOME OF THE LAND.
ABOUT 80 HECTARES OF LAND V. ILL EE AVAILABLE OVERALL FOR THE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, THE TAI PO SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES.
MR. W.M. WONG, CHIEF ENGINEER IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT’S DEVELOPMENT AND AIRPCRT DIVISION, SAID TODAY: +IN THE STAGE ONE RECLAIMED AREA WE ARE MOW CONSTRUCTING A NETWORK OF ROADS FOR THE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE.
+ALSO, WE ARE PROVIDING VARIOUS SEWERAGE *ORKS.+
MR. WONG SAID THAT ALL THESE WORKS SHOULD BE COMPLETED EY EARLY NEXT YEAR.
SITE FORMATION IN THE SECOND STAGE OF WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ESTATE IS ALSO PROGRESSING SATISFACTORILY.
THE SECOND STAGE WILL PRODUCE 53 HECTARES OF RECLAMATION AND NEARLY 10 HECTARES HAVE ALREADY BEEN RECLAIMED.
MR. WONG SAID: +SITE FORMATION UNDER THE SECOND STAGE WORKS SHOULD EE FINISHED BY THE END OF 1980. IT IS GOING WELL.+
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NEW FIRE STATIONS IN CHUNG HOM KOK AND TUEN HUN COME INTO OPERATION * * * * *
TWO NEW FIRE STATIONS - ONE IN CHUNG HOM KOK AND THE OTHER IN TUEN MUN NEV. TOWN - HAVE CONE INTO OPERATION AS PART OF THE FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT’S EXPANSION PROGRAMME TO PROVIDE SPEEDY FIRE COVER TO AREAS THROUGHOUT HONG KONG.
THE CHUNG HOM KOK FIRE STATION IS HOUSED IN A THREE-STOREY BUILDING ON A 1,433 SQ. METRE SITE IK CHUNG HOM KOK ROAD WHILE THE ONE IN TUEN MUN NEW TOWN OCCUPIES THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS OF HING CHEUNG HOUSE IN TAI HING ESTATE.
BUILT AT A COST OF 01.3 MILLION
.THE CHUNG
HOM KOK STATION
PROVIDES FIRE COVER FIRE APPLIANCES AND
TWO OFFICERS AND.33 FIREMEN.
TO REPULSE BAY AND STANLEY AREAS. IT HAS TWO AR AMBULANCE AND IS MANNED BY A COMPLIMENT OF
AS THE STATION IS LOCATED IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA WITH GARDEN FLATS AND ABUNDANT GREENERY, IT HAS EEE'. SO DESIGNED AS TO'BLEND IN WITH THIS RURAL SETTING WHILE AT THE SAME TIME RETAINING THE CHARACTERISTICS COMMON TO A STANDARD FIRE STATION.
THE HOSE DRYING TOWER OF THE STATION, NORMALLY A BULKY STRUCTURE, HAS BEEN MADE AS SLENDER AS POSSIBLE WHILE THE RAKING WALLS OVE?? THE APPLIANCE ROOM WERE SO CONSTRUCTED AS TO FURTHER ENHANCE THE APPEARANCE OF THE BUILDING.
OTHER FACILITIES INCLUDE A DRILL YARD, OFFICES, BARRACK ACCOMMODATION AND LOCKERS FOR STAFF ON DUTY, A RECREATION AND DINING ROOM, ABLUTION FACILITIES, STANBY QUARTERS FOR ADDITIONAL STAFF DURING EMERGENCIES AND QUARTERS FOR MARRIED OFFICERS.
THE ONE IN TUEN MUN IS A TEMPORARY FIRE STATION DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION TO THE TUEN MUN NE'a TOWN UNTIL A STANDARD AMBULANCE DEPOT AND DIVISIONAL FIDE STATION FOR THE AREA IS COMPLETED IN MID-1979.
THE FACILITIES IN THIS STATION INCLUDE ACCOMMODATION FOR THREE FIRE APPLIANCES AND QUARTERS FOR OFF ICE: 3 AND FIREMEN.
FIRE COVER TO THIS AREA WAS PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED BY SUK HUI AND YUEN LONG FIRE STATIONS. THE SUN HUI FIRE STATION HAS BEEN CONVERTED INTO AN AMBULANCE STATION WITH FOUR AMBULANCES.
WITH THE OPENING OF THE CHUNG HOM STATIONS, THE FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT 43 FIRE STATIONS - 14 C! HONG KONG AND KOWLOON AND 14 IN THE KE.: TERRITORIES.
KCK AND TAI HING FIRE HAS AT PRESENT A TOTAL OF OUTLYING ISLANDS, 12 IN
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SENIOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS LAUNCH NEW DRAGON BOATS IN TAI PO *****
THE ACTING SECRETARY FOR THE NEW TERRITORIES, MR. JOHN TODD, AND THE DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES, MR. TED NICHOLS, TODAY (MONDAY) DOTTED THE EYES OF TWO NEW DRAGON BOATS DURING A TRADITIONAL CHINESE CEREMONY AT YUEN CHAU TSAI, TAI PO.
THE TAI PO DISTRICT OFFICER, MR. CLIVE OXLEY, AND THE NEWLY-ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF THE HEUNG YEE KUK, MR. STEPHEN WONG YUEN-CHEUNG ALSO ATTENDED THE ANNUAL EYE-DOTTING CEREMONY AT THE TAI WONG YEH TEMPLE. TAI WONG YEH IS THE PROTECTOR OF THE LOCAL VILLAGERS AND THEIR ACTIVITIES.
' THE COLOURFUL CEREMONY STARTED WITH THE MUSIC OF CHINESE TRUMPETS, DRUMS AND GONGS.
MR. WONG THEN OFFERED WINES, A ROASTED PIG, CHICKEN AND OTHER DELICACIES TO THE CHINESE GOD AMIDST THE CHANTING OF PRAYERS AND PRAISES IN HAKKA DIALECT EY TWO MASTERS OF CEREMONY.
MR. TODD AND MR. NICHOLS THEN OFFICIATED AT THE EYE-DOTTING CEREMONY TO LAUNCH THE TWO NEW DRAGON BOATS.
THE CEREMONY WAS FOLLOWED EY FRIENDLY RACES BETWEEN WO RURAL DRAGON BOAT TEAMS AS WELL' AS TOO INVITED GUEST TEAMS FROM COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY SECTOR.
THE TAI PO DRAGON BOAT RACES WILL EE HELD THIS SATURDAY (JUNE 10) TO MARK THE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL.
MORE THAN 50,000 PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO WATCH THE DRAGON BOAT RACES AT TAI PO, TUEN MUN, SAI KUNG, TAI 0 ON LANTAU ISLAND AND CHEUNG CHAU.
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NEW PHOTOGRAPHS OF LADY MACLEHOSE AND DEPARTMENT HEADS * * * *
COPIES OF NEW PHOTOGRAPHS OF LADY MACLEHOSE- THE POSTMASTER GENERAL, MR. D.J.K. BAMFORD- THE DIRECTOR OF CIVIL AVIATION, MR. R.E. DOWNING AND- THE COMMISSIONER OF BANKING, MR. A.D. OCKENDEN HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED IN THE G.I.S. PRESS BOXES TODAY.
THESE NEW PHOTOGRAPHS ARE FOR YOUR RECORD AND EDITORIAL USE. IT WOULD BE MOST APPRECIATED IF, WHEN THE OCCASION ARISES, THE NEW PHOTOGRAPHS ARE USED INSTEAD OF THE OLD ONES.
MORE PHOTOGRAPHS OF DEPARTMENT HEADS WILL BE SENT TO YOU WHEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE.
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COEMISSIONEF OF RATING AMD VALUATION ON LEAVE * * * * *
THE CON.: I SSI ONER OF F.ATIKG AND VALUATION, MR. R.A. FRY, LEFT HONG KONG FOR THE U.K. THIS (MONDAY) cVtr.lNG ON T./O MONTHS VACATION LEAVE.
DURING HIS ABSENCE, THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, MR. C.M. STS.-ARD, ILL ACT AS CO; ISSICNED.
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WATER CUT * * *
FRESH WATER SUPPLY TO A NUMBER OF PREMISES IN REPULSE BAY AREA ..ILL EE TEMPORARILY TURNED OFF FOR SEVEN HOURS FROM 11 P..,. OK THURSDAY (JUNE 3) TO FACILITATE A LEAKAGE TEST.
PREMISES TO BE AFFECTED ARE 58, REPULSE BAY ROAD* 70 TO 84, REPULSE BAY VILLAS= 2 TO 8 AND 9 SOUTH BAY ROAD, INCLUDING THE CALTEX PETROL FILLING STATION AND THE ROAD DEPOT* AND THOSE IK SOUTH BAY CLOSE AND BEACH ROAD.
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THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT FROM 10 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY (JUNE 7) THE WESTBOUND CARRIAGEWAY GF LEIGHTON ROAD BETWEEN MATHESON STREET AND CANAL ROAD EAST, ..HICH IS RESERVED FOR +BUS ONLY+ BETWEEN 7 A.M. AND 9 P.M. DAILY WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC FOR ABOUT ONE MONTH TO FACILITATE ROAD WORKS.
DURING THE CLOSURE PERIOD, BUSES WHICH NORMALLY USE THE +BUS ONLY+ LANE WILL BE RE-ROUTED TO WONG NAI CHUNG ROAD, EXCEPT ROUTE 103 BUSES WHICH WILL EE DIVERTED TO HENNESSY ROAD.
AT THE SAME TIME THE SECTION OF CAROLINE HILL ROAD BETWEEN EASTERN HOSPITAL ROAD AND COTTON PATH ..ILL EE RE-ROUTED Oi.E .'.AY FROM EASTERN HOSPITAL ROAD TO COTTON PATH FROM 13 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY.
APPROPRIATE TRAFFIC SIGNS WILL EE SET UP IN THESE AREAS TO GUIDE MOTORISTS.
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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
SUPPLEMENT
Monday, June 5, 1978
Speech By the Governor Sir Murray MacLehose
at the opening of The Ho Sin Hang Hostel at Chung Chi College, Chinese University on Monday, June 1978__________________________
I imagine it is with something like a sigh of relief that you, Vice Chancellor, approach the opening of this hostel today. I too am delighted that generous private donations, amounting to more than one-third of the total cost has enabled the three hostels to be completed.
The naming of this hostel at Chung Chi College after Madam Ho Sin-hang fittingly commemorates the great generosity of the Ho family who have contributed more than two-thirds of the private funds for the three hostels.
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As your Chancellor I might, with propriety, also commend your Government for contributing the major share of the bill for these hostels. We attach much importance to them as places in which students can read and think and learn in favourable conditions - conditions created by the construction and concept of the Chinese University of Hong Kong; a magnificent idea, a magnificent site and splendidly executed under Dr* Li’s leadership.
What purpose do we want it to serve ?
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For my part I want it to serve two causes, that of learning and that of Hong Kong*
Learning : because learning and knowledge for its own sake is what gives a university inspiration, authority, and repute, and gives it the ability to command the respect of those who learn in it.
Hong Kong : because to turn it into the place we want it to be, Hong Kong desperately needs people of all ages with the wisdom that only true learning and true education tempered by practical experience can confer -the sort of learning and education that can be acquired here.
I am sure that these new hostels will provide an environment that will promote these ends, and thus fulfil the hopes of the donors, the University, and community it serves.
It is thus with the greatest pleasure that I now declare open the Ho Sin Hang Hostel of Chung Chi College.
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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1978
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
UNOFFICIALS TO CONVENT ON GREEN PAPE? ON SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY AT LEGCO TOMORROW ................... 1
FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN MAKES GOOD START . 2
GOVERNOR TO VISIT COUNTRY PARKS ................. 3
TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS FOR DRAGON BOAT RACES IN TA I PO ... 4
NEW PACKING REGULATIONS FOR POSTAL PARCELS ...... 5
OVER 10,000 LIVES SAVED AT SEA ...............
SCHOOL PRAISED FOR TAKING PART IN NEW APPROACH TO SOCIAL
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EXTENSION TO COLUMBARIUM AT CAPE COLLINSON CREMATOR IUv .
ROAD TO BE BUILT IN PLOVER COVE COUNTRY PARK .
TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS IN TAI KOK TSUI ............ ?
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TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1978
UNOFFICIALS TO COMMENT ON GREEN PAPER ON SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY AT LEGCO TOMORROW ft * * * * *
SIX UNOFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE COUNCILLORS WILL COMMENT ON THE GREEN PAPER ON +SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY+ AT THE COUNCIL MEETING TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY).
THEY ARE DR. THE HON. HARRY FANG, THE HON. HILTON CHEONG-LEEN, THE HON. MRS. KWAN KO SIU-WAH, THE HON. PETER C. WONG, THE REV. THE HON. JOYCE M. BENNETT AND THE HON. WONG LAM.
THE SECRETARY FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, THE HON. E.P. HO, WILL REPLY TO THE COMMENT OF THE UNOFFICIALS.
DURING QUESTION TIME, THE UNOFFICIALS WILL RAISE 18 QUESTIONS ON VARIOUS SUBJECTS OF PUBLIC INTEREST.
THE HON. LYDIA DUNN WILL ASK WHETHER THE GOVERNMENT IS AWARE OF THE CURRENT SPECULATION ON INITIAL DEPOSITS PAID ON DOMESTIC HOUSING INVOLVING THE TRANSFER OF RECEIPTS BETWEEN PURCHASERS AT LARGE PREMIUMS, WITHOUT ANY PAYMENT OF STAMP DUTY, THUS DRIVING UP THE ULTIMATE PRICES OF DOMESTIC HOUSING.
IN A SEPARATE QUESTION, MISS DUNN WILL ALSO ASK IF THE GOVERNMENT WILL SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE THE STAMP DUTY PAYABLE ON THE TRANSFER OF PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENTS PRIOR TO THE ISSUE OF OCCUPATION PERMITS AS WELL AS RESALES OF DOMESTIC HOUSING WITHIN TWO OR THREE YEARS OF PURCHASE IN ORDER TO DISCOURAGE SPECULATION.
THE HON. HILTON CHEONG-LEEN WILL ASK WHETHER THE GOVERNMENT WILL EXPAND EVEN FURTHER ITS EXISTING PLANS FOR THE HOME OWNERSHIP SCHEME, WITH OR WITHOUT THE CO-OPERATION OF THE PRIVATE BUILDING SECTOR, SO AS TO REDUCE OVER-SPECULATION IN SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED FLATS BY INDIVIDUAL PURCHASERS.
MR. CHEONG-LEEN WILL ALSO RAISE ANOTHER QUESTION ON WHETHER THE GOVERNMENT WILL SHORTEN THE PAYMENT PERIOD FOR PUBLIC LAND PURCHASES IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE LEVEL OF SPECULATION ON LAND PRICES.
THE HON. ROGER LOBO WILL ASK THE GOVERNMENT TO STATE WHAT THE PRESENT POSITION IS ON THE INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO PROTECT INVESTORS WHO JOIN PYRAMID SELLING SCHEMES.
OTHER QUESTIONS TO BE RAISED BY THE UNOFFICIALS CONCERN THE CONTROL OVER OPERATION OF MONEY LENDERS, THE NUMBER OF DRUG ADDICTS IN HONG KONG AND DETAINEES SENT TO THE SHA TSUI DETENTION CENTRE, INERTIA SELLING, NIGHT FLIGHTS AT KAI TAK AIRPORT, TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN THE NEW TERRITORIES AND SHIPPING RATES.
THREE BILLS, NAMELY THE DANGEROUS DRUGS (AMENDMENT) BILL 1978, THE DETENTION CENTRES (AMENDMENT) BILL 1978 AND THE ROAD TRAFFIC (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) BILL 1978 WILL BE INTRODUCED INTO THE COUNCIL FOR FIRST AND SECOND READINGS.
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FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN MAKES GOOD START ******
THE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WELFARE, MR. THOMAS LEE, SAID TODAY THE HONG KONG-WIDE FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN HAD MADE A GOOD START AND PLANS WERE IN HAND TO INTENSIFY THE PROGRAMMES FOR ITS NEXT PHASE TOWARDS THE END OF THIS YEAR.
MR. LEE SAID THE INITIAL SUCCESS COULD BE SEEN THROUGH THE IMPRESSIVE RATINGS OF THE 10 FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION T.V. SPECIALS •KINDER THE SAME ROOF+, EACH OF THEM WATCHED BY OVER ONE MILLION PEOPLE DURING A SINGLE SCREENING.
ADDRESSING A LUNCHEON MEETING OF THE PO LEUNG KUK DIRECTORS, HE POINTED OUT THAT ONE OF THE SERIES IN FACT SCORED A RATING OF OVER 1.6 MILLION PEOPLE REPRESENTING 76 PER CENT OF THE TOTAL VIEWERSHIP.
THESE ENCOURAGING RATINGS, HE SAID, WERE COMPLEMENTED BY MANY FAVOURABLE CRITIC REVIEWS AND LETTERS RECEIVED BY THE RADIO TELEVISION HONG KONG WHICH PRODUCED THE SERIES BASED ON CASE HISTORIES SUPPLIED BY THE SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT AND VOLUNTARY AGENCIES.
MR. LEE SAID THE CAMPAIGN WAS LAUNCHED FOUR MONTHS AGO AS A JOINT VENTURE BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR TO FOSTER STRONGER FAMILY TIES AS A BASIC PREVENTIVE MEASURE AGAINST SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND FAMILY TRAGEDIES.
THE INITIAL PHASE AIMED AT PROMOTING THE CONCEPT OF FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION WHICH HE DESCRIBED AS ABSOLUTELY IN LINE WITH THE TRADITIONAL CHINESE FAMILY THINKING.
+OUR ULTIMATE AIM IS TO SEE EACH FAMILY IS MORE CAPABLE OF ENJOYING A TIGHTER FAMILY TIE AND MORE HARMONIOUS RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THE FAMILY MEMBERS,* HE SAID.
DURING THE PAST FOUR MONTHS, MORE THAN 450 PROMOTIONAL EVENTS WERE ORGANISED IN VARIOUS DISTRICTS ATTRACTING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT INCOME AND AGE GROUPS, HE SAID.
+THESE ACTIVITIES RANGED FROM FUN-FILLED EVENTS SUCH AS VARIETY SHOWS, CARNIVALS, GAMES RALLIES, CAMPS, PICNICS, COOKERY AND PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITIONS TO EDUCATIONAL FUNCTIONS LIKE DEBATES, ESSAY CONTESTS, QUIZ, SEMINARS AND LECTURES.*
MR. LEE DISCLOSED THAT THE NEXT PHASE OF THE CAMPAIGN, PLANNED TO START FROM SEPTEMBER, WOULD FOCUS ATTENTION ON THE PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS OF INDIVIDUAL TARGET GROUPS OF A FAMILY — PARENTS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, THE YOUTH AND THE ELDERLY.
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SEPARATE PUBLICITY DRIVES DEALING WITH PARTICULAR TARGET GROUPS ARE PLANNED ON A MONTHLY BASIS BY MEANS OF ILLUSTRATIVE CARTOON BOOKLETS, TELEVISION BRIEFS, POSTERS AND TALKS, HE SAID.
+NOW THAT THE CAMPAIGN HAS MADE ITS IMPACT, OUR NEXT THING TO DO IS TO INTENSIFY THE PROGRAMME CONTENTS SO AS TO ACHIEVE THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPARTING KNOWLEDGE AND GENERALLY IMPROVING THE ATTITUDES IN CONNECTION WITH HUMAN RELATIONSHIP, BEHAVIOUR, ROLES IN THE FAMILY AND RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS THE SOCIETY,* * HE SAID.
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GOVERNOR TO VISIT COUNTRY PARKS
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THE GOVERNOR, SIR MURRAY MACLEHOSE, WILL VISIT THE SAI KUNG, KAM SHAN AND SOUTH LANTAU COUNTRY PARKS ON THURSDAY (JUNE 3).
HE WILL BE ACCOMPANIED ON THE VISIT BY THE DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES, MR. TED NICHOLS. SIR MURRAY AND MR. NICHOLS WILL PLANT TREES AT THE KEI LING HA MANAGEMENT CENTRE IN SAI KUNG AT 9.45 A.M. ON THURSDAY TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT.
YOU ARE INVITED TO SEND A REPORTER/PHCTOGRAPHER TO COVER THE VISIT. TRANSPORT FOR THE PRESS '..ILL LEAVE THE KOWLOON PUBLIC PIER AT 8.15 A.M. FOR KEI LING HA AND WILL RETURN THE PRESS PARTY TO THE PIER AT ABOUT 11.45 A.M. OFFICERS FROM THE AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES DEPARTMENT’S INFORMATION UNIT ./ILL BE CN HAND TO ASSIST THE PRESS.
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TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS FOR DRAGON BOAT RACES IN TAI PO ******
SPECIAL TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO FACILITATE PEOPLE ATTENDING THE DRAGON BOAT RACES IN YUEN CHAU TSAI, TAI PO ON SATURDAY (JUNE 10).
A SPECIAL BUS SERVICE, ROUTE NO. 70B, WILL OPERATE BETWEEN JORDAN ROAD FERRY PIER AND TAI PO FROM 7 A.M. TO 2 P.M. ON THAT DAY FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WISH TO ATTEND THE DRAGON BOAT RACES AT YUEN CHAU TSAI. THE TERMINUS OF THIS BUS ROUTE IN TAI PO WILL BE SITUATED AT PO HEUNG STREET NEAR WAI Yl STREET.
THE TWO EXISTING BUS STOPS ON EITHER SIDE OF TAI PO ROAD AND THE TAXI STAND AT YUEN CHAU TSAI WILL BE SUSPENDED BETWEEN 7.30 A.M. AND 12.30 P.M.
FROM 8 A.M. ON FRIDAY (JUNE 9) TO ABOUT 2 P.M. SATURDAY, VEHICLES WILL BE PROHIBITED FROM PARKING AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS i-
* BOTH SIDES OF TAI PO ROAD AND KWONG FUK ROAD FROM THE JUNCTION OF TAI PO ROAD AND THE SLIP ROAD TO TAI PO KAU RAILWAY STATION TO THE JUNCTION OF KWONG FUK ROAD AND TING KOK ROAD,
* OLD TAI PO ROAD, BETWEEN THE APPROACH ROAD TO TAI PO POLICE STATION AND THE WONG SHIU CHI SCHOOL,
* THE UNNAMED ROAD LEADING FROM KWONG FUK ROAD TO TAI PO POLICE STATION,
* TUNG CHEONG STREET, PLOVER COVE ROAD, TUNG FAT SQUARE AND KWONG FUK SQUARE.
CARS WITH SPECIAL RED PARKING LABELS WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARK ON THE RECLAMATION AT YUEN CHAU TSAI, AND AT THE COMPOUND OF WONG SHIU CHI SCHOOL. SHOULD THE WEATHER CONDITIONS PREVENT PARKING AT THE YUEN CHAU TSAI RECLAMATION, THEY WILL BE PERMITTED TO PARK AT KWONG FUK SQUARE.
CARS WITH BLUE PARKING LABELS WILL BE PERMITTED TO PARK AT THE PLAYGROUND IN HEUNG SZE WUI ROAD.
A SPOKESMAN FOR THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT SAID PARKING FACILITIES IN TAI PO ON SATURDAY WILL BE LIMITED AND THOSE ATTENDING THE DRAGON BOAT RACES THERE ARE ADVISED TO USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT.
MOTORISTS GOING TO DESTINATIONS IN THE NEW TERRITORIES OTHER THAN TAI PO ON SATURDAY ARE ADVISED TO USE CASTLE PEAK ROAD AND ROUTE TWISK.
THE SPOKESMAN POINTED OUT THAT THERE WOULD BE POSSIBLE DELAYS ALONG TAI PO ROAD BETWEEN SHA TIN AND TAI PO IN THE MORNING AND EARLY AFTERNOON ON THAT DAY.
TRAFFIC SIGNS WILL BE SET UP IN TAI PO AND POLICE WILL BE ON HAND TO GUIDE MOTORISTS.
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MEW PACKING REGULATIONS FOR POSTAL PARCELS * * * * *
THE POST OFFICE ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT CERTAIN NEW PACKING REGULATIONS FOR POSTAL PARCELS POSTED IN WOODEN OR METAL BOXES WILL BE INTRODUCED FROM JULY 1.
UNDER THE NEW REGULATIONS, THE CORNERS AND EDGES OF THE' WOODEN OR METAL BOX ..HICH IS USED FOR CONTAINING ANYTHING SENT EY .POST MUST BE PADDED SO THAT THEY WILL NOT DAMAGE OTHER POSTAL PACKETS OR CAUSE INJURY TO POSTAL STAFF IN HANDLING THEM.
THE BOX MUST THEN BE SECURELY WRAPPED IN SOME TEXTILE SUCH AS HESSIAN OR SACKING.
ALTERNATIVELY, A PAPER WRAPPING MAY EE USED PROVIDING THE BOX IS FULLY COVERED WITH A PROTECTIVE LAYER OF CORRUGATED CARDBOARD.
A SPOKESMAN FOR THE POST OFFICE SAID THE NEW REGULATIONS ARE NECESSARY IN VIEW OF THE CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE CAUSED TO POSTAL MACHINERY BY PARCELS POSTED IN WOODEN OR METAL BOXES AND THE POSSIBLE INJURY TO POSTAL STAFF BOTH IN THE MECHANICAL AND MANUAL HANDLING OF THOSE ITEMS.
+AS FROM THAT DATE, A PARCEL IN THE FORM OF WOODEN OR METAL BOX WHICH IS NOT PACKED IN THE PRESCRIBED MANNER UNDER THE NEW REGULATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR POSTING,* THE SPOKESMAN SAID.
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OVER 10,000 LIVES SAVED ******
MORE THAN 10,000 PEOPLE OWE THEIR LIVES TO THE SERVICES OF HONG KONG LIFE SAVERS DURING THE PAST 22 YEARS, THE DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES, MR. TED NICHOLS, SAID TODAY.
AT A PRESENTATION CEREMONY OF THE HONG KONG LIFE GUARD CLUB, MR. NICHOLS SAID THAT THE CLUB AND HIS DEPARTMENT SHARED ONE PARTICULAR OBJECTIVE - THE SAVING OF LIFE AT SEA.
' HE ADDED: +1 AM HAPPY AND PROUD OF THE FACT THAT SINCE 1962 BOTH OUR ORGANISATIONS HAVE BEEN WORKING CLOSELY TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE THIS OBJECTIVE. SINCE THAT DATE SOME 1,300 LIVES HAVE BEEN SAVED AT SEA AND IN THE MAJORITY OF CASES, THE RESCUERS HAVE BEEN MEMBERS OF OUR FISHING COMMUNITY.
+1 WOULD LIKE, THEREFORE, TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY OF PUBLICLY ACKNOWLEDGING AND THANKING OUR FISHERFOLK FOR THE VERY REAL AND PRACTICAL CONTRIBUTION WHICH THEY ARE MAKING TOWARDS SAFETY AT SEA,* SAID MR. NICHOLS.
AT THE CEREMONY, MR. NICHOLS PRESENTED AWARDS TO 13 FISHERMEN FROM ABERDEEN, CASTLE PEAK, TSUEN WAN AND TAI PO WHO, BETWEEN THEM, SAVED A TOTAL OF 74 LIVES AT SEA- ONE OF WHICH INVOLVED THE RESCUE OF 46 VIETNAMESE REFUGEES FROM A SINKING SHIP 350 MILES FROM HONG KONG ON MARCH 6 THIS YEAR.
AWARDS WERE ALSO MADE TO 10 URBAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT LIFE GUARDS AND 16 MEMBERS OF THE LIFE GUARD CLUB ITSELF, THE POLICE AND OTHER ASSOCIATED CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS.
MR. NICHOLS SAID THE CLUB PLANS TO ORGANISE A SERIES OF SUMMER YOUTH TRAINING CAMPS AT REPULSE BAY THIS YEAR TO TRAIN PARTICIPANTS IN SWIMMING, CANOEING AND LIFE SAVING.
+BY SUCH EFFORTS,* SAID MR. NICHOLS, +THE SEA CAN BE MADE A MUCH SAFER PLACE FOR MORE PEOPLE AND, THEREFORE, MORE ENJOYABLE.*
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THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION (CHIEF INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS), MR. ARTHUR BROWN, TODAY PAID TRIBUTE TO THE STAFF AND PUPILS OF CHUEN YUEN COLLEGE, TSUEN WAN, WHO ARE HELPING TO PIONEER A NEW APPROACH TO SOCIAL STUDIES.
MR. BROWN WAS SPEAKING AT THE OPENING OF A SPECIAL EXHIBITION STAGED BY PUPILS AT THE SCHOOL TO MARK THE COMPLETION OF THE EXPERIMENTAL PHASE OF TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES AS AN INTEGRATED SUBJECT.
+THE LESSONS WE HAVE LEARNED IN THIS EXPERIMENTAL PHASE WILL HELP TO GUIDE NEW SCHOOLS TAKING UP THE SUBJECT,* HE SAID.
+LOOKING AT WHAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED, NO ONE COULD POSSIBLY DOUBT THE VALUE OF SOCIAL STUDIES AND ITS GREAT SIGNIFICANCE IN DEVELOPING YOUNG PEOPLE’S ATTITUDES TO THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH THEY LIVE AND TO THE WORLD AROUND THEM.
+LIVING IN A HIGHLY-INDUSTRIALISED SOCIETY LIKE HONG KONG, LIFE HAS BECOME MUCH MORE COMPLICATED AND THE PRESSURES FROM ALL SIDES VERY GREAT.
+COMPETITION ITSELF IS GROWING EVEN MORE INTENSE AND THE NOISE AND BUSTLE AND CROWDING ASSOCIATED WITH AN INDUSTRIAL CITY CAN BE VERY TRYING IF WE ARE NOT WELL-BALANCED INDIVIDUALS WORKING TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE THE ADVANTAGES THAT CAN BE GAINED FROM INCREASED PROSPERITY.
+WE NEED TO BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND OUR ENVIRONMENT, CONTRIBUTE TO ITS IMPROVEMENT AND LEARN HOW TO WORK WITH OUR NEIGHBOUR FOR THE BETTERMENT OF ALL.
+THIS IS REALLY WHAT SOCIAL STUDIES IS ALL ABOUT — UNDERSTANDING OUR ENVIRONMENT AND LEARNING TO MAKE THE MOST OF IT.*
MR. BROWN SAID HE WAS DELIGHTED TO HEAR THAT AN ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS HAD BEEN FORMED RECENTLY.
+1 AM SURE THIS ASSOCIATION WILL HELP ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF SOCIAL STUDIES JUST AS THE SUCCESS OF INTEGRATED SCIENCE IN SCHOOLS OWES A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT TO THE EFFORTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY THE ASSOCIATION OF SCIENCE AND MATHS TEACHERS,* HE ADDED.
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EXTENSION TO COLUMBARIUM AT CAPE COLLINSON CREMATORIUM ******
THE COLUMBARIUM AT CAPE COLLINSON CREMATORIUM WILL SOON BE EXTENDED TO COPE WITH THE INCREASING DEMAND FOR CREMATION.
TENDERS FOR THE EXTENSION WORK ARE BEING INVITED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
MR. K.M. TSENG, CHIEF ARCHITECT OF THE P.W.D., SAID TODAY THAT THE EXTENSION, CONSISTING OF THREE BLOCKS OF BUILDINGS, WOULD BE CONSTRUCTED TO THE WEST OF THE EXISTING CAR PARK.
HE EXPLAINED THAT BECAUSE OF THE ACCEPTABILITY AND THE NECESSITY OF CREMATION AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO BURIAL, DEMAND FOR CREMATION HAD BEEN INCREASING STEADILY IN RECENT YEARS.
CONSTRUCTION OF THE EXTENSION IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN IN THE MIDDLE OF NEXT MONTH AND WILL TAKE ABOUT 10 MONTHS TO COMPLETE.
ON COMPLETION, IT WILL BE HANDED BACK TO THE URBAN COUNCIL FOR MANAGEMENT.
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ROAD TO BE BUILT IN PLOVER COVE COUNTRY PARK
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THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WILL SOON BUILD A THREE-KILOMETRE ROAD AT WU KAU TANG IN THE PLOVER COVE COUNTRY PARK.
A SPOKESMAN FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SAID THAT THE ROAD, MEASURING SIX METRES IN WIDTH, WOULD RUN EASTWARDS FROM THE EXISTING ROAD AT WU KAU TANG TO SAM AH CHUNG.
HE SA IDs +THE PROJECT AIMS TO MEET DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF THE WATER SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE PARK AREA.
+OPPORTUNITY IS ALSO BEING TAKEN TO PROVIDE AN EASY, PLEASANT APPROACH TO THE HEART OF THE COUNTRY PARK THROUGH ONE OF THE MOST SCENIC AREAS OF COUNTRYSIDE IN THE NEW TERR I TOR IES.+
THE ROAD WORK IS EXPECTED TO START IN JULY AND WILL TAKE 15 MONTHS TO COMPLETE.
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Tnu,™E transport DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT FROM 10 A M TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY) THE JUNCTION OF TAI KOK TSUI ROAD AND FUK* CHAK STREET IN TAI KOK TSUI WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC FOR ABOUT SIX WEEKS TO FACILITATE THE LAYING OF WATER MAINS.
THE CL03URE PERIOD, FUK CHAK STREET WILL BECOME A NO THROUGH ROAD AND SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC ALONG KOK CHEUNG STREET VIA FUK CHAK STREET INTO TAI KOK TSUI ROAD WILL BE DIVERTED VIA POK MAN STREET INTO TAI KOK TSUI ROAD. vivckieu via roK
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APPROPRIATE TRAFFIC SIGNS WILL BE SET UP IN THE AREA TO GUIDE MOTORISTS.
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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE, HONG KONG TEL 5-233191
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 1978
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY ............................... 1
CALL FOR EARLY LOWERING OF QUALIFYING AGE FOR OLD AGE ALLOWANCE .......................................... 3
SUPREME COURT TO BE VACATED ........................... 10
EXPANSION OF HOME OWNERSHIP SCHEME TO BE CONSIDERED.. 12
GOVERNMENT MONITORING PROPERTY AND LAND MARKET DEALINGS .............................................. 13
SPECULATION ON INITIAL DEPOSITS ON FLATS .............. 14
HONG KONG REPRESENTATIONS TO THE GATT ON TEXTILES ... 16
CONSULTANTS TO COMPILE REPORT ON TRAFFIC CONTROL AND SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ................................... 17
ILLEGAL STRUCTURES IN NEW BUILDINGS ................... 18
WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION (AMENDMENT^NO. 2) BILL PASSED 19
ROAD TRAFFIC (AMENDMENT)(NO. 2) BILL................... 21
DETENTION CENTRES (AMENDMENT) BILL .................... 21
EMPLOYMENT OF EX-DRUG ADDICTS IN CIVIL SERVICE ........ 22
DROP IN NUMBER OF DRUG ADDICTS EXPECTED ............... 23
CALL FOR PROGRESSIVE INCREASES IN TAXES ON LUXURY CARS .................................................. 24
GOVERNMENT LOOKING INTO PYRAMID SELLING .............. 25
MIDNIGHT FLIGHT BAN ................................... 25
/AGREOOHT TERMS.....
AGREEMENT TERMS TO ATTRACT MORE LOCAL OFFICERS PROPOSED ............................................... 26
TALKS ON NEW MACAU FERRY TERMINAL IN FINAL STAGE .... 26
QUERY ON HK-US DOLLARS EXCHANGE RATE IMPOSED BY IATA 27
WAYS TO STRENGTHEN LEGISLATION ON REGISTRATION OF MONEY LENDERS PROPOSED ................................. 27
ASSISTANCE TO SMALL-SCALE BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES . 28
LEGCO APPROVES SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS ................ 29
YOUNG OFFENDERS IN SHA TSUI DETENTION CENTRE ........... 29
PAYMENT FOR ENTRIES IN TRADE DIRECTORIES ............... 30
WAITING TIME FOR DISCIPLINARY INQUIRY OF CONVICTED SEAMEN ................................................. 30
BILLS PASSED ........................................... 30
TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS IN WAN CHAI AND KWUN TONG ......... 31
WATER CUT............................................... 31
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GOVERNMENT IS CONSIDERING .AYS TO FURTHER IMPROVE SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY
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THE GOVERNMENT IS CONSIDERING LOWERING THE QUALIFYING AGE FOR OLD AGE ALLOWANCE TO 73 FROM OCTOBER 1 THIS YEAR AND THE EARLY EXPANSION OF THE COMMUNITY NURSING SERVICE FOR THE ELDERLY.
THIS WAS ANNOUNCED EY THE SECRETARY FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, THE HON. E.P. HO, IN REPLY TO POINTS RAISED EY THE UNOFFICIALS
DURING THE DEBATE ON THE GREEN PAPER ON SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY.
MR. HO SAID IF THE PROPOSAL FOR LOWERING THE QUALIFYING AGE FROM OCTOBER 1 WAS APPROVED, THE SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT WOULD MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO EFFECT PAYMENTS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FROM THAT DATE, BUT WHERE DELAYS COULD NOT BE AVOIDED SUCH CASES WOULD EVENTUALLY RECEIVE BACK PAYMENTS.
. HE SAID THAT THE PROPOSAL FOR INTRODUCING THE IMPROVEMENT ON THE OLD AGE ALLOWANCE IN TWO STEPS, JAS PARTIALLY FINANCIAL, BUT MAINLY DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE POTENTIAL NEW CASE LOAD WHICH A SINGLE STEP COULD INVOLVE.
HE SAID: +THE 7'3-74 AGE GROUP IS NOW ESTIMATED TO BE 74,330
ON OCTOBER 1, 1978. EVEN IF THIS RESULTS IN AN INITIAL TAKE-UP RATE OF 53% OR 37,030 THIS WOULD STILL REPRESENT NEARLY A 60 PER CENT INCREASE ON THE PRESENT CLIENTELE OF 64,300.
+ACCORDINGLY, IF SUCH A LARGE NUMBER OF NEW APPLICATIONS DID COME FORWARD TOGETHER—AND IT IS ONLY REASONABLE TO ASSUME THIS — SOME INITIAL DELAYS IN PROCESSING THEM WOULD EE INEVITABLE,+ HE ADDED.
ON COMMUNITY NURSING SERVICE FOR THE ELDERLY, MR. HO SAID THE • MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AT A RECENT MEETING HAS ALSO RECOMMENDED THE EARLY EXPANSION OF SUCH SERVICE AND THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE CONSIDERING IN THE COMING FEW MONTHS THE MOST PRACTICAL MEANS OF ACHIEVING OUR OBJECTIVE IN THE SHORTEST POSSIBLE TIME.
+THE PLANNING TARGET OF 34 COMMUNITY NURSES FOR EACH 133,030 AGED 65 AND OVER IS A MODEST BUT REALISTIC START, AND WE SHALL BE REFINING THIS TARGET ON THE ADVICE OF THE MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE IN THE LIGHT CF EXPERIENCE GAINED,* HE SAID.
ON THE PROVISION OF ADEQUATE CARE AND ATTENTION FACILITIES FOR THE ELDERLY, MR. HO AGREED THAT THIS IS THE AREA WHERE FAIRLY RAPID EXPANSION IS REQUIRED AND A CAREFUL EXAMINATION IS BEING MADE OF THE RESPECTIVE ROLES OF THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR AND THE GOVERNMENT IN MEETING PLANNED TARGETS.
HE POINTED OUT THAT THE PLANNING RATIO OF 4 PLACES FOR EVERY 1,333 AGED 60 AND OVER IS A TENTATIVE ORE AND IF WE CAN EVEN REACH THIS TARGET WITHIN A FEW YEARS, WE WOULD NOT BE DOING TOO EADLY.
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REPLYING TO ANOTHER POINT RAISED BY THE UNOFFICIALS, MR. HO SAID EMPHASIS HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE VALUE OF EDUCATION, NOT ONLY OF THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE AS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS THE ELDERLY, BUT ALSO OF THE ELDERLY THEMSELVES ON HEALTH MATTERS AND ON BRIDGING THE GENERATION GAP.
♦DETERMINED AND SUSTAINED EFFORTS IN THIS AREA WILL BE MADE AND WE SHALL MOBILISE EVERY RESOURCE IN DOING SO,♦ HE SAID.
ON DR. FANG’S REMARKS ON THE INCREASED CHARGES LEVIED BY INSTITUTIONS AS A RESULT OF THE INTRODUCTION OF AN OLD AGE SUPPLEMENT IN APRIL THIS YEAR, MR. HO SAID BOTH THIS SUPPLEMENT AND THE OLD AGE ALLOWANCE ARE TO ASSIST THE ELDERLY AND THEIR FAMILIES TO MEET ANY ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL NEEDS WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF OLD AGE INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF SERVICES IN WHATEVER FORK.
HE SAID IT IS NOT UNREASONABLE THAT AN OLD PERSON WHO REQUIRES TO ENTER AN OLD PEOPLE’S HOME SHOULD PAY TOWARDS THIS MAINTENANCE AS HE OR HIS FAMILY WOULD HAVE TO IN ORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES IN THE FAMILY HOME.
. BUT HE STRESSED THAT IT IS NOT THE GOVERNMENT’S INTENTION THAT ANY INCREASED ALLOWANCE SHOULD EE TAKEN AWAY ENTIRELY EY FEES CHARGED IN SUBVENTED INSTITUTIONS.
♦SINCE APRIL 1978, OUR OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE IS THAT, IN GENERAL, GOVERNMENT AND SUBVENTED INSTITUTIONS SHOULD ALLOW THE ELDERLY SINGLETONS UNDER THEIR CARE TO RETAIN 5100 OF THEIR MONTHLY CASH ALLOWANCES TO SPEND AS THEY PLEASE IN PLACE OF THE PREVIOUS SUM OF 536 ALLOWED TO THEM AS POCKET MONEY UNDER PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ARRANGEMENTS.+
AS REGARDS PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS, MR. HO SAID CHARGES AND PAYMENTS ARE A MATTER ENTIRELY BETWEEN THE INSTITUTION AND THE ELDERLY PERSON CONCERNED AND THERE IS NO QUESTION OF GOVERNMENT PENALISING SUCH PERSONS EY WITHHOLDING ANY ALLOWANCES THEY MAY BE ENTITLED TO.
HE ALSO ASSURED MR. PETER C. WONG THAT THE PROPOSED SURVEY ON CHAI-TONG IS NOT A PRELUDE TO DIRECT GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION.
HE SAIDs +SINCE THESE CHAI-TONG CATER FOR A SIZEABLE NUMBER OF ELDERLY PERSONS, THE GOVERNMENT IS ANXIOUS TO OBTAIN BETTER INFORMATION ON EXISTING SERVICES AND TO SEE IN WHAT WAYS DE COULD ASSIST THE ORGANISATIONS CONCERNED TO IMPROVE THEIR STANDARDS, IF SUCH IS INDICATED.
♦RELIGIOUS PRACTICES WILL NOT BE DISTURBED AND THE SURVEY .'.ILL CERTAINLY BE CARRIED OUT IN CLOSE CONSULTATION WITH THE RELIGIOUS ASSOCIATIONS CONCERNED.+
ON MRS. KWAN KO SIU-WAH’S SUGGESTION FOR THE EARLY EXPANSION OF HOME HELP SERVICE, MR. HO SAID RESPONSE FROM THE VOLUNTARY SERVICES HAVE BEEN ENCOURAGING SO FAR AND A GREATER NUMBER OF HOME HELPERS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE BY THE END OF THIS YEAR THAN THAT ENVISAGED IN THE GREEN PAPER.
HE ALSO ASSURED MRS. KWAN KO SIU-..AH AND MISS JCYCE M. BENNETT THAT THE GOVERNMENT IN DEVISING STANDARDS FOR THE EXPANDING RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONAL CARE FOR THE ELDERLY, WILL HAVE REGARD BOTH TO THE WELFARE OF ELDERLY AND TO -EALISTIC LEVEL OF SERVICE IN TERMS OF RESOURCES AVAILABLE.
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CALL FOR EARLY LOWERING OF QUALIFYING AGE FOR OLD AGE ALLOWANCE TO 7D
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THE UMELCO AD HOC GROUP FORMED TO STUDY THE GREEN PAPER ON SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY HAS ASKED THE GOVERNMENT TO LOWER THE AGE OF ELIGIBILITY FOR THE OLD AGE ALLOWANCE TO 70 THIS OCTOBER INSTEAD OF APRIL NEXT YEAR.
MOVING THE DEBATE ON THE GREEN PAPER IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY, CONVENER OF THE AD HOC GROUP, DR. THE HON. HARRY FANG ALSO CALLED ATTENTION TO TWO OTHER CASH ASSISTANCES WHICH NEED IMPROVEMENT.
ONE IS THE ALLOWANCE GIVEN TO THOSE ELDERLY PERSONS LIVING IN 'INSTITUTIONS. THE GOVERNMENT IS TAKING AWAY A MAJOR PART OF IT BY REDUCING SUBVENTIONS TO THE INSTITUTIONS CONCERNED, HE SAID.
IN REAL TERMS, THEREFORE, THE ELDERLY BENEFIT VERY LITTLE AND THE VOLUNTARY AGENCIES WHICH ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR RUNNING THtSc INSITUTIONS ARE DISCREDITED BECAUSE THEY ARE ASKED TO INCREASE THEIR CHARGES, HE ADDED.
THE OTHER CASH ASSISTANCE IS THE OLD AGE SUPPLEMENT FOR THE ELDERLY WHICH WAS ARBITRARILY FIXED AT HALF THE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ALLOWANCE RECEIVABLE BY A SINGLE PERSON.
TO MAKE THIS ALLOWANCE MORE REALISTIC, DR. FANG SUPPORTED THE PROPOSAL IN THE GREEN PAPER TO DRAW UP AM INDEX OF OLD AGE NEEDS, EMPHASISING SUCH FACTORS AS TRANSPORT, HOME HELP, EXPENSES ARISING OUT OF ILL HEALTH AND INFIRMITY, SPECIAL DIET, AND PERSONAL EXPENSES. HE HOPED THIS INDEX WOULD BE INTRODUCED AS SOON AS POSS IBLE.
FIVE OTHER UNOFFICIAL COUNCILLORS SPOKE ON THE GREEN PAPER DURING THE DEBATE.
THE REV. THE HON. JOYCE M. BENNETT AND THE HON. WONG LAM THOUGHT THE ADMINISTRATIVE REASON GIVEN FOR NOT LOWERING THE QUALIFYING AGE FOR THE OLD AGE ALLOWANCE THIS OCTOBER WAS UNCONVINCING. +CIVIL SERVANTS ARE THE SERVANTS OF THE PEOPLE,+ MISS BENNETT SAID. +THEREFORE IF WE BELIEVE IT IS RIGHT TO GIVE THE OLD AGE ALLOWANCE AT 70 WE SHOULD NOT POSTPONE THIS BENEFIT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CONVENIENCE.+
THE HON. MRS. KWAN KO SIU-WAH ALSO EXPRESSED CONCERN ABOUT THE LEVEL OF FEES CHARGED BY INSTITUTIONS WHERE THE ELDERLY RECEIVE WELFARE ALLOWANCES.
SHE HOPED IT WOULD NOT BE SUCH THAT THE GOVERNMENT WOULD EE ACCUSED OF +GIVING WITH ONE HAND, AND TAKING BACK WITH THE OTHER.+ THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD ALSO ENSURE THAT NO ONE IS PREVENTED FROM USING THE SERVICES BECAUSE OF THE INCREASE IN FEES, SHE SAID.
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MISS BENNETT MADE A DISTINCTION BETWEEN INSTITUTIONS RECEIVIM RECURRENT SUBSIDIES FROM THE GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS. IN THE U.K., RESIDENTS IN PRIVATE NURSING HOMES STILL RECEIVE THE STATE PENSION. +IF A PERSON CHOOSES TO USE HIS OLD AGE ALLOWANCE TO ENABLE HIM TO RESIDE IN A PRIVATE OLD PEOPLE’S HOME OR NURSING HOME, HE SHOULD NOT BE PENALISED,* SHE SAID.
COMMUNITY NURSING
THE UNOFFICIALS STRONGLY ADVOCATED ADOPTING AND EXTENDING THE COMMUNITY NURSING SERVICE.
DR. FANG SAID COMMUNITY NURSING WOULD GO A LONG WAY IN PROVIDING CARE FOR THE AGED WITHIN THEIR FAMILY ENVIRONMENT AND WOULD RELEASE BEDS IN HOSPITALS FOR THOSE WHO REQUIRE MORE INTENSIVE MEDICAL CARE.
MISS BENNETT POINTED OUT THAT THE PLANNING RATIO FOR HONG KONG IS TO BE ONE COMMUNITY NURSE FOR 3,000 PEOPLE OVER THE AGE OF 65, WHILST IN ENGLAND, IT IS ONE FOR 1,400 AND THERE ARE FAR MORE DOCTORS WILLING AND ABLE TO MAKE HOME VISITS.
SHE ASKED IF IT IS POSSIBLE OR PRACTICABLE FOR THE MEDICAL AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO MAKE A SURVEY OF SUCH HOME VISITS BY DOCTORS IN HONG KONG.
REGARDLESS OF THE SURVEY, SHE ADDED, IT IS CLEAR THAT WE NEED MORE COMMUNITY NURSES AND THE RATIO OF NURSES TO THE ELDERLY POPULATION SHOULD BE INCREASED.
MRS. KWAN KO SIU-WAH SAID THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF THE SERVICE HAS BEEN CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED BY THE PILOT SCHEME CONDUCTED BY VOLUNTARY AGENCIES. SHE HOPED THAT ENCOURAGING RECOMMENDATIONS WOULD BE MADE BY THE JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE WHICH WILL SHORTLY REVIEW THE SCHEME.
SHE SUGGESTED THAT COMMUNITY NURSES CAN TRAIN VOLUNTEERS TO VISIT OLD PEOPLE AND TO CARRY OUT MINOR NURSING DUTIES, FOLLOWING THE EXPERIENCE OF THE ST. JOHN’S AMBULANCE.
THE SERVICES OF HEALTH VISITORS AND THE COMMUNITY NURSES CAN EE COMBINED TO ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE HEALTH EDUCATION IS BROUGHT TO THE NOTICE OF THE ELDERLY.
MISS BENNETT ALSO THOUGHT THAT COMMUNITY NURSES ARE IDEALLY PLACED TO EDUCATE THE FAMILY IN THE CARE OF THEIR ELDERLY MEMBERS.
SHE NOTED THAT THE AIM OF EXISTING GERIATRIC SERVICES IS TO RESTORE INDEPENDENCE FOR THE ELDERLY AND NOT TO PROVIDE LONG-TERM CARE. CHE OF THE MCST DISTRESSING ASPECTS OF THIS IS THE FREQUENT DESIRE OF THE OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS TO REFUSE THE ELDERLY TO RETURN HOME, SHE SAID.
THE COMMUNITY NURSES WOULD MEET WITH AMD DISCUSS WITH THE FAMILY MEMBERS HOW THEY COULI CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THE POST-HOSPITAL CARE, AND PROVIDE ~ E REASSURANCE lO ENABLE THE ELDERLY TO REMAIN IN THE COMMUNITY.
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THE HON. WONG LAM POINTED OUT THAT THERE WERE TOO MANY PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS IN CALCULATING THE REQUIREMENT FOR COMMUNITY NURSES.
IF TIME SPEN't’ON TRANSPORT, WRITING REPORTS, AND DISCUSSING WITH DOCTORS ABOUT.THE PATIENTS’ CONDITION IS ALSO COUNTED, IT IS DOUBTFUL WHETHER ONE COMMUNITY NURSE CAN UNDERTAKE EIGHT VISITS TO THE ELDERLY PER DAY= AND AFTER DEDUCTING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND ANNUAL LEAVE, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR A COMMUNITY NURSE TO HAVE 53 WORKING WEEKS PER YEAR.
MR. WONG BELIEVED MANY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AS WELL AS SOCIAL WORKERS WOULD AGREE WITH HIM THAT THE COMMUNITY NURSING SCHEME IS THE BEST APPROACH, HAVING REGARD TO THE PRESENT SHORTFALL OF HOSPITAL BEDS.
OTHER HEALTH SERVICES
MRS. KWAN KO SIU-WAH SUGGESTED THAT GENERAL OUT-PATIENT CLINICS SHOULD SET ASIDE CERTAIN HOURS TO TREAT OLD PEOPLE ONLY.
SUCH HOURS WOULD HAVE TO EE CONVENIENT TO THE ELDERLY, AND MEDICAL STAFF ASSIGNED TO SERVE DURING THESE HOURS WOULD BE SPECIFICALLY TRAINED FOR GERIATRIC WORK.
SHE THOUGHT THE PROPOSED MEDICAL INSURANCE SCHEME WELL WORTH CONSIDERING BUT SUGGESTED THAT BEFORE IMPLEMENTING IT EXTENSIVELY, THERE SHOULD BE PILOT PROJECTS AND A STUDY ON THE EXPERIENCE GAINED BY THE UNITED CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL WHICH OPERATED SUCH A SCHEME.
SHE HOPED THAT DENTAL SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY COULD EE STRENGTHENED AND DENTAL SUBSIDIES FOR ELDERLY PUBLIC ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS REGULARLY REVIEWED AND ADJUSTED.
MR. WONG LAM ALSO STRESSED THAT IT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE NEEDY ELDERLY PERSONS WITH ASSISTANCE TO OBTAIN DENTURES, INSTEAD OF REQUIRING THEM TO TURN TO CHARITABLE TRUST FUNDS FOR HELP.
CARE AND ATTENTION HOMES
THE UNOFFICIALS DREW ATTENTION TO THE URGENT NEED TO PROVIDE MORE CARE AND ATTENTION HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY. AN INCREASINGLY LARGE NUMBER OF ELDERLY PEOPLE, BECAUSE OF THEIR DETERIORATING HEALTH, REQUIRE PERSONAL AND NURSING CARE ALTHOUGH THEY MAY NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL CARE, DR. FANG SAID.
THESE HOMES WILL FILL A GAP IN OUR EXISTING SERVICES
BECAUSE THESE ELDERLY PEOPLE SHOULD NOT OCCUPY GERIATRIC BEDS AND ARE UNABLE TO BE CARED FOR BY THEIR FAMILIES WITHOUT HELP. YET THEY ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR HOMES FOR THE AGED WHERE RESIDENTS CAN LOOK AFTER THEMSELVES.
THE UMELCO AD HOC GROUP FELT THAT THESE HOMES DO NOT IMPOSE A HEAVY DRAIN ON RESOURCES, EITHER FINANCIALLY OR IN TERMS OF MANPOWER.
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THEY RECOMMENCED THAT GREATER PRIORITY SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THE EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GREEK PAPER PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PLACES.
,".R. WONG LAM FURTHER THOUGHT IT SOME WHAT DISAPPOINTING TO HAVE A PL'NN ING RATIO OF FOU° PLACES PER 1,030 ELDERLY. THE GREEN PAPER ALSO REVEALED THAT THERE .-/OULD EE RESOURCE CONSTRAINTS IN ACHIEVING THIS TARGET IN THE IMMEDIATE FUTURE.
HE CONSIDERED THAT THERE IS URGENT NEED FOR THE SERVICE IN HONG KONG AND THAT THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD GIVE IT GREATER PRIORITY OVER OTHER PRIORITY SERVICES.
BOTH MRS. KWAN KO SIU-WAH AND MISS BENNETT PROPOSED THAT SUITABLE STANDARDS BE DRAWN UP FDR THE CONTROL OF THESE INSTITUTIONS.
• THESE STANDARDS SHOULD BE REALISTIC AND SUITABLE FOR THE LOCAL SITUATION BUT SHOULD, HOWEVER, INDICATE THE LEVEL OF QUALITY OF SERVICE WHICH SHOULD BE MAINTAINED.
MISS BENNETT SUGGESTED THAT WE DO NOT HAVE TO BE IDEALISTIC BUT CAN STATE A DECENT AVERAGE REGARDING SPACE, TOILET AND KITCHEN FACILITIES AND THE TRAINING OF STAFF.
MRS. KWAN KO SIU-WAH FURTHER POINTED OUT THAT AN IMPROVEMENT IN QUALITY OF SERVICE WOULD NECESSARILY REQUIRE A GREATER FINANCIAL COMMITMENT ON THE (’ART OF THE GOVERNMENT, AN ASSESSMENT OF THE NUMBER, TY’E, AND KIND OF PERSONS TO BE TRAINED, APPROPRIATE TRAINING FACILITIES FOR THEM, AND A DETERMINATION OF THE LEVELS OF TRAM; ING REQUIRED.
SHE HOPED THAT THE GOVERNMENT WOULD LOOK INTO THESE AREAS WHEN IT CONTEMP-ATES AN EXPANSION OF INSTITUTIONAL CARE FOR THE AGED.
ACCOMMODATION IK CHA I-TONGS
THE HON. PETER C. WONG CONFINED HIS COMMENTS ON THE GREEK PAPER TO THE ROLE PLAYED BY ’CHAI-TONGS’ (LITERALLY VEGETARIAN HALLS).
HE GENERALLY AGREED WITH THE VIEWS OF THE GREEN PAPER BUT POINTED OUT THAT IT HAD OMITTED TO MENTION THAT ’CHA I-TONGS’ ARE MOSTLY RELIGIOUS ORGANISATIONS, EITHER BUDDHIST OR TAOIST.
AS SUCH, HE SAID, NORMAL STANDARDS OF SERVICES ARE NOT READILY APPLICABLE, AND DIRECT GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION WOULD BE UNDESIRABLE. ANY ATTEMPT TO DC SC WOULD VIOLATE THE PRINCIPLE OF FREEDOM OF RELIGION.
HE SUPPORTED THE PROPOSED STUDY ON THESE ’CHAI-TONGS’ BUT SAID IT SHOULD PREFERABLY BE DONE, EITHER SEPARATELY OR JOINTLY, BY THE HONG KONG BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION' AND THE TAOIST ASSOCIATION UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT.
ANY STEP THAT WOULD HAVE TO BE TAKEN TO IMPROVE
THEIR OPERATIONS SHOULD ALSO EE UNDETAKEK THROUGH THESE TWO ASSOCIATIONS.
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IN THIS JAY, THE AIMS CF THE GREET' PAPER -OULD EE ACHIEVED ITHCUT COMPROMISING THE PRINCIPLE CF FREEDOM OF RELIGION.
ACCOMMODATION IN PUELIC HOUSING ESTATES
THE HON. HILTON CHEONG-LEEN THOUGHT THAT IT SHOULD EE PART OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY’S POLICY TO ALLO'.. FOR EXTRA SPACE OVER AND ABOVE THE STANDARD NORM FOR FAMILIES WHICH HAVE PERSONS AGED 69 AND OVER.
HE SAID THIS WOULD BE A FURTHER INCENTIVE TO FAMILIES TC TAKE CARE OF THEIR ELDERLY MEMBERS, IN THE SAME ..AY AS THE DEPENDENT PARENTS’ ALLOWANCE.
FOR THOSE OLD PEOPLE WHO HAVE NO FAMILY, SUITABLE ACCOMMODATION SHOULD BE PROVIDED FOR THEM IN HOSTELS IM PUBLIC HOUSING ESTATES IF NO OTHER ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE.
MRS. KWAN KG SIU-WAH REFERRED TO THE UNDE--UTILISED QUOTA FOR COMPASSIONATE REHOUSING IN THE PAST TWO YEARS AND ATTRIBUTED THIS TO A LACK OF PUBLICITY FOR THE SERVICE.
SHE SUGGESTED THAT THE VOLUNTARY AGENCIES INVOLVED SHOULD EE INFORMED OF THE QUOTAS DETERMINED EACH YEAR. SHE ALSO SUGGESTED THAT MORE HOUSING UNITS, SPECIALLY SUITED TC THE MEEDS CF THE ELDERLY, SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE IN THE ESTATES.
MR. WONG LAM FURTHER URGED THE GOVERNMENT TC PROVIDE NEEDY ELDERLY PERSONS WHO MOVE INTO PUBLIC HOUSING WITH RENOVATION EXPENSES.
THE GREEN PAPER HAD STATED BROADLY THAT THE GOVERNMENT WAS CC NS IDER ING MAKING USE OF CHARITABLE TRUST FUNDS TO PROVIDE THESE EXPENSES AND SOME OTHER SERVICES.
MR. WONG BELIEVED THAT MANY WOULD FEEL SO UNEASY THAT THEY WOULD SIMPLY NOT BOTHER, THUS DEFEATING ONE OF THE OBJECTIVES OF THE GREEN PAPER.
FURTHERMORE, EVEN IGNORING TRUST FUNDS HAVE BEEN COMMITTED INCOME MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO
THE FACT THAT MANY CHARITABLE TC SPECIFIC USES, THEIR LI ITED MEET ALL REQUESTS, HE SAID.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
DR. FANG POINTED OUT THAT MANY CF THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES LISTED IN THE GREEK PAPER, SUCH AS HOME HELP a'D VIS IT live SERVICE, COULD WELL BE PROVIDED BY YOUNG VOLUNTEERS. .-.E HOPED THE GOVERNMENT WOULD MOBILISE AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO HELP MEET ITS OBJECTIVES.
MRS. KWAN KO SIU-WAH THOUGHT THE TARGET OF 80 HOME HELPERS BY 1979/80 WAS TOO MODEST. SHE SAIL THE SERVICE IS MOT AN EXPENSIVE ONE, AND MANY JOINING AS HOME HELPERS DO NOT DC IT PURELY FOR MONETARY REWARD.
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SHE SUGGESTED THAT SOME VOLUNTARY AGENCIES SHOULD BE SUBVENTED SPECIFICALLY TO ORGANISE AND TRAIN VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE VISITING SERVICES.
MR. WONG LAM ALSO FELT THAT THERE IS A NEED TO TRAIN NON-PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORKERS SO THAT THERE WILL BE PEOPLE WILLING TO PERFORM SERVICES WHICH DO NOT CALL FOR HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES
MR. CHEONG-LEEN POINTED OUT THAT SOCIAL CLUBS AND CENTRES FOR THE ELDERLY ONLY CATER FOR LESS THAN 10 PER CENT OF THE ESTIMATED DEMAND AT PRESENT. THERE OUGHT TO BE A RAPID BUILDUP OF THESE FACILITIES ON A DISTRICT BASIS, WITH ENCOURAGEMENT FOR MORE VOLUNTARY INITIATIVE.
MRS. KWAN KO SIU-WAH RECOMMENDED THAT MULfl-SERVlCE CENTRES SHOULD BE PROVIDED, SOMEWHAT SIMILAR TO THE COMMUNITY CENTRES, IN EACH DISTRICT OR NEIGHBOURHOOD.
THESE CENTRES COULD ALSO PROVIDE HANDICRAFT WORK OPPORTUN(TIES FOR THE ELDERLY, NOT NECESSARILY INCOME-ORIENTED, TO ENABLE THEM TO FEEL THEY ARE MAKING A WORTHWHILE CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY.
TRAFFIC SAFETY
MR. CHEONG-LEEN HOPED THAT SPECIAL EFFORTS WOULD BE MADE TO CONDUCT A CONTINUOUS CAMPAIGN TO EDUCATE THE ELDERLY ON TRAFFIC SAFETY. HE POINTED OUT THAT IN 1976, ONE-THIRD OF ALL THE VICTIMS OF FATAL TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS WERE AGED 60 AND ABOVE.
ROLE OF THE ELDERLY
MR. CHEONG-LEEN EMPHASISED THAT OLD PEOPLE SHOULD BE ALLOWED OR EVEN ENCOURAGED TO BE ACTIVE WHILE THEY ARE PHYSICALLY ABLE TO DO SO.
HE SAID IN HONG KONG A HIGH PROPORTION OF PERSONS BETWEEN 55-65 ARE STILL EMPLOYED, AS COMPARED WITH OTHER CITIES IN INDUSTRIALISED COUNTRIES, AND THIS SHOULD NOT BE DISCOURAGED.
THEY WILL FEEL THEY ARE WANTED, ARE PART OF OUR SOCIETY AND WHAT t-S MORE, THEY WILL STILL RETAIN THEIR SELF-RESPECT, HE SAID.
MRS. KWAN KO SIU-WAH SAID THAT ELDERLY PEOPLE MUST BE ALLOWED A ROLE IN SOCIETY SO THAT THEY DO NOT FEEL SEGREGATED.
SHE SAID WE MUST PREVENT OLD PEOPLE FROM LONELINESS AND ISOLATION WHICH ARE ALMOST INEVITABLE IN INDUSTRIALISED SOCIETIES.
MR. CHEONG-LEEN ALSO EMPHASISED THAT OLD PEOPLE A^E ENTITLED AS A FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT TO EE TAKEN CARE OF BY SOCIETY.
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HE NOTED HOWEVER THAT SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY AS OUTLINED IN THE GREEN PAPER WILL ONLY EE MEANINGFUL IF THEY ARE PROVIDED II. SUFFICIENT QUANTITY AS WELL AS QUALITY TO TAKE CARE OF THE INCREASED NUMBER OF OLD PEOPLE PROJECTED FOR EY 1986. . I TH INCREASED L IFE EXPECTANCY, THERE ’.. ILL EE 573,000 PERSONS OR 13.7 PER CENT OF THE TOTAL POPULATION WHO WILL EE AGED 63 AND OVER EY THAT TIME, HE SAID.
A CAR ING COMMUNITY
DR. FANG POINTED OUT THAT THE ATTITUDE OF THE COMMUNITY COULD EE A DECIDING FACTOR IN SUSTAINING THE ELDERLY PERSONS’ SELF-RESPECT AND INTEGRATION IN THE COMMUNITY. HE HOPED THE GOVERNMENT WOULD EXPLORE EVERY POSSIBLE MEANS OF PROMOTING PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE PROBLEMS OF THE AGcu.
MR. CHEONG-LEEN STRESSED THAT BOTH THE GOVERNMENT AND VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS WOULD HAVE TO PROMOTE THE CONCEPT OF THE +CARING COMMUNITY* FOR OLD PEOPLE.
HE SAID BECAUSE OF THE CHINESE TRADITION OF CLOSE FAMILY TIES, MANY OLD PEOPLE STILL LIVE WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND THIS MAKES IT EASIER FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO EXPAND MORE RAPIDLY ITS SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY. HOWEVER., THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT CHANGING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS, AND DIFFERENT ATTITUDES ON THE PART OF YOUNG PEOPLE WOULD NOT ERODE THE TRADITIONAL FAMILY COHESIVENESS.
THEREFORE, HE SAID, A BALANCE WOULD HAVE TO BE STRUCK IN PROVIDING SERVICES. ON THE ONE HAND, SUPPORT SERVICES OUGHT TO BE PROVIDED TO ENCOURAGE AND HELP FAMILIES LOOK AFTER THEIR ELDERLY MEMBERS. ON THE OTHER, OTHER SERVICES SUCH AS RESIDENTIAL CARE OR HOSPITAL CARE SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT BE CARED FOR WITHIN THE FAMILY ENVIRONMENT.
MRS. KWAN KO SIU-WAH SUGGESTED THAT DISCUSSIONS ON THE PROBLEMS OF OLD AGE SHOULD BE A PART OF THE CURRICULUM IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS. FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES SHOULD ALSO AIM AT HELPING THE PUBLIC UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY.
MR. WONG LAM POINTED OUT THAT THE DISSEMINATION OF HEALTH INFORMATION TO THE ELDERLY AND THE PROMOTION OF RESPECT FOR THE AGED ARE INADEQUATE AT PRESENT.
HE WELCOMED THE GREEN PAPER’S PROPOSAL TC REINFORCE GOVERNMENT EFFORTS IN THIS DIRECTION AND HOPED h WOULD MAKE GREATER USE OF AND WORK CLCSELY WITH SUCH CIVIC BODIES AS MUTUAL AID COMMITTEES, KAIFONG ASSOCIATIONS AND CLANSMEN ASSOCIATIONS TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM RESULTS.
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SUPREME COURT TO BE VACATED H * * K * *
TO SAFEGUARD THE SUPREME COURT BUILDING FROM FURTHER POSSIBLE DETERIORATION, MAJOR SHORING WORK IS TO EE CARRIED OUT OVER THE NEXT TWO MONTHS.
AS THE SCALE OF THE INTERNAL SHORING CONSIDERED NECESSARY WOULD MAKE NORMAL USE OF THE COURTS IMPRACTICAL, THE BUILDING IS TO BE VACATED.
THE SUPREME COURT IS OF TRADITIONAL STONE AND BRICK CONSTRUCT IZ " WITH LOAD BEARING WALLS SUPPORTED ON CHINA FIR PILES. BEFORE TR STATION EXCAVATION BEGAN ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE SUPREME COURT, THE NORTH FACADE WAS BRACED BY THE MTR CONTRACTOR TO ALLOW THE STRUCTURE TO SUBSIDE UNIFORMLY IF SETTLEMENT WERE EXPERIENCED AND SO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING.
AS EXCAVATION IN CHATER ROAD CONTINUED PROGRESSIVE SETTLEMENT WAS RECORDED AND EXTENSIVE SHORING WORK BECAME NECESSARY.
THE PORTION OF THE BUILDING TO THE SOUTH OF THE SOUTH CORRIDOR REMAINED STABLE WHILE THE REST OF THE BUILDING SETTLED CAUSING EXTENSIVE CRACKS ALONG THE LINE OF THE SOUTH CORRIDOR. MOVEMENT HAS ALSO BEEN FOUND IN THE STONE LANTERN OVER THE DOME, THE DOME ROOF AND THE NORTH CORRIDOR.
IN ADDITION TO THE TEMPORARY SUPPORT WORK ALREADY CARRIED OUT WITHIN THE BUILDING, ACTION TO MINIMISE SETTLEMENT HAS BEEN UNDERTAKEN BY THE MTR CONTRACTOR IN THE FORM OF RE-WATERING WELLS TO MAINTAIN THE LOCAL WATER TABLE.
BECAUSE DEEPER EXCAVATION IS PROGRAMMED FOR AUGUST IN THE ADJACENT SECTIONS OF CHATER ROAD FURTHER SHORING AND STRUTTING wILL BE CARRIED OUT.
TO ALLOW THE JUDICIARY TO CONTINUE ITS WORK, PWD HAS UNDERTAKEN FITTING OUT WORKS TO VARIOUS BUILDINGS.
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•MEANWHILE, THE REGISTRAR OF SUPREME COURT, MR. SII-OM MAYC,
ANNOUNCED
(A)
(B)
(C)
THE FOLLOWING ARRANGEMENTS,
WESTERN MAGISTRACY AND THE TENANCY TRIBUNAL . ILL RE ' .’E TO FIRE BRIGADE BUILDING AT 46 CONNAUGHT ROAD CENTRA'-,, HONG KONG. THE MOVE WILL EE EFFECTED OVER THE ..EEKE .. .-THE 17TH AND 18TH JUNE AND THE COURTS -ILL OPERATE -T_ FIRE BRIGADE BUILDING ON MONDAY, THE 19TH JUNE. FRl. i~. DATE THE MAGISTRACY WILL EE KNOWN AS WESTERN MAGISTRACY, FIRE BRIGADE BUILDING. FROM TODAY’S DATE SUMMONS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS TO BE SERVED ON PARTIES ..ILL CONTAIN PARTICULARS OF THE NEW ADDRESS OF WESTERN MAGISTRACY. ..HERE PARTIES HAVE ALREADY BEEN SERVED •• *T,H ^“^ESS _ ENDEAVOURS WILL BE MADE TO PROVIDE PARTICULARS OF THE i.z.. ADDRESS AND FOR A SUITABLE TRANSITIONAL PERIOD PARTIz-..HO ARE NOT AWARE OF THE PROPOSED ARRANGEMENTS .JLL u .. REFERRED FROM THE PRESENT WESTERN MAGISTRACY AT c POKFULac. ROAD TO THE NEW ADDRESS.
THE VICTORIA DISTRICT COURT ..ILL REMOVE TO WESTERN MAGISTRACY AT 2 POKFULAM ROAD OVER THE WEEKEND OF THE 24TH AND 25TH JUNE AND THE COURTS ..ILL OPERATE AT .._-T.R MAGISTRACY ON THE 26TH JUNE. FROM THAT DATE ^zSTERL MAGISTRACY WILL BE KNOWN AS V ICTOR ' AD ! STR IC i COU JA i WESTERN. SIMILAR ARRANGEMENTS ..ILL Be i-'AbE FOR HCTIf YING INTERESTED PARTIES OF THE CHANGE.
THE SUPREME COURT WILL REMOVE TO THz VICTORIA -loTr.iCi COURT AT BATTERY PATH OVzR ™E JzEKzND OF THt ?TH _ 9TH JULY THE COURTS WILL OPERATE. aT BATTzt r . a i . v.. TH_ 1QTH JULY FROM THAT DATE THE PRESENT VICTOR Ik DISir IC^ COURT WILL BE KNOWN AS THE SUPREME COURT AT BATTERY PATH. JlSO ON THE SAME DATES THE REGISTRARS OF THE SUPREME COURT EXCLUDING MYSELF, THE SUPREME COURT REGISTRY i Ie PROBATE REGISTRY, THE ACCOUNTS OFFICE AND iH- LIBRA..Y______
WILL REMOVE TO FIRE BRIGADE BUILDING. SIMILAR ArtRAnGz. IE;.. -WILL BE MADE FOR NOTIFYING PARTIES CONCERNED OF THz______
CHANGE. IN ADDITION ARRANGEMENTS ILL BE MADz TO EuoUnz THAT PROMINENT NOTICES ARE D !SPLAYED AT THz - zSEhi qiiPRFMF COURT BUILDING TO ENSURE THAT oUFFICltNT INSTRUCTIONS AND DIRECTIONS ARE PROVIDED TO PERSONS HAV I:--RECOURSE TO THE COURTS TO ENSURE THAT THEY KNOW WHERE TO ATTEND.
WITH THE
MR. MAYO SAID A GREAT DEAL OF THE WORK CONNECTED VARIOUS MOVES HAD ALREADY BEEN CARRIEv I. WAS ^-D
’riiVF IT ALL COMPLETED BEFORE THE MOVES TAKc LACc. H_ iAI.. A.r CHANGE OF PLAN WOULD BE GIVEN PUBLICITY SC a TO PEDU^z INCONVENIENCE TO THE PUBLIC.
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EXPANSION OF HOME OWNERSHIP SCHEME TO BE CONSIDERED * * * * *
THE ACTING SECRETARY FOP. HOUSING, THE HON. DONALD LIAO, TOLD THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY THAT THE GOVERNMENT WOULD CONSIDER THE POSSIBILITY OF FURTHER EXPANDING THE HOME OWNERSHIP SCHEME wHEN THE PROJECTS PROPOSED BY PRIVATE DEVELOPERS ARE FURTHtR ADVANCED.
+ALL ASPECTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS PRESENTED DY DEVELOPERS WILL REQUIRE CAREFUL EVALUATION, AND WHEN THE PROJECTS ARE FURTHER ADVANCED, IT WOULD BE ’’OSSIBLE TO CONSIDER WHETHER AND WHERE THIS EXPERIMENTAL SCHEME SHOULD EE FURTHER EXPANDED,+ MR. LIAO SAID.
HE WAS REPLYING TO A QUESTION FROM THE HON. HILTON CHEONG-LEEN WHO ASKED IF THE GOVERNMENT WILL EXPAND ITS EXISTING PLANS FOR THE HOME OWNERSHIP SCHEME, WITH OR WITHOUT THE COOPERATION OF THE PRIVAT- BUILDING SECTOR, SO AS TO REDUCE OVER SPECULATION IN SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED FLATS BY INDIVIDUAL PURCHASERS.
MR. LIAO SAID THE DEMAND FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED FLATS AMONG HOME BUYERS COULD BE ILLUSTRATED BY THE SIGNIFICANT INCREASE CF THEIR PRODUCTION BY THt PRIVATE SECTOR FROM ABOUT 18,300 FLATS FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS TO OVER 28,500 FOR THIS YEAR AND A SIMILAR NUMBER THE FOLLOWING YEAR.
MR. LIAO SAID IN 1979, PHASE I OF THE HOME OWNERSHIP SCHEME ..ILL ADD A FURTHER 8,300 FLATS, AND IN 1980, PHASE II AND THE PR IV SECTOR PARTICIPATION SCHEME, A FURTHER 6,700.
WHILE THERE IS NO SCOPE FOR EXPANDING PRODUCTION IN THESE FIRST TWO YEARS, THE EXPERIENCE GAINED FROM THESE SCHEMES WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN REVIEWING THE SIZE OF FUTURE PHASES,* MR. LIAO SAID.
MR. LIAO FURTHER POINTED OUT THAT BY 1979/80 THE HOUSING AUTHORITY WILL REACH AND MAINTAIN AN ANNUAL PRODUCTION GF OVER 33,300 SMALL FLATS IN ITS RENTED PROGRAMME.
+THIS LEVEL OF PRODUCTION BY BOTH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTORS SHOULD HAVE A STABILISING EFFECT ON THE HOUSING MARKET,* HE ADDED.
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GOVERNMENT MONITORING PROPERTY AND LAND MARKET DEALINGS
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THE GOVERNMENT IS MONITORING THE MARKETS IN BOTH PROPERTY AND LAND AND, IF THIS SHOWS THAT SPECULATION IN LAND IS DAMAGING THE ECONOMY OR SLOWING DOWN THE SUPPLY OF ACCOMMODATION AND THAT THIS IS LIKELY TO CONTINUE, THEN STEPS ..OULD BE TAKEN TO COUNTER THE SITUATION, THE HON. DEREK JONES, SECRETARY FOE THE ENVIRONMENT SAID IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL 'EETIHG TODAY.
HE WAS REPLYING TO A QUESTION FROM HON. HILTON CHEONG-LEEN ON ..HETHER THE GOVERNMENT ..ILL SHORTEN THE PAYMENT PERIOD.FOR PUBLIC LAND PURCHASES IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE LEVEL OF SPECULATION ON LAND PR ICES.
MR. JONES SAID MR. CHEONG-LEEN’S QUESTION FOLLOWED VERY CLOSELY A QUESTION ASKED BY THE HON. S.L. CHEN IN THE COUNCIL TWO SITTINGS AGO.
MR. JONES SAID, MR. CHEN’S QUESTION RELATED TO SPECULATION IL PROPERTY DEALINGS WHILE MR. CHEONG-LEEN WAS REFERRING TO SPECULATI.F IN LAND. THE TOO APE IN MANY RESPECTS INTER-RELATED, HE ADDED.
HE SAID HIS REPLY IS MERELY ECHOING THE ONE GIVEN BY THE THEN ACTING FINANCIAL SECRETARY ON THIS ISSUE.
MR. JONES SAID IF SUCH COUNTER ACTION PROVED TO EE NECESSARY, MR. CHEONG-LEEN’S SUGGESTION '..OULD CERTAINLY EE BORNE IN MIND.
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SPECULATION ON INITIAL DEPOSITS ON FLATS K * * *
THE GOVERNMENT IS AWARE THAT THERE IS SPECULATION ON INITIAL DEPOSITS '-.HEREBY INDIVIDUALS, FOR A RELATIVELY SMALL OUTLAY, ARc AJ__ TO LOOK A FLAT WHILE THE SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT IS BEING DRA...i_ UP- AND MEANWHILE TO SELL THIS +BOOK ING+ AT A PROFIT BEFORE iHEY A?._ REQUIRED TO PAY THE BALANCE OF THE FIRST INSTALMENT OF THE PURCHASE PR ICE.
THIS WAS STATED IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY BY THE ACTING FINANCIAL SECRETARY, THE HON. DAVID JORDAN, IN REPLY TO A QUESTION FROM THE HON. LYDIA DUNN.
BUT, HE SAID AT PRESENT THE GOVERNMENT HAS NO POWERS TO CONTROL THIS PRACTICE.
+IT IS ONE OF A NUMBER OF SPECULATIVE ACTIVITIES IN THE DOMESTIC PROPERTY MARKET WHICH REFLECT THE CURRENT IMBALANCE BETWEEN THE SUPPLY AND DEMAND FOR DOMESTIC ACCOMMODATION,* HE SAID.
MR. JORDAN EMPHASISED THAT THE GOVERNMENT IS MONITORING THE PROPERTY MARKET TO ENSURE THAT IT HAS ADEQUATE WARNING IF THE SPECULATIVE ACTIVITIES IN THE MARKET APPEAR TO BE DAMAGING TO THE ECONOMY OR TO THE SUPPLY OF DOMESTIC ACCOMMODATION.
ON SECOND PART OF HER QUESTION, MR. JORDAN SAID THE FACT OF THE MATTER IS THAT THE RECEIPTS TO WHICH MISS DUNN REFERRED ARE NOT DUTIABLE DOCUMENTS.
+APART FROM THE ENFORCEMENT PROBLEMS INVOLVED IN COLLECTING THE STAMP DUTY IF SUCH DOCUMENTS WERE ADE DUTIABLE, THE PATc OF DUTY WOULD HAVE TO EE VERY HIGH TC ACT AS A DETERRENT TO SPECULATI Ci., + HE SAID.
REPLYING TO ANOTHER QUESTION FROM MISS DUNN, MR. JORDAN SAID IT WOULD BE INAPPROPRIATE TO COMBAT SPECULATION IN THE PROPERTY . APKE> BY SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASING THE STAMP DUTY PAYABLE ON THE TRANSFER CF PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENTS.
MR. JORDAN SAID THAT ALTHOUGH, li PRINCIPLE, A DUTIABLE DOCUMENT COULD BE MADE A NECESSARY PART CF THE TRANSFER OF A SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, THE STEP WOULD BE SUBJECT TO THE SAME DRAWBACKS AS REGARDS ENFORCEMENT AS IN THE CASE CF SALES OF +ECOKIMGS+, CR INITIAL DEPOSIT RECEIPTS.
HE POINTED OUT THAT AS REGARDS HAVING AN ESPECIALLY HIGH RATE CF STAMP DUTY BOTH ON TRANSFERS CF SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND ON RESALES WITHIN TWO Or THREE YEARS, THE SAME PROBLEM, OVER THE VERY HIGH RATES REQUIRED TO DETER SPECULATION AND THEIR UNFATNESS TC THOSE WITH GENUINE REASONS FOR SELLING, WOULD MAKE THE STAMP DUTY AN + INAPPROPRIATE INSTRUMENT* . I TH ..HIGH TC COMBAT SPECULATION
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+ IN ANY CASE, EVEN IF IT WERE PRACTICABLE TO DEVISE A WAY OF USING STAMP DUTY TO CONTROL SPECULATION, I ..OULD BE VERY DOUBTFUL ABOUT WIDENING THE AMBIT OF THE STAMP ORDINANCE IN THIS WAY TO MAKE IT A REGULATORY INSTRUMENT,* HE SAID.
MR. JORDAN FURTHER POINTED OUT THAT TO DISCOURAGE BY FISCAL (■EANS THE SPECULATION THAT IS FELT TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INCREASES IN PRICES EITHER OF SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENTS OR OF ACTUAL PROPERTY, IT «OULD EE MORE APPROPRIATE TO ATTACK THE PROFIT ARISING FROM IT THAN TO INCREASE THE TAX Ol THE TOTAL VALUE OF THE TRANSACTIONS.
HE SAID THE FORM OF FISCAL CONTROL MEASURE-THAT WOULD
EE REQUIRED, IN PRINCIPLE, WOULD BE A DIRECT TAX ON SPECULATIVE PROFITS FROM PROPERTY — A FORM OF CAPITAL GAINS TAX.
HOWEVER, MR. JORDAN POINTED OUT THAT UNLESS THE NEW TAX WAS FRAMED TO COVER ALL SPECULATIVE GAINS, IT WOULD BREACH ONE OF THE FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF OUR TAX SYSTEM THAT +THE TAX SYSTEM IS AS NEUTRAL AS POSSIBLE AS REGARDS THE INTERNAL COST/PRICE STRUCTURE AND INVESTMENT DECISIONS*.
+THE INTRODUCTION OF A CAPITAL GAINS TAX AIMED SPECIFICALLY AGAINST PROPERTY DEALINGS WOULD VIOLATE THIS REQUIREMENT,* MR. JORDAN SAID.
+l WOULD HESITATE TO SUCH A FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE
PROPOSE THE INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO MAKE IN CUR TAX SYSTEM,* HE ADDED.
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HONG KONG REPRESS'.TAT IONS TO THE GATT Oi. TEXTILES * * * * *
IN A STATEMENT TODAY, F.. LAWRENCE MILLS, DIRECTOR OF TRADE, SAID THAT HE './AS SATISFIED . I TH THE OUTCOME OF THc DISCUSSION IN THE GATT COUNCIL OF HONG KONG'S COMPLAINT AGAINST NORWAY.
+’’R. TSAO, COUNCILLOR, HONG KONG AFFAIRS, GENEVA, ./HO
R-PR-SUITED HONG KONG AT THE GATT COUNCIL MEETING, POINTED OUT THAT_ THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THAT HONG KONG HAD BROUGHT THE MATTER EtFORc. THE GATT COUNCIL AND HAD DONE SO WITH GREAT RELUCTANCE.
♦ THIS IS CERTAINLY TRUE AND WE WERE PARTICULARLY SORRY THAT OUR DISPUTE SHOULD HAVE DEEN WITH A COUNTRY WITH WHICH HONG KONG HAS A LONG TRADING TRADITION,* MR. MILLS SAID.
THE GATT COUNCIL AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
+THE COUNCIL REQUESTED NORWAY AND THE UNITED KINGDOM ON BEHALF OF HONG KONG TO PURSUE THEIR BILATERAL CONSULTATIONS UNDER ARTICLE XXIII. 1 ON THIS MATTER FOR A FURTHER PERIOD. THE COUNCIL AGREED THAT IF THESE CONSULTATIONS DID NOT LEAD TO A MUTUALLY SATISFACTORY SOLUTION, AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE HONG KONG COMPLAINT UNDER ARTICLE XX I-1 1.2 WOULD EE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PANEL. THE COUNCIL AUTHORISED ITS CHAIRMAN TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PANEL IF THE MATTEP HAD NOT EEE;..' SETTLED SATISFACTORILY ON THE PROPOSED BILATERAL EASIS EY JUNE 33, 1978.
THE TERMS OF REFERENCE OF SUCH A PANEL WOULD EE AS FOLLOWS:
’TO EXAMINE, IN THE LIGHT OF THE RELEVANT GATT PROVISIONS, THE MATTER REFERRED TO THE CONTRACTING PARTIES EY THE UNITED KINGDOM ACTING ON BEHALF OF HONG KONG, RELATING TO IMPORTS EY NORWAY OF CERTAIN TEXTILE PRODUCTS FROM HONG KONG, AND TO MAKE SUCH FINDINGS AS ..ILL ASSIST THE CONTRACTING PARTIES IN MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS OR RULINGS, AS PROVIDED FOR I'. ARTICLE XXI I 1.2’ +
MR. MILLS SAID THAT HE ALREADY HAD PLANS TO TRAVEL TO BRUSSELS, LONDON AND GENEVA LATER THIS MONTH AMD HE WOULD NOV EE MAKING URGENT CONTACT WITH THE NORWEGIAN AUTHORITIES IN AN EFFORT TO FIND A MUTUALLY CONVENIENT TIME AND PLACE FOR THE RESUMPT IO!.' OF CONSULTATION'S AS REQUESTED BY THE GATT COUNCIL.
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CONSULTANTS PREPARING REPORT ON TRAFFIC CONTROL AND SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
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THE GOVERNMENT HAS ENGAGED CONSULTANTS TO PREPARE A REPORT ON TRAFFIC CONTROL AND SURVEILLANCE WHICH WILL, AMONG OTHER THINGS, Famine means of providing early warning of traffic congestion AND INCIDENTS ON THE NETWORK OF HIGH SPEED ROADS NOW EE I NG BUILT, AND OTHER”ROADS WHERE THE PROVISION OF A WARNING SYSTEM IS FELT
TO EE NECESSARY.
THIS WAS STATED TODAY BY THE SECRETARY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, THE HON. DEREK JONES IN REPLY TO THE HON. CHARLES YEUNG IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
MR YEUNG HAS ASKED WHETHER THE GOVERNMENT HAD PLANS TO FOREWARN MOTORISTS OF TRAFFIC CONGESTION OCCURRING IN THE MAJOR HIGHWAYS OF THE NEW TERRITORIES SO AS TO ENABLE THEM TO TAKE ALTERNATIVE ROUTES.
BUT MEANWHILE, MR. JONES SAID THE POLICE MONITORED THE TRAFFIC SITUATION ON A CONTINUING BASIS AND, WHEN CONGESTION OCCURRED OK ANY ROAD, THEY INFORMED RADIO TELEVISION HONG KONG AND COMMERCIAL RADIO FOR THE NEWS TO BE BROADCAST.
+AS REGARDS THE LION ROCK TUNNEL, THERE ARE WARNING SIGNALS AT JUNCTIONS AT BOTH ENDS OF THE TUNNEL WHICH ARE ACTIVATED wHEN THE TUNNEL IS CLOSED AND THUS ENABLE TRAFFIC TO DIVERT TO ALTERNATIVE ROUTES.
♦SIMILAR FACILITIES WILL ALSO EE PROVIDED AT THE ABERDEEN AND KAI TAK TUNNELS WHEN THEY ARE OPENED,+ MR. JONES ADDED.
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B.0.0. TO REMOVE ALL ILLEGAL STRUCTURES IN NEW BUILDINGS
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THE BUILDINGS ORDINANCE OFFICE IS HAVING ALL ILLEGAL STRUCTURES IN ALL NEW BUILDINGS SYSTEMATICALLY REMOVED, THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, THE HON. DAVID MCDONALD, TOLD THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY.
REPLYING TO A QUESTION BY THE HON. LI FOOK-WO, HE SAID THAT THE GOVERNMENT WAS AWARE THAT ROOF AREAS WERE INCLUDED IN DEVELOPERS’ SALE BROCHURES EITHER AS PART OF A UNIT FOR SALE, OR AS A SEPARATE ITEM.
+THIS PRACTICE IN ITSELF DOES NOT CONTRAVENE ANY LAW. ALTHOUGH THE HIGH PRICES PAID FOR SOME FLAT ROOFS SUGGESTS THERE MAY EE AN INTENTION TO CHANGE THE USE OF THE FLAT ROOF BY ERECTING ACCOMMODATION ILLEGALLY, MANY PEOPLE VALUE THE AMENITY PROVIDED BY A FLAT ROOF SIMPLY AS A GARDEN OR SITTING OUT AREA,+ MR. MCDONALD SAID.
+ACTION, SHOULD THEREFORE BE DIRECTED AGAINST THOSE WHO BREAK THE LAW AND CURRENTLY THE BUILDINGS ORDINANCE OFFICE IS HAVING ALL ILLEGAL STRUCTURES IN ALL NEW BUILDINGS SYSTEMATICALLY REMOVED.+
MR. MCDONALD SAID THAT THIS POLICY HAD RECEIVED SOME PUBLICITY WHICH HAD SERVED TO ALERT THE PUBLIC AS TO THE TRUE SITUATION AS REGARDS ROOF SPACES AND IT WAS INTENDED TO EMBARK ON A PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE PITFALLS RELATED TO THE ERECTION OF ILLEGAL STRUCTURES GENERALLY.
THE FIRST PUBLICATION, DEALING WITH THE PARTICULAR SUBJECT OF FLAT-ROOF SPACES, WOULD BE ISSUED NEXT MONTH, HE SAID.
MR. MCDONALD POINTED OUT THAT FOR THE PRESENT AT LEAST IT WAS LOGISTICALLY NECESSARY FOR THE BUILDINGS ORDINANCE OFFICE TO CONFINE ITS ATTENTION TO ILLEGAL STRUCTURES ERECTED ON OR AFTER AUGUST 1975 OR THOSE WHICH POSED A POSITIVE LIFE RISK.
+THE B.O.O. IS NOT THEREFORE ABLE TO DEAL WITH THE DIFFICULT QUESTION OF CHANGES OF USE WITHIN BUILDINGS, ALTHOUGH SOME LEASE ENFORCEMENT ACTION IS BEING TAKEN BY THE REGISTRAR GENERAL IN SOMc OF THE WORST CASES,+ HE SAID.
HOWEVER, MR. MCDONALD SAID THAT A FURTHER EXPANSION OF THE E.O.O. WAS ENVISAGED LATER IN THIS FINANCIAL YEAR WHICH WOULD ENABLE MORE RESOURCES TO BE BROUGHT TO BEAR CM BREACHES OF THE BUILDINGS ORDINANCE.
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WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) BILL PASSED M * K K
WORKERS SUFFERING FROM SILICOSIS AND ASBESTOSIS -- LUNG DISEASES WHICH ARE JOINTLY KNOWN AS PNEUMOCONIOSIS -- WILL BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR COMPENSATION AS A RESULT OF A BILL PASSED IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY.
THE COUNCIL APPROVED THE WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) BILL 1978, WHICH ADDS THE TWO LUNG DISEASES TO THE LIST OF OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES COVERED BY THE WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION ORD INANCE.
THE BILL ALSO PROVIDES FOR THE SETTING UP OF A PNEUMOCONIOSIS COMPENSATION FUND AND THE INTRODUCTION OF COMPULSORY INSURANCE FOR WORKERS LIABLE TO CONTRACT PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE LAL ARE TO BE BROUGHT INTO OPERATION ON DIFFERENT DATES AND REGULATIONS HAVt YET TO EE MADE TO SPECIFY PNEUMOCONIOSIS-PRONE TRADES, INDUSTRIES OR PROCESSES, AND ALSO TO PRESCRIBE DETAILS OF INITIAL AND PERIODIC MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS FOR WORKMEN. LATER REGULATIONS WILL COVER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COMPENSATION FUND AND THE CONSTITUTION, POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF A BOARD TO ADMINISTER THE FUND.
THE NEW LAW PROVIDES FOR A COMPENSATION SCHEME TO COVER WORKERS WHO ARE FOUND TO HAVE THE DISEASE AT THE TIME OF THE SCHEME’S INITIAL X-RAYS AND THOSE WHO SUBSEQUENTLY CONTRACT THE DISEASE.
THE GOVERNMENT WILL MAKE EX-GRATIA PAYMENTS AMOUNTING TO ABOUT 325 MILLION TO PEOPLE ALREADY KNOWN TO BE SUFFERING FROM PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
WORKERS OR THEIR DEPENDANTS WILL EE COMPENSATED FOR PERMANENT TOTAL OR PARTIAL INCAPACITY OR DEATH RESULTING FROM PNEUMOCONIOSIS CONTRACTED IN ANY SPECIFIED TRADE, INDUSTRY OR PROCESS. THE DISEASE IS CAUSED BY INHALATION GF DUSTS SUCH AS FREE SILICA AND ASBESTOS DUSTS.
SILICOSIS IS MAINLY FOUND AMONG WORKERS IN QUARRIES, MINING, TUNNELLING, CONSTRUCTION AND MASONRY WORK. ASBESTOSIS IS NORMALLY FOUND AMONG WORKERS IN AN INDUSTRY PROCESS IN WHICH ASBESTOS IS WIDELY USED FOR INSULATION PURPOSES AND FIREPROOFING. ONCE EITHER DISEASE IS PRESENT, THE CONDITION OF THE PATIENT IS IRREVERSIBLE AND REMOVAL FROM EXPOSURE NAY ONLY SLOW DOWN PROGRESSION OF THE DISEASE.
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PNEUMOCONIOSIS HAS A LONG GESTATION PERIOD AND THERE IS VARIABLE TIMING OF DISCOVERY OF THE DISEASE, WITH THE RESULT THAT WORKERS MAY HAVE CHANGED JOBS AND EVEN INDUSTRIES MANY TIMES BEFORE DIAGNOSIS OF THE CONDITION. IN SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ASCERTAIN WHICH EMPLOYER IS LIABLE.
THIS SITUATION HAS LED TO THE DRAWING UP OF A THREE-STAGE COMPENSATION SCHEME.
THE FIRST STAGE COVERS THOSE WORKERS WHO ARE ALREADY KNOWN TO-HAVt CONTRACTED PNEUMOCONIOSIS AND WHO MAY OR MAY NOT STILL EE EMPLOYED IN SPECIFIED INDUSTRIES. IT WILL ALSO COVER WORKERS WHO HAVE LEFT THE INDUSTRY BEFORE THE SCHEME COMES INTO OPERATION BUT WHO ARE DIAGNOSED WITHIN A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS FROM THE START OF THE SCHEME. ALL THESE WORKERS WILL EE COMPENSATED ON AN EX-GRATIA NON-STATUTORY BASIS BY THE GOVERNMENT ON THE BASIS OF AN UPDATED ASSESSMENT OF THE DISABILITY SUSTAINED.
THESE PAYMENTS, AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $25 MILLION, WILL BE MET ENTIRELY BY THE GOVERNMENT WITHOUT REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE EMPLOYERS.
THE SECOND STAGE OF THE SCHEME, TO BE IMPLEMENTED CONCURRENTLY WITH THE FIRST STAGE, WILL COVER WORKERS EMPLOYED IN SPECIFIED INDUSTRIES WHO ARE DIAGNOSED AS SUFFERING FROM PNEUMOCONIOSIS IN THE SCHEME’S INITIAL X-RAY EXAMINATIONS. THEY WILL BE PAID COMPENSATION BY THE GOVERNMENT INITIALLY BUT SUCH PAYMENTS, TOGETHER WITH INTEREST, ARE TO BE RECOVERED SUBSEQUENTLY THROUGH A LEVY TO BE IMPOSED ON EMPLOYERS IN THE SPECIFIED INDUSTRIES.
THE INITIAL X-RAY EXAMINATION PERIOD IS EXPECTED TO TAKE AT LEAST EIGHT MONTHS TO COMPLETE, AND ALL WORKERS IN THE SPECIFIED INDUSTRIES WILL BE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO X-RAY.
THE FINAL STAGE OF THE SCHEME WILL COME INTO EFFECT ON COMPLETION OF THE SECOND STAGE. IT WILL COVER ALL WORKERS WHO ARE GIVEN A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH AT THE INITIAL X-RAY AND WHO ARE EMPLOYED IN SPECIFIED INDUSTRIES ON OR AFTER THE DATE THE SCHEME COMES INTO FORCE, OR WHO SUBSEQUENTLY LEAVE THE INDUSTRY AND ARE DIAGNOSED AS PNEUMOCONIOTIC WITHIN A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS.
ANY COMPENSATION DUE IN RESPECT OF SUCH WORKERS WILL BE PAID FROM THE STATUTORY COMPENSATION FUND. THIS FUND WILL BE FINANCED BY PREMIA FROM EMPLOYERS IN THE SPECIFIED INDUSTRIES, WHO WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO MEET THE COST OF THE INITIAL PERIODICAL MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS OF WORKERS.
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ROAD TRAFFIC (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) BILL
X X X X
A BILL WHICH SEEKS TO MAKE IT ABSOLUTELY CLEAR THAT NO FURTHER PUBLIC CARS ARE TO BE REGISTERED WAS INTRODUCED IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY.
MOVING THE SECOND READING OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) BILL 1978, THE SECRETARY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, THE HON. DEREK JONES, SAID ALTHOUGH THE ROAD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE PROVIDED FOR THE ABOLITION OF THE CATEGORY OF PUBLIC OR RED PLATE CARS UNDER A SCHEME TO CONVERT THESE VEHICLES INTO TAXIS, THE LEGISLATION DID NOT EXPRESSLY PROHIBIT THE COMMISSIONER FOR TRANSPORT FROM REGISTERING FURTHER PUBLIC CARS, THOUGH IT DID SO BY IMPLICATION.
HE SAID SOME APPLICATIONS HAD RECENTLY BEEN MADE FOR REGISTRATION AS PUBLIC CARS AND IT WAS CLEAR THAT THE AIM OF THESE APPLICANTS WAS SOLEY TO OBTAIN TAXI LICENCES ON FAVOURABLE TERMS.
MR. JONES SAID THE COMMISSIONER FOR TRANSPORT HAD REFUSED THESE APPLICATIONS AND, IN ORDER TO MAKE IT ABSOLUTELY CLEAR THAT NO FURTHER PUBLIC CARS ARE TO BE REGISTERED, THE BILL SOUGHT TO ADD A NEW SECTION TO THE PRINCIPAL ORDINANCE TO UNDERLINE THAT THE COMMISSIONER’S POWER TO LICENSE A VEHICLE AS A PUBLIC CAR CEASED ON NOVEMBER 1, 1977.
MR. JONES ALSO POINTED OUT THAT UNDER THE PUBLIC CAR CONVERSION SCHEME, REGISTERED OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES ARE OFFERED THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONVERT THEIR CARS INTO TAXIS ON PAYMENT OF A PREMIUM, WHEN THEIR CURRENT LICENCES EXPIRED.
+THE MAJORITY OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE NOW BEEN CONVERTED TO TAXIS AND WITHIN TWO OR THREE MONTHS, THE CATEGORY OF PUBLIC CAR WILL CEASE TO EX 1ST,+ HE ADDED.
DEBATE ON THE BILL WAS ADJOURNED.
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DETENTION CENTRES (AMENDMENT) BILL
X X X X X X
A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATE DISTINCTION BETWEEN YOUNG OFFENDERS UNDER AND OVER THE AGE OF 21 YEARS IN RESPECT OF RECALL ORDERS UNDER THE DETENTION CENTRES ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED IN THb LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY.
(AMENDMENT)
DETENTION CENTRES
MOVING THE SECOND READING OF THE ---------
BILL 1978, THE SECRETARY FOR SECURITY, THE HON. LEWI'S DAVIES, SAID THE BILL SEEKS TO RECTIFY THE DETENTION CENTRES (AMENDMENT) ORDINANCE 1976 WHICH OMITTED THE AGE DISTINCTION OF YOUNG OFFENDERS.
+WHEN THE SCHEME OF DETENTION WAS EXTENDED TO APPLY TO PERSONS OVER 21 BUT UNDER 25 YEARS OF AGE IT WAS DECIDED THAT DETAINEES IN THIS AGE BRACKET WOULD BE SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM PERIOD OF DETENTION OF THREE MONTHS AND A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS,+ MR. DAVIES SAID.
+THIS COMPARED WITH A MINIMUM DETENTION PERIOD OF ONE MONTH AND A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS FOR- DETAINEES UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE,+ HE ADDED.
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CREATING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CIVIL SERVICE FOR EX-DRUG ADDICTS * * * * *
THE COMMISSIONER FOR NARCOTICS, MR. E.l. LEE SAID TODAY HE IS HOLDING DISCUSSIONS .. I TH THE CIVIL oERVICE ERANCH OF THE GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT IN AN EFFORT TO ENCOURAGE HEADS OF DEPARTMENT TO EMPLOY MORE REHABILITATED DRUG ADDICTS.
SPEAKING AT A CEREMONY MARKING THE THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF THE EMPLOYMENT GUIDANCE SCHEME FOR VOLUNTARILY REHABILITATED ADDICTS, MR. LEE SAID THAT THE GOVERNMENT, AS THE LARGEST EMPLOYER IN HONG KONG SHOULD SET A BETTER EXAMPLE IN OFFEF ING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO REHABILITATED ADDICTS.
AT PRESENT, THE CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS STIPULATE THAT TH± EMPLOYMENT OF EX-DRUG ADDICT IN ANY POST IS ALLOWED AT THE DISCRcTION OF DEPARTMENTAL HEADS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THOSE INVOLVED PREVIOUSLY IN SERIOUS DRUG OFFENCES SUCH AS TRAFFICKING IN, OR MANUFACTURING OF, DANGEROUS DRUGS.
AS AT APRIL THIS YEAR, SERVING IN THE GOVERNMENT.
A TOTAL OF 44 REHABILITATED ADDICTS WERE
+THIS IS BY NO MEANS A
LARGE FIGURE,+ THE COMMISSIONER SAID, VERY LARGE RESOURCES OF PERSONNEL AND
+AND COMPARES POORLY WITH THE FINANCE WHICH THE GOVERNMENT NARCOTICS PROBLEM.+
IS DEVOTING TO DEAL WITH THE.OVERALL
CURRENTLY HOLDING DISCUSSIONS WITH THE
HE SAID HE WAS THEREFORE --------- , r_
CIVIL SERVICE BRANCH OF THE GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT FOR THE ISSUE Or A CIRCULAR WITH A VIEW TO ENCOURAGING HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS TC EMPLOY
MORE EX-ADDICTS IN THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE.
HE WENT ON TO EXPLAIN THAT BOTH THE GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE EMPLOYERS SHOULD NOW TAKE A FRESH LOOK AT THE POSITION AS THE OPPORTUNITIES WHICH CURRENTLY EXISTED FOR AN ADDICT TO SEEK OUTPATIENT TREATMENT WERE MUCH GREATER THAN BEFORE.
HE WAS REFERRING TO THE OPENING OF 17 METHADONE DETOXIFICATION CENTRES SINCE 1976, WHICH HAS HELPED LARGELY TO INCREASING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ADDICTS UNDER TREATMENT AND AFTER-CARE FROM 6,000 FOUR YEARS AGO TO 14,300 AT ANY ONE TIME NOW.
+AN ADDICT CAN NOW READILY OBTAIN TREATMENT IN CENTRES NEAR TC HIS HOME OR PLACE OF WORK. AS A RESULT, THE PROBABILITY OF RELAPSE IS REDUCED AND THE PROGNOSIS FOR AN EMPLOYED EX-ADDICT TO REMAIN ..I Tn THE JOB ARE VERY MUCH GREATER THAN BEFORE,* MR. LEE SAID.
HE POINTED OUT THAT OVER 90 PER CENT OF THE PATIENTS IN A THREE-YEAR METHADONE MAINTENANCE PILOT SCHEME CARRIED OUT BY THE MEDICAL AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT THREE YEARS AGO, .ERE GAINFULLY EMPLOYED.
THIS UNDERLINED THE FACT THAT METHADONE TREATMENT COULD SUCCESSFULLY REHABILITATE AN ADDICT INTO SOCIETY BY HELPING HIM TO ELIMINATE HIS CRAVING FOR HEROIN AND RETAIN HIS EMPLOYMENT, HE
SA ID.
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DROP IN NUMBER OF DRUG ADDICTS EXPECTED * * * * *
THE SECRETARY FOR SECURITY, THE HON. LEWIS DAVIES, TODAY SAID THERE WOULD BE A DECLINE IN THE TOTAL NUMBER OF DRUG ADDICTS IN HONG KONG, ESPECIALLY IN THE NUMBERS OF YOUNG PERSONS TURNING TO DRUGS.
IN REPLY TO A QUESTION BY THE HON. HILTON CHEONG-LEEN IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, MR. DAVIES SAID IN THE NEXT THREE YEARS THE GOVERNMENT WOULD CONTINUE ITS FOUR INTER-LOCKING PROGRAMMES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION, PREVENTIVE EDUCATION AND PUBLICITY AND INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION, ON WHICH OUR ANTI-NARCOTICS STRATEGIES WERE BASED, ADJUSTED AS APPEARS NECESSARY IN THE LIGHT OF ALL AVAILABLE FACTS.
+WE SHALL AIM TO KEEP STREET DRUG PRICES HIGH, TO INDUCE MORE ADDICTS TO COME INTO TREATMENT AT THE 21 EXISTING METHADONE MAINTENANCE CLINICS, TO CONTINUE TREATMENT AT FOUR DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTRES AND THE VOLUNTARY TREATMENT BY THE SOCIETY FOR AID AND REHABILITATION OF DRUG ADDICTS AND TO PERSUADE OUR YOUNG PEOPLE TO STAY OFF DRUGS.+
MR. DAVIES SAID NO ACCURATE ESTIMATE OF THE NUMBER OF DRUG ADDICTS IN HONG KONG THREE YEARS AGO OR NOW WAS AVAILABLE. +THIS IS DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE PROBLEM, AND THE INADEQUACY OF THE DATA BASE.+
HOWEVER, HE SAID, WHEN THE COMPUTERISATION OF THE NEW CENTRAL REGISTRY IS COMPLETED IN AUGUST, THE GOVERNMENT WOULD HAVE, FOR THE FIRST TIME, RELIABLE DATA ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF, AND TRENDS IN, OUR ADDICT POPULATION, AND ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF OUR VARIOUS TREATMENT PROGRAMMES.
+IN THE MEANTIME WE ALREADY KNOW THAT WE ARE MAKING INROADS INTO THE NUMBER OF YOUNG ADDICTS. THIS IS VERY PROMISING,+ HE ADDED.
MR. DAVIES SAID SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 1976, WHEN A NEW SYSTEM OF REPORTING WAS INTRODUCED, 54,000 INDIVIDUAL REPORTS HAD BEEN ACCUMULATED FROM 21 AGENCIES AND 102 REPORTING SOURCES.
+THE NUMBER OF ADDICTS REPRESENTED BY THESE REPORTS IS LIKELY TO BE CONSIDERABLY LESS, BUT EVEN THEN THE RESULTANT FIGURE IS NOT COMPREHENSIVE BECAUSE WE DO HOT KNOW THE NUMBER OF ADDICTS RECEIVING TREATMENT FROM PRIVATE MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS, OR THOSE WHO HAVE ESCAPED ARREST.+
THE NUMBER OF ADDICTS BEING TREATED AT THE END OF APRIL THIS YEAR IN THE METHADONE PROGRAMMES AT SARDA AND AT TREATMENT CENTRES WAS 7,326 COMPARED WITH 3,282 THREE YEARS EARLIER, MR. DAVIES SAID.
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UNOFFICIAL MEMBER ADVOCATES PROGRESSIVE INCREASES IN TAXES ON LUXURY CARS * * * * *
UNOFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE COUNCILLOR, THE REV. THE HON PATRICK MCGOVERN, PROPOSED TODAY THAT THE TAX ON MOTOR VEHICLES SHOULD EE PROGRESSIVELY INCREASED IN RESPECT OF MORE LUXURY CARS?
SPEAKING IN SUPPORT GF THE MOTOR VEHICLES (FIRST REGISTRATION TAX) (AMENDMENT) BILL 1973 AT ITS RESUMED DEBATE IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, FR. MCGOVERN SAID THAT IN THE CONTEXT OF VEHICLE TAX IT WOULD BE BETTER IF THE DEGREE OF PROGRESSIVITY WERE GREATER IN THE HIGHER BRACKETS.
HE SUGGESTED THAT THE AMENDMENT WOULD BE BETTER IF IT CONTAINED A FIVE PER CENT INCREASE AS A FIRST OR SECOND STEP FOR NON-LUXURY CARS., AND THEN PROGRcSS IVELY HIGHER PERCENTAGE INCREASES FOR EACH SUCCEEDING STEP, EVEN UP TO 100 PER CENT FOR THE TOP BRACKET.
+T0 BE JUST UNDER SUCH A SYSTEM THERE SHOULD BE MORE CATEGORIES INTRODUCED, PERHAPS CORRESPONDING ROUGHLY WITH THE PRESENT EIGHT STEPS IN THE ANNUAL LICENCE FEE BASED ON CYLINDER CAPACITY,* FR. MCGOVERN SAID.
FR. MCGOVERN ALSO SUGGESTED THAT THE PRINCIPLE OF A GREATER DEGREE OF PROGRESSIVITY BE APPLIED ON ANNUAL LICENCE FEE.
+AS I POINTED OUT BEFORE, UNDER THE PRESENT SYSTEM THE OWNER CF A SMALL VEHICLE PAYS MORE PER CC THAL THE OWNER OF A LARGE VEHICLE. THIS SHOULD OBVIOUSLY BE REVERSED,* FR. MCGOVERN SAID.
+T0 WHAT DEGREE DEPENDS ON WHETHER POLICY IS TO RAISE MORE REVENUE OR TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF SMALL CARS OR TO DISCOURAGE METAL MONSTERS, OR PERHAPS A BIT OF EACH,* HE ADDED.
FR. MCGOVERN FURTHER POINTED OUT THAT EVEN IF THERE WERE NO PROGRESSION A FLAT RATE FOR ALL WOULD EE FAIRER TO THE SMALL CAR OWNER AND BRING MORE REVENUE FROM THE LUXURY CAR.
AS REGARDS TWO WHEELED VEHICLES, F". MCGOVERN SAID THEY SHOULD BE TREATED SEPARATELY, PERHAPS DIVIDED INTO UTILITY AND HIGHER CLASSES TO DISCOURAGE OVER-POWERED CYCLES WHICH MIGHT TEMPT THE OWNER TO INDULGE IN SPEEDING OR ILLEGAL RACING.
+IN ALL OF THIS, PROVIDED THAT A REASONABLY SIZED CAR IS NOT CONSIDERED AS A LUXURY, THERE WOULD BE MO HARDSHIP FOR ANYONE EXCEPT THOSE WHO CAN AFFORD TO PAY FOR LUXURY,* FR. MCGOVERN SAID.
THE BILL WAS LATER PASSED INTO LAW.
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GOVERNMENT STUDYING INTO PYRAMID SELLING * * * *
THE GOVERNMENT IS TRYING TO OBTAIN LEGISLATION IN USE IN OTHER COUNTRIES TO SEE HOW THEY HAVE TACKLED PYRAMID SELLING, THE HON. DAVID JEAFFRESON, SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC SERVICES, TOLD THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY.
IN REPLY TO A QUESTION FROM THE HON. ROGER LOBO, MR. JEAFFRES'.' SAID IF NO SATISFACTORY ANSWER WAS AVAILABLE CONSIDERATION INTO THE POSSIBILITY OF REGULATING IT WOULD BE GIVEN.
MR. JEAFFRESON SAID THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL HAD JUST ISSUED A DRAFT BILL DESIGNED TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS CONCERNED FOR THEIR COMMENTS. THE BILL REPRESENTED INITIAL THINKING ONLY.
+IN REACTING TO THE BILL, THE CONCENSUS WAS FOR PROHIBITION. SO ANOTHER EILL WAS DRAFTED ACCORDINGLY. THIS ONE HAS RUN INTO THE SERIOUS SNAG THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO FIND A DEFINITION OF PYRAMID SELLING THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE OTHER TYPES OF SELLING WE DO NOT WISH TO PROHIBIT.
+WE ARE NOW TRYING TO GET HOLD OF LEGISLATION IN USE ELSEWHERE TO SEE HOW OTHERS HAVE TACKLED THIS PROBLEM. IF WE DON’T GET A SATISFACTORY ANSWER, WE SHALL HAVE TO RECONSIDER THE POSoltlLITY OF REGULATION,* MR. JEAFFRESON POINTED OUT.
HE ADDED THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE DIFFICULTIES INVOLVED IN REGULATING PYRAMID SELLING ARE FORMIDABLE AND THE GOVERNMENT i.CULu NEED TO BE SATISFIED THIS PROBLEM WAS SUFFICIENTLY SERIOUS TO JUSTIFY OVERCOMING THESE DIFFICULTIES.
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KAI TAK MIDNIGHT FLIGHT BAN * * * * *
_ c PT.RY poR economic SERVICES, THE HON. DAVID JEAFFRESON, TOLD ™E LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY THAT ’lT IS GOVERNMENT’S POLICY SOT TO ALLOW AIRCRAFT TO TAKE OFF OVER KOWLOON CITY BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND 6.30 A.M.
REPLYING TO A QUESTION FROM THE HON. PETER C. WONG, •'P JEAFFRESON SAID THE DIRECTOR OF AVIATION GENERALLY ALLOV.c ^LY^LIGHTS DELAYED BECAUSE OF UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES TO T AND TO LAND AT KAI TAK DURING THIS PERIOD.
CFF
+AND UNLCSS WEATHER CONDITIONS WOULD MAKE THIS DANGEROUS, ALL LANDING AIRCRAFT MUST USE THE APPROACH OVER LEI YUE FUN,*
JEAFFRESON SAID.
:r.
MR JCAFFRESON ALSO REVEALED THAT DURING THE LAST FINANCIAL YEAR 403 AIRCRAFT MOVEMENTS, COMPRISING 192 ARRIVALS A.D 2*1 DEPARTURES, WERE ALLOWED BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND 6.30 A.M.
+ONLY 23 AIRCRAFT WERE ALLOWED TO APPROACH KAI TAK OVER KOWLOON CITY,* HE ADDED.
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AGREEMENT TERMS TO ATTRACT MORE LOCAL OFFICERS PROPOSED
*****
THE SECRETARY FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE, THE HON. MARTIN ROWLANDS TODAY PROPOSED TO EXTEND THE PRACTICE OF OFFERING LOCAL CANDIDATES THE OPTION OF APPOINTMENT ON AGREEMENT TERMS WHERE THAT WOULD HELP OVERCOME DIFFICULTIES IN ATTRACTING SUITABLE LOCAL CANDIDATES INTO CIVIL SERVICE.
IN REPLY TO A QUESTION FROM THE HON. WONG LAM IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MR. ROWLANDS SAID SUCH PRACTICE, AS OPPOSED TO PENSIONABLE TERMS, WAS INTRODUCED IN 1963 IN RESPECT OF MEDICAL AND LEGAL OFFICERS BECAUSE OF RECRUITMENT DIFFICULTIES.
+THE PRACTICE HAS SINCE BEEN EXTENDED TO A TOTAL OF 98 GRADES, MOSTLY PROFESSIONAL, THROUGHOUT THE CIVIL SERVICE,* HE ADDED.
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TALKS ON NEW MACAU FERRY TERMINAL
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IN FINAL STAGE
THE GOVERNMENT AND THE DEVELOPER ARE NOW IN THE FINAL STAGES OF NEGOTIATION TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS IN THE PROPOSED NEW MACAU FERRY TERMINAL.
THIS WAS STATED BY THE HON. DAVID MCDONALD, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, IN REPLY TO A QUESTION BY DR. THE HON. HARRY FANG IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MEETING TODAY.
MR. MCDONALD SAID THAT A SCHEDULE OF ACCOMMODATION FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC FACILITIES TO EE PROVIDED IN THE PROPOSED NEW TERMINAL HAD BEEN AGREED, AND DESIGN DRAWINGS AND ESTIMATED COSTS OF CONSTRUCTION HAD BEEN PREPARED.
+GOVERNMENT AND THE DEVELOPER ARE NOW IN THE FINAL STAGES OF NEGOTIATION TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS THAT SHOULD BE GRANTED IN RETURN FOR THE CONSTRUCT 10- COSTS OF THE GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC FACILITIES AND ONCE THIS HAS EEEI. DONE A SUBMISSION WILL BE MADE TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THIS COUNCIL,* HE SAID.
+IF THE PROPOSAL IS APPROVED A FORMAL AGREEMENT WILL EE ENTERED INTO AND THE DEVELOPER CAN PROCEED WITH THE PROJECT.*
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;UE.'.Y ON HK - US DOLLARS EXCHANGE RATE IMPOSED EY IATA
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THE SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC SERVICES, THE HON. DAVID JEAFFRESO", TQLD THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY THAT IT ..CULD EE UNREALISTIC +TO T- I.IK I TERM Or HONG KONG TAKING UNILATERAL ACTION* TO ADJUST THE HONG KONG AND U.S. DOLLARS EXCHANGE RATE IMPOSED EY THE INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION.
ME. JEAFFRESON WAS REPLYING TO A QUESTION FROM THE HON. JAMES WU WHO ASKED WHETHER THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT CAN INTERVENE TO SAVE LOCAL SHIPPERS FRO.' PAYING AT A DISCRIMINATING RATE WHICH IS NO.. 21 PER CELT HIGHER THAN THE CURRENT MARKET RATE OF THE U.S. DOLLARS.
HE SAID: +AIR SERVICES BETWEEN HONG KONG AND THE U.S.A. ARE COVER' ED EY A TREATY BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE UNITED STATES.
+IT PROVIDES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, MECHANISM FOR ESTABLISHING TARIFFS TO BE CHARGED BY AIRLINES SERVING BRITISH AND AMERICAS.
PC H TS.
+THIS MECHANISM INCLUDES THAT BOTH THE U.K. CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY AND THE UNITED STATES AERONAUTICAL BOARD WOULD NEED TO DE II. AGREEMENT ON ANY CHANGES TO TARIFFS,* HE EXPLAINED.
REPLYING TO ANOTHER QUESTION FROM MR. WU, MR. JEAFFRESON CONFIRMED THAT THE GOVERNMENTS OF MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE H^VE UNILATERALLY DIRECTED FROM FEBRUARY 1 AND MARCH 31 THIS YEAR RESPECTIVELY THAT FREIGHT PAYMENTS FOR CARGO FROM THESE TWO COUNTRIES DESTINED FOR THE U.S.A. ARE REQUIRED TO BE MADE I? LOCAL CURRENCIES CONVERTED FROM THE U.S. DOLLAR TARIFF AT THE BANKERS’ BUYING RATE.
IN THE CASE OF TAIWAN AND KOREA, . R. JEAFFRESON SAID -E UNDERSTOOD THAT THE IATA EXCHANGE RATE SYSTEM STILL APPLIES, AND THESE RATES ARE CLOSE TO THEIR MARKET RATES,* HE ADDED.
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PROPOSALS FOR STRENGTHENING LEGISLATION ON REGISTRATION OF MONEY LENDERS ******
THE ACTING FINANCIAL SECRETARY, THE HON. DAVID JORDAN SAID TODAY THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE HAD RECENTLY MADE PROPOSALS FOR STRENGTHENING THE LEGISLATION CONTROLLING THE REGISTRATION OF MONEY LENDERS.
IN REPLY TO A QUESTION FROM THE HON. MRS. KWAN KO SIU-WAH IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MR. JORDAN SAID AT PRESENT APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION AS A MONEY-LENDER WERE NOT VETTED BECAUSE THERE WERE NO RESTRICTIONS ON ’..HO MIGHT REGISTER AS A MONEYLENDER UNDER THE MONEY-LENDERS ORDINANCE.
MR. JORDAN ALSO SAID THAT THE POLICE TOOK ACTION ON ALLEGATIONS OF BREACHES OF THE MONEY-LENDERS ORDINANCE THAT WERE BROUGHT TO THEIR ATTENTION, AND IN 1977, FIVE PERSONS WERE CONVICTED OF OFFENCES UNDER THE ORDINANCE.
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ASSISTANCE TO SMALL-SCALE BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES *******
AND AND
CUSTOMS, THE
FLEXIBILITY OF
THE ACTING DIRECTOR OF TRADE, INDUSTRY HON. WILLIAM DORWARD, SAID THE ADAPTABILITY HONG KONG’S SMALL INDUSTRIES AND BUSINESSES HAVE BEEN PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR EXPORT GROWTH AND THAT THE VARIOUS FORMS OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE HAVE SERVED THEM ADEQUATELY.
SPEAKING AT THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MEETING TODAY IN REPLY TO A QUESTION BY DR^ THE HON. HENRY HU, MR. DORWARD SAID: +DEPENDING ON THE DEFINITION ONE CHOOSES, NEARLY ALL INB&STRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS IN HONG KONG COULD BE DESCRIBED AS SMALL. -FACTORIES WITH LESS THAN 50 WORKERS, FOR EXAMPLE, ACCOUNT FOR ABOUT 90 PER CENT OF THE TOTAL. I HAVE NO COMPARABLE STATISTICS FOR NON-INDUSTRI AL BUSINESSES, BUT I AM SURE THE RATIO OF SMALL UNITS TO EIG WOULD BE EVEN HIGHER.+
HE SAID IT COULD THEREFORE BE SAID THAT VIRTUALLY ANY ASSISTANCE THE GOVERNMENT RENDERS TO TRADE AND INDUSTRY BENEFITS SMALL UNITS.
+ASSISTANCE IS GIVEN MA INLY■THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF STATUTORY BODIES WHICH GOVERNMENT SUBVENTS OR OTHERWISE SUPPORTS. THESE INCLUDE THE HONG KONG PRODUCTIVITY CENTRE, WHICH WAS ESTABLISHED WITH SMALL TO MEDIUM OPERATIONS PRIMARILY IN MIND AND WHICH CONTINUES TO PLACE GREAT EMPHASIS ON SERVING THIS SECTOR. IT CATERS, THROUGH COURSES, IN-PLANT TRAINING, CONSULTANCY AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERVICES, TO THE NEEDS OF.BOTH INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE.
+THE HONG KONG TRADE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL’S WORK IN PROMOTING EXPORTS BY SUCH MEANS AS MISSIONS, TRADE FAIRS AND DISSEMINATION OF TRADE ENQUIRIES IS WELL ENOUGH KNOWN NOT TO NEED REHEARSAL HERE. THE SAME I THINK IS TRUE OF THE ACTIVITIES OF SUCH BODIES AS THE EXPORT CREDIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AND THE PACKAGING AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN COUNCILS.*
AS REGARDS FINANCE, MR. DORWARD SAID HE REPORTED TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ON JULY 21, 1976 THAT A LOANS FOR SMALL INDUSTRY SCHEME, WHICH HAD BY THEN BEEN RUNNING FOR FOUR YEARS, WAS BEING DISCONTINUED DUE TO LACK OF DEMAND.
+ONLY 10 LOANS WERE MADE DURING ITS LIFE, APPARENTLY BEARING OUT THE CONTENTION OF THOSE WHO HAD SAID FROM THE OUTSET THAT THE HONG KONG BANKING SYSTEM WAS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING ADEQUATE FACILITIES. I HAVE NO REASON TO BELIEVE THE SITUATION HAS CHANGED, AS WITNESS THE CURRENT LIQUIDITY OF THE BANKS AND THEIR RELATIVELY LOW PRIME RATE.*
+SMALL INDUSTRIES AND BUSINESSES ARE THE SINEWS OF HONG KONG. IT IS THEIR ADAPTABILITY AND FLEXIBILITY WHICH HAVE BEEN PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR EXPORT GROWTH. I BELIEVE THE VARIOUS FORMS OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT ASSISTANCE SO FAR GIVEN THEM BY GOVERNMENT HAVE SERVED THEM ADEQUATELY' AND THE LIST I. HAVE GIVEN HAS BEEN INDICATIVE RATHER THAN EXHAUSTIVE, FOR I HAVE NOT EVEN MENTIONED, FOR EXAMPLE, TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING.
MR. DORWARD ADDED THAT HE WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY DEEPLY FELT DEFICIENCIES IN THE PRESENT LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE. THE NEED FOR EXPANSION OF SUCH ASSISTANCE, IN SCOPE OR FORM, TO KEEP PACE WITH THE CHANGING REQUIREMENTS OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY WILL, HOWEVER, CONTINUE TO BE KEPT UNDER REVIEW.
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LEGCO APPROVES SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
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THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY APPROVED A MOTION WHICH SEEKS THE COVERING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNCIL ON THE SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS OF $245 MILLION MADE IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF THE 1977-78 FINANCIAL YEAR.
MOVING THE MOTION, THE ACTING FINANCIAL SECRETARY, THE HON. DAVID JORDAN, SAID ALL THE ITEMS IN THE SCHEDULE OF SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS HAD BEEN APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
MR. JORDAN POINTED OUT THAT THE SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS COVERED BY THE SCHEDULE RESULTED IN A NET INCREASE OF $105 MILLION IN THE EXPENDITURE APPROVED FOR THE YEAR WITH THE REMAINDER BEING OFFSET BY SAVINGS UNDER OTHER SUBHEADS OF EXPENDITURE AND BY THE FREEZING OF FUNDS PROVIDED UNDER ADDITIONAL COMMITMENTS OF MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES.
MR. JORDAN SAID OF THE $245 MILLION, $97 MILLION WERE REQUIRED FOR EXPENDITURE ON PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS, INCLUDING A SUM OF $15 MILLION FOR 25 NEW PROJECTS UPGRADED TO CATEGORY A OF THE PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME.
OTHER ITEMS INCLUDE $79 MILLION FOR MAINTAINING THE DESALTERb IN FULL OPERATION UNTIL THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR, $26 MILLION TO MEET GRANTS TO THE URBAN COUNCIL AND VOLUNTARY AGENCIES ARISING AS A RESULT OF SALARIES REVISIONS FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE IN JULY 1977, $16 MILLION FOR ESTIMATED PAYMENTS OF EX-GRATIA ALLOWANCES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS INVOLVED IN CLEARANCES SCHEDULED DURING THE YEAR AND $12 MILLION FOR ADDITIONAL PURCHASES OF SAND TO MEET INCREASING DEMAND FROM THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.
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36 YOUNG ADULTS IN SHA TSUI DETENTION CENTRE *****
UP TO JUNE THIS YEAR, 36 YOUNG ADULTS HAD BEEN SENT TO THE ADULT DETENTION CENTRE AT SHA TSUI, THE HON. LEW 1-$. DAVIES, SECRETARY FOR SECURITY TOLD THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY.
REPLYING JO A QUESTION FROM THE HON. ROGER |.0B0, .MR. DAVIES ADDED, OF THIS NUMBER, EIGHT HAVE BEEN REMOVED, -SEVEN HAVING BEEN GIVEL ALTERNATIVE SENTENCES ON APPEAL OR REVIEW DY THE COURTS AND ONE HAVING BEEN FOUND NOT GUILTY ON APPEAL.
+THE BALANCE OF 28 HAVE BEEN DETAINED FOR tHE PRESCRIBED PERIOD AND SO FAR THREE HAVE BEEN RELEASED AND PLACED UNDER SUPERVISION,* MR. ffiAVJES-SA ID.
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PAYMENT FOR ENTRIES IN TRADE DIRECTORIES * * * * *
THE SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC SERVICES, THE HON. DAVID JEAFFRESON, SAID IT IS ILLEGAL UNDER THE POST OFFICE ORDINANCE TO SEND INVOICES EY POST TO COMPANIES OVERSEAS SEEKING PAYMENT FOR ENTRIES IN TRADE DIRECTORIES OF WHICH IMPORTATION AND CIRCULATION ARE BANNED BY THAT COUNTRY.
IN REPLY TO A QUESTION FROM THE HON. ROGER LOBO IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY, HE SAID THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS LEGISLATION IS DIFFICULT BECAUSE OF THE DIFFICULTIES IN IDENTIFYING SUCH MATERIAL IN POSTS LEAVING HONG KONG AND IN GETTING OVERSEAS POSTAL ADMINISTRATION TO GIVE EVIDENCE IN HONG KONG.
MR. JEAFFRESON SAID: +THE SAME SORT OF DIFFICULTIES WOULD APPLY IF WE WERE TO TRY AND DEVISE LEGISLATION TO MAKE THE SENDING OF INVOICES FOR UNSOLICITED ENTRIES IN TRADE DIRECTORIES AN OFFENCE IN HONG KONG IN ITS OWN RIGHT.+
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WAITING TIME FOR DISCIPLINARY INQUIRY OF CONVICTED SEAMEN *****
A SEAMAN WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED IN COURT OR HAS BEEN ACCUSED CF MISCONDUCT IS REQUIRED TO WAIT GENERALLY FOR TWO MONTHS BEFORE A DISCIPLINARY INQUIRY IS CONDUCTED TO DETERMINE WHETHER HIS REGISTRATION AS A SEAMAN SHOULD BE SUSPENDED UNDER THE MERCHANT SHIPPING (RECRUITING OF SEAMEN) ORDINANCE, THE HON. DAVID JEAFFRESON, SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC SERVICES SAID IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY.
HE ALSO SAID IN REPLY TO A QUESTION FROM HON. PETER C. WONG THAT THE PRESENT WAITING TIME WAS REASONABLE.
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BILLS PASSED * * * *
FOUR BILLS WERE PASSED INTO LAW IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY.
THEY WERE THE MOTOR VEHICLES (FIRST REGISTRATION TAX)(AMENDMENT) BILL 1978, THE STAMP (AMENDMENT)(NO. 4) BILL 1978, THE DUTIABLE COMMODITIES (AMENDMENT) BILL 1978 AND THE WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) BILL 1978.
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TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS IN WAN CHAI AND KWUN TONG
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THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT TODAY ANNOUNCED THAT THE UP AND DOWN RAMPS ON THE SECTION OF CANAL ROAD NORTH OF HENNESSY ROAD LINKING WAN CHAI TO THE CROSS HARBOUR TUNNEL AND NORTH POINT WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC FROM 10 A.M. ON FRIDAY (JUNE 9).
THE RAMPS WILL EE DEMOLISHED LATER TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CANAL ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT.
THE SLIP ROAD UNDERNEATH THESE RAMPS JOINING CANAL ROAD EAST AND WEST WILL ALSO EE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC ON FRIDAY FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT THREE MONTHS.
THE DEPARTMENT ALSO ANNOUNCED THAT THE RIGHT TURN FROM HONG NING ROAD TO KWUN TONG ROAD AND THE RIGHT TURN FROM KWUN TONG ROAD TO HONG NING ROAD WILL BE PROHIBITED BETWEEN 1.30 A.M. AND 5.30 A.M. FOR FOUR DAYS FROM FRIDAY (JUNE 9).
MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE THE ROUNDABOUT AT THE JUNCTION OF HIP WO STREET AND HOI YUEN ROAD AS AN ALTERNATIVE ROUTE.
THE ARRANGEMENT IS TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MASS TRANSIT RAILWAY IN THE AREA.
APPROPRIATE TRAFFIC SIGNS WILL BE SET UP IN THE AFFECTED AREAS TO GUIDE MOTORISTS.
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THE WATER SUPPL IES DEPARTHE^ANNOUNCE^TODAY THAT WATER^
FOR EIGHT HOURS FROM 10 P.M. ON THE INSTALLATION OF WATER VALVE
SUPPLY TO A NUMBER OF PREMISES WILL BE TEMPORARILY TURNED OFF FRIDAY (JUNE 9) TO FACILITATE AT SHA TAU KOK ROAD.
AFFECTED WILL BE QUEEN’S HILL CAMP AND ON PING CHE ROAD, AND
PREMISES ON SHA TAU KOK ROAD BETWEEN SHA TAU KOK MARKET, INCLUDING THOSE TA KWU LING POLICE STATION.
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ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE, HONG KONG. TEL: 5-233191
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1978
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
GOVERNOR VISITS COUNTRY PARKS ............................. 1
FLYOVER TO BE BUILT IN TAI HANG ROAD ...................... 2
MANPOWER SURVEY IN TRADING AND CATERING SECTORS ........... 3
WAN CHAI RECREATION COMPLEX TO BE COMPLETED IN FIVE MONTHS ............................................... 4
YOUNG HK MUSICIANS THRILL AUDIENCE OF LONDON MUSIC FESTIVAL............................................. 4
ONE MAIL DELIVERY ON PUBLIC HOLIDAY ....................... 5
TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS ...................................... 6
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GOVERNOR VISITS COUNTRY PARKS * * *
THE GOVERNOR, SIR MURRAY MACLEHOSE TODAY VISITED THE SAI KUNG, SHING MUN AND SOUTH LANTAU COUNTRY PARKS.
+MY OBJECT TODAY,+ HE TOLD STAFF OF THE SAI KUNG COUNTRY PARK, +IS TO SATISFY MYSELF THAT THIS NEW AND IMPORTANT SERVICE IS DEVELOPING FAST ENOUGH IN MEN, EQUIPMENT AND BUILDINGS TO DO THE JOB.+
HE SAID: +WITH MORE PEOPLE VISITING THE COUNTRYSIDE YOU WILL NEED TO BE CONSTANTLY ALERT TO THE PROBLEMS OF FIRE, LITTER AND UNAUTHORISED DEVELOPMENT.
+IF YOU CAN MAINTAIN LAST SEASON’S EXULTANT FIREFIGHTING RECORD YOU WILL DO VERY WELL.+
SIR MURRAY AND THE DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES, MR. TED NICHOLS, LATER PLANTED TWO AMBER MAPLE TREES AT THE NEW KEI LING HA MANAGEMENT CENTRE TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT.
EARLIER MR. NICHOLS TOLD SIR MURRAY: +l AM PLEASED TO REPORT TO YOU THAT WE ARE NOW WELL AHEAD OF OUR TARGET DATE FOR DESIGNATION® AND ALREADY 11 OF THE 19 COUNTRY PARKS ENVISAGED HAVE BEEN GAZETTED.
+OUR TARGET DATE FOR DESIGNATING ALL 19 COUNTRY PARKS WAS ORIGINALLY 1981 BUT I AM CONFIDENT THAT UNFORESEEN OBSTACLES ACCEPTED WE SHOULD ACHIEVE OUR OBJECTIVES SOME TIME NEXT YEAR,* SAID MR. NICHOLS.
THE GOVERNOR FLEW TO KEI LING HA FOR THE TREE PLANTING CEREMONY AND TRAVELLED BY LANDROVER TO PAK TAM CHUNG, PAK TAM AU AND HOI HA IN THE SAI KUNG COUNTRY PARK.
HE THEN FLEW TO LEADMINE PASS IN THE SHING MUN COUNTRY PARK AND THEN FLEW TO NAM SHAN IN THE LANTAU SOUTH COUNTRY PARK.
AT EACH OF THE STATIONS HE MET DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING OFFICERS AS WELL AS FIRE CREWS, FOREST GUARDS AND ENFORCEMENT OFF ICERS.
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FLYOVER TO BE BUILT IN TAI HANG ROAD *****
A FLYOVER WILL BE CONSTRUCTED IN TAI HANG ROAD TO IMPROVE TRAFFIC FLOW IN THE AREA.
TENDERS FOR THE +S+ SHAPED FLYOVER WILL BE CALLED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TOMORROW (FRIDAY). THE FLYOVER IS THE CENTRAL PART OF THREE PROJECTS THAT WILL EASE CONGESTION AND CARRY VEHICLES FREELY TO THE WATERFRONT NEAR VICTORIA PARK.
A COVERED FOOTBRIDGE ACROSS CAUSEWAY ROAD AT SHELTER STREET WILL ALSO BE BUILT TO FACILITATE PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT IN THE AREA.
THE TAI HANG ROAD FLYOVER FROM THE LOWER END OF THE ROAD THROUGH MORETON TERRACE WILL BE TWO-LANE, WITH ONE LANE OF TRAFFIC MOVING IN EACH DIRECTION.
THERE WILL BE CONNECTING RAMPS AT MORETON TERRACE AND TUNG LO WAN ROAD, TO RELIEVE CONGESTION AT THE JUNCTION OF TAI HANG ROAD AND TUNG LO WAN ROAD.
CONSTRUCTION IS EXPECTED TO TAKE ABOUT TWO YEARS.
LEADING TO THE FLYOVER WILL BE A WIDER TAI HANG ROAD THAN THE EXISTING ONE.
AND IN JANUARY WORK IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON WIDENING THE SECTION OF TWO-LANE CARRIAGEWAY BETWEEN KA NING PATH AND LAI TAK TSUEN ROAD TO THREE LANES. TOTAL WIDTH OF THE ROAD WILL BE 10.3 METRES. FOOTPATHS OF 2.47 METRES WIDE WILL BE ALLOWED FOR EITHER SIDE.
IN ADDITION, ANOTHER FLYOVER IS PLANNED ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF THE TAI HANG ROAD FLYOVER. WORK ON IT SHOULD START IN MAY NEXT YEAR.
THIS SINGLE-LANE FLYOVER WILL TAKE TRAFFIC FROM GLOUCESTER ROAD NEAR KINGSTON STREET NORTH, AND THEN WESTWARDS ALONG THE WATERFRONT. IT WILL BE 295 METRES LONG.
IT WILL BE 5.5 METRES WIDE AND WORK IS EXPECTED TO TAKE ABOUT TWO YEARS TO COMPLETE.
WHEN THESE PROJECTS ARE COMPLETED TRAFFIC SHOULD MOVE FAR MORE FREELY FROM TAI HANG TO THE WATERFRONT.
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MARCH SURVEY OF EMPLOYMENT IN TRADING AND CATERING SECTORS
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A TOTAL OF 269,550 PEOPLE WERE EMPLOYED IN THE WHOLESALE, RETAIL AND IMPORT/EXPORT TRADES IN MARCH THIS YEAR, ACCORDING TO A RECENT EMPLOYMENT SURVEY CONDUCTED BY THE CENSUS AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT.
THIS REPRESENTS AN INCREASE OF LESS THAN ONE PER CENT COMPARED WITH THE EMPLOYMENT FIGURE OF DECEMBER LAST YEAR AND A RISE OF 3.4 PER CENT WHEN COMPARED WITH THAT OF MARCH 1977.
THE SURVEY ALSO SHOWED THAT THE EMPLOYMENT IN RESTAURANTS AND HOTELS, AT 118,570, WAS BARELY ABOVE THE DECEMBER 1977 FIGURE OF 118,240. WHEN COMPARED WITH 110,270 PEOPLE IN MARCH 1977, THE INCREASE IS 7.5 PER CENT.
IN THE MIDDLE OF MARCH THIS YEAR, THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 57,140 WHOLESALE, RETAIL AND IMPORT/EXPORT ESTABLISHMENTS, 4,050 RESTAURANTS, AND 730 HOTELS AND BOARDING HOUSES IN OPERATION.
DETAILS OF EMPLOYMENT IN THE WHOLESALE, RETAIL AND IMPORT/EXPORT TRADES, RESTAURANTS AND HOTELS IN MARCH 1978 AND DECEMBER 1977 AND A COMPARISON BETWEEN THEM ARE AS FOLLOWS:
PERSONS ENGAGED IN MARCH 1978 PERSONS ENGAGED IN DECEMBER 1977 CHANGE OF MARCH 197? OVER DECEMBER 1977
PERSONS %
WHOLESALE 39,430 38,420 +1,010 +2.6
RETAIL 133,750 133,500 + 250 +0.2
IMPORT/EXPORT 96,360 96,100 + 260 +0.3
RESTAURANTS, CAFES AND BARS 100,830 100,700 + 130 +0.1
HOTELS AND BOARDING HOUSES 17,740 17,540 + 200 +1.1
TOTAL 388,120 386,270 +1,850 +0.5
NOTE: COMPONENTS MAY NOT ADD UP TO TOTAL DUE TO ROUNDING OF FIGURES.
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THE COUNTDOWN ON THE WAN CHAI RECREATION COMPLEX IS 5 TO GO.
ALREADY, 23 MONTHS WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND ONLY 5 MONTHS MORE TO WAIT BEFORE THE FIRST GAME KICKS OFF AT THE COMPLEX.
TO UNDERLINE THE PROGRESS MADE, THE CONTRACT FOR THE SCORE-BOARD FOR THE COMPLEX WAS SIGNED YESTERDAY (WEDNESDAY).
A P.W.D. SPOKESMAN SAID THAT THE URBAN COUNCIL SPORTS COMPLEX NEAR THE WAN CHAI FERRY PIER WAS NOW 80 PER CENT COMPLETE, AND ONLY FINISHING TOUCHES WERE REQUIRED.
+FOR INSTANCE,+ HE SAID, +THE TRACK BASE HAS BEEN FINISHED, AND IN ABOUT SEPTEMBER WE WILL BE LAYING THE TOP SURFACE.
+BY OCTOBER THE WHOLE COMPLEX SHOULD BE READY.+
THE STADIUM, WHICH WILL SEAT ABOUT 3,500 SPECTATORS UNDER COVER, IS VIRTUALLY FINISHED.
THE COMPLEX WILL BE UP TO INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND COVERS AN AREA OF 25 ACRES.
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YOUNG HONG KONG MUSICIANS THRILL AUDIENCE OF LONDON MUSIC FESTIVAL
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TWO YOUNG HONG KONG MUSICIANS GAVE POLISHED INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES AT THE 1978 FINALS OF THE ROYAL OVERSEAS LEAGUE MUSIC FESTIVAL HELD AT QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL IN THE SOUTH BANK COMPLEX IN LONDON ON TUESDAY EVENING.
TO PROLONGED APPLAUSE, 13—YEAR-OLD MARY WU AND 18—YEAR-OLD LUNG HEUNG-WING RETURNED TO THE STAGE THRICE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE APPRECIATION OF AN ENTHUSIASTIC AUDIENCE FOR THEIR SEPARATE PROGRAMMES.
MARY WU, A PIANIST, COMES FROM A FAMILY OF TALENTED MUSICIAN. BEFORE COMING TO ENGLAND IN 1976, MARY WON MANY PRIZES IN SUCCESSIVE YEARS AT THE HONG KONG MUSIC FESTIVAL. SHE IS NOW A PUPIL AT THE YEHUDI MENUHIM SCHOOL AND SINCE COMING TO ENGLAND HAS PLAYED IN A NUMBER OF CONCERTS.
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LUNG HEUNG-WING IS A XYLOPHONIST. HIS PERFORMANCE TOO WAS WELL RECEIVED. HEUNG-WING HAS GIVEN A NUMBER OF CONCERTS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA AND AUSTRALIA. HE HAS TAKEN PART IN THE HONG KONG ARTS FESTIVAL AND IN THE HONG KONG CHILDREN’S ANNUAL CONCERTS FROM 1970-77.
THIS YEAR HE WON A SCHOLARSHIP FOR ADVANCED INSTRUMENTAL STUDY AWARDED BY THE MUSIC ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE. HE IS NOW IN THE U.K., STUDYING AT THE GUILDHALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DRAMA.
MARY AND HEUNG-WING WERE AMONG EIGHT FINALISTS WHO WERE PICKED FROM NEARLY 500 YOUNG MUSICIANS WHO ENTERED THE FESTIVAL FROM THE COMMONWEALTH AND THE UNITED KINGDOM.
AT THE SEMI-FINAL STAGE OF THE FESTIVAL THERE WERE THREE HONG KONG MUSICIANS IN A GROUP OF 29. THE THIRD SEMI-FINALIST WAS MISS TO YAN, A 17—YEAR-OLD VIOLINIST WHO IS STUD I NG IN THE U.K. WITH A SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE MUSIC ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE. - -
THE THREE SHARED THE DAVID STONE AWARD FOR HONG KONG INSTRUMENTALISTS AND ON TUESDAY NIGHT RECEIVED THIS AWARD FROM DAME EVE TURNER WHO PRESENTED THE PRIZES.
MARY AND HEUNG-WING WERE ALSO AWARDED FINALISTS’ PRIZES, WHILE A 20—YEAR-OLD NEW ZEALAND CLARINETIST, MARK WALTON WON THE ROYAL OVERSEAS LEAGUE SOLOIST FROM THE COMMONWEALTH AND OVERSEAS PRIZE WORTH 500 POUNDS STERLING. THE WINNER OF THE U.K. SOLOIST AWARD WAS 17-YEAR-OLD SUSIE MESZAROS WHO PLAYED THE VIOLA. SHE ALSO WON THE SOCIETY OF WOMEN MUSICIANS’ GOLD MEDAL FOR THE BEST COMPETITOR IN THE FESTIVAL.
THE JUDGES AT THE FESTIVAL WERE ALL FAMOUS EXPERTS IN THE WORLD OF MUSIC AND INCLUDED MR. DAVID STONE, MUSIC CONSULTANT TO THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT.
AMONG THE GUESTS AT THE FESTIVAL, WERE THE COMMISSIONER OF THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT OFFICE IN LONDON, MR. DENIS BRAY AND HIS WIFE AND MR. FRANK CHAO, PRESIDENT OF WAH KWONG AND COMPANY (HK) LTD AND HIS WIFE.
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THE POST OFFICE ANNOUNCED TODr-.Y THAT THERE WILL BE ONE MAIL DELIVERY ON SATURDAY (JUNE 10) ..IC IS A GENERAL HOLIDAY.
ON THAT DAY, 32 POST OFFICES, l':CLUDI-'G THE GENERAL POST OFFICE, THE KOWLOON CENTRAL POST OFFICE Ai'D THE TSIi< SHA TSUI PCST OFFICE, ..ILL BE OPENED FC ZUOli.'ESS FROM 9 A.M. TO NOON.
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TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS
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THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT MAN CHEONG STREET IN YAU MA TEI WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC BETWEEN 8 A.M. AND 6 P.M. ON SATURDAY (JUNE 10) IN CONNECTION WITH THE DRAGON BOAT RACES TO BE HELD IN YAU MA TEI TYPHOON SHELTER.
DURING THIS PERIOD THE METERED PARKING SPACES AT MAN CHEONG STREET, MAN WAI STREET, MAN YUEN STREET, MAN YING STREET, AND MAN WUI STREET WEST OF MAN SHING STREET WILL BE SUSPENDED. AT THE SAME TIME THE METERED PUBLIC CAR PARK ADJACENT TO JORDAN ROAD VEHICULAR FERRY PIER WILL BE ALSO SUSPENDED.
MEANWHILE, THE DEPARTMENT ALSO ANNOUNCED THAT FROM 10 A.M. ON SATURDAY, A SPEED LIMIT OF 30 M.P.H. WILL BE IMPOSED ON JOCKEY CLUB ROAD.
APPROPRIATE TRAFFIC SIGNS WILL BE SET UP IN THESE AREAS TO ASSIST MOTORISTS.
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SALT WATER SUPPLY TO A LUNEEC CF AREAS IN KOWLOON TONG AND KO-.LOON CITY .-ILL BE INTERRUPTED FROM •> A.M. TOMORROW (FRIDAY) TO 13 A.M. ON SATURDAY.
THE STOPPAGE IS TC ENABLE WORKERS OF THE WATER SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT TC REPLACE TWO DEFECTIVE VALVES I . JUNCTION ROAD.
THE AREA AFFECTED IN KOWLOON TONG IS BOUNDED BY CORNWALL STREET, KAN SHING ROAD, LOWER PART CF EDE -CAD, JUNCTION ROAD, BOUNDARY STREET, WATERLOO ROAD LET..EEI. BOUNDARY STREET AND ARGYLE STREET AND THE KCWLCOI—CA’TC" RAILWAY LINE.
IN KOWLOON CITY THE PREMISES AFFECTED ARE BOUNDED BY CARPENTER ROAD, PRINCE EDWARD F.CAD ' "C JUNCTION ROAD.
LOK FU ESTATE AND WANG TAI HOM ESTATE -ILL ALSO BE AFFECTED.
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SUPPLEMENT
Thursday, June 8, 1973
Speech by the Governor, Sir Hurray MacLehose at the Tree-Planting Ceremony at Kei Ling Ha Management Centre in Sai Kung on Thursday, June 8, 1978
Thank you for your welcoming words. I am extremely pleased to hear of the considerable progress that is being made under the Country Parks programme. I envy you all your jobs. While others struggle with files or work on construction sites, you have healthy and challenging tasks in the countryside.
Nevertheless you face considerable problems.
With more people visiting the countryside you will need to be constantly alert to the problems of fire, litter and unauthorised development. If you can maintain last season’s exultant firefighting record you will do very well.
My object today is to satisfy myself that this new and important service is developing fast enough in men, equipment and buildings to do its job.
I will watch your progress with interest, and I wish you success.
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ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE. HONG KONG. TEL: 5-233191
FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 1973
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MASSIVE RECREATION PROGRAMME FOR 7ORKERS ............... 1
CHEUNG CHAU RECLAMATION ................................ 2
WEATHER SUMMARY FOR MAY ................................ 3
DIRECTOR OF N.T. DEVELOPMENT RETIRING .................. 4
ACTING SHA TO PRESENT BANNERS TO DRAGON BOAT TEAMS .. 5
P.W.D. TO COMPETE IN DRAGON BOAT RACES ................. 5
RE-ROUTING OF MAXICAB SERVICE .......................... 6
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YEAR ROUND LAND-SEA-AIR RECREATION PROJECT FOR WORKERS * * * *
THE RECREATION AND SPORT SERVICE OF THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT IS LAUNCHING A MASSIVE LAND-SEA-AIR RECREATION PROJECT FOR THE WORKING POPULATION OF HONG KONG.
SENIOR RECREATION AND SPORT OFFICER, MR. DICKEN YUNG, SAID THE AIM OF THE +THREE-DI MENSIONAL+ PROJECT WAS TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR WORKERS TO RELAX THEMSELVES AFTER OFFICE HOURS.
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MR. YUNG SAID: +PARTICULAR EMPHASIS WILL BE PLACED ON THE SECTOR OF PEOPLE AGED BETWEEN 18 AND 40.+
MR. YUNG POINTED OUT THAT RECREATION FOR WORKING PEOPLE IS IMPORTANT IN SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL POINTS OF VIEW.
+MANY EMPLOYERS MAY NOT REALISE THAT SUCH RECREATION BENEFITS NOT ONLY THEIR EMPLOYEES, IT ALSO HELPS INCREASE THE PRODUCTION OF THE ORGANISATIONS IN WHICH THEY WORK,+ MR. YUNG EMPHASISED.
+THAT IS WHY WE ARE TRYING TO PERSUADE THE EMPLOYERS TO RELEASE THEIR EMPLOYEES TO JOIN THE PROGRAMMES ORGANISED DURING WEEKDAYS UNDER THE PROJECT.+
THE LAND-SEA-AIR RECREATION PROJECT IS A PILOT PROJECT WHICH WILL BE LAUNCHED THE YEAR ROUND IF PROVED POPULAR. THE FIRST PHASE HAS STARTED RECENTLY AND WILL LAST FOR A FEW MONTHS.
+SOME OF THE PROGRAMMES INCLUDE SEA-BORNE HOLIDAY CAMD, LARGE SCALE GAMES COMPETITION, HONG KONG-WIDE SKATEBOARD COMPETITION AND AIR-BORNE RECREATION CAMP,+ MR. YUNG SAID.
+THE MOST ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME IS THE AIR-BORNE RECREATION CAMP WHICH IS JOINTLY ORGANISED BY THE RECREATION AND SPORT SERVICE AND THE BRITISH FORCES IN HONG KONG.+
UNDER THE ARRANGEMENT, THE ARMY WILL PROVIDE TOO HELICOPTERS TO TAKE CAMPERS TO AND FROM THE SAI KUNG OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTRE WHERE THEY WILL STAY OVER NIGHT AND TAKE PART IN THE VARIOUS ACTIVITIES ORGANISED BY THE RECREATION AND SPORT SERVICE.
FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION OF THE PROGRAMMES, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN CONTACT THE RECREATION AND SPORT SERVICE HEADQUARTERS AT WING ON CENTRE, 111 CONNAUGHT ROAD CENTRAL (TELEPHONE NUMBER 5-458511) OR OTHER ERANCH OFFICES.
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CHEUNG CHAU RECLAMATION * * * *
THE GOVERNMENT PROPOSES TO RECLAIM ABOUT 4.8 HECTARES OF FORESHORE AND SEA BED AT CHEUNG CHAU.
THE RECLAIMED AREA WILL EE USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MARKET, COOKED FOOD STALLS, VILLAGE TYPE HOUSING AND OPEN SPACES WHICH FORM PART OF THE CHEUNG CHAU DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME.
THE EXTENT OF THE AREA OF FORESHORE AND SEA BED INVOLVED IS DESCRIBED IN A NOTICE IN THE GOVERNMENT GAZETTE TODAY.
ANYONE ..HO HAS OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSAL SHOULD SUBMIT THEM IN WRITING TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WITHIN TWO MONTHS FROM TODAY.
THE NOTICE, IN BOTH ENGLISH AND CHINESE, AND ITS RELATED PLAN CAN EE SEEN OK NOTICE BOARDS POSTED NEAR THE SITE.
THE PLAN SHOWING THE AREA OF FORESHORE AND SEA BED INVOLVED NAY ALSO BE SEEN AT THE PORT WORKS DIVISION, 1ST FLOOR, MURRAY BUILDING, GARDEN ROAD, HONG KONG- THE CROWN LANDS AND SURVEY OFFICE, 19TH FLOOR, MURRAY BUILDING, OR THE DISTRICT OFFICE, ISLANDS, INTERNATIONAL BUILDING, 4TH FLOOR, 141 DES VOEUX ROAD, CENTRAL, HONG KONG.
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WEATHER IN MAY - COOL AMD CLOUDY * K * *
LAST MONTH WAS THE COOLEST AMD CLOUDIEST MAY SINCE 1972, ACCORDING TO THE WEATHER SUMMARY FOR THE MONTH ISSUED BY THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY TODAY.
THE MEAN TEMPERATURE FOR THE WHICH WAS 0.9 DEGREE BELOW NORMAL OF 21 DEGREES CELSIUS RECORDED ON . 32 DEGREES ON MAY 30.
MONTH WAS 25 DEGREES CELSIUS WITH THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE MAY 22, AND THE MAXIMUM OF
A TOTAL OF 89.4 HOURS OF SUNSHINE WAS RECORDED IN THE MONTH WHICH WAS THE THIRD LOWEST ON RECORD FOR MAY.
THE MONTH’S RAINFALL OF 300.4 MM WAS MORE THAN 11 MM ABOVE NORMAL AND THE ACCUMULATED RAINFALL OF 720. R MM FOR THE FIRST FIVE MONTHS OF THIS YEAR WAS 32 PER CENT ABOVE AVERAGE.
TOTAL RAINFALL
o1-t «-£SC2R5IN6 T0 THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY, RAIN WAS VERY HEAVY
8 P,M* 0N MAY 4 AND 2 A- • THE FOLLOWING DAY WHEN A TnT‘L . !K. ALL OF 110.4 MM WAS RECORDED.
THE DOWN POUR WAS DUE TO A TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE WHICH FORMED OVER SOUTH CHINA ON MAY 3 AND REACHED HONG KONG ON THE FOLLOWING EVENING, ACCOMPANIED BY HEAVY SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
HEAVY RAIN OCCURRED AGAIN ON MAY 18 WHEN AN ACTIVE TROUGH MOVED CLOSE TO HONG KONG FROM SOUTH CHINA.
™E TROUGH STAYED OVER THE NORTHERN PART OF THE SOUTH CHINA SEA FOR ABOUT 10 DAYS AND THE WEATHER IN HONG KONG DURING THIS PERIOD REMAINED CLOUDY WITH OCCASIONAL SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
THE TROUGH EVENTUALLY MOVED NORTH TO CENTRAL CHINA ON MAY 28 AND HONG KONG’S WEATHER GRADUALLY IMPROVED. APART FROM SOME FOG~ AT SEA, THE NEXT TWO DAYS WERE FINE AND HOT. ON THE AFTERNOON OF JAY 30, TEPERATURE ROSE TO A MAXIMUM OF 32 DEGREES CELSIUS THE HIGHEST SINCE SEPTEMBER 1977.
DURING THE MONTH NO AIRCRAFT WERE DIVERTED FROM HONG KONG DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER. NO TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING SIGNALS OR STRONG MONSOON SIGNALS WERE HOISTED AND NO FIRE DANGER WARNINGS WERE ISSUED.
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MR. J.R. WHITAKER, DIRECTOR OF NEW TERRITORIES DEVELOPMENT, WILL PROCEED ON PRE-RETIREMENT LEAVE LATER THIS MONTH AFTER NEARLY 24 YEARS SERVICE WITH THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
AT A CEREMONY AT THE P.W.D.’S CONFERENCE ROOM TODAY, THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, MR. DAVID MCDONALD, PRESENTED HIM WITH A FAREWELL GIFT ON BEHALF OF HIS COLLEAGUES IN THE DEPARTMENT.
MR. MCDONALD RECALLED THAT MR. WHITAKER, KNOWN TO HIS COLLEAGUES AS JAY, JOINED THE GOVERNMENT AS AN ENGINEER IN 1954.
WITHIN FOUR YEARS HE BECAME AN ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER. HE THEN MOVED STEADILY UPWARDS THROUGH BOTH THE NEWLY FORMED CIVIL ENGINEERING AND HIGHWAYS OFFICES AND IT WAS IN 1971, HE WAS APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT.
MR. MCDONALD SAID: +IN 1973 IT BECAME NECESSARY TO FORM A NEW DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE P.W.D. IN ORDER TO CO-ORDINATE THE DEPARTMENT’S EFFORTS IN MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE 10-YEAR HOUSING PROGRAMME SET BY THE GOVERNOR.
+THE PROGRAMME ENTAILED THE CREATION OF NEW TOWNS IN THE NEW TERRITORIES AND THE NEW DEPARTMENT WAS THEREFORE NAMED THE NEW TERRITORIES DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.
+THE MAN MOST SUITABLE TO HEAD IT WAS JAY,+ MR. MCDONALD SAID. +SO HE MOVED FROM THE HEAD OF ONE DEPARTMENT TO ANOTHER AND HAD REMAINED IN THAT VERY RESPONSIBLE AND DIFFICULT POST FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS.+
MR. WHITAKER’S SERVICES WERE RECOGNISED BY THE QUEEN WHEN HE WAS AWARDED THE IMPERIAL SERVICE ORDER IN THE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST LAST WEEK, MR. MCDONALD SAID.
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ACTING SHA TO PRESENT BANNERS TO DRAGON BOAT TEAMS * * *
THE ACTING SECRETARY FOR HOME AFFAIRS, MR. JOHN WALDEN, WILL PRESENT BANNERS AND TROPHIES TO 12 LOCAL FISHERMEN’S TEAMS COMPETING IN THE SELECTION RACES ON SUNDAY (JUNE 11) FOR THE HONOUR TO REPRESENT HONG KONG IN THE INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT RACES.
THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE AT 12.40 P.M. AT THE V.i.P. STAND ON THE SITE OF THE NEW WORLD CENTRE COMPLEX, TSIM SHA TSUI.
THE SELECTION RACES WILL START AT 11 A.M. OFF TSIM SHA TSUI EAST WATERFRONT, WHERE THE INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT RACES WILL ALSO BE HELD THE SAME DAY AT 2.10 P.M.
THE THREE WINNING TEAMS WILL REPRESENT HONG KONG TO COMPETE WITH TEAMS FROM NAGASAKI, PENANG AND SINGAPORE IN THE INTERNATIONAL RACE.
THE COMMANDER OF BRITISH FORCES, MAJOR GENERAL R.M.F. REDGRAVE WILL PRESENT TROPHIES AND SOUVENIRS TO PARTICIPATING TEAMS IN THE INTERNATIONAL RACES.
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THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WILL TOMORROW (SATURDAY) COMPETE IN THE ANNUAL DRAGON BOAT RACES I' TUEN MUN FOR THE FOURTH SUCCESSIVE YEAR.
AS IN LAST YEAR, THE P.W.D. TEAM COMES FROM THE NEW TERRITORIES DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. THE 24-KEMBER CONTINGENT CONSISTS OF ENGINEERS, TOWN PLANNERS, SURVEYING OFFICERS, TECHNICAL OFFICERS, CLERKS AND MESSENGERS.
A TOTAL OF 18 TEAMS WILL BE COMPETING IN THE RACES FOR THE TUEN MUN CUP WHICH WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE WINNERS BY THE COMMANDER BRITISH FORCES, MAJOR GENERAL ROY REDGRAVE.
TEAM CAPTAIN KWAN CHOI-KWEI SAID THAT THE TEAM HAD GONE THROUGH A LOT OF TRAINING RECENTLY AND WAS CONFIDENT THAT IT WOULD DO WELL.
ON THE EVE OF THE RACES, THE DIRECTOR OF NEW TERRITORIES DEVELOPMENT, MR. J.R. WHITAKER, WHO IS TO RETIRE LATER THIS MONTH, WISHED THE CREW LUCK IN THE PACES.
FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 1972
RE-ROUTING OF MAX I CAE ROUTE 3
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THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT FROM MONDAY (JUNE 12) JOURNEYS FOR MAXICAB ROUTE 3 LEAVING PO SHAN ROAD FOR CENTRAL WILL EE RE-ROUTED EY WAY OF CONDUIT ROAD, CASTLE ROAD AND ROE INSON ROAD TO ALBANY ROAD.
THE TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENT, LASTING FOR ABOUT SIX MONTHS, IS TO ALLOW WORK TO EE CARRIED OUT ON THE NEW FLYOVER FROM UPPER GLENEALY TO ROBINSON ROAD.
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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE. HONG KONG. TEL: 5-233191
SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1978
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
OVER 590 HECTARES OF LAND RECLAIMED IN PAST 10 YEARS ... 1
GOVERNMENT LABORATORY TOPS 7CRLD-W I DE ACCURAC ASSESSMENT .. 2
FAN LING HOSPITAL TO BE EXTENDED ....................... 3
NEW COMPUTER FOR PROCESSING DRIVING LICENCE APPLICATIONS ... 3
TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS IN WAN CHAI ....................... 4
SALT /ATER CUT.......................................... 4
SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1973
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OVER 500 HECTARES OF LAND RECLAIMED
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IN PAST 10 YEARS
THE PUBLIC ..ORKS DEPARTMENT HAS RECLAIMED OVER THE PAST TER YEARS MORE THAN 500 HECTARES OF FORESHORE AND SEA BED FOR VARIOUS DEVELOPMENTS.
OST OF THE RECLAIMED AREAS ARE SITUATED AT THE NEW TOWNS OF SHA TIN AND TUEN NUN WHERE RECLAMATION WORK IS STILL IN PROGRESS.
OR HONG KONG ISLAND, A MAJOR RECLAMATION SCHEME IS NOW WELL UNDERWAY IN THE WESTERN DISTRICT.
MR. HOWARD CHAMBERLAIN, CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE P.W.D.’S PORT ..ORKS DIVISION, SAID TODAY THAT THE WESTERN RECLAMATION, WHEN COMPLETED, WOULD EXTEND FROM ..KITTY STREET IN THE KENNEDY TOWN AREA ALONG THE WATERFRONT TC LINK UP WITH THE RECENTLY COMPLETED RECLAMATION JUST TO THE WEST OF THE MACAU FERRY TERMINAL.
THE FIRST STAGE OF THIS REOLA’AT I O'., EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED DY THE END OF NEXT YEAR, WOULD PROVIDE TEN HECTARES CF LAND FOR DEVELOP! E..T, HE SAID.
IT IS PLANNED TO EUILD A NEW WHOLESALE MARKET IN THIS AREA TO REPLACE THE KENNEDY TOWN .■HOLESALE MARKET.
,A CARGO HANDLING AREA IS ALSC PLANNED ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF THE RECLAIMED LAND TO REPLACE THE FACILITIES ALONG THE CONNAUGHT ROAD WATERFRONT.
THE LAND .ILL ALSC PROVIDE A!.' AREA FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FLYOVER LINKING HILL ROAD WITH CONNAUGHT ROAD WHICH ITSELF a ILL BE .vIDE'lED.
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THE -D 'G KCI.G GOVERNMEiT L. DO. ATCRY HAS RECENTLY BEEN PLACED FIRST >ITH +EXCEPTIONAL HIGH RATING* I .. ..CRLD-.. IDE LABORATORY ACCURACY ASSESSED T RELATING TO THE DETERMNATION OF AFLATOXINS -A GROUP OF TOXIC FUNGI I?.' PEANUT PRODUCTS.
A TOTAL OF 55 LABORATORIES FROM VARIOUS PARTS OF THE WORLD PARTICIPATED IN T 13 CHECK OK PERFORMANCE ..HICH WAS SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN OIL CHE: ISTS’ SOCIETY WITH THE AIM OF CHECKING INDIVIDUAL LABORATORY EFFORTS AND STANDARDS.
A SPOKESMAN FOR THE GOVERNMENT LABORATOPY SAID : +AFLATOXINS ARE A GROUP OF HIGHLY TOXIC A.'.D CARCINOGENIC METABOLITES GF CERTAIN FUNGI ASSOCIATED IT- THE SPOILAGE OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. THEY ARE OF SIGNIFICANCE IK THE HC'.G KONG CO. TEXT BECAUSE THEY HAVE BEEN FOUND IN CERTAIN TYPES OF FOOD CONSUMED HERE, SUCH AS IN PEANUT OILS AND CTHtR PEANUT PRODUCTS.+
HE ADDED LARGE SCALE CLOSE i ’ONI TOR I LG OF AFLATOXIN LEVELS ,;AS INITIATED IN 1975 JOINTLY DY THE GOVERNMENT LABORATORY, THE UREA!' COUNCIL AND THE URBAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THIS HAS RESULTED IN A DRASTIC IMPROVEMENT IN THE QUALITY OF FOOD .PIC- IS LIKELY TO CC'TAH THIS TYPE ^F TOXINS.
SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1973
WORK ON FAN LING HOSPITAL EXTENSION TO BEGIN SHORTLY
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wORK ON AN EXTENSION TO FAN LING HOSPITAL TOGETHER WITH ALTERATION AND IMPROVEMENT TO THE EXISTING THREE-6TCREY HOSPITAL BUILDING WILL EEGIN SHORTLY.
TENDERS FOR THE WORK ARE EE ING INVITED BY THE ARCHITECTURAL OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
MR. C.C. TAI', SENIOR ARCHITECT, SAID THAT DRAINAGE AND SITE PREPARATION FOR THE EXTENSION WAS ..ELL UNDERWAY AND EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED EY THE END OF THIS MONTH.
THIS CONTRACT, HE SAID, INVOLVED THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FIVE-STOREY EXTENSION AT THE EASTERN END OF THE HOSPITAL AND WORK TO ALTER AND IMPROVE THE EXISTING HOSPITAL BUILDING.
+WORK WILL EEGIN EARLY NEXT MONTH IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE DRAINAGE AND SITE PREPARATION WORK,+ MR. TAM SAID.
+WHEN FULLY COMPLETED IN DECEMBER 1930, THE HOSPITAL WILL HAVE A TOTAL OF 102 BEDS, 48 MORE THAN AT PRESENT,*
IT wILL HAVE A CASUALTY DEPARTMENT, A GENERAL OUT-PATIENT DEPARTMENT, AN OPERATING THEATRE, AN X-RAY UNIT, AND A FAMILY HEALTH SERVICE CENTRE.
THERE WILL ALSO EE QUARTERS FOR DOCTORS, NURSES AND OTHER HOSPITAL STAFF.
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THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT WILL BE USING A NEW COMPUTER FROM TUESDAY (JUNE 13) TO PROCESS DRIVING LICENCE APPLICATIONS.
TO FACILITATE THE INSTALLATION CF THE NEW COMPUTER, THE DRIVING LICENCE SECTIONS OF BOTH THE HONG KONG AND KOWLOON LICENSING OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC ON MONDAY.
THE OTHER SECTIONS WILL REMAIN OPEN.
THE DRIVING LICENCE SECTIONS ..ILL RESUME NORMAL OFFICE HOURS FROM 8.45 A.I . TO 4.13 P.”. OK TUESDAY.
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TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS I." ..A' CHAI H * K H *
THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT TODAY ANNOUNCED SEVERAL TEMPORARY TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS IN WAN CHAI TO FACILITATE RESURFACING WORKS I'. THE CROSS HARBOUR TUNNEL AREA.
OK MONDAY (JUNE 12) AND TUESDAY, WORK ..ILL EE CARRIED OUT Ci. THE APPROACH AND EXIT ROADS LINKING HAPPY VALLEY AND THE CROSS HARBOUR TUNNEL. HOWEVER, NORMAL TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS WILL EE MAINTAINED BECAUSE THE WORK WILL DE CARRIED OUT ON ONE LANE AT A TIME.
ON ..EDNESDAY (JUNE 14), THE APPROACH ROAD LEADING FROM HAPPY VALLEY AND CANAL ROAD TO THE CROSS HARBOUR TUNNEL ..ILL EE CLOSED FOR RESURFACING FROM 1 A.M. TO 6 A.H.
MOTORISTS ENTERING THE TUN 'EL DURING THIS PERIOD WILL HAVE TC USE THE APPROACH ROADS OK THE .. -TERFRCiT SECTION OF GLOUCESTER ROAD.
ON THURSDAY (JUNE 15), THE EXIT ROAD LEADING FROM THE CROSS HARBOUR TUNNEL TC HAPPY VALLEY WILL EE CLOSED FROM 1 A.H. TC 6 A.M. AND 'OTCRISTS COMING OUT FROM T.-.E TUNNEL HAVE TC USE THE EXIT ROADS ON THE WATERFRONT SECTION OF GLOUCESTER ROAD.
APPROPRIATE TRAFFIC SIGNS WILL EE SET UP IN THE AREA TO GUIDE MOTORISTS.
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SALT WATER SUPPLY TO A NUMBER OF PRE! ISES If THE MID-LEVELS WILL EE TURNED OFF FOR EIGHT HOURS FROM ° .K. ON MONDAY (JUNE 12) TC ENABLE THE ..ATER SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT TO C. RY OUT A LEAKAGE TEST.
PREMISES AFFECTED ARE THOSE AT SEYMOUR 'CAD, CASTLE ECAD,
li FONG .EST, ..A I" FONG EAST, PC -H STREET, vOODLA-’OS TERRACE, CASTLE LAKE, HOUSE NOS. 119 TO 147C ALE 92 K 142a- CAINE F.C-AL AND NOS. 1° TO 21 AND 2 TC 10 SHING AC G STREET.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 1^73
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NEW COMPLEX FOR FRONTIER POLICE HEADQUARTERS READY SOON ............................................... 1
NEW TECHNIQUES HELP FARMERS PRODUCE BETTER VEGETABLES ............................................ 2
EFFORTS OF STUDENT GUIDANCE BODY ACKNOWLEDGED ........... 3
REGISTRATION OF UC ELECTION VOTERS CLOSES ON THURSDAY ................................................. 4
DHA TO ATTEND DIRECTORS INSTALLATIC” CEREMONY ........... 4
REGISTRATION TEAM TO OPERATE IN YAU TONG ................. 5
FIRING PRACTICE .......................................
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TH- FRONTIER DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS OF THE ROYAL HONG KONG POLICE .ILL SOOL HAVE ' ’E'.. HC"E 'T F/..' Lli'G.
THE NE.. HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX AT FAX' LING ROUNDABOUT, EXPECTED TO EE READY EY AUGUST, .<AS DESIGNED EY THE PUELIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ..HIGH ALSO SUPERVISES ITS CONSTRUCTION.
+THE :<Eu BUILDING ill REPLACE the EXISTING SHEUNG SHU I POLICE STATION BUILT EEFORE THE FIRST OrLD .AR, AND ALSO PROVIDE r.^DER/. nCCC.-. .ODA l I ,‘•0. TH- Ff.u Tic? l (VISIONAL HEADQUARTERS NOW HOUSED IN NISSAr (TUi.X'EL-SHAPED) HUTS AT FAN LING+ SAID MF.. VINCENT IP, P....B.’S ARCHITECT IX-CHARGE OF THE PROJECT.
■<ORK ON THE COMPLEX, COMPRISING A FIVE-STOREY POLICE STATION, A THREE-STOREY QUARTERS BLOCK, AID A SINGLE-STOREY GARAGE BLOCK, COMMENCED I OCTOBER, 197s.
THE STATION BUILDING HAS OFFICES, CELLS AND ARMCURY ON THE LOWER FLOORS, AND BARRACKS, CANTEENS, RECREATION AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES ON THE UPPER FLOORS.
+THE STATION BUILDING HAS AN EXTERNAL FINISH OF WHITE MOSAIC TILES '.’.HILE THE PANELS UNDER THE WINDOWS AND CONCRETE SUN-BREAKER FINS ARE OF BROWN MOSAIC TILES+, HR. I? SAID.
+APART -RON PARKING FACILITIES, THE GARAGE ELCCK ALSO CONTAINS A SERVICE EAY AND TRANSPORT OFF ICE.+
+T-.ERE IS ALSO HELIPAD H THE COMPOUND,+ HE -DDED.
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LOCAL FAR! ERS CAN NOW PRODUCE IN SUMMER LETTER QUALITY VEGETABLES AT LOWER COST - THANKS TO THE AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES DEPARTMENT FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF A CHEMICAL WHICH SUPPRESSES THE GROWTH OF ,.'EED.
THE HERBICIDE - i'.’ITROFEM - WAS RECOMMENDED AFTER THREE YEARS OF INTENSIVE TESTING AND EVALUATION, FOR FARMERS TO USE AT THE TIME OF SOWING OF VEGETABLES.
THE CHEMICAL CAN CHECK THE GROWTH OF WEEDS'FOR ABOUT 33 DAYS, ROUGHLY THE TIME A FARMER NEEDS TO RAISE HIS ORC? FREE FROM WEED COMPETITION.
DR. LAWRENCE LEE, SENIOR CROP DEVELCPMEtT OFFICER OF THE AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES DEPARTMENT, SAID: +THE ADVANTAGES OF THIS HERBICIDE ARE THAT FARMERS CAN REDUCE ABOUT CUE THIRD OF LABOUR IN CROP PRODUCTION AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF VEGETABLES TOO.+
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THIS HERBICIDE IS VERY EFFECTIVE I i. INHIBITING THE GERMINATION OF WEED SEEDS, BUT IS MOT HARMFUL TO THE CROPS.
IT IS SUITABLE FOR USE IN MANY TYPES OF VEGETABLES IN HONG KONG, INCLUDING THE POPULAR FLO'..ER ING CABBAGE, CHINESE ..HITE CABBAGE AND LEAF MUSTARD*, DR. LEE SAID.
TO PROMOTE THE USE GF THIS HERBICIDE, THE VEGETABLE MARKETING ORGANISATION (V.M.O.) HAS PROVIDED A WORKING FUND FOR BULK PURCHASE OF THE HERBICIDE FOR SALE AT COST PRICE TO VEGETABLE FARMERS AT THE V.M.O. DEPOTS AND THE 31 OFFICES OF THE VEGETABLE MARKETING CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES.
+2Y MEANS OF OUR BULK PURCHASE DIRECTLY FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND SELLING IT AT COST AFTER BOTTLING, VEGETABLE FARMERS CAN OBTAIN THIS HERBICIDE AT A CHEAPER PRICE AND CAN EE ASSURED OF A CONTINUOUS SUPPLY IN THE ..EED CONTROLLING SEASON,* DR. LEE SAID.
HE RECALLED THAT IN 1974 AHEM THERE WAS A SUDDEN SERIOUS OUTBREAK OF SLUGS AND SNAILS INFESTING ..ATER CRESS AT CHUEN LONG, TSUEN WAN, THE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDED AN EFFECTIVE MOLLUSCICIDE TO FARMERS BUT INADEQUATE SUPPLY IN THE MARKET WAS FOUND.
HOWEVER, TH" INFESTATION WAS EVENTUALLY KEPT UNDER CONTROL BY THE SPRAY TEA’’ OF THE DEPARTMENT WHICH SUCCEEDED IM OBTAINING QUICK SUPPLY THROGH BULK PURCHASE. TO PREVENT FUTURE OCCURRENCE THE V.M.O. HAS NO'.. ACQUIRED h STOCK OF THE CHEMICAL FOR SALE TO FARMERS.
OR ANOTHER FRONT THE V.M.O. ILL ALSO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LAUNCH A CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE THE USE OF PLASTIC NETHOUSE ..•HICH HAS BEEN PROVED TO BE EFFECTIVE IK PROTECTING VEGETABLES AGAINST STRONG JI MD, HEAVY RAIN AND LOW TEMPERATURE.
THE PLASTIC NETHOUSE DONATED DY V.M.O. TO A FARMER IN YUEN LONG FURTHER DEMONSTRATES ITS EFFECTIVENESS AMD FARMERS IN GENERAL ARE CONVINCED OF THE USEFULNESS OF THE STRUCTURE.
DR. LEE SAID: +AN OBSTACLE WHICH PREVENTS A WIDE ADOPTION EY FARMERS OF THIS TECHNIQUE IS THE DIFFICULTY IN OBTAINING SMALL QUANTITY OF NET MATERIAL BY INDIVIDUAL FARMERS AS MANUFACTURER DOES NOT ACCEPT SMALL UN-COORDINATED ORDERS. TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION, THE V.M.O. HAS AGREED TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR BULK PURCHASE OF PLASTIC NETS SO THAT FARMERS CAN OBTAIN READILY ANY QUANTITIES AT A LOWER PRICE FOR THEIR USE.*
HE NOTED THAT IF MORE NETHOUSES COULD EE BUILT IT WOULD BE BENEFICIAL BOTH TO THE FARMERS AMD THE PUBLIC EY ENSURING STEADY INCOIE TO THE FORMER AND CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF VEGETABLES AT STABILISED PRICES TO THE LATTER 1’1 THE LAKE OF A SPELL OF BAD WEATHER.
+THE COST OF ERECTING METHOUSE IS AT ABOUT 31.20 PER SQUARE FOOT AND THE AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES DEPART' ENT IS PLEASED TO RENDER TECHNICAL ADVICE ARD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN TERMS OF LOANS TO INTERESTED FARMERS,* DR. LEE ADDED.
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THE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WELFARE, MR. THOMAS LEE, TODAY (SUNDAY) REAFFIRMED THE VALUE OF CO-OPERATIVE EFFORTS BETWEEN VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND THE COVER-' EXT I' EETING COMMUNITY NEEDS.
MR. LEE SAID THIS COULD EE REFLECTED EY THE VARIOUS COMMUNITY PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN EY THE CENTRAL AND WESTERN DISTRICT SECONDARY AND PRIMARY STUDENT GUIDANCE COIW.ITTEE - A BODY MADE UP CF REPRESENTATIVES FROM SCHOOLS, WELFARE AGENCIES AMD GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS.
SPEAKING AT THE PR I ZE-G IVI i'G CEREMONY OF FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION STUDENT CULTURAL CONTESTS ORGANISED EY THE COMMITTEE, HE SAID THAT UNTIL DECEMBER LAST YEAR, THE COMMITTEE WAS A SMALLER GROUP WITH SERVICES RESTRICTED TO PRIMARY SIX STUDENTS.
ITH THE CANCELLATION OF THE JOINT SECONDARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAMINATION, THE GROUP ..AS EXPANDED IX- DECEMBER LAST YEAR TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND SERVICES TO SECONDARY STUDENTS AS WELL.
+DUR ING THE PAST FEW MONTHS, THE COMMITTEE HAS WORKED HARD TOWARDS THE EXPANSION OF STUDY ROOM FACILITIES AND TUITION SERVICE It. THE DISTRICT, AND ORGANISED A SEMINAR ON CAREER AND FURTHER STUDIES TO HELP STUDE; TS PLAN THEIR. FUTURE,+ HE SAID.
MR. LEE SAID THE COMMITTEE HAD ALSO SHOWN STRONG SUPPORT TOWARDS THE ftPLE- ENTATIC" CF FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION, A MAJOR COMMUNITY PROGRAMME JOINTLY LAUNCHED EY THE SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT AND VOLUNTARY AGENCIES TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY TIES IN THE FACE OF RAPID SOCIAL CHANGES.
+THE COMMITTEE’S ATTEMPT IN FOSTER IMG THE ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT CF OVER 73,333 PRIMARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS li. THE DISTRICT HAS WON PUBLIC ESTEEM AND SUPPORT,* HE SAID.
MR. LEE NOTED ROTARY CLUB ISLAND EXPENDITURE ..AS AN
THAT THE RECENT DONATION OF 343,030 EY THE WEST TOWARDS THE CO.' ITTEE’S CURRENT YEAR ILLUSTRATION CF THIS SUPPORT.
MR. LEE LATER PRESENTED PRIZES TO WINNERS OF THE ESSAY-WRITING, POSTER-DES IGt- AND COLOURING CONTESTS. THEY ..'ERE SELECTED FROM AMONG 1,530 PARTICIPANTS '.HO BASED THEIR ELT' IES ON THEIR DAILY FAMILY LIFE.
THE PRIZE PRESENTATION ..AS HELD .LONG ITH A TWO-HOUR VARIETY SHO. FEATURING PERFCR- ANCES EY SCHOOL CHCI-S, HARMONICA BANDS, ORIENTAL AND WESTERN FOLK DANCE TEAMS, BRASS .ND PERCUSSION BANDS.
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LAST FIVE DAYS T
GI 3TER AS VOTERS
THERE ARE OHLY FIVE i'C'E DAYS LEFT FOR ELIGIBLE VOTERS TO •DE THEIR KAMES C THE UREA:.' COUNCIL ELECTORAL ROLL BEFORE THE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON THURSDAY (JUNE 15).
THIS WAS ANNOUNCED TODAY (SUNDAY) BY THE REGISTRATION OFFICER FOR THE URBAN COUNCIL ELECTION REGISTRATION, MR. KUO KET-CHEN.
+PERSONAL APPLICATIONS .ILL EE ACCEPTED AT THE REGISTRATION CF PERSON'S OFFICE, CAUSEWAY BAY MAGISTRACY BUILDING, 4TH FLOOR NOT LATER THAN 5 P.l . OK JUNE 15,+ I".. KUO SAID.
+ TA IL I MG APPLICATIONS POSTMARKED ON JUNE 15 WILL ALSO BE ACCEPTED,* HE ADDED.
DURING THE LAST TWO ..EEKS "01 PEOPLE HAVE APPLIED TO REGISTER AS NE.. VOTERS.
TO DATE, A TOTAL OF 33,439 PEOPLE HAVE REGISTERED AS ELECTORS, INCLUDING 21,324 RE-REGISTERED VOTERS.
NOTE TO EDITORS
DHA TO ATTEND DIRECTORS INSTALLATION CEREMONY * * *
THE ACTING DIRECTOR OF HOME AFFAIRS, MR. AUGUSTINE CHUI KAi., WILL ATTEND THE I STALLATIOK CEREMONY FOR THE DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR 1973-79 OF THE LOK SIN TONG BENEVOLENT SOCIETY TOMORROW (MONDAY).
MR. CHUI ..ILL PRESENT LETTERS OF APPOINTMENT TO THE DIRECTORS WHILE THE SENIOR UNOFFICIAL MEMBER CF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, SIR YUET-KEUNG KA' , ILL ADMINISTER THE OATHS DURING THE CEREMONY.
YOU ARE INVITED TO SEND REPRESENTATIVES TO COVER THE EVENT WHICH .ILL TAKE PLACE AT 4 P. . M THE ASSEMBLY HALL CF LOK SIN TONG YU KAN HING SCHOOL, 3 FU YUE STREET, ..A.'.G TAU HOM.
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TEL.’ F.-OL’ TLE REGISTRATION OF PERSONS OFFICE ..ILL CONDUCT LEGIST'. \ti::. r YAU to g estate office for people living nearly FZF F I \ 0 DAYS - JU 1. .
REGISTRATION .ILL OE CONDUCTED DET..EEi.' 9.30 A..’. AND 4.30 P. . DAILY.
THE VISIT IS TO E’ •■ELE PAEE"T3 AND GUARDIANS TO REGISTER THEIR CHILE'.Ei ".D .EE"..EE 11 ALE 17 YEARS OF AGE FOR JUVENILE IDENTITY CARDS A.’.'L HOLDERS OF JUVENILE CARDS TO REGISTER FIR ADULT IDENTITY CARDS O' RE'CHl G IE YEARS OF AGE.
ALL PERSONS LIVING III THIS ARE,; ARE REMINDED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY "0 REGISTER THEMSELVES A'.'D THEIR CHILDREN FOR IDENTITY CARDS AND TO REPORT CHANGES GF EMPLOYMENT OR RESIDENTIAL ADDRESSES, MARITAL STATUS, OR ANY ETHER PARTICULARS WHICH HAVE CHANGED SINCE LEGIST-"IMG FOR THEIR IDE'TITY CARDS.
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FIRING PRACTICE .ILL TAKE PLACE AT CASTLE PEAK RANGE ON THREE DAYS THIS JEE...
THE PUBLIC ARE REMINDED THAT IT IS DANGEROUS TO ENTER T.-.E AREA EL THE RED FLAGS ARE FLYING DURING THE TIME OF FIRING CT ICE.
HE PRACTICE TIMES ARE :
DATE
JUNE 13 (TUESDAY)
JUNE 14 (..EDNESDAY)
JUNE 15 (THURSDAY)
HOURS
S A.M. - 4.30 P.T .
8 A.M. - 4.30 P.M.
8 A.M. - 4.30 P.i .
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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
ISSUED SY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE. HONG KONG. TEL 5-233191
MONDAY, JUNE 12, 1978
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
CONTRACT FOR SEWAGE PUMPING STATION SIGNED ............ 1
WORK ON WASTE BALING PLANT STARTS SOON ................ 2
HANDY GUIDES FOR WATER CONSUMERS ...................... 3
METRICATION COMMITTEE TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE .... 4
TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS .................................. 5
WATER CUT.............................................. 5
MONDAY, JUNE 12, 1976
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CONTFACT FOR 3E..AGE PUMPING STATION H it t- ¥r H-
"HE FUEL IC WORKS DEPARTMENT TODAY AWARDED AN 08.1 MILLION CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWAGE PUMPING STATIC, IL TAI P. TO HARBOUR ENG I NEER I”G COMPANY LTD’.
THE CONTRACT ALSO COVERS THE LAYING CF A RISING MAIN ALONG TIB B KOK ROAD.
IT ..AS FORMALLY SIGNED DY NR. DOSCO XEO'WN, ACTING CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE P....D.’S TAI PO AND FAN LING DEVELOPMENT OFFICE, AND MR. N.J. EYAK Ai.D NR. MA TUNG-PO CF THE HARBOUR ENGINEERING COMPANY.
NR. KEO..K SAID THAT THE WORK WAS PART OF THE SEWERAGE SY3TE.' FOR iAI PO AND WOULD SERVE THE FIRST PHASE OF THE DEVELOPMENT IN THE .'.REA.
THE EIGHT-METRE-HIGH PUMPING STATION PUMPS AND INCORPORATE A TRANSFORMER ROC , VENTILATION SYSTEM.
WOULD ACCOMMODATE FOUR
STAFF WASHROOMS AND A
+THE RISING MAIK, N'EASURI'G 1,563-'ETRE-LONG WILL RUN UNDER THE FOOTWAY AND VERGE ALONG TING KOK ROAD AND V.ILL EE CONNECTED TO A GRAVITY SEWER LEADING TC THE SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS BEING DU I LT I.' THE TAI PO INDUSTRIAL ESTATE,+ MB. KEOWN SAID.
HE SAID THAT THE FIRST PHASE OF DEVELOPMENT, ..HIGH ..GUL- BE COMPLETED EY 1930, ('OULD TAKE PLACE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF TING KOK ROAD NEAR THE VILLAGE OF '.A; KANG 0: LAND RECLAIMED FRC'N TOLC HARECUF..
IT ..OULD INCLUDE THE KI YUE' PUBLIC KOUS-IKG ESTATE 2., UNDE.-. CONSTRUCTION FOR 32,000 PEOPLE ALC’.'G . I TH CO'-'MERC IAL/PES IDE. TI ■ L DEVELOPMENT, SCHOOLS AND COW'UI ITY FACILITIES.
WORK ON THE CONTRACT ..ILL START SCON AND ..ILL EE COMPLETED T Ti-.E END OF NEXT YEAR.
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WORK ON ..ASTE EALING PLALT STARTS * *
WORK C" HONG KONG’S FIRST HIGH DENSITY PLANT ..ILL START NEXT MONTH.
NEXT MONTH
SOLID WASTE EALING
THE .13 MILLION PLANT WILL EE SITUATED AT SAI TSO WAN IN EAST KOWLOON.
MR. ..ONG KWOK-CHOY, CHIEF ENGINEER OF P.v..D.’ S CIVIL ENGINEERING OFFICE, SAID THAT HIGH DENSITY EALING WAS A TREATMENT PROCESS WHEREBY REFUSE WAS COMPACTED IN A HYDRAULIC PRESS TO FORM EALES OF ABOUT 1-1/2 CUBIC METRES IN VOLUME AND ABOUT 1-1/2 TONNES IN WEIGHT.
THE REFUSE WOULD THEREFORE BE MORE CONVENIENT TO BE TRANSPORTED EY ROAD, RAIL OR SEA TO CONTROLLED TIPPING SITES.
ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT FCR THE PLANT HAVE ALREADY BEEN ORDERED AND INSTALLATION WORK '..ILL BEGIN LATER THIS YEAR.
THE PLANT HAS AN OPERATIONAL CAPACITY OF 600 TONNES A DAY A._.D^IS EXPECTED TC BE READY FOR TRIAL FUN EY THE END OF THE Y-AR.
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HANDY GUIDES FOR WATER CONSUMERS * * * *
CONSIDERS CAN NOW GET HANDY KI TS EDIT ..ATER MATTERS, IN SIMPLE READABLE FORM, .. I TH THE COURTESY OF THE LATER SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT.
INFORMATION LEAFLETS WHICH DETAIL VARIOUS PROCEDURES INVOLVING THE SUPPLY OF WATER ARE BEING DISTRIBUTED TO THE PUBLIC BY THE «ATER SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT.
THE LEAFLETS COVER SEVEN DIFFERENT SUBJECTS AND ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE CONSUMER ENQUIRY COUNTER ON THE 11TH FLOOR OF LEIGHTON CENTRE, 77 LEIGHTON ROAD, CAUSEWAY BAY.
THEY WILL ALSO EE AVAILABLE SOON AT VARIOUS CITY DISTRICT OFFICES IN URBAN AREAS AND AT TOWN AND DISTRICT OFFICES IN THE NEW TERRITORIES.
DESIGNED TO SERVE AS HANDY GUIDES FOR CONSUMERS, THE PAMPHLETS OUTLINE WHVF STEPS TO TAKE BEFORE AND AFTER SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FCR A METERED WATER SUPPLY, HOW TO APPLY FOR A METER TO EE TESTED IF ITS ACCURACY IS IN DOUBT, Ai.’D HOL TC APPLY FOR THE REFIXING OF A METER AFTER BEING REMOVED FOR FAILURE TC PAY CHARGES.
INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY FOR A CHANGE IN CONSUMERSHIP, FCR THE RELEASE OF DEPOSIT AND FOR THE CLOSING OF ACCOUNTS IS ALSO AVAILABLE.
THE I IPORTANCE OF EMPLOYING A LI CENSED.PLUMBER TO CARRY CUT INSTALLATION OR "ODIF I CAT ION OF ..’ATER PIPING IN A BUILDING IS ALSO CLEARLY SPELT CUT IN ONE OF THE LEAFLETS.
THE ACTING PRINCIPAL GOVERNMENT WATER ENGINEER, MR. H.J. nCODTHORPE, SAID: +EY SETTING OUT OUR PROCEDURES IN A SIMPLE STRAIGHT FORWARD MANNER, THESE LEAFLETS SHOULD HELP THE PUBLIC AND SPEED UP PROCESSING OF APPL ICATICS.+
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NOTE TO EDITORS:
METRICATION COMMITTEE PRESS CONFERENCE * * * * *
THE METRICATION COMMITTEE \ I l_L HOLD A PRESS CONFERENCE ON WEDNESDAY (JUNE 14) ABOUT ITS WORK AND THE IMPENDING SURVEYS ON CONSUMER ACTIVITIES AND MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY.
THE CONFERENCE, TO EE HELD AT 3 P.M. IN G.I.S. THEATRE, FIFTH FLOOR, EEACC'ISF I ELD HOUSE, J ILL EE ATTENDED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE "ETRICATICN COMMITTEE, PROFESSOR S.Y. KING= THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CONSUMER COUNCIL, MISS OPHELIA CHEUNG- THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FEDERATION OF HONG KONG INDUSTRIES, MR. CECIL CHAN, SENIOR METRICATION OFFICER (GOVERNMENT), IK. J.F. iiCGUlRNIETY AND SENIOR METRICATION OFFICER (METRICATION COMMITTEE), MR. PETER SO.
YOU ARE INVITED TO SEND REPRESENTATIVES TO COVER THE PRESS CONFERENCE.
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TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS
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THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT TODAY ANNOUNCED SEVERAL TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS IN .VAN CHAI AND SHA TIN WHICH WILL COME INTO EFFECT ON WEDNESDAY.(JUNE 14).
IN WAN CHAI, NORTHBOUND VEHICLES ON FLEMING ROAD WILL NOT EE PERMITTED TO TURN RIGHT INTO LCCKHART ROAD AND EASTBOUND VEHICLES CN LOCKHART ROAD WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO TURN RIGHT INTO FLEMING . ROAD FROM 10 A.M. ON THAT DATE IN CONNECTION WITH THE INTRODUCTION CF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE JUNCTION OF THESE TWO ROADS. ♦
IN ADDITION, THE SECTION OF O’BRIEN ROAD BETWEEN LOCKHART ROAD AND HENNESSY ROAD WILL EE RE-ROUTED ONE WAY SOUTHBOUND.
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IN SHA TIN, WITH EFFECT FROM THE SAME TIME, THE THROUGH TRAFFIC ON TAI PO ROAD NEAR TUNG LO WAN ..ILL EE DIVERTED ONTO THE NEWLY-CONSTRUCTED FLYOVER WHICH JOINS LION ROCK TUNNEL ROAD OPPOSITE SHA TIN BY-PASS.
THE EXISTING SECTION OF TAI PO ROAD BETWEEN TUNG LO WAN AND RAILWAY LEVEL-CROSSING AT TAO FUNG SHAN WILL BE USED FOR LOCAL ACCESS ONLY.
MOREOVER, THE EXISTING BUS ROUTES ON THIS SECTION OF TAI PO ROAD WILL ALSO EE DIVERTED ONTO THE NEW ROAD. NE.. BUS STOPS WILL EE PROVIDED.
MEANWHILE THE DEPARTMENT ALSO ANNOUNCED THAT FROM 10 A.M. ON JUNE 21, THE SECTION OF SHEK 0 ROAD BETWEEN SHEK 0 RESTAURANT AND SHEK 0 HEADLAND WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT THOSE REQUIRING ACCESS TO PREMISES IN THE AREA.
APPROPRIATE TRAFFIC SIGNS WILL EE SET UP IN ALL THESE AREAS TO ASSIST MOTORISTS.
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WATER CUT * * *
ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT FRESH ES IN TSUEN WAN WILL BE TURNED WEDNESDAY (JUNE 14) TO FACILITATE
THE WATER SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT WATER SUPPLY TO A NUMBER OF PREM IS OFF FOR NINE HOURS FROM 9 P.'. ON „ATER PIPE CONNECTION WORKS.
CASTLE PEAK OF TAI WO HAU
THC AREAS TO BE AFFECTED APE TEXACO ROAD FROM ROAD TC TAI HA STREET, TAI HA STREET, ELOCKS 1-^3 ESTATE AND BLOCKS 1-13 CF KWAI CHUt.'G »iT-1_.
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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE. HONG KONG TEL: 5-233191
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 1978
CONTENTS PAGE NO
ADJUSTMENTS TO TELEPHONE TARIFFS PROPOSED ............. 1
SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMME TO BE LAUNCHED ON SUNDAY ......... 2
THREE INDUSTRIAL SITES AT SHA TIN FOR SALE .............. 3
NEW FIRE STATION FOR. SHA TIN ........................... 4
BOARD OF INVESTIGATION TO PROBE SHIP COLLISION .......... 5
WAYS TO ACHIEVE LABOUR-MANAGEMENT HARMONY .............. 5
EXTENSION OF TUEN MUN WATER TREATMENT PLANT ............. 7
EMPLOYMENT SURVEY OF BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION SITES .... 8
AUCTION OF +SPECIAL+ CAR NUMBERS ........................ 9
ACAN STEPS UP DISTRICT CAMPAGIN ACTIVITIES ............. 10
EVENING ENGLISH COURSES FOR ADULTS ..................... 11
ILLEGAL ROOF STRUCTURE DECLARED DANGEROUS .............. 12
TRAFFIC DIVERSION AT TAI PO ROAD ........................12
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TARIFFS OF THE TELEPHONE COMPANY * * * *
FOLLOWING CONSIDERATION BY THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, A RESOLUTION WILL BE INTRODUCED INTO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ON JUNE 21, PROPOSING ADJUSTMENTS TO TELEPHONE TARIFFS FROM JULY 1, 1978.
A GOVERNMENT SPOKESMAN SAID THAT THE EFFECT OF THE NEW TARIFFS ON SUBSCRIBERS WITH PRIVATE TELEPHONE LINES IN THEIR HOMES WOULD BE AN INCREASE OF $2 PER MONTH. THE MONTHLY RENTAL CHARGES FOR COMMERCIAL TELEPHONE LINES WOULD GO UP BY $4 AND FEES FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS WOULD BE INCREASED FROM $250 TO $300.
ADJUSTMENTS TO MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES WILL ALSO BE PROPOSED TO RELATE THEM MORE CLOSELY WITH PRESENT DAY COSTS. THERE WILL BE SOME INCREASES AND SOME REDUCTIONS.
THE LAST INCREASE IN TELEPHONE CHARGES WAS THREE-AND-A-HALF YEARS AGO, IN JANUARY 1975, AT THE TIME WHEN A COMMISSION OF INQUIRY WAS APPOINTED TO EXAMINE THE AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY. THE COMMISSION SUBMITTED ITS REPORT IN NOVEMBER 1975 AND SAID THAT THE BASIC RENTAL CHARGES OF TELEPHONE SERVICES SHOULD BE RAISED AGAIN BY AS MUCH AS 15 PER CENT WITH EFFECT FROM JANUARY 1, 1977. HOWEVER, IT WAS THEN FELT THAT IT WAS TOO EARLY TO DECIDE WHETHER AND WHEN SUCH AN INCREASE WOULD BE REQUIRED BUT THE GOVERNMENT HAS KEPT THE POSITION UNDER REVIEW AS PART OF ITS CONTINUOUS FINANCIAL MONITORING OF THE COMPANY.
THE SPOKESMAN EMPHASISED THAT THE ADJUSTMENTS NOW PROPOSED AMOUNT TO AN OVERALL INCREASE OF ABOUT SEVEN PER CENT WHICH IS LESS THAN HALF THAT SUGGESTED BY THE COMMISSION OF INQUIRY. MOREOVER, THE IMPLEMENTATION DATE HAD BEEN POSTPONED FOR 18 MONTHS.
AS A RESULT OF AN ANNUAL GROWTH OF APPROXIMATELY 9 PER CENT IN BOTH 1976 AND 1977 IN-THE NUMBER OF EXCHANGE LINES CONNECTED, THE COMPANY HAS REDUCED CONSIDERABLY THE SPARE CAPACITY THAT HAD ACCUMULATED DURING THE RECESSION. THIS, COUPLED WITH THE IMPROVED EFFICIENCY OF THE COMPANY, HAS SO FAR RENDERED IT UNNECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE TARIFF INCREASE SUGGESTED BY THE COMMISSION.
BUT, RISING COSTS MAKE AN ADJUSTMENT IN TARIFFS NECESSARY NOW.
NO FURTHER INCREASES ARE EXPECTED BEFORE 1981, THE SPOKESMAN ADDED.
+OVER THE PAST THREE-AND-A-HALF YEARS THE COMPANY HAS SHOWN A REMARKABLE IMPROVEMENT, BOTH IN TERMS OF ITS OPERATING EFFICIENCY AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT*, THE SPOKESMAN SAID. + IT HAS REDUCED THE WAITING TIME FOR CONNECTIONS, WIDELY EXTENDED ITS SERVICES TO RURAL AREAS AND REDUCED THE COMPANY’S BORROWINGS BY RAISING ADDITIONAL SHAREHOLDERS’ FUNDS THROUGH TWO SUCCESSFUL RIGHTS ISSUES*.
+ IT WOULD NOT SERVE THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC IF THE TELEPHONE COMPANY FAILED TO MAINTAIN THIS IMPROVEMENT OF SERVICES AND MEET FUTURE DEMANDS*, THE SPOKESMAN CONCLUDED.
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SUMMER FUN FOR YOUTHS
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AN AMBITIOUS SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMME WILL BE STAGED THIS YEAR TO MARK THE 1OTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SCHEME.
+BASED ON NINE YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WE ARE DETERMINED TO MAKE THIS SUMMER’S PROGRAMME THE MOST SUCCESSFUL,* THE CHAIRMAN FOR THE CENTRAL CO-ORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR YOUTH RECREATION, MR. NORMAN OEI, SAID TODAY.
THE THREE-MONTH-LONG PROGRAMME WILL BEGIN ON SUNDAY (JUNE 18) WITH AN OPENING CEREMONY AT ERSKINE CAMP TO BE OFFICIATED BY THE GOVERNOR, SIR MURRAY MACLEHOSE.
IT WILL INCLUDE AT LEAST 8,000 EVENTS COSTING OVER $4 MILLION OF WHICH $1.76 MILLION IS PLEDGED BY THE ROYAL HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB, THE BIGGEST SINGLE DONOR.
COMMENTING ON THE AIM OF THE PROGRAMME, MR. OEI SAID : +WE HOPE TO ENCOURAGE THE COMMUNITY SPIRIT IN OUR YOUNG PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS AND SELF CONFIDENCE.
+YOUNGSTERS WILL BE GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO ENRICH THEIR KNOWLEDGE, CULTIVATE INTERESTS IN NEW FIELDS AND DEVELOP THEIR POTENTIAL.
+OUR PROGRAMMES OF INDOOR OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SHOULD APPEAL TO STUDENTS AND WORKERS ALIKE AND FIT EASILY INTO STUDY OR WORK SCHEDULES.*
THERE WILL BE LEADERSHIP CAMPS, INTEREST GROUPS, TRAINING COURSES AND A HOST OF OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING OUTINGS, CAMPS, FUNFAIRS AND SPORTS.
THE PROGRAMME WILL BE MOUNTED BY MORE THAN 50,000'VOLUNTEERS DRAWN FROM SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, WELFARE AGENCIES, GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND THE ARMED FORCES.
THE SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMME IS ORGANISED BY VARIOUS GOVERNMENT AND NON-GOVERNMENT BODIES INCLUDING THE SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT, THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, THE URBAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, THE HOME AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT, THE NEW TERRITORIES ADMINISTRATION, HONG KONG COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND VARIOUS COMMUNITY GROUPS.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE 1978 SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMME IS AVAILABLE FROM ALL CITY DISTRICT OFFICES, DISTRICT OFFICES IN THE NEW TERRITORIES, COMMUNITY CENTRES, VOLUNTARY AGENCIES AND YOUTH ORGANISATIONS.
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THREE INDUSTRIAL SITES FOR SALE AT SHA TIN
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THE GOVERNMENT IS INVITING TENDERS FOR TWO INDUSTRIAL SITES IN SHA TIN NEW TOWN FROM HOLDERS OF LAND EXCHANGE ENTITLEMENTS ISSUED BY THE NEW TERRITORIES ADMINISTRATION. AN ADJACENT INDUSTRIAL SITE WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION ON TUESDAY (JUNE 20).
SENIOR ESTATE SURVEYOR OF THE SHA TIN DISTRICT OFFICE, NR. ROGER THOMPSON, TODAY SAID: +THE THREE SITES ARE SITUATED IN TAI WAI AND HAVE GOOD ROAD ACCESS TO KOWLOON EY WAY OF THE SHA TIN TRUNK ROAD.
+THE INDUSTRIAL SITE AUCTION WILL BE THE FIRST IN SHA TIN NEW TOWN THIS YEAR.+ IT WILL BE HELD AT THE SHA TIN GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOL COMMENCING AT 11 A J'.
THE FIRST LOT FOR TENDER HAS AN AREA OF 3,226 SQUARE METRES AND CARRIES A BUILDING COVENANT OF $3,500,000 TO BE FULFILLED id TH IN 33 CALENDAR MONTHS FROM JULY 1 THIS YEAR.
THE SECOND LOT HAS AN AREA OF 2,31? SQUARE METRES AND CARRIES A BUILDING COVENANT OF $2,500,003 TO EE FULFILLED IN THE SAME PERIOD.
APPLICATIONS FOR THE TWO LOTS MUST EE SUBMITTED TO THE SECRETARY FOR THE NEW TERRITORIES BY NOON ON JULY 14 THIS YEAR.
AS FOR THE SITE TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, IT HAS AN AREA OF 3,782 SQUARE METRES AND CARRIES A BUILDING COVENANT OF »4,070,033 ALSO TO BE FULFILLED IN THE SAME PERIOD.
MR. THOMPSON ADDED THAT GILDINGS ON THE THREE SITES WERE BASICALLY RESTRICTED TO SIX TO SEVEN STOREYS.
FULL PARTICULARS ON THE THREE LOTS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE NEW TERRITORIES ADMINISTRATION, HONG KONG HOUSING AUTHORITY HEADQUARTERS BUILDING, PRINCESS MARGARET ROAD, KOWLOON, AND DISTRICT OFFICES IN THE NEW TERRITORIES.
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NEW FIRE STATION FOR SHA TIN
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A NEW DIVISIONAL FIRE STATION IS TO BE BUILT IN SHA TIN NEW TOWN SOON TO COPE WITH ITS DEVELOPMENT.
TENDERS FOR THE WORK, WHICH ALSO INCLUDES THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW TERRITORIES FIRE COMMAND HEADQUARTERS, ARE INVITED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TODAY.
MR. K.M. TSENG, CHIEF ARCHITECT, SAID THAT THE PROJECT WOULD OCCUPY A 9,OOO-SQUARE-METRE SITE ADJACENT TO THE SHING MUN RIVER IN SHA TIN.
WORK IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN AUGUST AND WILL TAKE ABOUT 14 MONTHS TO COMPLETE.
MR. TSENG SAID THAT THE DIVISIONAL FIRE STATION WOULD BE OF STANDARD DESIGN.
+THE THREE-STOREY STATION WILL HAVE ROOM FOR 10 FIRE APPLIANCES,+ HE SAID. +IN ADDITION, THERE WILL BE DUTY AND SERVICES ROOMS, OFFICES, LECTURE ROOM, BARRACK ACCOMMODATION FOR THE ESSENTIAL OPERATIONAL STAFF ON DUTY, DINING AND RECREATIONAL AREAS, A DRILL YARD WITH A DRILL TOWER AND A STORE FOR DANGEROUS GOODS.*
A SEPARATE TWO-STOREY BUILDING ON THE SAME SITE WOULD PROVIDE OFFICE ACCOMMODATION FOR THE NEW TERRITORIES FIRE COMMAND HEADQUARTERS, SAID MR. TSENG.
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BOARD OF INVESTIGATION TO PROBE SHIP COLLISION
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THE DIRECTOR OF MARINE HAS APPOINTED A BOARD OF INVESTIGATION UNDER THE PILOTAGE ORDINANCE TO LOOK FURTHER INTO THE COLLISION BETWEEN THE AMERICAN VESSEL +PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT+ AND THE THAI SHIP +CHAMNARN SAMUT+ IN THE WESTERN HARBOUR ON MARCH 27.
THE BOARD 4ILL BE CHAIRED BY MR. KENNETH MOK, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CROWN COUNSEL OF THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT WITH TWO OTHER MEMBERS -- CAPTAIN M.D. BURBIDGE AND CAPTAIN A.R. DAVIDSON — BOTH FROM THE SHIPPING CIRCLE.
IT WILL HOLD SITTINGS AT ROOM 149, CENTRAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES, MAIN WING, ON JUNE 15, 16, 27 AND 29. AT THE END OF THE INVESTIGATION, THE BOARD WILL SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE DIRECTOR OF MARINE WHO IS ALSO THE PILOTAGE AUTHORITY.
THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON THE EVENING OF MARCH 27 WHEN THE +PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT+ WAS LEAVING THE PORT AND THE +CHAMNARN SAMUT+ WAS ENTERING. IN THE ACCIDENT, ONE SEAMAN WAS KILLED AND ANOTHER SERIOUSLY INJURED, BOTH FROM THE THAI SHIP WHICH ALSO SUSTAINED DAMAGE.
ON THE DAY FOLLOWING THE COLLISION, THE DIRECTOR OF MARINE APPOINTED CAPTAIN JOHN MAYO, SENIOR SURVEYOR OF SHIPS TO CONDUCT A PRELIMINARY INQUIRY INTO THE ACCIDENT.
THREE WAYS TO ACHIEVE LABOUR-MANAGEMENT HARMONY * * * *
THE CHIEF LABOUR OFFICER OF THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT, MR. TSUI TIM-FOOK, SAID THE MAIN CAUSE OF CONTENTION BETWEEN LABOUR AND MANAGEMENT WAS GENERALLY DUE TO THE LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF EACH OTHER’S DIFFICULTIES, NEEDS, ASPIRATIONS, STRENGTH AND WEAKNESSES.
HE OFFERED THREE MAIN SUGGESTIONS FOR ACHIEVING LABOURMANAGEMENT CO-OPERATION DURING A LUNCHEON TALK TODAY AT THE LIONS CLUB OF LION ROCK — THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION CHANNEL BETWEEN MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES, THE SETTING UP OF AN EFFECTIVE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT, AND BEING CONVERSANT WITH LABOUR LAWS.
REFERRING TO HIS FIRST SUGGESTION, MR. TSUI SAID THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FORMAL JOINT-CONSULTATIVE MACHINERY WAS VERY SUITABLE TO LARGE SOPHISTICATED ORGANISATIONS WITH RELATIVELY LOW LABOUR MOBILITY.
FOR SMALL ESTABLISHMENTS, HOWEVER, INFORMAL JOINT CONSULTATION, SUCH AS AD HOC DISCUSSIONS OR BRIEFING SESSIONS, ATTENDED BY EMPLOYEES’ REPRESENTATIVES SHOULD BE EQUALLY EFFECTIVE.
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ANOTHER PRACTICAL AVENUE OF CONSULTATION ADVANCED BY MR. TSUI WAS THE OPENING OF A TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION CHANNEL THROUGH SUPERVISORS AND/OR FOREMEN AND THE DEPARTMENTAL MANAGERS.
HE SAID: +THIS APPROACH CALLS FOR THE SPEEDY AND FAITHFUL HANDLING OF INFORMATION UPWARDS AND DOWNWARDS.+
+THE ESSENCE OF ALL EFFECTIVE CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION PROCESSES,+ HE ADDED, +IS SINCERITY ON THE PART OF EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYERS AND THEIR COMMON DESIRE TO SOLVE PROBLEMS QUICKLY AND AMICABLY.+
ON HIS SECOND SUGGESTION, MR. TSUI SAID THE AVERAGE SIZED AND LARGER ORGANISATIONS SHOULD SET UP AN EFFECTIVE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.
HE EXPLAINED THAT A GOOD PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT ACTS AS AN INTERNAL BRIDGE BETWEEN THE TOP MANAGEMENT AND THE SHOPFLOOR EMPLOYEES, THEREBY CREATING GREATER OPPORTUNITIES FOR CO-OPERATION BETWEEN THE PARTIES.
+HOWEVER, TO MAKE A PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE, IT MUST BE MANNED BY TRAINED, QUALIFIED OR EXPERIENCED STAFF,+ MR. TSUI POINTED OUT.
+TO KEEP THEMSELVES ABREAST OF MODERN TECHNIQUES OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT STAFF SHOULD ATTEND RELEVANT COURSES CF TRAINING RUN EY THE EXTRA-MURAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITIES, THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC, THE HCNG KONG MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AND THE HONG KONG PRODUCTIVITY CENTRE.
+M0ST OF THESE COURSES ARE CONDUCTED IN THE EVENING AND BY ENROLMENT WITH THEM, THEY CAN IMPROVE THEIR PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE IN THEIR OWN SPARE TIME,+ HE SAID.
+IT IS NOT ENOUGH TO HAVE A GOOD PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT WITHOUT COMPLEMENTING IT WITH SOUND EMPLOYMENT POLICY WHICH AIMS AT PROVIDING THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS AND THE CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EMPLOYEES AT ALL LEVELS,+ MR. TSUI ADDED.
ON HIS THIRD SUGGESTION, MR. TSUI SAID THAT AT AN AGE WHEN WORKERS WERE INCREASINGLY CONSCIOUS OF THEIR RIGHTS, EMPLOYERS AND PERSONNEL MANAGERS SHOULD ENSURE THAT THEY THEMSELVES WERE CONVERSANT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF LABOUR LEGISLATION.
THE LAW OF TODAY WAS MUCH IMPROVED COMPARED WITH THAT OF 10 YEARS AGO, MR. TSUI ADDED.
+WHILE WORKERS BENEFIT FROM IMPROVED LABOUR LEGISLATION, THEY SHOULD DO THEIR PART BY FULFILLING THEIR OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE LAW,+ MR. TSUI ADVISED.
MR. TSUI THEN INVITED EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES TO APPROACH ANY OF THE SIX BRANCH OFFICES OF THE LABOUR RELATIONS SERVICE OF THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT ABOUT PROVISIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT ORDINANCE AND OTHER LABOUR RELATIONS MATTERS.
HE ADDED THAT STARTING FROM MONDAY (JUNE 19) ALL SIX BRANCHES WILL REMAIN OPEN DURING THE LUNCH HOUR BETWEEN 1 P.M. AND 2 P.M. ON WEEK DAYS (EXCEPT SATURDAYS) TO FACILITATE CONSULTATIONS BY MEMBERS CF THE PUBLIC OR LODGING OF COMPLAINTS WITH THE SERVICE.
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EXTENSION OF TUEN MU« WATER TREATMENT PLANT
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WORK ON THE EXTENSION OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN TUEN MUN HAS BEEN COMPLETED, BOOSTING THE DAILY CAPACITY OF THE PLANT FROM 45,500 TO 91,000 CUBIC METRES.
A SPOKESMAN FOR THE WATER SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT SAID TODAY THE ADDITIONAL SUPPLY AIMS AT MEETING THE INCREASED DEMAND RESULTING FROM RESIDENTIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN TUEN MUN AND YUEN LONG AREAS.
UNTREATED.WATER, WHICH WILL BE PURIFIED IN THIS PLANT, WILL BE DRAWN FROM THE TAI LAM CHUNG RESERVOIR, THE SPOKESMAN SAID.
AFTER PURIFICATION, HE ADDED, THE WATER WILL BE PUMPED
INTO SERVICE RESERVOIRS IN TUEN MUN AND YUEN LONG AND TO A NEW SERVICE RESERVOIR NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN TUEN MUN EAST.
THE EXTENSION, COSTING ABOUT $5 MILLION, WILL COME INTO OPERATION ON FRIDAY (JUNE 16) FOLLOWING AN INAUGURATION CEREMONY AT WHICH THE ACTING DIRECTOR OF WATER SUPPLIES,MR. TOM TOMLINSON,WILL OFFICIATE.
NOTE TO EDITORS:
YOU ARE INVITED TO SEND A REPORTER AND/OR PHOTOGRAPHER TO COVER THE INAUGURATION CEREMONY WHICH WILL BE HELD AT THE TUEN MUN TREATMENT WORKS OFF CASTLE PEAK ROAD, FU TEI, TUEN MUN, AT 11 A.M. ON FRIDAY (JUNE 16).
OFFICIAL TRANSPORT WILL BE PROVIDED. PRESS REPRESENTATIVES WISHING TO MAKE USE OF THE TRANSPORT SHOULD ASSEMBLE OUTSIDE THE RECEPTION OFFICE ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF MURRAY BUILDING, GARDEN ROAD, NOT LATER THAN 9.20 A.M. TWO VANS WILL LEAVE FOR TUEN MUN AT 9.30 A.M. SHARP.
OFFICERS OF THE P.W.D.’S PUBLICITY UNIT WILL BE ON HAND TO ASSIST THE PRESS.
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EMPLOYMENT SURVEY OF BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION SITES ******
THE CENSUS AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT IS CONDUCTING A QUARTERLY EMPLOYMENT SURVEY OF BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION SITES IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR.
LETTERS AND SURVEY FORMS FOR THE SURVEY HAVE BEEN SENT TO CONTRACTORS FOR INFORMATION ON THE NUMBER OF MANUAL WORKERS EMPLOYED AT THE SITES AS AT JUNE 15.
THE PREVIOUS QUARTERLY SURVEY SHOWED THAT A TOTAL OF 65,036 MANUAL WORKERS WERE EMPLOYED AT VARIOUS WORK SITES IN THE MIDDLE OF MARCH THIS YEAR. OF THESE 32,004 WERE INVOLVED IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR.,
COMMENTING ON THE LATEST SURVEY, A SPOKESMAN FOR THE CENSUS AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT SAID OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT, EACH CARRYING A GOVERNMENT IDENTITY CARD, WILL VISIT THE SITES FROM JUNE 15 TO 17 TO COLLECT THE COMPLETED SURVEY FORMS.
HE ALSO APPEALED TO CONTRACTORS AND THEIR SITE STAFF FOR THEIR CO-OPERATION IN THE SURVEY.
INFORMATION RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTORS OR SITES WILL BE TREATED IN STRICT CONFIDENCE AND WILL BE SOLELY USED FOR COMPILING STATISTICAL TABLES, THE SPOKESMAN SAID.
ENQUIRIES CONCERNING THE SURVEY MAY BE DIRECTED TO MR. CHAN TUNG-WAH, STATISTICIAN (INDUSTRY) AT 5-444674.
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AUCTION OF +SPECIAL+ CAR NUMBERS
* * * *
MOTORISTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY OF BUYING +SPECIAL+ NUMBERS FOR THEIR CARS AT THE WEEKEND WHILE AT THE SAME TIME HELPING LOCAL CHARITIES.
THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT WILL HOLD ITS REGULAR AUCTION OF +SPECIAL+ CAR REGISTRATION NUMBERS ON SATURDAY (JUNE 17). THE AUCTION WILL START AT 10 A.M. IN THE LECTURE HALL OF THE CITY HALL, EIGHTH FLOOR.
SIXTEEN NUMBERS WILL BE PUT UP FOR AUCTION. THE NUMBERS ARE
753 XX 14 AH 999 BM 777
911 HK 83 BB 8888 BT 99
1338 AA 1221 BG 525 BT 123
8686 AB 6688 BM 68 BR 69
SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS MUST PAY IN CASH OR BY CHEQUE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CLOSE OF BIDDING.
A TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT SPOKESMAN REMINDED BIDDERS THAT THE VEHICLE REGISTRATION NUMBER WILL BE ASSIGNED ONLY TO A VEHICLE REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF THE AUCTION.
PROCEEDS OF THE AUCTION WILL AS USUAL GO INTO THE GOVERNMENT LOTTERIES FUND.
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ACAN STEPS UP DISTRICT CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES * * * *
THIS YEAR FOR THE FIRST TIME THE ACTION COMMITTEE AGAINST NARCOTICS (ACAN) WILL EXTEND ITS DISTRICT-LEVEL ANTI-DRUG CAMPAIGNS FROM ONE TO THREE DISTRICTS TO REACH MORE THAN A MILLION PEOPLE.
THE CAMPAIGNS OF INTENSIVE PREVENTIVE EDUCATION AND PUBLICITY WILL BE MOUNTED CONSECUTIVELY IN TAI PO FROM SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 14, IN SOUTHERN DISTRICT FROM OCTOBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 12 AND IN WONG TAI SIN FROM NOVEMBER 18 TO DECEMBER 17.
AN ACAN SPOKESMAN SAID TODAY: +WE ARE MOUNTING THREE DISTRICT CAMPAIGNS THIS YEAR AS A RESULT OF THEIR PROVEN SUCCESS SINCE THEIR INCEPTION IN 1973 IN PUTTING THE ANTI-DRUG MESSAGE ACROSS TO THE PUBLIC.+
THE SPOKESMAN SAID THE AIM OF THE CAMPAIGNS WILL BE TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT THE DANGERS OF DRUG ABUSE’ TO PROVIDE YOUNGSTERS WITH HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES’ TO ENCOURAGE THE REPORTING OF DRUG OFFENCES AND TO HELP ADDICTS COME FORWARD FOR TREATMENT.
THE CAMPAIGNS WILL BE ORGANISED BY LOCAL PEOPLE WITH GOVERNMENT PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT.
THE SPOKESMAN ADD£Ds+PUBL IC SUPPORT IS MOST IMPORTANT IN STAMPING OUT DRUGS AND WE HOPE THE DISTRICT CAMPAIGNS WILL ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO PLAY A MORE IMPORTANT ROLE IN PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACTIVITIES.*
EACH CAMPAIGN WILL INCLUDE SPECTACULAR OPENING EVENTS, EXHIBITIONS, COMPETITIONS, VARIETY SHOWS, SEMINARS, LECTURES TO SCHOOLS AND MOBILE THEATRE AND FILM SHOWS.
TENS OF THOUSANDS OF LEAFLETS WILL BE HANDED OUT TO RESIDENTS IN THE DISTRICTS AND BANNERS AND POSTERS WlfH SLOGANS WILL BE PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED IN PUBLIC PLACES.
AN ORGANISING COMMITTEE HAS BEEN FORMED AT TAI PO COMPRISING REPRESENTATIVES FROM RURAL COMMITTEES, FIGHT CRIME COMMITTEES, SCHOOLS, YOUTH CENTRES, SPORTS ASSOCIATIONS, COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATIONS, SCOUTS, GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND VOLUNTARY AGENCIES ENGAGED IN ANTI-DRUG ABUSE WORK.
SIMILAR COMMITTEES FOR CAMPAIGNS TO BE HELD IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF HONG KONG AND WONG TAI SIN WILL BE SET UP SHORTLY.
TO SPREAD THE ANT I-DRUG MESSAGE TO ALL PARTS OF HONG KONG INTENSIVE PUBLICITY WILL BE MOUNTED SIMULTANEOUSLY ON TELEVISION AND RADIO, IN NEWSPAPERS AND BY USING POSTERS AND THE DISPLAY WINDOWS OF ALL CITY DISTRICT OFFICES AND NEW TERRITORIES DISTRICT OFFICES.
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EVENING ENGLISH COURSES FOR ADULTS K M *
THE ADULT EDUCATION SECTION OF THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT WILL RUN EVENING .ENGLISH COURSES IN SEPTEMBER THIS YEAR FOR PEOPLE AGED 18 AND OVER. " .
THE COURSES, BEGINNING ON SEPTEMBER'11, ARE DIVIDED INTO THREE LEVELS — A SIX-YEAR ELEMENTARY COURSE EQUIVALENT TO PRIMARY 4 TO FORM 3, A TWO-YEAR INTERMEDIATE COURSE EQUIVALENT TO FORMS 4 AND 5 AMD A ONE-YEAR SENIOR COURSE EQUIVALENT TO FORM 6.
ANNUAL FEES FOR THE THREE-LEVEL COURSES TO BE HELD IN THE URBAN AREA ARE §75, $95 AND $115 RESPECTIVELY- WHILE THOSE FOR THE ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE LEVELS IN THE NEW TERRITORIES ARE $40 AND $50 RESPECTIVELY. THERE IS NO SENIOR LEVEL COURSE IN THE NEW TERRITORIES.
FREE APPLICATION FORMS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM JUNE 15 TO 30 AT THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (HEADQUARTERS, KOWLOON GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND ADULT EDUCATION SECTION)- QUEEN’S COLLEGE, KING’S COLLEGE, HENNESSY ROAD GOVERNMENT PRIMARY SCHOOL, SHAU KEI WAN GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOL AND DI STR I CT OFF ICE (ISLANDS) ON HONG KONG- QUEEN ELIZABETH SCHOOL, LI CHENG UK, KAI TAK, KWUN TONG GOVERNMENT PRIMARY SCHOOLS AND TIN KWONG ROAD GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOL IN KOWLOON- HOI PA STREET AND TAI PO GOVERNMENT PRIMARY SCHOOLS, HEUNG YEE KUK YUEN LONG DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOL AND DISTRICT OFFICES (SAI KUNG, SHA TIN, TAI PC, TSUEN WAN, TUEM MUN AND YUEN LONG) IN THE MEW TERRITORIES.
COMPLETED FORMS MUST BE RETURNED EY JULY 3 TO THE ADULT EDUCATION SECTION OF THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AT MA TAU KOK RCAD GOVERNMENT OFFICES, MA TAU’KOK ROAD, KOWLOON.
THE ADULT EDUCATION SECTION ALSO RUNS OTHER EVENING COURSES — THE EVENING SCHOOL OF HIGHER CHINESE STUDIES, SECONDARY SCHOOL COURSES, MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSE FOR ADULTS, YOUNG PEOPLE’S COURSE, TEACHERS’ COURSES, ADULT EDUCATION COURSES (GENERAL BACKGROUND) AND ADULT EDUCATION COURSES (PRACTICAL BACKGROUND). APPLICATION FORMS FOR THESE COURSES WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM JULY 3 AND SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE SECTION BY JULY 17.
REQUESTS FOR APPLICATION FORMS LY MAIL MUST SPECIFY THE COURSES APPLIED FOR AMD EE ACCOMPANIED EY SELF-ADDRESSED AND STAMPED ENVELOPES.
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APPLICATION FOR DANGEROUS X X X-
STRUCTURE CLOSURE ORDER
THE BUILDING AUTHORITY TODAY DECLARED A STRUCTURE ON THE ROOF OF NOS. 35-37 KAM WA STREET, SHAU KEI WAN LIABLE TO BECOME DANGEROUS DUE TO THE LACK OF AN ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF ESCAPE IN CASE OF FIRE.
THE STRUCTURE, WHICH WAS UNAUTHORISED BY THE BUILDING AUTHORITY NOT ONLY LACKS ADEQUATE FIRE EXITS FOR ITS OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF FIRE, BUT ALSO AFFECTS THE MEANS OF ESCAPE TO THE MAIN BUILDING, WITH RESULTANT DANGER TO THE REST OF THE OCCUPANTS.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR A CLOSURE ORDER IN DISTRICT COURT AT '9.30 A.M. ON JULY 4 WAS POSTED TODAY.
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THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT FROM 10 A.H. ON THURSDAY (JUNE 15) THROUGH TRAFFIC ON TAI PO ROAD BETWEEN FO TAN ROAD AND HO TUNG LAU ..'ILL EE DIVERTED ONTO THE NEW TRUNK ROAD TO THE EAST OF TAI PO ROAD.
THIS SECTION OF TAI PO ROAD WILL THEREAFTER BE USED FOR ACCESS ONLY.
THE EXISTING BUS ROUTES WILL ALSO BE DIVERTED ONTO THE NEW TRUNK ROAD.
APPROPRIATE SIGNS WILL EE SET UP TO GUIDE MOTORISTo.
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ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE, HONG KONG TEL. 5-233191
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1978
CONTENTS
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GOVERNOR VISITS HEI LING CHAU ............................ 1
LADY MACLEHOSE TO ATTEND +MUSIC FOR THE MILLIONS* • CONCERTS ................................................. 2
TAI PO SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT TO BE READY BY OCTOBER .................................................. 3
PRIME RESIDENTIAL SITES ON LANTAU ISLAND FOR SALE .... 4
AUSTRIAN ARCHITECTS AND TOWN PLANNERS IMPRESSED WITH HK’S DEVELOPMENTS ........................................ 5
SPEED LIMIT ON TAI MONG TSAI ROAD ........................ 6
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GOVERNOR VISITS HEI LING CHAU * * * * *
THE GOVERNOR, SIR MURRAY MACLEHOSE, TODAY VISITED THE PRISONS DEPARTMENT’S DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTRE ON HEI LING CHAU, AND OFFICIALLY SWITCHED ON THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY TO THE YOUNG INMATES CENTRE ON THE ISLAND.
ACCOMPANIED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF PRISONS, MR. T.G. GARNER, THE GOVERNOR FLEW TO HEI LING CHAU ON A ROYAL HONG KONG AUXILIARY AIRFORCE HELICOPTER WHERE HE WAS MET ON ARRIVAL BY MR. WONG KIAN-FEI, ACTING SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PRISONS (TREATMENT OF DRUG ADDICTS) AND MR. LAM WAH-PAK, THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HEI LING CHAU.
THIS IS THE GOVERNOR’S SECOND VISIT TO THE DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTRE ON THE ISLAND. HE FIRST VISITED THE CENTRE IN JULY 1975 TWO MONTHS AFTER ITS OPENING.
DURING TODAY’S VISIT, SIR MURRAY WAS SHOWN THE MANY IMPROVEMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED, MAINLY BY THE INMATES THEMSELVES.
HE TOURED THE HOSPITAL, THE AFTER-CARE CENTRE, THE LAUNDRY, CARPENTRY AND TAILORING WORKSHOPS, CLASSROOMS, THE CONSTRUCTION SITE ON WHICH THE INMATES ARE BUILDING A NEW WORKSHOP, THE LIVING ACCOMMODATION, AND THE PIG AND PRODUCE FARM.
SIR MURRAY ALSO VISITED THE YOUNG INMATES’ CENTRE ON THE ISLAND, AND OFFICIALLY SWITCHED ON THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY. THIS CENTRE WAS OPENED IN MARCH 1976 AND SINCE THEN TREMENDOUS DEVELOPMENTS HAVE TAKEN PLACE WITH THE YOUNG INMATES DOING ALL THE WORK APART FROM THE TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF IT.
AT PRESENT THERE ARE 751 ADULT AND 62 YOUNG INMATES ON THE ISLAND.
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LALY MACLEHOSE TO ATTEND CONCERTS
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LADY MACLEHOSE WILL JOIN 2,090 PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN TWO +MUSIC FOR THE MILLIONS* CONCERTS AT PING SHEK ESTATE ORGANISED ZY THE MUSIC ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE OF THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ON SATURDAY (JUNE 17).
LADY MACLEHCSE IS WELL KNOWN FOR HER KEEN CONCERN FOR THE mRTS ARD FOR THE YOUNG. SHE .AS THE PATRON OF THE HONG KONG YOUTH ORCHESTRA AND li. 1973 SHE ..ENT I Tri THE ORCHESTRA TO SCOTLAND TO ATTEND THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF YOUTH ORCHESTRAS.
THE TWO CONCERTS AT PING SHEK ESTATE ..ILL EE HELD AT THE FIVE DISTRICTS WELFARE ASSOCIATION YAK KO5.. SCHOOL AND THE PUG SHEK ESTATE CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL RESPECTIVELY. THEY ARE ORGANISED AS PART OF AN AIM TO PROVIDE MUSIC FOR CHILDREN THROUGHOUT VARIOUS DISTRICTS IN HONG KONG.
A TOTAL OF SEVEN CONCERTS HAVE BEEN ARRANGED FOR THE NGAU CHI ..AN DISTRICT ON SATURDAY.
NOTE TO EDITORS:
YOU ARE INVITED TO SEND A REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER TO COVER THE TWO CONCERTS TO BE ATTENDED EY LADY MACLEHOSE ON JUNE 17 AT PING SHEK ESTATE. THE CONCERT AT THE FIVE DISTRICTS WELFARE ASSOCIATION YAN KOW SCHOOL WILL START AT 9.15 A.M. AND THE ONE AT PING SHEK ESTATE CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL AT 10.23 A.M.
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TAI ?0 SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT TO EE READY BY OCTOEER
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THE TAI PO SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, WHICH WILL HELP IN PROTECTING TOLC HARBOUR FROM ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION, IS EXPECTED TO BE READY BY OCTOBER THIS YEAR.
THE PLANT, BEING BUILT ON A THREE-HECTARE SITE, ON PART GF THE LAND ALREADY RECLAIMED FROM THE SEA, '..ILL MAINLY SERVE THE TAI PC INDUSTRIAL ESTATE. BUT ALLOWANCE HAS BEEN MADE TO EXPAND IT LATER.
+THE CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKS ARE EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN JULY AND VARIOUS OTHER WORKS BY OCTOBER,* SAID NR. CHAI' YA’., P. ...D.’S CHIEF ENGINEER FOR DRAINAGE ..CRKS DIVISION.
+THE SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS WILL INCORPORATE A PURIFICATION SYSTEM WHICH WILL PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION IN THE AREA,* MR. CHAN ADDED.
THE PLANT UNDER CONSTRUCTION WILL USE THE +ACTIVATED SLUDGE* PROCESS IN .HIGH THE SEWAGE ..ILL FIRST PASS THROUGH GRIT CHANNELS AND SETTLING TANKS (TO REMOVE GRIT AND SUSPENDED PARTICLES) AND THEN THROUGH AERATION TANKS FOR BIOLOGICAL REDUCTION OF ORGANIC MATERIALS.
+AFTER THIS PROCESS, -THE QUALITY OF THE EFFLUENT ..ILL EE SUCH THAT TGLO HARBOUR WILL NOT BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED*, R. CHAN EXPLA 1
SOME ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE PLANT HAVE ALREADY BEEN INSTALLED.
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PRIME RESIDENTIAL SITES FOR AUCTION ON LANTAU ISLAND * * * * *
THE GOVERNMENT WILL AUCTION THREE PR I ME’RES I DENT I AL LOTS ON SOUTH LANTAU LATER THIS MONTH.
THE LOTS IN CHEUNG SHA, NEAR THE SOUTH LANTAU HOSPITAL, COMMA.', PANORAMIC SEA VIEWS AND ARE EARMARKED FOR TWO-STOREY PRIVATE HOUS I DEVELOPMENT. |
THE SENIOR ESTATE SURVEYOR OF THE ISLANDS DISTRICT OFFICE, PR, GREGORY LAI, SAID TODAY THE PUBLIC AUCTION FOR THE LOTS .■.OULD TAKE PLACE AT THE ISLANDS DISTRICT OFFICE, FIFTH FLOOR, IHTERHATI . BUILDING, HONG KONG, AT 13.33 A.: . ON JUNE 27.
+ .«E HAVE ALREADY HAD A LARGE NUMBER OF INQUIRIES ABOUT THE L.„ AND IT IS EXPECTED THAT THERE ..ILL DE KEEN INTEREST IN THE AUCTION, HE SAID.
+THE LOTS HAVE FINE SEA VIEWS AND ARE IN A VERY SCENIC SETTING ADJACENT TO THE COASTAL PROTECTION AREA WHICH COVERS THE SOUTHERN SIDE OF THE ISLAND FROM THE SOUTH LANTAU ROAD.
+ANCTHER ATTRACTION IS THAT THEY ARE CLOSE TO THE STRETCH OF SOUTH LANTAU BEACHES.+
ONE LOT MEASURES 3,317 SQUARE METRES, THE SECOND 1,065 SQUARE METRES AND THE THIRD HAS AN AREA OF 1,113 SQUARE METRES.
MR. LAI SAID THE SALE CONDITIONS INCLUDED A REQUIRE..ENT TO BUILD ACCESS ROADS AS PART OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SITES.
THE THREE LOTS ARE AMONG THE LAST OF 14 IN THE LAYOUT EA.r THE HOSPITAL.
+THERE ARE ONLY TWO LOTS LEFT I . THE LAYOUT — A VERY LARGE RESIDENTIAL SITE AND A COMMERCIAL SITE,-*- MR. LAI SAID.-
+THE3E WILL BE DISPOSED OF LATEF, IN THE YEAR.+
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AUSTRIAN ARCHITECTS AND TOWN PLANNERS IMPRESSED ..IT? HONG KOKG DEVELOPMENTS ******
A GRCUP OF 27 AUSTRIAN ARCHITECTS, TOWN PLANNERS AND UNIVERSITY TEACHERS, ,C.. VISITING HONG KONG, CALLED AT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT’S HEADQUARTERS IN MURRAY BUILDING THIS MORNING.
DURING THEIR HOUR-LONG STAY, THEY HELD DISCUSSIONS WITH OFFICIALS OF THE TOW” PLANNING OFFICE ON TOWN PLANNING TRENDS IK HONG KONG ..ITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS CK THE +INSTANT CITIES* .WHICH HONG KONG IS PIONEERING IK ITS RAPID PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF ITS NEW TOWNS AND SATELLITE MARKET TOWNS.
AMONG THOSE PRESENT AT THE DISCUSSIONS ..ERE THE GOVERN!-ENT TOWN PLANNER, MR. J.N. .. IGGLESWOF TH= CHIEF TOWN PLANNER (OUTLINE PLANNING), HR. K.S. PUN AND TOW" PLAI"ER (ADMINISTRATION), HR. P.C. CHAN.
AFTER THE MEETING, THE PARTY PAID A VISIT TO THE P.a.D.’S SHA TIN NEw TOWN DEVELOPMENT OFFICE.
THERE THEY .'ERE BRIEFED EY MR. ALLEN CROSBY, CHIEF TO..! PLANNER (SHA TIN), AND .'.'ERE TAKEN ON A TOUR OF VARIOUS ENGINEERING AND HOUSING PROJECTS IK SHA TIN.
THE LEADER OF THE AUSTRIAN GROUP, DP.. OTTO J. GOLGER, OF THE INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, SAID HE ..AS AMAZED AT THE CHANGES TAKING PLACE HERE.
DR. GOLGER, WHO WAS HERE BETWEEN 1965 AND 1968 AS A LECTURER IN ARCHITECTURE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG, SAID THAT THE MANY NEW ROADS, FLYOVERS, AND BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED OVER THE PAST TEN YEARS HERE WERE A CONSIDERABLE CHANGE AND HE LIKED ..HAT HE o A . t
OTHER VISITORS ACCOMPANY I KG DR. GOLGER WERE IMPRESSED IN GENERAL EY THE CLEANLINESS OF THE VARIOUS PLACES THEY SA...
THE VISITORS, ACCOMPANIED BY THE CAMERAMEN FROM THE AUSTRIAN EROADCASTING CORPORATION, ARRIVED HERE YESTERDAY (TUESDAY) CK THEIR WAY HOME AFTER A VISIT TO CHINA.
THEY ..ILL LEAVE HONG KONG Ct SATURDAY.
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SPEED LIMIT ON TAI MONG TSAI ROAD * * * * r *
THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT FROM ID A.M. ON SATURDAY (JUNE 17) A SPEED LIMIT OF 33 M.P.H. WILL EE IMPOSED ON A SECTION OF TAI MONG TSAI ROAD IN SAI KUNG.
THE SECTION EXTENDS FROM A POINT ABOUT 50 FEET NORTH OF THE JUNCTION JI TH THE ACCESS ROAD TO SAI KUNG POLICE STATION TO A POINT ABOUT 310 FEET NORTH OF THE SAME JUNCTION.
APPROPRIATE TRAFFIC SIGNS WILL BE SET UP IN THE AREA TO GUIDE MOTORISTS.
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ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE. HONG KONG TEL 5-233191
THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1973
CONTENTS PAGE .70.
HK’S EXPORTS FOR JANUAR Y-APRI L PISE BY 3.7 PER CENT ... 1
RESULTS OF ''ARCH 1973 LABOUR FORCE SURVEY ......... 6
SU'"'E? YOUTH PROGRAMME TO BEGIN THIS SUNDAY ....... 7
LAST TWO WEEKS FOR RE-REGISTRATION OF URBCO VOTERS .... 8
DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES PRESENTS AWARDS TO BLOOD DONORS .................................... 9
AUSTRIAN ARCHITECTS AND TOWN PLANNERS VISIT THE NEW TERRITORIES ........................................ 10
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT TO INSPECT P.;.D. SITES .............................................. 11
WORKSHOP ON FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION .................. 11
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HONG KONG’S EXPORTS FOR JANUARY-APRIL UP NEARLY 9 PER CENT
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THE VALUE OF HONG KONG’S DOMESTIC EXPORTS FOR THE FIRST FOUR MONTHS (JANUARY - APRIL) THIS YEAR ROSE BY 8.7 PER CENT TO $10,752 MILLION COMPARED WITH THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR, ACCORDING TO TRADE FIGURES RELEASED BY THE CENSUS AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT TODAY.
THE FIGURES ALSO SHOWED THAT THE VALUE OF IMPORTS BETWEEN JANUARY AND APRIL THIS YEAR INCREASED BY 18.3 PER CENT TO $18,064 MILLION AND RE-EXPORTS UP BY 22.4 PER CENT TO $3,651 MILLION AS COMPARED WITH THE CORRESPONDING PERIOD LAST YEAR.
THE FOLLOWING TABLE SHOWS HONG KONG’S DOMESTIC EXPORTS TO TEN MAJOR MARKETS:-
JAN.-APR.77 (HK$ MN) JAN.-APR.78 (HK$ MN) INCREASE/DECREASE (HK$ MN) PERCENTAGE CHANGE
U.S.A. 3,617 4,003 +387 + 11%
F.R. OF GERMANY 1,081 1,135 + 55 + 5%
UN 1 TED KINGDOM 872 922 ♦ 50 + 8%
AUSTRALIA 403 406 + 3 + 1%
JAPAN 364 • 429 + 65 + 18%
CANADA 338 349 + 11 + 3%
SINGAPORE 252 293 + 41 + 16%
THE NETHERLANDS 226 239 + 12 + 5%
NIGERIA 116 235 +119 +103%
SWITZERLAND 189 203 + 14 + 7%
EXPORTS TO THE UNITED STATES WERE BOOSTED BY INCREASED DELIVERIES OF ARTICLES OF APPAREL AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES ($1 562 MILLION, +12.9 PER CENT) AND WATCHES AND CLOCKS (193 MILLION, +56’. 1 PER CENT).
=XPORTS TO NIGERIA ROSE TO $235 MILLION, GAINING AN IMPRESSIVE GROWTH RATE OF 103.1 PER CENT, EXPORTS TC F.R. OF GERMANY AND UNITED KINGDOM TOOK A MODEST UPTURN BECAUSE OF IMPROVED SALES PERFORMANCE OF CLOTHING AND WATCHES AND CLOCKS. EXPORTS OF APPAREL AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES TO THESE TWO COUNTRIES WERE VALUED AT $636 MILLION (+5.3 PER CENT) AND $490 MILLION (+14.6 PER CENT) RESPECTIVELY. THE VALUE OF EXPORTS OF WATCHES AND CLOCKS TO F.R. OF GERMANY AT $51 MILLION REPRESENTED A SIZEABLE INCREASE OF 113.8 PER CENT.
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EXPORTS TO JAPAN AND SINGAPORE ALSO RECORDED IMPRESSIVE GROWTH RATES.
AN ANALYSIS OF THE COMMODITY DIVISIONS IS CHANGES IN AS FOLLOWS;- DOMESTIC EXPORTS BY MAJOR
JAN.-APR.77 (HK$ MN) JAN.-APR.78 (HK$ MN) INCREASE/DECREASE (HK$ MN) PERCENTAGE CHANGE
.ARTICLES OF APPAREL AND CLOTHING 3,856 ACCESSOR IES 4,048 +191 + 5%
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED 1,588 ARTICLES (MAINLY PLASTIC TOYS AND DOLLS) 1,666 + 78 + 5%
PHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS, 522 OPTICAL GOODS, WATCHES AND CLOCKS 797 +275 +53%
TEXTILE YARN, FABRICS, MADE-UP 834 ARTICLES AND RELATED PRODUCTS • 782 - 52 • 6%
TELECOMMUNICA- TIONS AND SOUND RECORDING AND 8D4 REPRODUCING APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT 778 - 26 - 3%
ELECTRICAL MACHINERY, APPARATUS AND APPLIANCES 511 583 + 73 +14%
(MAINLY
TRANSISTORS
AND DIODES
AND HOUSEHOLD
TYPES EQUIPMENT)
IN TERMS OF INDIVIDUAL COMMODITIES, EXPORTS OF WATCHES AND CLOCKS, AT $644 MILLION (+61.1 PER CENT) CONTRIBUTED STRONGLY TO THE INCREASE IN DOMESTIC EXPORTS.
ABOUT ONE-FIFTH OF THE INCREASE OF 8.7 PER CENT IN DOMESTIC EXPORTS WAS ATTRIBUTED TO THE INCREASED SHIPMENT OF APPAREL AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES.
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DEMAND FOR TEXTILE YARN (CHI MILLION, -12 PER CENT) AND TEXTILE FABRICS (3580 MILLION, -3.5 PER CENT) REMAINED FAIRLY SLUGG ISH.
EXPORTS OF RADIO BROADCAST RECEIVERS CONTINUED TO SHOW A DOWNTREND (3429 MILLION, -29.4 PER CENT), ACCOUNTING MAINLY FOR A 3.2 PER CENT DROP IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND SOUND RECORDING APPARATUS.
THE CHANGES IN IMPORTS FROM TEN MAJOR SOURCES ARE SUMMARISED AS FOLLOWS:-
JAN.-APR.77 (HK$ MN) JAN.-APR.78 (HK$ MN) INCREASE/DECREASE (HK$ MN) PERCENTAGE CHANGE
JAPAN 3,555 4,072 +517 + 15%
CHINA 2,426 2,912 +487 + 20%
U.S.A. 2,014 2,297 +283 + 14%
TAIWAN 1,095 1,150 + 54 + 5%
SINGAPORE 874 984 +109 + 13%
UNITED 660 794 +134 + 20%
KINGDOM
SOUTH KOREA 496 539 + 43 + 9%
F.R. OF GERMANY 445 605 +160 + 36%
SWITZERLAND
AND 382 539 +157 + 41%
LIECHTENSTEIN
AUSTRALIA 298 333 + 35 + 12%
IMPORTS FROM JAPAN ADVANCED SIGNIFICANTLY WITH INCREASED ARRIVALS OF TEXTILE FABRICS (3542 MILLION, +13.6 PER CENT), WATCHES AND CLOCKS ($328 MILLION, +26.4 PER CENT), ROAD VEHICLES ($263 MILLION, +65.4 PER CENT) AND TEXTILE YARN (8198 MILLION, +46.8 PER CENT).
DELIVERIES FROM CHINA IN GENERAL INCREASED SIGNIFICANTLY ESPECIALLY IN TEXTILE FABRICS ($292 MILLION, +59.7 PER CENT) AND PETROLEUM AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS (3203 MILLION, +81.7 PER CENT).
SHIPMENTS FROM U.S.A. ROSE BY 14 PER CENT, PARTLY REFLECTING HIGHER IMPORTS OF PEARLS, PRECIOUS AND SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES ($204 MILLION, +56.4 PER CENT).
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THE FOLLOWING TABLE ILLUSTRATES IMPORTS BY COMMODITY SECTIONS :-
THE IMPORTANT CHANGES IN
JAN.-APR.77 (HK$ MN) JAN.-APR.78 (HK$ MN) INCREASE/DECREASE (HK$ MN) PERCENTAGE CHANGE
MANUFACTURED GOODS CLASSIFIED CHIEFLY BY MATERIAL (MAINLY TEXTILE PRODUCTS AND DIAMONDS) 4,503 5,635 +j .,132 + 25%
MACHINERY AND TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT- 3,069 3,547 + 478 + 16%
FOOD AND LIVE ANIMALS CHIEFLY FOR FOOD 2,315 2,492 + 177 + 8%
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES (MAINLY WATCHES AND CLOCKS, ARTICLES OF APPAREL) 1,770 2,323 + 553 + 31%
CHEMICALS AND RELATED PRODUCTS 1,151 1,301 + 151 + 13%
IN TERMS OF COMMODITIES, INCREASED IMPORTS OF TEXTILE FABRICS (SI,476 MILLION, +21.0 PER CENT), PETROLEUM AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS ($958 MILLION, +12.6 PER CENT), WATCHES AND CLOCKS ($803 MILLION, +31.9 PER CENT) AND ROAD VEHICLES ($432 MILLION, +45.7 PER CENT) WERE THE MAJOR FACTORS INFLUENCING THE RISING OF IMPORTS IN THE FIRST FOUR MONTHS OF THIS YEAR.
OTHER MAJOR INCREASES WERE REGISTERED IN THE IMPORTS OF OFFICE MACHINES AND AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT (S375 MILLION, +35.3 PER CENT) AND ARTICLES OF APPAREL AND CLOTHING ASSESSORIES ($326 MILLION, +39.5 PER CENT).
RE-EXPORT ACTIVITY EXPANDED BRISKLY WITH THE BULK OF INCREASE RECORDED IN PEARLS, PRECIOUS AND SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES ($530 MILLION, +46.4 PER CENT), PHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS, OPTICAL GOODS AND WATCHES AND CLOCKS ($366 MILLION, +25.8 PER CENT) AND ROAD VEHICLES ($88 MILLION, +219.8 PER CENT).
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IN CONTRAST, RE-EXPORTS OF COFFEE, TEA, COCOA, SPICES AND MANUFACTURES DECLINED FROM $142 MILLION IN JANUARY - APRIL 1977 TO $22 MILLION IN THE FIRST FOUR MONTHS OF THIS YEAR.
BY MARKET, RE-EXPORTS TO JAPAN ($605 SINGAPORE ($416 MILLION, +31.7 PER CENT), +95.1 PER CENT) AND U.S.A. ($339 MILLION, SIZEABLE INCREASES.
MILLION, +23.6 PER CENT), INDONESIA ($409 MILLION, +30.8 PER CENT) RECORDED
THE TRADE INDEX NUMBERS FOR FEBRUARY 1978 WERE AS FOLLOWS:
VALUE INDEX UNIT VALUE INDEX QUANTUM INDEX (1973=100)
DOMESTIC EXPORTS 131 134 98
IMPORTS 162 138 117
THE TERMS OF TRADE INDEX FOR FEBRUARY WAS 97.
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RESULTS OF MARCH 1978 LABOUR FORCE SURVEY
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A SAMPLE LABOUR FORCE SURVEY BY THE CENSUS AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT SHOWED THAT THERE WERE 60,000 UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE IN HONG KONG IN MARCH THIS YEAR, REPRESENTING THREE PER CENT OF THE TOTAL LABOUR FORCE.
PREVIOUS SURVEYS SHOWED THAT THERE WERE 86,000 UNEMPLOYED OR 4.5 PER CENT OF THE LABOUR FORCE IN MARCH 1977, AND 80,000 OR 4.1 PER CENT IN SEPTEMBER 1977.
COMMENTING ON THESE FIGURES, A SPOKESMAN FOR THE CENSUS AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT SAID THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HAD DECREASED SIGNIFICANTLY OVER THE PAST SIX MONTHS — A REDUCTION IN THE RATE OF 1.1 PERCENTAGE POINTS OR 20,000 IN THE NUMBER OF UNEMPLOYED.
HOWEVER, THE SPOKESMAN POINTED OUT THAT THE DECLINE IN THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE WAS PARTLY ATTRIBUTABLE TO CHANGES IN THE NUMBER OF FIRST-TIME JOB-SEEKERS, WHICH IS USUALLY SUBSTANTIALLY HIGHER IN SEPTEMBER THAN IN MARCH.
THE NUMBER OF FIRST-TIME JOB-SEEKERS AS FOUND IN THE SEPTEMBER 1977 SURVEY WAS 15,100, COMPARED WITH 7,100 IN THE MARCH 1978 SURVEY. THESE FIGURES SHOW A REDUCTION OF 8,000 PEOPLE OR TWO-FIFTHS OF THE TOTAL REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF UNEMPLOYED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1977 AND MARCH 1978.
THE SPOKESMAN SAID THAT IF THE SEPTEMBER 1977 RATE IS ADJUSTED BY REFERENCE TO THE SEASONAL EFFECT, IT BECOMES 3.6 PER CENT.
+THE CORRECTED DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THIS FIGURE AND THE ONE FOR MARCH THIS YEAR IS THUS LESS BUT IS STILL STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT,* HE SAID.
THE SPOKESMAN EXPLAINED THAT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE SURVEY, THOSE WHO WERE AGED BETWEEN 14 AND 64 AND WERE NOT IN EMPLOYMENT OR HAD WORKED LESS THAN 15 HOURS IN THE SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE SURVEY DATE BUT WERE LOOKING FOR WORK, WERE CLASSIFIED AS UNEMPLOYED.
HE FURTHER DREW ATTENTION TO THE VARIATION IN THE DEFINITION OF +UNEMPLOYMENT+ IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES.
HE SAID THAT IN HONG KONG, +UNEMPLOYED+ INCLUDES THOSE WHO HAVE JUST LEFT SCHOOL AND WHO REALLY HAVE NOT HAD MUCH CHANCE TO FIND A JOB- WHO HAVE JUST, BUT ONLY JUST, TAKEN UP WORK- WHO HAVE TEMPORARILY BEEN LAID OFF WORK (WORKING LESS THAN 15 HOURS IN THE LAST SEVEN DAYS)- WHO ARE AVAILABLE FOR WORK, BUT NOT ACTUALLY LOOKING FOR WORK BECAUSE THEY THINK THERE IS NONE OR BECAUSE THEY ARE TEMPORARILY SICK.
THE NEXT SIX-MONTHLY LABOUR FORCE SURVEY WILL BE HELD IN SEPTEMBER THIS YEAR.
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SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMME TO BEGIN THIS SUNDAY
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THE GOVERNOR, SIR MURRAY LACLEHOSE, -ILL OFFICIATE AT THE TENTH SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMME OPENING CEREMONY TO BE HELD AT ERSKINE CAMP, SAI KUNG AT 3 P.M. CH SUNDAY (JUNE 13).
ACCOMPANYING THE GOVERNOR AT THE OPENING CEREMONY WILL EE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CENTRAL CO-ORDINATING COMMITTEE FOE YOUTH RECREATION, MR. NORMAN OEI.
ALSO ATTENDING WILL BE SIR KENNETH PING-FAN FUNG, STEWARD OF ROYAL HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUE, WHO WILL PRESENT A CHEQUE FOR ■,1.76 MILLION TC THE GOVERNOR AS THE CLUE’S DONATION TOWARDS THIS YEAR’S SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMME.
AFTER THE CEREMONY, ABOUT 123 YOUTHS WILL GUIDE GUESTS ON A TOUR OF THE VARIETY OF OUTDOOR AND INDOOR ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN THIS YEAR’S PROGRAMME.
A PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION ILLUSTRATING VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMME '.ILL ALSO EE ON DISPLAY.
NOTE TO EDITORS:
YOU ARE INVITED TO SEND REPRESENTATIVES TO COVER THE TENTH SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMME OPENING CEREMONY ON SUNDAY (JUNE 13) AT ERSKINE CAMP, SAI KUNG. PRESS TRANSPORT HLL BE PROVIDED. A government coach will leave queen’s pier, central at 1.30 -. . SHARP FOR SAI KUNG.
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LAST TWO WEEKS FOR RE-REGISTRATION OF URBCO VOTERS O X X o
THERE ARE TWO MORE WEEKS FOR URBAN COUNCIL ELECTION VOTERS T0 rf-REGISTER BEFORE THE SEXENNIAL INQUIRY CLOSES ON JUNE 30, THE REGISTRATION OFFICER FOR THE 1978 URBAN COUNCIL ELECT ON REGISTRATION AND SEXENNIAL INQUIRY, MR. KUO KET-CHEN, REMINDED TODAY.
+0F THE 37.174 NOTICES OF SEXENNIAL INQUIRY SENT OUT IN MD-FEBRUARY, SO FAR 21,766 PEOPLE HAVE RETURNED THE FORMS FOR RE-REGISTRATION,+ SAID MR. KUO.
+THOSE WHO HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED NOTICES OF SEXENNIAL INQUIRY ARE ADVISED TO CONTACT US AT 5-765n12 OR WRITE TO THE REGISTRATION OF PERSONS OFFICE, CAUSEWAY BAY MAGISTRACY BUILDING, FOURTH FLOOR, HONG KONG SO THAT NOTICES COULD BE SENT TO THEM WITHOUT DELAY.
+1 HOPE THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE RECEIVED THESE NOTICES WOULD COMPLETF THE SEXENNIAL INQUIRY FORMS AND RETURN TO US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT,+ HE ADDED.
THE SEXENNIAL INQUIRY IS CARRIED OUT EVERY SIX YEARS TO FIND OUT WHETHER PREVIOUS ELECTORS ARE STILL ELIGIBLE TO REMAIN ON THE REGISTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE QUALIFICATION AND WHETHER THEY .vISH TO CHANGE THEIR POLLING STATIONS.
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BLOOD DONATIONS HAVE TO EE DOUBLED BY 1982 — DR. THONG ******
DONATIONS OF ELOCD FOR HOSPITAL USE WILL HAVE TO BE DOUBLED BY 1982 TO MEET THE INCREASING NEED WITH THE GRADUAL EXPANSION OF HOSPITAL FACILITIES IN THE NEXT FEW YEARS.
DR. K.L. THONG, DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, STATED THIS TODAY AT THE ANNUAL DONOR AwARD PRESENTATION ORGANISED BY THE BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE OF' THE HONG KONG RED CROSS.
HE SAID IT WAS ENCOURAGING TO NOTE THAT 74,000 DONATIONS OF BLOOD WERE GIVEN TO RED CROSS FOR USE BY 18 GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE HOSPITALS DURING THE YEAR 1977/73.
AS MORE HOSPITALS WERE BEING BUILT, HE SAID, ONE MUST EXPECT A GREAT STRAIN ON FUTURE RESOURCES.
DR. THONG SAID THAT IN ORDER TO COPE WITH THE NEED A NEW BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE CENTRE WOULD EE BUILT NEAR QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL PROVIDING ALL THE NECESSARY FACILITIES FOR RECEIVING, TESTING AND PROCESSING OF BLOOD.
+IT FOLLOWS THAT MORE AND MORE DONORS WILL BE NEEDED AND BY 1982 WE SHALL BE LOOKING FOR SOME 140,000 DONATIONS A YEAR,+ HE SAID.
DR. THONG STRESSED THAT THE SUCCESS IN BUILDING WHAT WILL BECOME A FULL SCALE BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE WOULD DEPEND VERY MUCH ON THE GOODWILL OF ALL BLOOD DONORS.
+N0 AMOUNT OF PLANNING DONE BY DOCTORS AND ADMINISTRATORS WILL PRODUCE A BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE WITHOUT THE DONORS AND WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT IS THE REGULAR DONORS,+ HE SAID.
+THIS IS THE ESSENTIAL FACTOR WHICH HOLDS TOGETHER A GOOD BLOOD DONATION PROGRAMME,+ HE ADDED.
DR. THONG SAID ALTHOUGH BLOOD DONORS RECEIVED NO FINANCIAL REWARD THERE WAS THE SATISFACTION OF KNOWING THAT BY GIVING SOME BLOOD +YCU HAVE SHOWN THE DEEPEST POSSIBLE CONCERN FOR THE WELFARE DF YOUR FELLOW MAN.+
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USTRIAI’ ARCHITECTS AMD TO?! PLANNERS VISIT THE NEW TERRITORIES K K F
SEVE VISITING AUSTRIA!. ARCHITECTS AND TOWN PLANNERS SAID TODAY THEY <ERE I PRESSED . I TH THE MAGNITUDE AND DRAMATIC PROGRESS OF T’-.E ■■’E;. TO..NS AND MARKET TOWNS IN THE NEW TERRITORIES.
THE REMARK .'AS MADE AFTER THEY TOOK A FIRST-HAND LOOK AT THE DEVELOPMENTS I'' SHA TIN NE TOWN, TSUEN WAN NEW TOWN AND TAI PO ARKET TC.? AD HAD DISCUSSIONS ».■ I TH SENIOR OFFICIALS OF THE NEW TERRITORIES ADMINISTRATION AND THE NEW TERRITORIES DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
THE GROUP, HEADED BY MR. EUGENE A. GROSS, STARTED THEIR DAY-LONG PROGRAMME WITH A BRIEFING BY THE ACTING SECRETARY FOR THE IE'. TERRITORIES, MR. JOHN TODD, AT THE CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE E. TERRITORIES ADMINISTRATION HEADQUARTERS.
ACCOMPANIED BY THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR THE NEW TERRITORIES (DEVELOP r,''. ROBERT UPTON, AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (DEVELOP’ £ T), i ISS FRANCESCA SIDNEY, THE GROUP DROVE TO A VANTAGE POINT IN SHA Tl’ *AI TO HAVE A BIRD’S EYE VIE.. OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF SHA TIT HEW TOWN.
THEY WERE BRIEFED BY THE SHA T I : DISTRICT OFFICER, MR. GERRY HIGGINSON, AID THE DISTRICT’S CHIEF ENGINEER, MR. KWEI SEE-KAN, ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TO TURi! THE EW TOWN INTO A EALA CEB, SELF-CONTAINED COMMUNITY OF HALF-A-i ’ ILLION PEOPLE BY .’.ID-1980S.
THE GROUP THEN WENT TO TAI PC ..’HERE THEY WERE MET BY THE TAI PC DISTRICT OFFICER, R. CLIVE CXLEY, THE DISTRICT’S ACTING CHIEF ENGINEER, MR. EOSCG KEOWN. THEY ..ERE TOLD THAT MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS IN TAI PO WOULD EVENTUALLY SWELL THE TOWN’S PRESENT POPULATION OF 32,303 TO 223,3??.
AFTER LU CH, THE VISIT?? ’CULL*’ 7 Tl ? TSUE.’ ..Ai: DISTRICT OFFICE AND WERE^BRI EFED BY THE TSUEN WAN DISTRICT OFF ILER (DEVELOPMENT), .TH. JAMES BLACK, AMj THE TSUE. -AN PROJECT MANAGER, F.E. SHORT.
I ! TSUEi! WAI.’, THE GROUP TOURED SA? TUNG UK VILLAGE, ITS MANY FACTORIES A •£ A TEMPORARY MARKET SITE. THEY ALSO INSPECTED WORK O’- THE HE.*. TOW'.' CENTRE AND NEW HOUSING ESTATES IM SHEK WAI KOK A..D LEI -UK SHUE.
THEY ALSO FOUND OUT FOR THEMSELVES THE LIVING AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTS OF THE RESIDENTS IN THE OLD VILLAGE AND THE NEW ESTATES ITH THE MANY MODERN FACILITIES.
THE PA?TY THE! BOARDED THE GOVE?:.”’EAT LAUNCH THE +TIN HAU+ TO SAIL SACK TO QUEEN’S PIER IN CENTRAL.
THE ARCHITECTS AND TC..U PLANNERS ARE AMONG A GROUP OF 27 WHO ARRIVED I.. HOi’G KONG OK TUESDAY AFTER A VISIT TO CHINA. THEY WILL LE-Vi HO’ ?- KO C SATURDAY (JUNE 17).
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NOTE TO EDITORS:
CHIEF OF ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT TO VISIT P.W.D. SITES * * * * *
MR. DAVID STEAD, P.W.D.’S DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT ILL INSPECT SOME OF THE WORK SITES IN KOWLOON TOMORROW (FRIDAY) TO SEE THE PROGRESS OF VARIOUS P.W.D. PROJECTS.
HE WILL SE ACCOMPANIED BY THE CHIEF ENGINEERS OF VARIOUS OFFICES CONCERNED. AMONG THE SITES TO 3E VISITED WILL BE THE WESTERN KOWLOON CORRIDOR AND THE WESTERN APPROACH ROAD TO AIRPORT TUNNEL ROAD.
PRESS TRANSPORT WILL BE PROVIDED. MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES WHO WISH TO MAKE USE OF THE FACILITY SHOULD ASSEMBLE AT THE OPEN CAR PARK OUTSIDE THE RECEPTION OFFICE, MURRAY BUILDING, GARDEN ROAD AT 9.10 A.M. A NINE-SEATER-VAN WILL LEAVE MURRAY BUILDING AT 9.15 A.M. SHARP.
OFFICERS OF THE P.W.D.’S PUBLICITY UNIT WILL BE ON HAND TO ASSIST THE PRESS.
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WORKSHOP ON FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION ******
T-- ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WELFARE, MRS. EVELYN DOE, ILL OFFICIATE ,T THE OPENING CERE ON'Y OF A WORKSHOP ON FAMILY I IFE -DUCATIC AT 9.33 A.M. ON SATURDAY (JUNE 17) AT THE LADY 7. S'C- T’lAI G CENTRE, 44, 01 KWA‘ ROAD, WAN CHAI.
THE .CRKSHOP, ORGANISED EY THE .'.mN CHAI DISTRICT COMMITTEE Of F ILY LIFE EDUCATION, .'.ILL BE ATTENDED DY ABOUT 80 TEACHERS, SOCIAL ORKERS AND NURSERY STAFF IN WAN CHAI DISTRICT.
LECTURES ON THE HISTORY, CONCEPT, CONTENTS, TARGET GROUPS Tj -orr 5 "fr t,” v - [_OPV“'T OF THIS COI'.'.U' ITY PROGRAMME WILL BE 7LIV^-3 -Y EXPERIENCED WORKERS IN THE 'ORNING, ..HILE GROUP isCvSSICNS A!.D A PRESENTATION OF RESOURCE MATERIALS WILL TAKE
PLACE I'1 T-.E AFTE' -.'COA.
YOU -'E INVITED TO SEND ‘ EPPESE'TAT IVES TO COVER THE EVENT.
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WATER CUT IN WESTERN * * * *
FRESH WATER SUPPLY TO A NUMBER OF PREMISES IN WESTERN DISTRICT WILL BE TEMPORARILY CUT OFF FOR EIGHT HOURS FROM 10 P.M. ON SATURDAY (JUNE 17).
THIS IS TO ENABLE STAFF OF THE WATER SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT TO CARRY OUT WORK ON WATER MAINS CONNECTION IN THE AREA.
PREMISES AFFECTED ARE NOS. 14 TO 80 AND 108 TO 132 QUEEN’S ROAD WEST AND REAR BLOCKS OF HOUSES NOS. 14 TO 40 AND THE CHARTERED BANK BUILDING IN QUEEN’S ROAD WEST.
DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE, HONG KONG. TEL: 5-233191
FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1978
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
OUR HOUSING PROGRAMME ADMIRED AND ENVIED ABROAD -SIR DENYS ROBERTS SAYS ................................ 1
SENIOR ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE APPOINTED ....... 2
TUEN MUN TREATMENT PLANT EXTENSION BEGINS OPERATION ..... 3
RECRUITMENT OF FIREMEN .................................. *
BILL TO PROTECT MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS GAZETTED .......... *
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT INSPECTS P.W.D. SITES. 6
MERCHANT SHIPPING (AMENDMENT) BILL ...................... 7
COOKING COMPETITION TO PROMOTE FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION .... 7
LITTER WARDENS ON PATROL AT BEACHES ..................... 8
TECHNICAL INSTITUTES SEEKING PART-TIME LECTURERS ........ 9
GOVERNMENT TO LAUNCH PUPPET THEATRE ..................... 9
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OUR HOUSING PROGRAMME ADMIRED AND ENVIED ABROAD - SIR DENYS ROBERTS ******
HONG KONG’S PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAMME, AND THE PACE AT WHICH IT IS GOING AHEAD, IS A SUBJECT OF ADMIRATION AND ENVY ABROAD, THE CHIEF SECRETARY, SIR DENYS ROBERTS, SAID THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING.
+1 HAVE RECENTLY RETURNED FROM A VISIT TO THE CARIBBEAN AND TO CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EVERYWHERE I WENT PUBLIC OFFICIALS KNEW OF OUR HOUSING PROGRAMME AND PRAISED IT AS A REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT,+ HE SAID.
SIR DENYS WAS SPEAKING AT THE ANNUAL DINNER OF THE HONG KONG BRANCH OF THE INSTITUTE OF HOUSING, WHICH WAS ATTENDED BY ABOUT 200 MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTE, MANY OF THEM STAFF OF THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT, AS WELL AS THE ACTING SECRETARY FOR HOUSING, MR. DONALD LIAO, AND THE ACTING DIRECTOR OF HOUSING, MR. BERNARD WILLIAMS.
SIR DENYS SAID THAT ALTHOUGH ABOUT TWO MILLION PEOPLE ALREADY LIVED IN PUBLIC HOUSING, THIS HAD BY NO MEANS SOLVED OUR DIFFICULTIES AND UNDER PRESENT PLANS IT WAS INTENDED TO HOUSE UP TO 1-1/2 MILLION MORE PEOPLE IN HEAVILY SUBSIDISED PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION WITHIN THE NEXT SEVEN YEARS.
+WE HOPE THAT THIS WILL ENSURE THAT EVERYONE WHO NEEDS IT WILL BE ABLE TO OBTAIN PUBLIC HOUSING WITHIN HIS MEANS,+ HE SAID.
+BUT OVERCROWDING WILL REMAIN AND MANY OF OUR OLDER ESTATES WILL BE BELOW CONTEMPORARY STANDARDS, SO THAT MUCH MORE REMAINS TO BE DONE.+
IN PROVIDING PUBLIC HOUSING, HE SAID, IT WAS NOT ENOUGH MERELY TO BUILD LARGE NUMBERS OF HUGE APARTMENT BLOCKS WHICH COULD DETERIORATE ALL TOO QUICKLY INTO SLUMS.
+1 AM SURE THAT MOST OF THE CREDIT FOR THE DRAMATIC IMPROVEMENT IN THE STANDARDS OF MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC HOUSING IN HONG KONG IN THE PAST FEW YEARS LS DUE TO THE MEMBERS OF THIS INSTITUTE,+ HE SAID.
THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AS HOUSING MANAGERS HAD WIDENED FROM THE MAINTENANCE OF THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF BUILDINGS TO A GENERAL SUPERVISION OF ALL ASPECTS OF COMMUNITY LIFE IN HOUSING ESTATES.
HOUSING MANAGERS, AS PROFESSIONALS, NOW WERE CONSULTED ON THE LOCATION, DESIGN AND SCALE OF HOUSING PROJECTS, PROVIDING THE BENEFIT OF THEIR INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE TO PLANNERS AND ARCHITECTS.
ON THE GROUND, THEY WERE ALSO INVOLVED IN DEVISING A SYSTEM FOR THE SELECTION OF TENANTS WHICH WAS FAIR, AS FREE OF CORRUPTION AS POSSIBLE AND WHICH ENSURED THAT ONLY THOSE NEEDING SUCH ACCOMMODATION WOULD GET IT.
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+IT IS GREATLY TO THE CREDIT OF YOUR MEMBERS THAT IT IS RARE K HEAR CO'-'PLAINTS AGAINST SUCH METHODS AND PRACTICE OF SELECTION 7Y “HE HOUSING AUTHORITY OR HOUSING SOCIETY,+ SAID SIR DENYS.
+ A SUCCESSFUL 'ANAGER MUST KNOW .'HEN TO BE STRONG AND WHEN TO BE COMPASSIONATE' WHEN HE SHOULD -AKE ALLOWANCES FOR HUMAN WEAKNESS AND WHEN HE SHOULD DRA.. THE LINE.
+HE NEEDS GREAT PATIENCE, A SENSE OF CHARITY AND AFFECTION FOR HIS FELLOW MEN.+
SIR DENYS ALSO PRAISED THE TENANTS OF PUBLIC HOUSING, SAYING THAT THEY HAVE AN ADMIRABLE TEMPERAMENT AMD ALSO DISPLAY PATIENCE, RESILIENCE AND GOOD SENSE IN + THE STRESSES AND ANNOYANCES OF CLOSE LIVING, WHICH FRAY THE NERVES AND TIRE THE BODY.+
THAT THERE WAS A DEGREE OF CONTENTMENT AMONG THE TENANTS WAS TO THE CREDIT OF THE HOUSING MANAGERS CONCERNED.
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APPOINTMENT OF SENIOR
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ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE * * * * *
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH AFFAIRS HAS APPROVED THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. JOHN OVER TO FILL A NEW SUPERNUMERARY POST OF SENIOR ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER IN THE ROYAL HONG KONG POLICE.
MR. OVER WILL HEAD THE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
I?’ POLICE HEADQUARTERS AND WILL EE RESPONSIBLE TO THE NEWLY-APPOINTED DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE (ADMINISTRATION), MR. C.W.B. PURDON FOR PLANNING AND RESEARCH, INTERNAL INSPECTIONS, DISCIPLINE AND COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE POLICE.
MR. OVER IS 47 AND HAS BEEN ACTING CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THE DORSET POLICE FORCE. AFTER SERVICE IN THE ROYAL MARINES HE JOINED THE METROPOLITAN POLICE IM 1951 AND HAD SIX YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE UNIFORM BRANCH.
IN 1957 HE'TRANSFERRED TO THE SURREY CONSTABULARY, SERVING lf THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT AMD -THE TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT.
FROM 1970 TO 1974, HE WAS APPOINTED THE OFFICER I . CHARGE OF THE DORKING DIVISION OF CONSTABULARY.
DEPUTY AND THEN THE THE SURREY
I.- JULY 1974, HE WAS APPOINTED ASSISTANT CHIEF CONSTABLE (ADMINISTRATION) I'. SURREY, WITH PARTICULAR RESPONSIBILITY FOR PERSONNEL, TRAINING, RECRUITING, WELFARE AND THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF THE SURREY CONSTABULARY.
SINCE SEPTEMBER 1975 HE HAS BEEK DEPUTY CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THE DORSET POLICE. IN THIS CAPACITY HE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, TRAINING, DISCIPLINE, FORWARD PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF THE -OPCE.
Mh. OVER, WHO IS MARRIED, IS EXPECTED TO ARRIVE IN HONG KONG IN AUGUST.
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TUEN MUN WATER TREATMENT PLANT EXTENSION BEGINS OPERATION MO
THE ACTING DIRECTOR OF WATER SUPPLIES, MR. TOM TOMLINSON, TODAY SET INTO OPERATION THE MEW EXTENSION TO THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT AT TUEN MUN.
THE EXTENSION, COSTING $5 MILLION, WILL BOOST THE DAILY CAPACITY OF THE PLANT FROM THE EXISTING 45,500 CUBIC METRES TO 91,000 CUBIC METRES.
SPEAKING AT THE OPENING CEREMONY, MR. TOMLINSON SAID THAT THE PLANT WAS NOW CAPABLE OF PRODUCING ENOUGH FRESH WATER TO SERVP THE DEVELOPMENT IN TUEN MUN NEW TOWN AND ALONG CASTLE PEAK ROAD BETWEEN 16 AND 18 MILESTONES, UP TO MID-1980.
THE EXTENSION, HE ADDED, WOULD ALSO AUGMENT WATER SUPPLY TO THE YUEN LONG DISTRICT.
MR. TOMLINSON RECALLED THAT PLANNING OF THE PRESENT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM BEGAN ABOUT 12 YEARS AGO WHEN THE GOVERNMENT DECIDED TO DEVELOP CASTLE PEAK INTO A NEW TOWN WHICH WOULD ULTIMATELY ACCOMMODATE A POPULATION OF ABOUT 500,000.
WORK ON THE SYSTEM IS BEING CARRIED OUT IN STAGES, THE FIRST OF WHICH CONSISTS OF TWO PARTS.
HE SAID THAT PART ONE OF THE FIRST STAGE GF THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM INCLUDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TREATMENT WORKS WITH A DAILY CAPACITY OF 27,000 CUBIC METRES, A SERVICE RESERVOIR AND A PUMPING STATION, WAS ’COMPLETED ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO.
PART TWO, ESTIMATED TO COST *48 MILLION, WAS PUT IN HAND IN 1976, HE ADDED.
AS A RESULT, THE CAPACITY OF THE EXISTING PLANT WAS INCREASED TO 45,500 CUBIC METRES PER DAY AND WITH THE COMPLETION OF THIS NEV/ EXTENSION THE DAILY CAPACITY WAS AGAIN DOUBLED.
MR. TOMLINSON SAID THAT THE REMAINING WORKS UNDER THE FIRST STAGE INCLUDED EXTENSIONS TO PUMPING FACILITIES, THE LAYING OF ADDITIONAL FRESH WATER MAINS AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO NEW SERVICE RESERVOIRS IN TUEN MUN.
+THESE WORKS AND THE SALT WATER INSTALLATIONS REQUIRED FOR FLUSHING PURPOSES ARE IN AN ADVANCED STAGE OF DESIGN OR CONSTRUCTION, AND WILL BE BROUGHT INTO USE IN STAGES AS THEY ARE COMPLETED,+ HE SAID.
MR. TOMLINSON POINTED OUT THAT FURTHER EXTENSION OF THE WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES TO TUEN MUN, YUEN LONG AND ADJACENT AREAS WOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GROWTH OF DEVELOPMENT.
DESIGNS WERE ALREADY IN HAND TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF THESE WORKS TO 182,000 CUBIC METRES PER DAY BY THE END OF 1981, HE ADDED.
AMONG THOSE PRESENT AT THE CEREMONY WERE MR. LAU WONG-FAT, CHAIRMAN OF THE TUEN MUN RURAL COMMITTEE, AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVES FROM TUEN MUN DISTRICT.
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RECRUITMENT OF FIREMEN * * *
THE FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT IS INVITING APPLICATIONS FROM PHYSICALLY FIT YOUNG MEN TO FILL ABOUT 320 VACANCIES FOR THE POST OF FIREMEN.
THE RECRUITS WILL BE TRAINED FOR GENERAL FIRE FIGHTING AND RESCUE DUTIES.
APPLICANTS SHOULD BE AGED BETWEEN 18 AND 30, HAVE GOOD PHYSIQUE AND NORMAL EYE SIGHT, EE ABLE TO SPEAK FLUENT CANTONESE AND READ AND WRITE CHINESE.
THEY SHOULD HAVE LIVED IN HONG KONG FOR A CONTINUOUS PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS OR MORE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
THE STARTING SALARY FOR A FIREMAN IS 31,210 A MONTH AND THE MAXIMUM IS SI,770.
PEOPLE WHO ARE INTERESTED SHOULD APPLY IN PERSON BETWEEN 9 A.M. AND 6 P.M. DAILY FROM JUNE 26 TO JULY 4, INCLUDING SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS TO THE TSIM SHA TSUI FIRE STATION, CANTON ROAD, KOWLOON.
THE APPLICANT SHOULD BRING ALONG HIS IDENTITY CARD, DOCUMENTS VERIFYING HIS RESIDENTIAL AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND A DULY COMPLETED G.F. 340 FORM, COPIES OF WHICH ARE OBTAINABLE CROM ANY CITY DISTRICT OFFICE.
HE SHOULD ALSO BRING ALONG A PAIR OF R'JBBER-SOLED GYMNASTIC SHOES AND SHORTS FOR USE IN THE STRENGTH TEST AT THE RECRUITMENT CENTRE.
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BILL TO PROTECT MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS GAZETTED * * * *
l.NSLUDES PROVISIONS FOR PREVENTING OPPRESSION Trn'/v'',CR ,Y SHAREHOLDERS IS PUBLISHED IN THE GOVERNMENT GAZETTE I UDAY•
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A GOVERNMENT SPOKESMAN SAID THE EILL PROVIDES FOR A NEW SECTION TO BE INTRODUCED INTO THE PRINCIPAL ORDINANCE TO ALLOW ANY MEMBER OF A COMPANY WHO CONSIDERS THAT THE COMPANY’S AFFAIRS ARE BEING CONDUCTED IN A MANNER UNFAIRLY PREJUDICIAL TO SOME PART OF THE SHAREHOLDERS INCLUDING HIMSELF TO PETITION THE COURT FOR RELIEF.
THIS NEW SECTION IS ALSO INTENDED TO INCREASE THE POWERS OF THE COURT TO PROTECT OPPRESSED SHAREHOLDERS BY INCLUDING PROVISION FOR THE COURT TO MAKE ORDERS OF RESTRAINT AGAINST ISOLATED ACTS COMMITTED EY A COMPANY OR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE CONDUCT COMPLAINED OF BY THE SHAREHOLDER. IT ALSO EMPOWERS THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO PETITION THE COURT IF THE REPORT OF AN INSPECTOR APPOINTED BY HIM TO I'VEST I GATE THE AFFAIRS OF A COMPANY REVEALS THAT THE COMPANY’S BUSINESS IS BEING CONDUCTED IN A MANNER UNFAIRLY PREJUDICIAL TO THE INTERESTS OF ANY OF ITS MEMBERS.
THE SPOKESMAN SAID THE PRINCIPAL ORDINANCE PROVIDES THAT THE GOVERNOR MAY ISSUE A LICENCE TO DISPENSE WITH THE WORD +LIMITED+ IN ITS NAME TO ANY ASSOCIATION ABOUT TO EE FORMED AS A LIMITED COMPANY FOR PROMOTING COMMERCE, ART, SCIENCE, RELIGION, CHARITY, OR ANY OTHER USEFUL AIM AND WHICH APPLIES ITS PROFITS OR OTHER INCOME SOLELY TO PROMOTING ITS OBJECTIVES.
HE SAID THAT, AS A LICENCE COULD ONLY BE GRANTED AT PRESENT TO A COMPANY ABOUT TO BE FORMED, THIS MEANT THAT AN ORGANISATION WISHING TO DISPENSE WITH THE WORD +LIMITED+ HAD FIRST TO OPERATE FOR A PERIOD AS AN UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION.
+THIS IS UNSATISFACTORY AS IT IS THEREBY DEPRIVED OF THE BENEFITS OF REGISTRATION AS A COMPANY WITH LIMITED LIABILITY, SO THE EFFECT OF THE NEW EILL WILL BE TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUE OF LICENCES TO EXISTING LIMITED COMPANIES,+ THE SPOKESMAN SAID.
HE SAID THAT, UNDER THE EXISTING ORDINANCE, PARTNERSHIPS OF ORE THAN 23. EMBERS, OTHER THAN FOR THE BUSINESS OF BANKING, WERE PROHIBITED. THE NEW BILL LIFTS THIS LIMITATION ON NUMBERS FOR PARTNERSHIPS OF SOLICITORS, PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS, MEMBERS OF A RECOGNISED STOCK EXCHANGE OR BODIES ESTABLISHED FOR SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AS THE GOVERNOR-1N-COUNC IL MAY PRESCRIBE.
THE SPOKESMAN SAID IT WAS INTENDED THAT THE BULK OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE COMPANIES LAW REVISION REPORT SHOULD BE INTRODUCED BY AN +OMNIBUS+ EILL WHICH IS NOW BEING PREPARED.
+THE REASON AMENDMENTS RELATING TO MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS HAVE BEEN BROUGHT FORWARD IN ADVANCE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE BILL IS THAT THE REPORT RECOMMENDS THAT THESE SHOULD EE GIVEN PRIORITY,* HE SAID.
HE SAID ALSO THE PUBLIC HAD CALLED FOR EARLY ENACTMENT OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO PROTECTION OF MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS, THE POWER TO DISPENSE WITH +LIMITED+ IN THE NAME OF A COMPANY AND FOR LIFTING THE PROHIBITION ON PARTNERSHIPS OF MORE THAN 20 MEMBERS.
+IT IS IN RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INTEREST IN IMPLEMENTING THESE THREE AREAS THAT THEY HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED INTO THIS BILL*, HE SA ID.
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DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT INSPECTS P.W.D. SITES * * * * *
THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT, MR. DAVID STEAD, TODAY TOURED SOME OF THE P.W.D. WORK SITES IN KOWLOON TO INSPECT THE PROGRESS ON VARIOUS P.W.D. PROJECTS.
HE WAS ACCOMPANIED BY MR. R.T. JENKINS, CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL OFFICE’ MR. Y.L. CHOI, CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE CONSULTANTS MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF THE HIGHWAYS OFFICE’ MR. HAROLD CHAMBERLAIN, CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE PORT WORKS DIVISION AND MR. YEUNG KIM-CHOY, CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE HIGHWAYS (KOWLOON) DIVISION.
AMONG THE SITES VISITED IN THE MORNING WERE TWO MAJOR ROAD PROJECTS — THE WESTERN KOWLOON CORRIDOR STAGE TWO AND THE 'WESTERN APPROACHES TO THE AIRPORT TUNNEL.
MR. STEAD SPENT MORE THAN TWO HOURS INSPECTING THE WORK ON THE SAN SHAN INTERCHANGE AT TO KWA WAN AND THE WU HU INTERCHANGE IN HUNG HOM WHICH FORM A VITAL PART OF THE WESTERN APPROACHES TO THE AIRPORT TUNNEL.
THE TWO INTERCHANGES ARE EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY THE MIDDLE OF NEXT YEAR WHILE THE EAST KOWLOON WAY, A 1,200-METRE LONG ELEVATED ROADWAY LINKING THESE TWO INTERCHANGES, IS SCHEDULED FOR COMPLETION IN EARLY 1933.
MR. STEAD SAID: +THE EAST KOWLOON WAY IS AN INTEGRAL
PART OF ROUTE 3 — A SIX-KILOMETRE HIGH-CAPACITY ROUTE BETWEEN KWUN TONG AND HUNG HOM WHICH PARTLY RUNS UNDER THE AIRPORT RUNWAY VIA A 1,300-METRE TUNNEL.
+WORK IS ALSO UNDERWAY ON ANOTHER ROAD TO CONNECT WAI YIP STREET EXTENSION 'WITH A THIRD INTERCHANGE TO BE BUILT AT THE EASTERN END OF THE AIRPORT TUNNEL.
+THE WHOLE ROUTE 3 SCHEME IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN l°8O.+
IN THE AFTERNOON, MR. STEAD VISITED THE NEW HUNG HOM FERRY PIER, NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
THE PIER WITH LARGER AND MORE COMFORTABLE WAITING AREAS FOR PASSENGERS IS A VAST IMPROVEMENT OVER THE EXISTING FACILITIES. IT IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY THE END OF THE YEAR.
OTHER PROJECTS VISITED INCLUDED THE GRADE SEPARATED INTERSECTION AT THE JUNCTION OF CORNWALL STREET, WATERLOO ROAD AND JUNCTION ROAD.
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MERCHANT SHIPPING (AMENDMENT) BILL * * * *
ALL DECK RATINGS ENGAGED FOR SERVICE ON HONG KONG REGISTERED CUI DC AS A~LE BODIED (A.3.) SEAMEN MUST HOLD RECOGNISED CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY, IF AN AMENDMENT BILL IS PASSED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
THE MERCHANT SHIPPING (AMENDMENT) BILL 1978, WHICH WAS PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE TODAY (FRIDAY), ALSO EMPOWERS THE DIRECTOR OF MARINE TO MAKE RULES FOR THE GRANTINGCFA.B. CERTIFICATES WITHOUT EXAMINATION TO SEAMEN WHO HAVE BEEN SERVING IN THE RANK OF A.B. OR IN AN EQUIVALENT OR HIGHER DECK RATING, PROVIDED THAT THEY MEET CERTAIN SPECIFIED CONDITIONS SUCH AS MINIMUM AGE AND QUALIFYING SERVICE AT SEA.
A SPOKESMAN FOR THE MARINE DEPARTMENT SAID TODAY: +THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDING LEGISLATION IS TO ENSURE THAT ONLY QUALIFIED MEN ARE ENGAGED AS A.B.+
ABLE BODIED SEAMEN IS A SENIOR RANK OF DECK RATING ON OCEAN-GOING SHIPS. IT IS USUALLY FILLED BY SEAMEN WITH THREE YEARS OR MORE SEA SERVICE EXPERIENCE AND PROVEN COMPETENCE IN PERFORMING VARIOUS DUTIES ON THE DECK.
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COOKING COMPETITION TO PROMOTE FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION ' ' * * *
THE YAU MA TEI COMMUNITY AND YOUTH OFFICE AND THE TSIM SHA TSUI KAIFONG WELFARE ASSOC ATION HAVE JOINTLY ORGANISED A FATHER’S DAY COCKING COMPETITION TO PROMOTE FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION.
A TOTAL OF 50 PEOPLE L. IV ING IN TSIM SHA TSUI, COMPRISING 25 HOUSEWIVES AND 25 CHILDREN, WILL TAKE CART IN THE COMPETITION ..HIGH ..ILL EE HELD AT THE TSIN SHA TSUI KAIFONG WELFARE ASSOCIATION HALL AT 11 A.M. ,CN SUNDAY (JUNE 18).
THE PRINCIPAL SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER IN CHARGE OF FAMILY LIFE EDUCAT IO:-:, MRS. HENRIETTA CHEN- THE VICE CHAIRMAN CF TSIM SHA TSUI KAIFONG WELFARE ASSOCIATION, MR. THCMAS LEE AND A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER IN THE DISTRICT, DR. AU KCK KI WILL PERFORM A CEREMONY TO 'ARK THE START OF THE COMPETITION.
Dr. AU WILL GIVE A TALK ON HEALTH AND NUTRITION BEFORE THE COMPETITION BEGI-’S.
NOTE TC EDITORS:
YOU ARE INVITED TO SENE REPRESENTATIVES TO COVER THE FATHER’S DAY COCKING COMPETITION CN SUNDAY (JUNE 18) AT 11 A.M. AT THE TSI; SHA TSUI KAIFONG WELFARE ASSOCIATION HALL, 136 NATHAN ROAD, kc/ji rr.j;
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PEOPLE GOING TO THE BEACHES THIS WEEKEND ARE REMINDED TO KEEP THE BEACHES CLEAN BY PUTTING THEIR RUBBISH INTO THE BIN.
SINCE THE CLEAN BEACH CAMPAIGN WAS LAUNCHED ON JUNE 4, ABOUT 200 LITTER-BUGS WERE CAUGHT BY LITTER WARDENS AT VARIOUS GAZETTED BEACHES ON HONG KONG ISLAND AND THE NEW TERRITORIES DURING THE LAST TWO WEEKENDS.
+THE GREATEST NUMBER OF LITTER OFFENDERS WERE FOUND AT REPULSE BAY,* SAID MR. HUI KWOK-CHEUNG, CHIEF HEALTH INSPECTOR OF THE URBAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
+NOW THAT THE SUMMER IS HERE, WE ARE SENDING LITTER-SQUADS TO VARIOUS POPULAR BEACHES TO ENSURE THAT THE BEACHES ARE NOT TURNED INTO PUBLIC DUMPING GROUNDS BY LITTER-BUGS,+ HE SAID.
SIX LITTER-SQUADS, EACH CONSISTING OF A SENIOR FOREMAN AND A FOREMAN, HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED TO PATROL THE GAZETTED BEACHES ON HONG KONG ISLAND, WHILE EIGHT SQUADS HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED TO PATROL BEACHES IN THE NEW TERRITORIES.
+WE HAND OUT SUMMONSES TO THOSE WHO PURPOSELY DROP LITTER ON THE BEACHES,* SAID LITTER WARDEN LEE MING-CHEUNG, +BUT THOSE ’WHO UNINTENTIONALLY COMMIT THE OFFENCE WE GIVE THEM WARNINGS.*
MR. LEE ALSO POINTED OUT THAT DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE BEACHES. SUMMONSES WILL BE SERVED ON DOG OWNERS IF THEIR DOGS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO HAVE FOULED THE BEACHES.
COMMENTING ON THE DIFFICULTIES FACED BY THE LITTER WARDENS, MR. LEE SAID IT WAS PROBLEM OF CHECKING THE IDENTITY OF THE OFFENDERS.
+USUALLY THE BEACH-GOERS DO NOT BRING ALONG ANY DOCUMENT WHICH WILL IDENTIFY THEM. SO WE TELEPHONE THEIR HOMES TO ENSURE THAT WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE CORRECT NAMES AND- OTHER DATA,* MR. LEE SAID.
+BUT IT IS GRATIFYING TO NOTE THAT THE SWIMMERS WHO GO TO BEACHES IN GROUPS ARE NOW MORE CIVIC-MINDED.
+THEY USUALLY APPOINT A LEADER AMONG THEIR GROUPS TO CONDUCT THEIR MEMBERS TO CLEAN UP THE BEACHES BEFORE THEY LEAVE.
+1 HOPE ALL BEACH-GOERS WILL FOLLOW THEIR EXAMPLE,* HE SAID.
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TECHNICAL INSTITUTES SEEKING PART-TIME LECTURERS * * * *
HONG KONG’S FCUR TECHNICAL INSTITUTES ARE LOOKING FOR PART-TIME LECTURERS TC CONDUCT EVENING AND SATURDAY CLASSES IN THE 1978-79 SESSION BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER.
THE LECTURERS ARE BEING SOUGHT FOR DEPARTMENTS OF CLOTHING INDUSTRIES, COMMERCIAL STUDIES, CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRICAL ENGINEER ING, HOTEL KEEPING AND TOURISM STUDIES, GENERAL STUDIES, MARINE AND FABRICATION, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, PRINTING AND TEXTILE INDUSTRIES.
THE LECTURER’S FEES RANGE FROM 028 TO $50 AN HOUR.
. FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THESE COURSES CAN BE OBTAINED, IN PERSON OR IN WRITING, FROM THE MORRISON HILL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, 6 01 KWAN ROAD, JAN CHAI = K.VAI CHUNG TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, HING SHING ROAD, KWAI CHUNG- KJUN TONG TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, 25 HIU MING STREET, KWUN TCNG- AMD MAKING JONG TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, 702 LAI CHI KOK ROAD, CHEUNG SHA .AN.
APPLICATIONS FOR THE LECTURERS’ POSTS CLOSE ON JUNE 30.
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GOVERNMENT TO LAUNCH PUPPET THEATRE
A PRESS PREVIEW TO LAUNCH THE GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES’ PUPPET THEATRE ILL EE HELD ON MONDAY (JUNE 19) AT 12.30 P.M. AT EDINBURGH PLAC&, CENTRAL.
MR. PETER MOSS, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (PUBLICITY) OF THE GOVERN-;'-’;T l”FO7' -‘TIC! SERVICES, WILL OFFICIALLY LAUNCH THE PUPPET SHOW, THE FIRST EVER USED BY THE GOVERNMENT TC DELIVER CAMPAIGN MESSAGES.
YOU ARE INVITED TO SEND REPRESENTATIVES TO COVER THE PREVIEW.
TELEVISION CREWS ARE REQUESTED TC ARRIVE EARLY TO SET UP THEIR EQUIPMENT.
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STIFFER PENALTY FOR TRAVELLING ON TRAIN WITHOUT A TICKET * * * *
THE KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT FROM TUESDAY (JUNE 20) PASSENGERS TRAVELLING ON A TRAIN WITHOUT A TICKET WILL EE LIABLE TO PAY DOUBLE THE APPROPRIATE MAXIMUM FARE FOR THE ROUTE OVER WHICH THE TRAJN OPERATES.
A KCF. SPCKESe.Ai; SAID IF THE PASSENGER CAN PROVE THAT HE HAS TRAVELLED A SHORTER DI STANCE, HE WILL EE LIABLE TO PAY DOUBLE THE APPROPRIATE FARE ONLY FROM THE PLACE TO WHERE HE HAS TRAVELLED.
+PASSENGERS OVERRIDING WILL EE REQUIRED TO PAY THE FULL FARE PLUS 100 PER CENT FOR THAT PORTION OF THE JOURNEY FOR WHICH THEY DO NOT HOLD A TICKET,* THE SPOKESMAN SAID.
+FOR THOSE WHO ARE TRAVELLING IN A HIGHER CLASS THAN THAT FOR WHICH THEY HAVE PURCHASED TICKETS WILL BE CHARGED THE DIFFERENCE IN FARES PLUS 100 PER CENT,* HE ADDED.
THE SPOKESMAN FURTHER EXPLAINED THAT A MONTHLY TICKET HOLDER TRAVELLING IN A HIGHER CLASS THAN THAT FOR WHICH HIS TICKET IS AVAILABLE WILL BE REGARDED AS HOLDING AN ORDINARY SINGLE TICKET FOR THE CLASS INDICATED IN HIS MONTHLY TICKET.
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REMOVAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR JUDICIARY * * * *
THE REGISTRAR OF SUPREME COURT, MR. SIMON MAYO TODAY DREW THE ATTENTION OF THE PUBLIC TO CERTAIN REMOVAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE JUDICIARY.
THE ARRANGEMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
(A) WESTERN MAGISTRACY AND THE TENANCY TRIBUNAL WILL REMOVE TO FIRE BRIGADE BUILDING AT 46 CONNAUGHT ROAD CENTRAL, HONG KONG. THE MOVE IS BEING EFFECTED TODAY AND TOMORROW AND THE COURTS WILL OPERATE AT FIRE BRIGADE BUILDING ON MONDAY, JUNE 19. FROM THAT DATE THE MAGISTRACY WILL BE KNOWN AS WESTERN MAGISTRACY, FIRE BRIGADE BUILDING. FROM JUNE 7 SUMMONS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS TO BE SERVED ON PARTIES CONTAIN PARTICULARS OF THE NEW ADDRESS OF WESTERN MAGISTRACY. WHERE PARTIES HAVE ALREADY BEEN SERVED WITH PROCESS ENDEAVOURS WILL BE MADE TO PROVIDE PARTICULARS OF THE NEW ADDRESS AND FOR A SUITABLE TRANSITIONAL PERIOD PARTIES WHO ARE NOT AWARE OF THE PROPOSED ARRANGEMENTS WILL EE REFERRED FROM THE PRESENT WESTERN MAGISTRACY AT 2 POKFULAM ROAD TC THE NEW ADDRESS.
(E) THE VICTORIA DISTRICT COURT WILL REMOVE TO WESTERN ■AGISTRACY AT 2 POKFULAM ROAD OVER THE WEEKEND OF JUNE 24 AND 25 AND THE COURTS WILL OPERATE AT WESTERN MAGISTRACY ON JUNE 26. FROM THAT DATE WESTERN MAGISTRACY WILL BE KNOWN AS VICTORIA DISTRICT COURT AT WESTERN. SIMILAR ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE MADE FOR NOTIFYING INTERESTED PARTPES OF THE CHANGE.
(C) THE SUPREME COURT JILL REMOVE TO THE VICTORIA DISTRICT COURT AT BATTERY PATH OVER THE ..EEKEND OF JULY 6 AND 9. THE COURTS a ILL OPERATE AT BATTERY PATH ON JULY 10. FROM THAT DATE THE PRESENT VICTORIA DISTRICT COURT WILL BE KNOWN AS THE SUPREME COURT AT BATTERY PATH. ALSO ON THE SAME DATES THE REGISTRARS OF THE SUPREME COURT EXCLUDING = . SIMON MAYO, THE SUPREME COURT REGISTRY, THE PROBATE EG I STR Y, THE ACCOUNTS OFFICE AID THE LIBRARY .'ILL REMOVE T j FIRE BRIGADE BUILDING. ..AYO ..ILL REMOVc TO VICTORIA DISTRICT COURT AT BATTERY PATH. SIMILAR ARRANGE-E‘:TS -ILL EE MADE FOR NOTIFYING PARTIES CONCERNED OF THE CHANGE. IK ADDITION ARRANGEMENTS a ILL EE MADE TO ENSURE THAT =»F’_. |NE T NOTICES ARE DISPLAYED AT THE PRESENT SUPREME COURT BUILDING TO ENSURE THAT SUFFICIENT INSTRUCTIONS AND DIRECTION'S ARE PROVIDED TC PERSONS HAVING RECOURSE TC THE COURTS TO ENSURE THAT THEY KNOW WHERE TC ~E’:d.
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AUCTION OF +SPECIAL+ NUMBERS REALISES 3375,003 # fc
A TOTAL OF 16 SPECIAL VEHICLE REGISTRATION NUMBERS WERE SOLE EY AUCTION THIS (SATURDAY) MORNING FOR 3375,000 WHICH WILL GO I TO THE GOVERNMENT LOTTERIES FUND FOR CHARITY PURPOSES.
THE AUCTION, HELD IN THE LECTURE HALL OF THE CITY HALL, SAW THE REGISTRATION NUMBER BE8888 FETCH THE HIGHEST PRICE OF ,23,933.
'NOTHEF NUMBER AH999 WAS SOLD AT THE SECOND OF $42,300 WHILE THE LOwEST PRICE ..AS ,,4,009 FOF
HIGHEST PRICE BG525.
THE OTHER SPECIAL REGISTRATION NUMBERS WERE SOLD AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES:
HK83 — $40,000 911 — $31,000
BM68 — $28,000 8686 — $26,000
1338 — $21,000 BT99 — $20,000
AB6688 — $16,300 EM777 -- $16,000
BR69 — $13,000 753 “ $12,000
AA1221 — $12,000 BT123 — $9,000
XX14 — $5,000
THE NUMBERS AUCTIONED WILL EE ASSIGNED ONLY TO VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDERS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF THE DATE OF AUCTION.
TODAY’S SALE, THE 37TH ORGANISED BY THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT SINCE MAY 1973, BROUGHT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF MONEY REALISED SO FAR TO $7,838,009.
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GOVERNMENT SEEKING PHYSIO AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS *****
FACED WITH BIG SHORTAGES OF PHYSIO AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, THE GOVERNMENT ADVERTISED IN TODAY’S NEWSPAPERS FOR PEOPLE QUALIFIED IN THESE TWO PROFESSIONS, INCLUDING SOME TO WORK PART-TIME.
MR. IAN STRACHAN, PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT SECRETARY IN THE SOCIAL SERVICES BRANCH OF THE GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT, WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REHABILITATION POLICY, SAID THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE GOVERNMENT HAS ADVERTISED FOR PART-TIME WORKERS IN THESE TWC FIELDS, AND IT REFLECTS THE DESPARATE NEED FOR SUCH PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE.
+WE ARE HOPING LOCAL AND EXPATRIATE PEOPLE WITH APPROPRIATE QUALIFICATIONS WILL APPLY,+ MR. STRACHAN SAID.
HE SAID APPLICATIONS WERE EXPECTED TO COME LARGELY FROM MOTHERS WITH SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN.
THE DECISION TO INCLUDE PART-TIME WORKERS IN THE ADVERTISEMENT WAS AGREED AT A RECENT MEETING OF THE PERSONNEL SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE REHABILITATION DEVELOPMENT CO-ORDINATING COMMITTEE.
MR. STRACHAN SAID THE GOVERNMENT WAS 80 PER CENT SHORT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS (121 VACANT POSTS) AND 50 PER CENT SHORT OF PHYSIOTHERAPISTS (143 VACANT POSTS).
+WE ARE HOPING FOR A REALLY GOOD RESPONSE FROM QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS WHO WOULD LIKE TO WORK FOR A FEW HOURS A DAY FOR THE MEDICAL OR SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENTS,+ HE ADDED.
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WORKSHOP ON FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION
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THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WELFARE, MRS. EVELYN DOE TODAY STRESSED THE NEED FOR CONSTANT REAPPRAISAL OF THE PROGRAMME ON FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION.
SPEAKING AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF A FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION WORKSHOP FOR SOCIAL WORKERS, TEACHERS AND NURSERY STAFF, MRS. DOE SAID: +IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR PROFESSIONALS IN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE FIELDS TO EXERT CO-OPERATIVE EFFORTS IN IDENTIFYING THE CHANGING NEEDS OF THE POPULATION, SO THAT MORE EFFECTIVE APPROACHES COULD BE DERIVED.*
MRS. DOE ALSO EMPHASISED THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRATING THE FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION SERVICE INTO VARIOUS AREAS OF COMMUNITY WORK, AS THIS LONG-TERM PROGRAMME, AIMING AT THE IMPROVEMENT OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIP AND THE CULTIVATION OF SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS, REQUIRED A SYSTEMATIC AND ALL-EMBRACING MODE OF IMPLEMENTATION.
SHE POINTED OUT THAT SINCE THE GOVERNMENT ASSUMED THE COORDINATING ROLE IN 1977, RESPONSE FROM THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR AND THE PUBLIC HAD BEEN ENCOURAGING. SHE HOPED THAT THIS KIND OF ACTIVE PARTICIPATION FROM ALL PARTIES CONCERNED WOULD CONTINUE.
AFTER THE OPENING CEREMONY, THE WORKSHOP BEGAN WITH A LECTURE ON THE ORIGIN, CONCEPT AND SCOPE OF FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION BY l*RS. KATHERINE SHIN, A SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL IN CHARGE OF FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION IN WONG TAI SIN.
TRACING ITS HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT BACK TO THE 193O’S, MRS. SHIN SAID THE MOVEMENT STARTED AS A RESULT OF AN ACUTE DEMAND FOR MORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ON PARENTHOOD, CHILD CARE, MARRIAGE AND HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT AMONG NORTH AMERICAN FAMILIES, WHICH WERE THEN UNDERGOING RAPID CHANGES DUE TO URBANISATION AND INDUSTRIALISATION.
+THIS AMALGAMATION OF KNOWLEDGE CLOSELY CONNECTED WITH THE DAILY LIFE WITHIN THE FAMILY EXPERIENCED A MAJOR EXPANSION AT THE TIME OF WORLD WAR I, WHEN SEX EDUCATION WAS LOOKED UPON AS A PREVENTIVE MEASURE AGAINST VENEREAL DISEASES AND PROSTITUTION,* SHE POINTED OUT.
IN HONG KONG, MRS. SHIN SAID, FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION HAD GONE A LONG WAY SINCE 1952, WHEN INITIAL ATTEMPTS MADE BY PIONEERING AGENCIES TO PROMOTE POPULATION EDUCATION AND MARRIAGE COUNSELLING EVOLVED INTO THE PRESENT DAY FULL-SCALE PROGRAMME.
DRAWING ON EXPERIENCE GATHERED FROM THE FIRST PHASE OF THE FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED EARLIER THIS YEAR, ANOTHER SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL, MRS. HENRIETTA CHEN, SOLICITED THE SUPPORT OF THE MEDIA TO HELP CONVEY RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE TO THE COMMUNITY.
MRS. CHEN SAID THAT THE FORMATION OF A CENTRAL GUIDING COMMITTEE ON FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION, AS PROPOSED IN THE GREEN PAPER ON PERSONAL SOCIAL WORK AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE, WOULD SERVE TO CONSOLIDATE THE ALREADY ESTABLISHED TIES AMONG GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND VOLUNTARY AGENCIES.
THE WORKSHOP ALSO COMPRISED GROUP DISCUSSIONS AND SLIDE AND FILM SHOWS COMPLEMENTED BY A DISPLAY OF POSTERS, PAMPHLETS, BOOKS, MAGAZINES, AND MODELS ON FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION.
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FAN LING SWIMMING POOL COMPLEX TO BE COMPLETED SOON * * * M
RESIDENTS IN FAN LING SOON WILL BE ABLE TO GET RESPITE FROM THE HEAT OF THE SUMMED MONTHS IN A NEARBY MODERN SWIMMING POOL COMPLEX.
AND THEY WILL BE ABLE TO USE THE HEATED POOL TO HELP THAW OUT WHEN THE WEATHER TURNS COLD.
THE 512 MILLION FAN LING PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL COMPLEX, TO SERVE THE NORTHERN NEW TERRITORIES, IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER THIS YEAR OR EARLIER.
THE PROJECT REFLECTS THE EMPHASIS BEING PLACED ON PROVIDING RECREATION FACILITIES IN THE NEW TERRITORIES.
♦ THE STRUCTURAL WORK FOR THE SWIMMING POOL COMPLEX IS 95 PER CENT COMPLETE AND THE FINISHING WORK IS 50 PER CENT DONE,* SAID MR. KENNETH KAN, P.W.D.’S SENIOR ARCHITECT IN CHARGE OF THE PROJECT.
THE COMPLEX, THE SECOND TO BE BUILT BY THE GOVERNMENT IN THE NEW TERRITORIES — THE FIRST ONE BEING IN TSUEN WAN — WILL HAVE A MAIN POOL, A SECONDARY POOL, A TEACHING POOL, A SPECTATORS’ STAND, AND CHANGING ROOMS. THE MAIN POOL WILL BE HEATED IN WINTER.
MR. KAN SAID THAT THE SIZE OF THE MAIN POOL NOW CONFORMS WITH UP-TO-DATE OLYMPIC STANDARDS.
+THE WIDTH OF THE POOL IS 25 METRES AND THERE ARE FACILITIES TO ACCOMMODATE PORTABLE ELECTRONIC TOUCH-PADS AT ONE END OF THE POOL FOR SWIMMING COMPETITIONS,* HE SAID.
OFFICE HOURS OF LABOUR RELATIONS SERVICE EXTENDED * * * *
ALL SIX OFFICES OF THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT’S SERVICE WILL BE KEPT OPEN FROM MONDAY (JUNE 19) 1-2 P.M. LUNCH HOUR FROM MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS
LABOUR RELATIONS
DURING THE
A SPOKESMAN FOR THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT SAID TODAY THAT THE NEW ARRANGEMENT WAS FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF BOTH EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYERS WHO WISHED TO MAKE USE OF THEIR LUNCH HOUR TO MAKE ENQUIRIES OR CALL AT THE OFFICES PERSONALLY FOR ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE d?~^-S£R,^9N„DUTY DURING THE LUNCH HOUR WOULD ANSWER ENQUIRIES AND RECORD WAGt CLAIMS AND OTHER COMPLAINTS, THE SPOKESMAN ADDED, see I^tA^S'1^L^.^ewed AT THE Ero CF Slx To
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DURING THE FIRST FIVE MONTHS OF THIS YEAR, THE LABOUR RELATIONS SERVICE DEALT WITH A TOTAL OF 45,003 ENQUIRIES AND CONSULTATIONS — MORE THAN DOUBLE THE NUMBER DEALT WITH IN THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR.
THE ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF THE SIX LABOUR RELATIONS SERVICE OFFICES ARE t-
(1) LABOUR RELATIONS SERVICE (HONG KONG ISLAND)
HONG KONG REGIONAL OFFICE
NEW RODNEY BLOCK
99, QUEENSWAY, HONG KONG
TEL. NO. 5-282523 EXT. 60
(2) LABOUR RELATIONS SERVICE (KOWLOON EAST)
SAN PO KONG GOVERNMENT OFFICES
692, PRINCE EDWARD ROAD
SAN PO KONG, KOWLOON
TEL. NO. 3-205638
(3) LABOUR RELATIONS SERVICE (KOWLOON WEST)
SAN PO KONG GOVERNMENT OFFICES
692, PRINCE EDWARD ROAD
SAN PO KONG, KOWLOON
TEL. NO. 3-201652
(4) LABOUR RELATIONS SERVICE (KWUN TONG) KWUN TONG DISTRICT BRANCH OFFICE BUILDING
TUNG YAN STREET
SECOND FLOOR
KWUN TONG, KOWLOON
TEL. NO. 3-898520
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(5) LABOUR RELATIONS SERVICE (TSUEN WAN)
CHARTERED BANK BUILDING
THIRD FLOOR
SHA TSUI ROAD
TSUEN WAN, NEW TERRITORIES
TEL. NO. 12-422096
(6) LABOUR RELATIONS SERVICE (TUEN MUN)
MO. 39, TAK CHING COURT
GROUND FLOOR
TUEN MUN, NEW TERRITORIES
TEL. NO. 12-818443
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"OS A*:- "ONT’S |- H'A’E" SKIT'S AN" CA'OEING
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~~E ’AF’INE CERA'TNENT TO "AY :EVT "E~ THE PUBLIC TO TAKE SAFE’7 NEAS'JRES BEFORE ATER SKIING " CANOEING.
A SPOKESMAN FOP THE REPAPTME’T SAI" SKIERS SHCL'L" JOIN A CLUE AN" LEAP:. TO SWIM BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SKI ON WATER.
+ THEY SHOULR ALSO WEAR A SUITABLE BUOYANCY A| r AN" P| QK A CLEAR AREA FREE OF L'NRERWATEP AT" VISIBLE OBSTRUCTIONS + HE SAI R.
’0 THE BOAT "RIVERS, THE SPOKESMAN A "VISE" THEf/ TO PECOh'c P3""! Cl ENT T THIS TYPE OF BOAT HA*: "LING AN" -AVE A’- OBSERVE® SOLELY TO HELP WATCH THE SKIER WHILE THEY WATCH FODEWAD".
HE ALSO A"VISE" THEM TO "AKE SUDE THAT "HE SKIER I" KErT CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS INCLUDING AMCHO°E" =OAT~ A1"" SWIFTING AREAS. ' '
CANOEING, THE SPOKESMAN SAI" THE CA'OEI0’' CHOL'L" •TAs LIFE JACKETS AN" PAROLE IT SAFE LOCATION’S. ' " '
T°EY SHOULR OT GO OUT ALONE ’ O5 PJT MORE PEOPLE T THC CANOE THAN I’ IS RESIGNE" TO CARRY, HE SAI",~
T'^E SPOKESMAN A""E" ’HAT A BOOKLET ENTITLE" ^SAFETY AFL"AT+ PREPARE" 3Y E SARI'IE "EPAP^TEN’ IS BEING =^VISEr A’ " =pr3i?-r-A"" ILL BE AVAILABLE SOON. ' .........
IT ARRITICN, A LEAFLET ENTITLE" + "OS A"" •'-•-.c fqs CANOEISTS* HAS ALSO 3EEr OOE=APE~ FOP CANOEISTS A " ’ AY "E OBTAINABLE AT A’ ' "A = | .£ LICE’S! .G S’A’IGf',
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LIGHT BEACON TO BE BUILT AT FAT TONG MUN
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THE GOVERNMENT PLANS TO BUILD A LIGHT BEACON, ON A SUBMERGED ROCK PATCH, WITHIN THE LIMITS OF AN AREA OF 4,900 SQUARE METRES OF SEA BED AT FAT TONG MUN TO IMPROVE NAVIGATION SAFETY IN THIS CHANNEL.
THE EXTENT OF THE AREA OF FORESHORE AND SEA BED INVOLVED IS DESCRIBED IN A NOTICE IN YESTERDAY’S GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.
ANYONE WHO HAS OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSAL SHOULD SUBMIT SUCH OBJECTION IN WRITING TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WITHIN TwO MONTHS FROM YESTERDAY (JUNE 16).
THE NOTICE (IN BOTH ENGLISH AND CHINESE) WITH ITS RELATED PLAN CAN BE SEEN ON NOTICE BOARDS POSTED NEAR THE SITE.
THE PLAN SHOWING THE AREA OF FORESHORE AND SEA BED INVOLVED MAY ALSO BE SEEN AT THE PORT WORKS DIVISION, 1ST FLOOR, MURRAY BUILDING, GARDEN ROAD, HONG KONG- THE CROWN LANDS AND SURVEY OFFICE, 19TH FLOOR, MURRAY BUILDING, OR THE DISTRICT OFFICE SAI KUNG, SAN PO KONG GOVERNMENT OFFICES, 692 PRINCE EDWARD ROAD, 1ST FLOOR, KOWLOON.
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'JONG TAI SIM COMMUNITY CENTRE TO CELEBRATE ITS 18TH ANNIVERSARY * * * * *
TH- SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT'S COMMUNITY CENTRE IN WONG TAI SIA wILL CELEBRATE ITS 13TH ANNIVERSARY TOMORROW (SUNDAY).
THE CELEBRATIONS WILL START u I TH A GAMES RALLY AND A THREE-DAY PUBLIC EXHIBITION ON WELFARE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT AD OTHER WELFARE AGENCIES IN THE CENTRE.
OFFICIATING AT THE CELEBRATION CEREMONY WILL BE MR. LAM KWOK-wA'\, PRINCIPAL WELFARE OFFICER OF THE DEPARTMENT’S GROUP AND COMMUNITY WORK DIVISIONS, AS .ELL AS OFFICIALS OF THE AGENCIES WHICH OPERATE AT THE CENTRE.
THE CENTRE, LOCATED AT LOWER WONG TAI SIN ESTATE, IS A .=• IVE-STOREY BUILDING BUILT AND EQUIPPED WITH A DONATION FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES DURING WORLD REFUGEE YEAR.
TOGETHER a I TH THREE VOLUNTARY AGENCIES, THE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES I THE CENTRE A ..IDE RANGE OF FACILITIES AND PROGRAMMES FOR ..ONG TAI SIN RESIDENTS.
THE SERVICES INCLUDE GROUP AND COMMUNITY WORK, BOOK-LENDING, READING ROOM AND STUDY ROOM FACILITIES, AS WELL AS CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.
A DEAF CLUB IS OPERATED IN THE CENTRE, UNDER THE AEGIS OF THE DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE INFORMAL EDUCATION AND PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO DEAF CHILDREN AGED BETWEEN SIX AND 16 YEARS.
ALSO OPERATING IN THE CENTRE ARE THE CHINESE Y.M.C.A. WONG TAI SIN CENTRE, THE WONG TAI SIN °PAOTICAL TRAINING CENTRE AND THE SISTEr OF IMMACULATE HEART OF ARY’S DAY NURSERY.
NOTE TO EDITORS:
YOU ARE INVITED TO SEND A REPRESENTATIVE TO COVER THE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CEREMONY OF THE WONG TAI SIN COMMUNITY CE"T’E AT LOWER LONG TA I SI - ESTATE AT 2 P.M. TOMORROW.
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WATER CUT * * *
..ATER SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT FRESH *ATER SUPPLY TO a NUMBER OF PREMISES IN HUNG HOM WILL BE TURNED OFF FOR NINE HOURS FROM 9 P.M. ON MONDAY (JUNE 19) TO FACILITATE THE CONNECTION OF WATER MAINS AT THE JUNCTION OF CHATHAM ROAD AND MA TAU WAI ROAD.
THE PREMISES TO BE AFFECTED ARE BOUNDED BY LOK SHAN ROAD, MA TAU WAI ROAD AND KAU PUI LUNG ROAD.
THE DEPARTMENT ALSO ANNOUNCED THAT FRESH WATER SUPPLY TO A NUMBER OF PREMISES IN HO MAN TIN WILL BE TEMPORARILY CUT OFF FOR FIVE HOURS FROM 1 A.M. ON TUESDAY (JUNE 20).
THE STOPPAGE IS TO ENABLE STAFF OF THE WATER SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT TO CARRY OUT A NIGHT LEAKAGE TEST IN THE DISTRICT.
PREMISES TO BE AFFECTED ARE BOUNDED BY ARGYLE STREET, YIM PO FONG STREET, WATERLOO ROAD AND SOARES AVENUE, INCLUDING PEACE AVENUE, LIBERTY AVENUE, VICTORY AVENUE, HO MAN TIN STREET AND HO MAN TIN HILL ROAD.
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TRAFFIC IN THE WESTBOUND CARRIAGEWAY OF THE SAN PO KONG FLYOVER LEADING FROM CHOI HUNG ROAD TO PRINCE EDWARD ROAD WILL EE REDUCED FROM TWO LANES TO ONE LANE FROM 10 A.M. ON MONDAY (JUNE 19).
THE ARRANGEMENT, WHICH IS EXPECTED TO LAST FOR ONE WEEK, IS TO FACILITATE SURFACING THE FLYOVER WITH ANTI-SKID MATERIAL.
MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO DRIVE SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY ON THE FLYOVER WHILE THE SURFACING IORK IS IN PROGRESS.
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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE. HONG KONG. TEL: 5-233191
SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 1978
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
GOVERNOR DECLARES SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMME OPEN .......... 1
I DUST0I AL PROMOTION TEAM RETURNS FROM OVERSEAS VISITS .. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION OF EMPLOYMENT IN FACTORIES .... LAN'S l! SHA TIN MEW TOWN FOR SALE .....................
*.E SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR YUEN LONG .....................
SPORTS CENTRE IN KWAI CHUNG TO OPEN SOON ...............
U.K. PENSIONERS CAN CLAIM TAX RELIEF ...................
REGISTRATION TEAM. TO OPERATE IN LOK FU ................
-rcy.prjRA^Y CLOSURE OF PRINCESS MARGARET ROAD FLYOVER .
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GOVERNOR DECLARES SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMME OPEN
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THE GOVERNOR, SIR MURRAY MACLEHOSE, SAID TODAY THE EXPANSION IM RECREATION IN RECENT YEARS HAD BEEN +AS REMARKABLE AS IT HAS BEEN SATISFACTORY*.
SPEAKING AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE TENTH SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMME AT ERSKINE CAMP, SAI KUNG, SIR MURRAY SAID THE EXPANSION WAS A PRODUCT OF INCREASING AFFLUENCE AND MORE LEISURE, AND MORE IMPORTANCE GIVEN TO USING LEISURE CONSTRUCTIVELY.
HE SAID THE URBAN COUNCIL, THE COUNCIL FOR RECREATION AND SPORT, THE RECREATION AND SPORTS SERVICE AND THE COUNTRY PARKS AUTHORITY AND MANY OFFICIAL AND VOLUNTARY AGENCIES HAD ALL MADE SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS EXPANSION.
+LIKE SO MANY OF THE TRIBUTARIES OF THIS NEW FLOOD OF ORGANISED LEISURE ACTIVITY, THE SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMME HAS FLOWED FROM SUCCESSFUL CO-OPERATION BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT AND OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BODIES IN THE TYPICAL AND ADMIRABLE HONG KONG WAY,* SIR MURRAY SAID.
+IN THIS CASE THE URBAN COUNCIL AND THE JOCKEY CLUB HAVE helped with funds, and much work has been put in by voluntary AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, KAIFONGS AND PRIVATE PERSONS, AS WELL AS THE GOVERNMENT,* THE GOVERNOR SAID.
THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CENTRAL CO-ORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR YOUTH RECREATION, MR. NORMAN OEI, WHO ALSO SPOKE AT THE OPENING CEREMONY, SAID THAT OVER 8,000 EVENTS WOULD BE HELD FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN THIS YEAR’S SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMME.
HE SAID THE TOTAL COST OF THE PROGRAMME WAS LIKELY TO EXCEED M MILLION AND THERE SHOULD BE OVER TWO MILLION PARTICIPANTS.
AFTER THE 1978 SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMME WAS DECLARED OPEN BY THE GOVERNOR, SIR KENNETH PING-FAN FUNG, STEWARD OF THE ROYAL HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB, PRESENTED A CHEQUE FOR Si.76 MILLION TO THE GOVERNOR AS THE CLUB'S DONATION TOWARDS THIS YEAR’S PROJECT.
SPEAKING AT THE CHEQUE PRESENTATION, SIR KENNETH SAID : +THE CLUB HAS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THESE ANNUAL SUMMER PROGRAMMES SINCE THEIR INCEPTION IN 1969 AND HAS BEEN HAPPY TO PROVIDE THE MAJORITY OF THE FUNDS TO MEET EXPENSES.*
AMONG THE GUESTS PRESENT WERE MR. JOHN WALDEN, THE ACTING SECRETARY FOR HOME AFFAIRS- BRIGADIER M.E. CARLETON-SMITH, COMMANDER GURKHA FIELD FORCES- AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM VARIOUS GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND WELFARE BODIES.
AT THE CEREMONY, SIR KENNETH AND BRIGADIER CARLETON-SMITH PRESENTED SOUVENIR PENNANTS TO REPRESENTATIVES FROM 12 YOUTH GROUPS WHICH WERE SELECTED FROM VARIOUS COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS AND WELFARE AGENCIES TO DEMONSTRATE THE VARIOUS SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT THE CAMP.
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• V ,;’s ALSO PRESENTED JITH A SOUVENIR PENNANT BY MR. WALDEN.
~-E OPENPG CEREMONY THE GOVERNOR TOURED THE CAMP SITE A—<-*SOME 120 YOUTHS I-' DIFFERENT KINDS OF OUTDOOR
"IES I'CLJDING SPORTS, GAMES AND FOLK DANCES.
THERE /AS ALSO A PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION DEPICTING the FULL RANGE OF ACTIVITIES IN THE PROGR AM'’ E.
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INDUSTRIAL PROMOTION TEAM RETURNS FROV X- X- *
AT THE CAMP SUMMER YOUTh
OVERSEAS VISITS
A ’EAM OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT OFFICERS HAS RECENTLY RETURNED FROM A VISIT TO BRITAIN, GERMANY AND HOLLAND AS CAP’ OF THE GOVERNMENT’S CONTINUING EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE 2lVERSIFICATION OF HONG KONG INDUSTRY.
’HE TEAM WAS LED BY MR. ROY PORTER, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INDUSTRY AND CUSTOMS, ASSISTED BY MAJOR BERNARD AND MR. EDMUND CHEUNG.
I' BRITAIN, SEMINARS ON HONG KONG AS A MARKET AND AN I NDUSTRI AL BASE WERE ORGANISED BY THE CONFEDERATION OF BRITISH INDUSTRY IN LONDON AND BY.THE BIRMINGHAM CHAMBER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE. BOTh VERE WELL ATTENDED BY BRITISH INDUSTRIALISTS.
MEMBERS OF THE TEAM VISITED SOME 20 EUROPEAN COMPANIES WITH WHICH THE TRADE, INDUSTRY AND CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY IN CONTAC’.
THEY ALSO A’TEN’ED INDUSTRIAL FAIRS IN MANCHESTER, BIRMINGHAM, HANOVER AND UTRECHT, TO MA<E CONTACTS WITH INDUSTRIALISTS WK m|GHt BE INTERESTED IN MANUFACTURING IN HONG KONG.
4 SEMINAR ON HQNG KONG FOR DUTCH IN'DUSTRI AL ISTS WAS HELD AT THE UTRECHT FAIR. DR. J.C. WRIGHT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FCNG KONG PRODUCTIVITY CENTRE, ALSO ATTENDED AS A SPEAKER.
A UONG KONG STAND A’ THE FAIR ATTRACTED MANY VISITORS, INCLUDING OVE- 30 INTERESTED IN OFFERING TECHNOLOGY IN ONE FORM OR THE OTHER.
the ।SSION RESULTED IN 140 NEW ENQUIRIES FROM MANUFACTURERS WITU MAfv INTERESTS, INCLUDING FOUNDRIES, PRECISION METAL STAGING, HGH PRESSURE DIE-CASTING, ’YRE RETREADING, RECYCLING j- =ap£R AND POLYETHYLENE, AUTOMOBILE COMPONENTS, SCREWS, ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS, DOMESTIC APPLIANCES AND CONSTRUCTION EQU I PME’-JT.
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DISTRIBUTION OF FACTORIES AMD EMPLOYMENT BY GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
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MORE THAN 750,000 PEOPLE WERE EMPLOYED IN 37,568 MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS IN HONG KONG IN DECEMBER LAST YEAR, ACCORDING TO AN EMPLjYME'T SURVEY RECENTLY CONDUCTED BY THE CENSUS AND STATISTICS DEPARTME-' T.
The S'.‘ -ARY tABLES OF THE SURVEY RELEASED BY THE DEPARTMENT TODAY ALSO I CLUDED AN ANALYSIS OF ’’HE MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS AND EVPLOYMEV* 3Y GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION.
ACCORDING T0 THE ANALYSIS, THEPE ARE MORE FACTORIES LOCATED IN CENTRAL, SHE'JNG wan AND /ESTERN DISTRICTS THAN ELSEWHERE ON THE ISLAND (2,378)- IN KOWLOON THEY ARE CONCENTRATED IN CHEUNG SHA :,'A", SHAM SHU I PO AND LAI CHI KOK DISTRICTS (6,199) AND TSUEN WAN DISTRICT IN THE NEW TERRITORIES (4,321).
AS TO EMPLOYMENT, THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF PEOPLE EMPLOYED IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR WAS FOUND IN NORTH POINT, SHAU KEI WAN, CHAI WAN, AND HONG KONG SOUTH DISTRICTS ON THE ISLAND (58,919)= IN NGAU TAU KOK, KWUN TONG AND LEI YUE MUN DISTRICTS IN KOWLOON (124,663) AND TSUEN WAN DISTRICT IN THE NEW TERRITORIES (139,796).
DETAILS OF THE ANALYSIS ARE SHOWN IN THE TABLES BELOW.
MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS PERSONS ENGAGED
NUMBERS $ OF TOTAL NUMBERS $ OF TOTAL
HONG KONG ISLAND
CENTRAL, SHEUNG WAN, WEST 2,378 7 25,032 3
POK FU LAM, ABERDEEN, WONG CHUK HANG 797 2 23,954 3
WAN CHAI, CAUSEWAY BAY, TAI HANG 1,504 4 9,972 2
north point, SHAU KEI WAN, CHAI iVAN, HONG KONG SOUTH 2,327 6 58,919 8
sub-total 7,006 19 117,877 16
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KOWLOON AND NEW KOWLOON
TSI M SHA TSUI , YAU MA TEI, MONG KOK, TAI KOK TSUI 5,331 16 60,001 8
HUNG HOM, HO MAN TIN, SHEK KIP me | 3,944 10 66,142 9
CHEUNG SHA WAN, SHAM SHU I PO, LAI CHI KOK 6,199 17 101,893 13
KOWLOON CITY, TZE WAN SHAN, SAN PO KONG 4,298 11 100,060 13
NGAU TAU KOK, KWUN TONG, LEI YUE MUN 3,157 8 124,663 17
SUB-TOTAL 23,429 62 452,759 60
NEW TERRITORIES
TSUEN WAN DISTRICT ■4,321 12 139,796 18
YUEN LONG DISTRICT 1,210 3 21,821 3
TAI PO DISTRICT 1,143 16,472 2
SAI KUNG DISTRICT 229 X- 4,503 1
ISLANDS DISTRICT 230 1 1,880 *
SUB-TOTAL 7,133 19 184,472 24
GRAND TOTAL 37,568 100 755,108 100
* LESS THAN 0.5%
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SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 1978
LAND IN SHA TIN NEW TOWN FOR SALE X- X- X- X-
ABOU- FIVE HECTARES OF LAND IN 15 DIFFERENT LOTS IM SHA -IN NEW TOWN WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT in THE NEXT SIX MONTHS.
’HE SENIOR ESTATE SURVEYOR OF the SHA TIN DISTRICT OFFICE, mr. roge3 Thompson, said today: +the government will invite ~NDERS FOR most lots FROM HOLDERS OF land EXCHANGE ENTITLEMENTS, AND THE REST WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION.+
ON TUESDAY (JUNE 20), AN INDUSTRIAL SITE IN THE NEW TOWN WILL BE SOLD BY AUCTION FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR. THE AUCTION WILL BE HELD AT THE SHA TI N GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOL, COMMENCING AT 11 A.M.
-HE LOT HAS AN AREA OF 3,782 SQUARE METRES AND CARRIES A BUILDING COVENANT OF $4,070,000 TC BE FULFILLED WITHIN 30 ~AL-Nr'AR MONTHS FROM JULY 1 THIS YEAR. BUILDING TO BE ERECTED 0* THE SITE WILL BASICALLY BE RESTRICTED TO SIX TO SEVEN STOREYS.
ThE SITE IS SITUATED IN TAI WAI AND HAS GOOD ROAD ACCESS TO KOWLOON BY WAY OF THE SHA TIN TRUNK ROAD.
MR. THOMPSON SAID HE WAS CONFIDENT OF THE CONTINUING rTEREST FROM ENTERPRENEURS in THE INVESTMENT PROSPECTS OF THE NEW TOWN. +JUDGING FROM THE LARGE NUMBER OF INQUIRIES ABOUT T-E LOT, THERE WILL BE KEE1'1 INTEREST IN THE LAND AUCTION,+ ‘-E SAID.
AT -HE SAME TIME, ANOTHER TWO LOTS IN THE SAME AREA ARE AVAILABLE FOR TENDERS BY HOLDERS OF LAND EXCHANGE ENTITLEMENTS.
THE FIRST LOT HAS AN AREA OF 3,226 SQUARE METRES AND CARRIES A BUILDING COVENANT OF $3,500,000 TO BE FULFILLED WITHIN 30 CALENDAR MONTHS FROM JULY 1 THIS YEAR.
THE SECOND LOT HAS AN AREA OF 2,319 SQUARE METRES AND CARRIES A BUILDING OF $2,500,000 TO BE FULFILLED IN THE SAME PERIOD.
APPLICATIONS FOR THE TWO LOTS MUST 3E SUBMITTED TO THE SECRETARY FOR THE NEW TERRITORIES BY 12 HOON ON JULY 14 THIS Y-AR, Af'D SHOULD BE PLACED IN THE APPLICATION BOX IN THE RECEPTION LOBBY OF THE NEW TERRITORIES ADMINISTRATION, 5/F., <NG KONG HOUSING AUTHORITY HEADQUARTERS BUILDING, KOWLOON.
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NEW SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR YUEN LONG
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A SECONDARY SCHOOL, WITH AN ENLARGED ASSEMBLY HALL, IS TO 3E BUIL’ SHORTLY IN YUEN LONG.
THE SCHOOL, SITUATED AT THE CORNER OF TAI YUK ROAD AND KAU YUK ROAD, WILL HAVE AN AREA OF ABOUT 5,700 SQUARE METRES.
MR. PATRICK LEE, SENIOR ARCHITECT OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, SAID TODAY THAT THERE WOULD BE A MAIN TEACHING ELOCK COMPRISING 2A CLASSROOMS, ADMINISTRATION OFFICES AND CHANGING ROOMS.
FACILITIES FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNICAL SUBJECTS WOULD BE PROVIDED IN ANOTHER BLOCK.
MR. LEE SAID THAT THE SCHOOL WOULD ALSO HAVE AN ENLARGED ASSEMBLY HALL WITH COVERED PLAY AREA ON THE GROUND FLOOR.
AMONG THE FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED, HE ADDED, WERE AIR-CONDITIONING, MALE AND FEMALE DRESSING ROOMS, WORKSHOP AND GALLERIES OVER THE STAGE, STORE AND ASSOCIATED ANCILLARY SPACES.
WORK IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN AUGUST AND WILL TAKE ABOUT 20 MONTHS TO COMPLETE.
ON COMPLETION, THE SCHOOL WILL BE NAMED AFTER THE LATE MR. CHIU LUT-SAU, WHO HAD OFFERED A DONATION OF $1 MILLION TOWARDS THE CAPITAL COST OF THE PROJECT.
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SPORTS CENTRE TO OPEN SHORTLY IN KWAI CHUNG
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’HE MEW SPORES COMPLEX IN KWAI CHUNG WILL OPEN SHORTLY.
- SPOKESMAN OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SAID TODAY ’HAT WORK "-£ COMPLEX IS COMPLETE EXCEPT FOR THE SURFACE OF THE E! 3- ’-lA’E ALL--/EATHER RU-H I IG TRACK A»'D SOCCER'P I TCH.
WORK ASSOCIATED WITH the CAR PARK CONCOURSE AMD ENTRANCE HAVE YET TO BE COMPLETED.
THE SPORTING COMPLEX ALSO PROVIDES OTHER FACILITIES ’ INTERNATIONAL STANDARD WITH TWO HARD-SURFACED 'T l-SOCCER PITCHES, THREE BASKETBALL COURTS, SHOT PUT’, JAVELIN THRO , LONG JUMP AND HIGH JUMP FACILITIES, AS WELL AS CHANGING ROOMS, TOILETS AND REFRESHMENT KIOSKS.
THE COMPLEX IS LOCATED ON A 4.3 HECTARE SITE BOUNDED BY HING SHING ROAD, KWAI FONG ROAD, HING FONG ROAD AND KC FONG ROAD.
IN ADDITION TO THE FACILITIES FOR ATHLETES, THERE IS A 2,000 SEAT STAND FOR SPECTATORS OVERLOOKING THE MAIN SOCCER FIELD.
THE GROUND IS FLOODLIT SO THAT IT WILL BE ABLE TO BE USED AT NIGHT.
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UK PENSIONERS CAN CLAIM TAX RELIEF
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SOME UNITED KINGDOM PENSIONERS RESIDING IN HONG KONG MAY 3E UNAWARE THAT THEY CAN CLAIM TAX RELIEF UNDER A TAX ACT PASSED IN BRITAIN EIGHT YEARS AGO.
A SPOKESMAN FOR THE GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT SAID TODAY (SUNDAY) THAT THESE PEOPLE, INCLUDING RETIRED SERVICEMEN, CAN CLAIM RELIEF UNDER SECTION 27 OF THE INCOME AND CORPORATION TAXES ACT PASSED IN 1970.
UNDER this SECTION, HE SAID, AN INDIVIDUAL LIVING ABROAD MAY QUALIFY FOR TAX RELIEF IF HE CAN SATISFY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
X- THAT THE INDIVIDUAL IS A BRITISH SUBJECT OR A CITIZEN OF THE IRISH REPUBLIC’
X- IS OR HAS BEEN EMPLOYED IN THE SERVICE OF THE BRITISH CROWN=
* IS EMPLOYED IN THE SERVICE OF ANY MISSIONARY SOCIETY’
X- IS EMPLOYED IN THE SERVICE OF ANY STATE UNDER THE
PROTECTION OF THE QUEEN=
X- IS RESIDENT IN THE ISLE OF MAN OR THE CHANNEL ISLANDS’
X- IS EITHER A RESIDENT OF A COUNTRY, OR A NATIONAL OF A
COUNTRY, WITH WHICH THERE IS A DOUBLE TAXATION AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR SUCH ALLOWANCES’
X HAS PREVIOUSLY RESIDED WITHIN BRITAIN AND IS RESIDENT ABROAD FOR THE SAKE OF HIS HEALTH, OR THE HEALTH OF A MEMBER OF HIS FAMILY RESIDENT WITH HIM= OR
X IS A WIDOW WHOSE LATE HUSBAND WAS EMPLOYED IN THE SERVICE OF THE BRITISH CROWN.
THE SPOKESMAN SAID THERE HAD BEEN CORRESPONDENCE RECENTLY IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PRESS FROM UNITED KINGDOM PENSIONERS LIVING IN HONG KONG COMPLAINING THAT THEY HAVE TO PAY 33 PER CENT OF THEIR PENSIONS BACK IN TAX TO THE UNITED KINGDOM GOVERNMENT ALTHOUGH THEY ARE NOT RESIDENT IN BRITAIN.
HE SAID IF FURTHER INFORMATION WAS REQUIRED, IT COULD BE OBTAINED BY WRITING EITHER TO THE CHIEF INSPECTOR OF TAXES (CLAIMS), MAGDALEN HOUSE, STANLEY PRECINCT, BOOTLE 20, -L69, 9NN, LANCASHIRE, ENGLAND, OR FOR THOSE WHO RECEIVE PENSIONS PAID OUT OF UK PUBLIC REVENUE FOR SERVICE tq THE UK GOVERNMENT (SUCH AS CIVIL SERVANTS OR EX-MEMBERS OF H.M. ARMED FORCES) TO H.M. INSPECTOR OF TAXES, PUBLIC DEPARTMENTS 8 (FOREIGN SUBMISSIONS), TY GLAS ROAD, CARDIFF, CF4 5ZE.
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REGISTRATION TEAM TO OPERATE IN LOK FU ESTATE OFFICE
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A TEAM FROM THE REGISTRATION OF PERSONS OFFICE WILL CONDUCT REGISTRATIONS IN LOK FU ESTATE OFFICE FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREA FOR THREE DAYS FROM JUNE 26.
REGISTRATIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED BETWEEN 9.30 A.M. AND 4.30 P.M. ON THESE DAYS.
THE VISIT IS TO ENABLE PARENTS OR GUARDIANS TO REGISTER THEIR CHILDREN OR WARDS BETWEEN 11 AND 17 YEARS OF AGE FOR JUVENILE IDENTITY CARDS AND HOLDERS OF JUVENILE IDENTITY CARDS TO REGISTER FOR ADULT IDENTITY CARDS ON REACHING 18 YEARS OF AGE.
ALL PERSONS LIVING IN THIS AREA ARE REMINDED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REGISTER THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN FOR IDENTITY CARDS AND TO REPORT CHANGES OF EMPLOYMENT OR RESIDENTIAL ADDRESSES, MARITAL STATUS, OR ANY OTHER PARTICULARS WHICH HAVE CHANGED SINCE REGISTERING FOR THEIR IDENTITY CARDS.
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THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT THE PRINCESS MARGARET ROAD FLYOVER WILL BE CLOSED FOR TWO NIGHTS BETWEEN 11 P.M. AND 6 A.M. FROM TUESDAY (JUNE 20) TO FACILITATE ROAD 'WORKS ON THE FLYOVER.
DURING THE CLOSURE, NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC FROM PRINCESS MARGARET ROAD TO WATERLOO ROAD SHOULD TURN LEFT INTO ARGYLE STREET, U-TURN IN FRONT OF THE CHINA LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY AND ENTER WATERLOO ROAD.
FOR SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC, MOTORISTS SHOULD DRIVE ALONG WATERLOO ROAD, CROSS ARGYLE STREET AND ENTER PRINCESS MARGARET ROAD.
APPROPRIATE TRAFFIC SIGNS WILL BE SET UP -IN THE AREA TO GUIDE MOTORISTS.
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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
SUPPLEMENT
Sunday, June 18, 1978
SPEECH BY THE GOVERNOR, SIR MURRAY MACLEHOSE AT THE OPENING CERB40NY OF THE 1OTH SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMME ON SUNDAY, JUNE 18,
The beginning of anpther Summer Youth Programme is always a particularly happy day. This will be the tenth of the series, and a great success these events have proved.
The expansion in recreation in recent years has been as remarkable as it has been satisfactory. It is a product of increasing affluence and more leisure, and more importance given to using leisure constructively. The Urban Council, the Council for Recreation and Sport, the Recreation and Sports Service and the Country Parks Authority and many official and voluntary agencies have all made their special contributions to this expansion. Let me give just one example of how fast the growth has been. In 1970 it is estimated that about 500,000 people visited the areas managed by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. Last year three and a half million visited the successors of these areas, the Country Parks, and since 1975 the increase each year has been about ^O per cent. This
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growth in outdoor interests has been paralleled by a similar increase in the numbers interested in the arts.
.The Summer Youth Programme has followed this pattern and while in 1970 about 750,000 participated, this year it will be over two million.
Like so many of the tributaries of this new flood of organised leisure activity, the Summer Youth Programme has flowed from successful co-operation between the Government and other public and private bodies in the typical and admirable Hong Kong way. In this case the Urban Council and the Jockey Club have helped with funds, and much work has been put in by voluntary agencies, schools, Kaifongs and private persons, as well as the Government.
I should like to congratulate all concerned and thank them for the time and effort they have put in so that this year’s programme will not only be bigger than ever but will be refreshed with new ideas and activities.
I am sure it will be an enormous success and a great credit to the organisers. It gives me great pleasure to declare this year’s Summer Youth Programme open.
DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE. HONG KONG. TEL 5-233191
MONPAY, JUNE 1°, 197°
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HK’S TRADE DELEGATION FOR TALKS IN VARIOUS EUROPEAN CAPITALS.........................7............
*15 MILLION CONTRACT FOR TRUNK SEWER SIGNED.......... g
SURVEYS ON LIVING CONDITIONS AND WORKERS DENSITY IN TSUEN WAN .................................. o
PUPPETS ARE NEW MEDIUM OF COMMUNICATION .............. Zj
AERODROME LIGHTING SYSTEM AT AIRPORT TO BE IMPROVED............................................... q
TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS FOR MTR WORK IN CHEUNG SHA WAN ...............................................
BLACK’S LINK TO OPEN TO PRIVATE CARS AND TAXIS SHORTLY ............................................ 7
VICE-PRINCIPAL OF TECHNICAL TEACHERS’ COLLEGE RETIRES. 9
WATER CUT.............................................. g
MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1978
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CONSULTATIONS/DlSCUSSIONS IN BRUSSELS, LONDON, GENEVA, OSLO AND STOCKHOLM
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A TRADE, INDUSTRY AND CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT SPOKESMAN SAID THAT A DELEGATION, LED BY MR. LAWRENCE MILLS, DIRECTOR OF TRADE WOULD BE LEAVING HONG KONG TOMORROW (JUNE 20) EVENING BY SWISSAIR FLIGHT SR 307, FOR CONSULTATIONS AND DTSCtlSSYoNS IN VARIOUS EUROPEAN CAPITALS FROM JUNE 22 TO JULY 3, 1978.
THE DELEGATION WILL FIRST HOLD
TALKS
________________________ _ _ ON JUNE 22 AND 23 WITH THE EEC COMMISSION IN BRUSSELS ON A NUMBER OF ISSUES ARISING FROM THE OPERATION OF THE CURRENT HK/EEC AGREEMENT. THESE INCLUDE CLASSIFICATION PROBLEMS AND DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED BY LOCAL EXPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF CERTAIN TEXTILES MADE-UP ARTICLES IN MEETING THE EEC ORIGIN CRITERIA.
THE DELEGATION WILL THEN MEET INFORMALLY WITH WHITEHALL OFFICIALS IN LONDON ON JUNE 26, THEN MOVE TO GENEVA FOR CONSULTATIONS ON JUNE 27 WITH THE SWISS AUTHORITIES REGARDING EXPORTS OF CERTAIN TEXTILES TO SWITZERLAND.
WHILE IN LONDON, BRUSSELS AND GENEVA, THE DELEGATION WILL ALSO HOLD INTERNAL DISCUSSIONS WITH THE OVERSEAS OFFICES THERE.
THE DELEGATION WILL THEN GO TO OSLO FOR CONSULTATIONS ON JUNE 28-30 WITH THE NORWEGIAN AUTHORITIES AS AGREED BY THE GATT COUNCIL FOLLOWING HONG KONG’S REFERENCE TO THE GATT OF THE PROBLEMS IT HAD ENCOUNTERED IN ITS TEXTILE TRADE WITH NORWAY.
FINALLY THE DELEGATION WILL TRAVEL TO STOCKHOLM ON JULY 3 FOR TALKS WITH THE SWEDISH AUTHORITIES ON TECHNICAL MATTERS CONNECTED WITH THE HONG KONG/SWEDEN TEXTILES AGREEMENT.
OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DELEGATIONS ARE: P.K.C. WONG, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF TRADE= J.K.H. YUE, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (COMMERCIAL RELATIONS)= N. YEK,' PR 1NCIPAL TRADE OFFICER^ AND MISS N. WU, ASSISTANT TRADE OFFICER.
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15 MILL ION CONTRACT FOR TRUNK SEWER SIGNED * * * * *
A TRUNK SEWER WILL BE LAID IN THE RECLAIMED AREA OF CASTLE PEAK SAY LATER THIS MONTH TO SERVE THE SOUTHEASTERN' SECTION OF TUE < "UN NEW TOWN.
CONTRACT -OR THE WORK COSTING MORE THAN "14.R MILLION WAS FORMALLY SIGNED TODAY.
"R. K.K. TANG, ACTING CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE TUEN MUN NEW TOWN DEVELOPMENT OFFICE, SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT AND "R. CHARITON SIGNED FOR LEIGHTON COf TRACTORS PTY. LTD?
THE WORK ON THE CONTRACT WOULD TAKE ABOUT 12 MO'.'THS TO COMPLETE.
'•■R. TANG SAID THE TRUNK SEWER WAS DESIGNED TC CARRY THE SEWAGE PRODUCED BY THREE PUBLIC HOUS I"G ESTATES NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN SAM SHING HUI AND O" THE RECLAIMED LAND AT CASTLE PEAK FAY.
IT WOULD ALSO CARRY DEVELOPMENT AREAS IN THE
SEWAGE FRO*’ INDUSTRIAL AND PRIVATE SOUTHEASTERN PART OF THE NEW TO'WI .
TANG SAID: +THE SEWER, WHICH IS THE MAJOR PART OF THE StWERAGE NETWORK SERVING A .POPULATION OF 140,030, WOULD BE ABOUT 1,500 METRES LONG.
+IT WILL RUN FROM SAM SHING HUI ALONG THE TUEN MUN ROAD EXTENSION TO JOIN A TRUNK SEWER NOW EE I NG BUILT ON THE WEST SIDE OF TUE” MUN.+
MEANWHILE, WORK ON THE COMPREHENSIVE SEWERAGE SYSTE' IN TUE' MUN "EW TOWN IS WELL UNDERWAY.
THE -16 MILLION PROJECT, WHICH INVOLVES THE CONSTRUCTION OF ABOUT 5,000 METRES OF SWERAGE PIPES -'I TH I' THC NE- TOWN IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED EARLY NEXT YEAR.
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THE TSUEN WAN DISTRICT OFFICE WILL CONDUCT TWO MAJOR SURVEYS FROM TOMORROW (TUESDAY) ON THE DENSITY OF THE WORKING POPULATION AND THE LIVING CONDITIONS IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN THE DISTRICT.
KWAI CHUNG TOWN OFFICER, MR. DEREK GOULD, WHO IS IN CHARGE OF THE TWO SURVEYS SAID TODAY: +THE SURVEYS ARE DESIGNED TO COLLECT VITAL INFORMATION TO ASSIST THE LOCAL DISTRICT OFFICE AND THE DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD IN PLANNING ADEQUATE RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT’S WORKING POPULATION, AND IN ASSESSING THE NEED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT LOCALLY.+
THE SURVEY ON WORKER DENSITY WILL COVER FACTORIES IN TSUEN WAN, INCLUDING THOSE IN KWAI CHUNG, AND ON TSI NG Yl AND MA WAN ISLANDS, WHILE THAT ON THE LIVING CONDITIONS WILL BE RESTRICTED TO THE TOWN AREAS OF TSUEN WAN AND KWAI CHUNG.
A TOTAL OF 14 UNDERGRADUATES FROM THE HONG KONG AND CHINESE UNIVERSITIES AND THE BAPTIST COLLEGE WILL ASSIST IN THE TWO SURVEYS WHICH ARE EXECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN ABOUT TWO MONTHS.
DURING THE SURVEY PERIOD, THE UNDERGRADUATES WILL VISIT THE DISTRICT’S 4,300 FACTORIES, INTERVIEW MORE THAN 1,500 FACTORY WORKERS AND SURVEY ABOUT 1,000 FAMILIES LIVING IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN THE TOWN AREAS.
TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES, THE FIELD WORKERS WILL CARRY THEIR HONG KONG IDENTITY CARDS AND A LETTER ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT OFF ICE.
MR. GOULD SAID: +IN THE FACTORY SURVEY WE WILL FIND OUT THE NUMBER OF FACTORY BUILDINGS AND FACTORIES IN THE DISTRICT- THE TYPE OF TRADE AND THE TOTAL NUMBER OF WORKERS IN THESE FACTORIES-THE AREA OCCUPIED BY PER WORKER IN EACH TRADE- AND THE ADEQUACY OF EXISTING COMMUNITY FACILITIES PROVIDED FOR THEM.+
CONCERNING THE SURVEY ON LIVING CONDITIONS, MR. GOULD SAID: ♦FAMILIES TO BE INTERVIEWED WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR LIVING SURROUNDINGS AND THEIR VIEWS AS TO WHETHER IMPROVEMENT IS NEEDED AND HOW TO BRING ABOUT SUCH IMPROVEMENT.+
MR. GOULD APPEALED TO FACTORY MANAGEMENTS, WORKERS AND FAMILIES FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE AND CO-OPERATION IN THE SURVEYS, THE SECOND TO BE HELD IN THE DISTRICT. THE FIRST SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED IN KWAI CHUNG LAST YEAR ON A MUCH SMALLER SCALE.
HE EMPHASISED THAT THE INFORMATION COLLECTED IN THESE TWO SURVEYS WILL BE TREATED IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE,
AFTER THE SURVEYS, A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT WILL BE PREPARED ON WHCIH THE DISTRICT’S FUTURE PLANS IN THESE FIELDS WILL BE BASED, HE ADDED.
MONDAY, JUNE 19, 197°
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PUPPETS ARE NEW MESSAGE MEDIUM * * * * *
THE GOVERNMENT BROKE NEW GROUND TODAY BY INTRODUCING A PUPPET THEATRE AS A MEDIUM OF COMMUNICATION TO HELP CONVEY CAMPAIGN MESSAGES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
TO LAUNCH THE PUPPET THEATRE, MR. PETER MOSS, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (PUBLICITY) OF THE INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT, UNVEILED THE +POPIS+ DURING LUNCH-HOUR AT EDINBURGH PLACE.
THE +POPIS+, MR. MOSS EXPLAINED, ARE +PUPPETS OF PUBLIC INTEREST*, DESIGNED TO PUT ACROSS INFORMATION OF VALUE TO THE PUBLIC ON A WIDE VARIETY OF SUBJECTS AFFECTING THEIR INTERESTS.
HE SAID THE PUPPETS HAD EVOLVED FROM A PUBLICITY MEDIUM — THE STREET THEATRE -- WHICH THE GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES PIONEERED IN HONG KONG IN 1974.
+THIS CONSISTED OF A RETIRED PUBLIC WORKS LORRY, CONVERTED AT MODEST EXPENSE SO THAT THE PLATFORM FOLDED OUT INTO A STAGE, FITTED WITH LIGHTING, A PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM AND ITS OWN PORTABLE GENERATOR.
+SINCE ITS INCEPTION FOUR YEARS AGO, THE STREET THEATRE HAS MOUNTED SOME 800 SHOWS, INVOLVING A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTS RANGING FROM DRAMA SKETCHES, CHOIRS AND POP GROUPS TO KUNG FU AND MAGIC ROUTINES,* HE RECALLED.
+IT HAS TRAVELLED MANY ROADS, TAKING ENTERTAINMENT TO CROWDED WEEKEND BEACHES, TO INDUSTRIAL AREAS, TO DENSELY POPULATED RESIDENTIAL ESTATES AND TO FISHING COMMUNITIES.
+UNDERLYING THE ENTERTAINMENT HAS BEEN AN EQUALLY VARIED RANGE OF MESSAGES ON TOPICS OF PUBLIC INTEREST, FROM INDUSTRIAL SAFETY TO CRIME PREVENTION, FROM EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO RABIES CONTROL, NOT FORGETTING THOSE FAMILIAR REMINDERS TO KEEP HONG KONG CLEAN.
+THE MESSAGE HAS NEVER BEEN OBTRUSIVE, BECAUSE WE BELIEVE IN THE PHILOSOPHY THAT IF YOU WANT TO KEE° THE AUDIENCE INTERESTED THE SHOW MUST COME FIRST,* MR. MOSS SAID.
THE PRODUCER OF THE PUPPET SHOW WAS MR. BILL YIM, WHO DESIGNED THE CARICATURE FIGURES.
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IMPROVEMENTS TO AERODROME LIGHTING SYSTEM
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’HE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TODAY AWARDED A $4.6 MILLION CONTRACT FOR The PROVISION OF NEW AIDS AND THE IMPROVEMENTS TO The EXISTING AERODROME LIGHTING SYSTEM AT THE HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
"HE CONTRACT WAS SIGNED TODAY IN THE ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL OFFICE, CAROLINE HILL ROAD, HONG KONG, BY MR. G.J. OSBORNE, PRINCIPAL GOVERNMENT ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEER ON BEHALF OF P.W.D. AND mr, DENIS C.C. WEN FOR MESSRS. ENGINEERING SERVICE, THE CONTRACTOR.
WORK ON THE PROVISION OF NEW AIDS AND IMPROVEMENTS UNDER THE OVERALL SUPERVISION OF THE ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL OFFICE WILL TAKE 15 MONTHS TO COMPLETE.
THE PROJECT WILL INCLUDE A TAXI-TRACK GUIDANCE SIGNS SYSTEM= ADDITIONAL TAXI-TRACK STOPBARS- A SYSTEM OF PARKING BAY ILLUV|NATED NUMBER SIGNS AND APRON FLOOD LIGHT CONTROL- A ’MAIN DISTRIBUTION FRAME’ IN THE EXISTING CONTROL TOWER FOR INTERFACING WITH A NEW VISUAL DISPLAY UNIT MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEM (TO BE PROVIDED UNDER A SEPARATE CONTRACT TO BE SIGNED EARLY NEXT MONTH) AND AIRFIELD LIGHTING CONTROL CUBICLES FOR RUNWAY END LIGHTING CIRCUITS.
ALL THESE WORKS, WHEN COMPLETED TOGETHER WITH THE VISUAL DISPLAY UNIT MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEV WILL FACILITATE THE SMOOTH OPERATION AND CONTROL OF AIRCRAFT ON THE GROUND.
THE CONSULTANTS FOR AND PARTNERS AND KENNEDY
THE PROJECT ARE SCOTT WILSON KIRKPATRICK AND DONKIN (FAR EAST).
TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS FOR MTR WORK IN CHEUNG SHA WAN
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"EV TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS
__ _OME INTO EFFECT IN THE SHAM aHUI PC AREA ON SUNDAY (JUNE 25) TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTS OF MASS TRANSIT RAILWAY STATIONS AND TUNNELS I:. CHEUNG S-A WA" TOAD I CONNECTION v'lTH THE TSUE" WA’ EXTENSION, A TRANSPORT DEPAPT'E’.'T SPOKESMAN SAID TODAY.
I' THE CASE OF EAST-VEST ROUTIN’ COI THUE to BE OPE" to two-way t-aff I'TERCHANGE AND THE JUNCTIC" OF LAI STREET EXTENSION AS AT PRESENT.
GS, LAI CHI KOK ROAD WILL IC BETWEE" _AI CHI KOK CH| KOK ROAD AND YEE KUX
TRAFFIC .'.'ILL BE EASTBOUND I' LAI CHI KOK ROA? P-TWEE' YEE K'JK STPEE’ EXTENSIO* AND EOU’-ARY STREET BUT .ESTT3UND TRAFFIC • ILL - ALLOWED BETWEEN SHE' •< 10 "El STREET A*'D z VEILIN' STREET
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EASTBOUND TRAFFIC ON LAI CHI KOK °OAD, BOUND FOR SHANGHAI STREET, WILL 3E REQUIRED TO GO VIA BOUNDARY STREET, TAI NAN STREET AND EITHER POPLAR STREET A’!D CEDAR STREET. VESTBOUND TRAFFIC WILL STILL BE PERMITTED BETWEEN SHANGHAI STREET AND BOUNDARY STREET.
YEE KUK STREET WILL BE RE-ROUTED ONE-WAY WESTBOUND FROM BOUNDARY STREET TO YEb! CHOW STREET AND BY WAY OF A NEW EXTENSION TC _A I CHI KOK ROAD JUST WEST OF YEN CHOW STREET, PROVIDING AN WESTBOUND TRAFFIC ROUTE PARALLEL TC AMD IN PLACE OF LAI CHI KOK ROAD.
SYCAMORE STREET WILL BE RE-ROUTED ONE-WAY WESTBOUND FROM PRINCE EDWARD ROAD TO TAI KOK TSUI ROAD TO PROVIDE A ROUTE FOR WESTBOUND TRAFFIC FROM TONG Ml ROAD.
AS FOR NORTH-SOUTH ROUTINGS, HING WAH STREET BETWEEN CASTLE PEAK ROAD AND CHEUNG SHA WAN ROAD WILL REMAIN TWO-WAY. A NE.v SECTION EETWEE'' CHEUNG SHA WAN ROAD AND LAI CHI KOK ROAD IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON JULY 16 BY WHICH TIME TRAFFIC WILL BE ONE-WAY FROM CHEUNG SHA WAN ROAD TO LAI CHI KOK ROAD.
TWO-WAY TRAFFIC WILL BE MAINTAINED ALONG TONKIN STREET, YEN CHOW STREET AND NAM CHEONG STREET. WONG CHUK STREET WILL REMAIN ONE-WAY NORTHBOUND AS AT PRESENT.
+BUS-ONLY+ LANES WILL BE RESERVED FOR FRANCHISED BUSES DAILY BETWEEN 7 A.M. AND 11 P.M. ON THE NORTHBOUND CARRIAGEWAY OF YEN CHOW STREET BETWEEN YEE KUK STREET AND LAI CHI KOK ROAD AND ON THE EASTBOUND CARRIAGEWAY OF LAI CHI KOK ROAD BETWEEN TONG Ml ROAD AND POPLAR STREET.
PUBLIC LIGHT BUS RESTRICTIONS BETWEEN' 7 A.M. AND MIDNIGHT WILL BE ENFORCED IN YEN CHOW STREET BETWEEN LAI CHI KOK ROAD AND THE SHAM SHU I PO FERRY CONCOURSE AND IN HA I TAN STREET BETWEEN BOUNDARY STREET AND YEN CHOW STREET.
PLB PROHIBITIONS WILL BE ENFORCED ROUND THE CLOCK IN YEE KUK STREET BETWEEN BOUNDARY STREET AND NAM CHEONG STREET' TUNG CHAU STREET BETWEEN YEN CHOW STREET AND TAI KOK TSUI ROAD' AND IN KWEILIN STREET BETWEEN HAI TAN STREET AND TUNG CHAU STREET.
URBAN CLEARWAY RESTRICTIONS WILL BE IMPOSED ON THE FOLLOWING ROADS:
X LAI CHI KOK ROAD BETWEEN BOUNDARY STREET AND YEE
KUK STREET EXTENSION BETWEEN 7 A.M. AND 7 P.M. THE EXISTING CLEARWAY RESTRICTION BETWEEN SHEK KIP MEI STREET AND KWEILIN STREET WILL BE LIFTED FOR LOCAL CIRCULATION WESTBOUND-
X YEE KUK STREET EXTENSION BETWEEN YEN CHOW STREET AND LAI CHI KOK ROAD (24 HOURS)-
X BOUNDARY STREET BETWEEN LAI CHI KOK ROAD AND HAI TAN STREET FROM 7 A.M. TO 10 A.M. AND FROM 4 P.M. TO 7 P.M.
X YEN CHOW STREET BETWEEN LAI CHI KOK ROAD AND TUNG CHAU STREET FROM 7 A.M. TO 7 P.M. (THIS WILL BE IMPLEMENTED ON JUNE 23).
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THE SPOKESMAN SAID NEW SETS OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS WILL BE INSTALLED AND CO-ORDINATED THROUGH THE AREA TRAFFIC CONTROL AND SURVEILLANCE COMPUTER SYSTEMS.
H= URGED MOTORISTS TO DRIVE WITH PARTICULAR CARE IN VIE-. OF THE NEW TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS IN THE AREA.
TO AVOID INCONVENIENCE, HE SAID, THROUGH TRAFFIC CAN BYPASS THE AREA BY WAY OF LUNG CHEUNG ROAD AND CHING CHEUNG ROAD.
LORRY PARKING SPACES AND LOADING AND UNLOADING SPACES IN YE-. CHOW STREET WILL BE CANCELLED IN ORDER TO FACILITATE TRAFFIC CIRCULATION IN AND OUT OF THE SHAM SHU I PO FERRY CONCOURSE.
A NEW OFF-STREET LORRY PARK WITH 160 SPACES HAS BEEN PROVIDED IN HING WAH STREET SOUTH OF CHEUNG SHA WAN ROAD AND IS NOW OPEN, THE SPOKESMAN SAID.
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BLACK’S LINK WILL SHORTLY BE OPENED TO PRIVATE CARS AND TAXIS TRAVELLING FROM WONG NAI CHUNG GAP TO MAGAZINE GAP DURING MORNING HOURS AS AN ALTERNATIVE ROUTE CENTRAL.
THIS SCHEME IS ON A TEMPORARY BASIS AND IS AIMED AT ALLEVIATING THE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AT THE STUBBS ROAD ROUNDABOUT PRIOR TO LONG-TERM MEASURES WHICH ARE ALREADY UNDERWAY T0 IMPROVE THIS JUNCTION.
THE ROAD WILL BE OPENED BETWEEN 7 A.M. AND 10 A.M. FROM MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS ONLY.
A SPOKESMAN for the transport department said that despite RECENT ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NUMBER OF PASSING BAYS AND CONCRETE MARGINS ALONG THE ROAD, BLACK’S LINK IS STILL QUITE NARROW AND A NUMBER OF BENDS ARE FAIRLY TIGHT. LARGE CARS WIDER THAN SIX- FEET ARE THEREFORE NOT ADVISED TO USE THIS ROUTE.
HE ALSO URGED MOTORISTS TO DRIVE WITH UTMOST CARE WHEN THE ROAD IS OPENED.
ARRANGEMENTS ARE BEING MADE TO SET UP APPROPRIATE TRAFFIC SIGNS AND WHEN THIS WORK IS COMPLETED, BLACK’S LINK WILL BE OPENED TO RESTRICTED TRAFFIC.
MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1978
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VICE-PRINCIPAL OF TECHNICAL TEACHERS’ COLLEGE RETIRES
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THE VICE-PRINCIPAL OF THE TECHNICAL TEACHERS’ COLLEGE, MR. CHIU PAT-SUN, HAS RETIRED AFTER 19 YEARS’ SERVICE WITH THE GOVERNMENT.
MR. CHIU JOINED THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT IN 1959 AS AN ASSISTANT EDUCATION OFFICER (TECHNICAL). HE WAS PROMOTED TO EDUCATION OFFICER IN 1965.
THE EARLY PART OF HIS CAREER WAS SPENT IN TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND HE WAS, AT ONE STAGE, THE PRINCIPAL OF THE TSUEN WAN SECONDARY TECHNICAL SCHOOL.
IN 1971, HE MOVED INTO TEACHER TRAINING AND TOOK UP THE POST OF HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL TEACHER AND WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR TRAINING AT THE MORRISON HILL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE. WHEN THE TECHNICAL TEACHERS’ COLLEGE WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1974, MR. CHIU BECAME ITS FIRST VICE-PRINCIPAL, THE POSITION HE HELD UNTIL HE RETIRED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS HE ACTED AS PRINCIPAL OF THE COLLEGE.
MR. CHIU WORKED AS A CIVIL ENGINEER BOTH LOCALLY AND OVERSEAS BEFORE JOINING THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE.
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WATER CUT
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WATER SUPPLY TO A NUMBER OF PREMISES IN YAU MA TEI WILL BE TURNED OFF FOR FIVE HOURS FROM 1 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY (JUNE 21) TO ALLOW THE WATERWORKS OFFICE TO CARRY OUT LEAKAGE TESTS.
THE AFFECTED AREAS ARE BOUNDED BY JORDAN- ROAD, GASCOIGNE ROAD, CHATHAM ROAD, WINSLOW STREET, HONG CHONG ROAD, CHEONG WAN ROAD, YUK CHOI ROAD, PRINCESS MARGARET ROAD AND WYLIE ROAD INCLUDING HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC.
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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE, HONG KONG TEL 5-233191
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1978
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
SIR YUET-KEUNG KAN TO CHAIR ICAC ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CORRUPTION ............................................... 1
LEGCO MEETS TOMORROW ........................................ 2
SHA TIN INDUSTRIAL SITE SOLD ................................ 3
SHING MUN BRIDGE READY NEXT YEAR ............................ 4
VOLUNTARY WELFARE AGENCIES PLAY IMPORTANT ROLE .............. 4
EQUIPMENT FOR SEWAGE PUMPING STATION ........................ 6
PHOTOGRAPHS OF DEPARTMENT HEADS ............................. 6
BUS RE-ROUTING FOR MTR WORK IN CHEUNG SHA WAN ............... 7
TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENT IN KWUN TONG ............................ 8
WATER CUT.................................................... 8
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1978
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SIR YUET-KEUNG KAN TO CHAIR ICAC ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CORRUPTION
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AnuicAoS KAN HAS TAKEN 0VER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE ICAC
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CORRUPTION FROM THE COMMISSIONER, MR. JACK G£TER« AT THE SAME T,ME» MR- CATER HAS SUCCEEDED SIR YUET-KEUNG KAN AS CHAIRMAN OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY RELATIONS. SIR YUET-KEUNG KAN WILL HOWEVER RETAIN HIS MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE.
A GOVERNMENT SPOKESMAN SAID TODAY THAT THESE APPOINTMENTS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GOVERNMENT’S VIEW THAT THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CORRUPTION SHOULD IN THE LONG TERM HAVE AN UNOFFICIAL CHAIRMAN.
MR. CATER’S ASSUMPTION OF THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY RELATIONS IS ON AN EX-OFFICIO BASIS AND WILL BRING IT INTO LINE WITH THE COMMISSION’S OTHER DEPARTMENTAL ADVISORY BODIES, ALL OF WHICH ARE CHAIRED BY THE COMMISSIONER.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1978
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LEGCO MEETS TOMORROW
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THE SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC SERVICES, THE HON. DAVID JEAFFRESON WILL INTRODUCE A MOTION IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY) TO AMEND THE TELEPHONE ORDINANCE TO GIVE LEGISLATIVE EFFECT TO THE PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS TO TELEPHONE TARIFFS FROM JULY 1, THIS YEAR.
SENIOR UNOFFICIAL MEMBER, THE HON. SIR SZE-YUEN CHUNG, WILL SPEAK ON THE MOTION.
DURING THE QUESTION TIME, THE UNOFFICIALS WILL ASK A TOTAL OF 13 QUESTIONS ON VARIOUS MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST.
THE HON. PETER C. WONG WILL ASK THE GOVERNMENT TO STATE THE CAUSES OF THE RECENT FLOODINGS IN TAI PO, SHA TIN AND TUEN MUN AND WHAT EFFECTIVE MEASURES ARE CONTEMPLATED TO PREVENT FUTURE RECURRENCES.
THE HON. S.L. CHEN WILL ASK WHAT ACTION THE GOVERNMENT WILL TAKE AGAINST THE OWNERS OF PUBLIC LIGHT BUSES WHO CHARGE MORE THAN THE FARE INDICATED OR WHO INCREASE FARES FOR PARTICULAR JOURNEYS ON CERTAIN DAYS SIMPLY BY CHANGING THEIR FARE INDICATORS.
THE HON. WONG LAM WILL ASK THE GOVERNMENT TO STATE WHAT PROGRESS HAS BEEN MADE IN THE USE OF CHINESE IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND WITHIN THE CIVIL SERVICES SINCE CHINESE WAS MADE AN OFFICIAL LANGUAGE.
THE REV. THE HON. JOYCE M. BENNETT WILL QUERY WHETHER THE GOVERNMENT WILL TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS TO ENFORCE A REGULATION IN THE FOOD BUSINESS (NEW TERRITORIES) REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE TRANSPORTATION OF COOKED AND UNCOOKED FOOD, AND STATE HOW MANY PROSECUTIONS FOR OFFENCES UNDER THIS REGULATION HAVE BEEN TAKEN IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS.
THE HON. CHARLES YEUNG WILL ASK WHAT COMPENSATION AND/OR OTHER BENEFITS WILL BE OFFERED OR MADE AVAILABLE BY GOVERNMENT TO PERSONS AFFECTED BY THE MASS TRANSIT RAILWAY DEVELOPMENT IN URBAN AREAS, THE URBAN RENEWAL SCHEME AND DEVELOPMENTS IN THE NEW TERRITORIES.
OTHER QUESTIONS TO BE RAISED BY THE UNOFFICIALS CONCERN TONG FAI IN FORMS I TO 3 IN SUBSIDISED SECONDARY SCHOOLS, TREATMENT OF STRAY DOGS AND CATS, INSTITUTIONAL CARE FOR MENTALLY RETARDED CHILDREN, MEDICAL FACILITIES ON LAMMA ISLAND AND EXPENDITURE OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY ON PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS AND ESTATE MANAGEMENT.
A TOTAL OF NINE BILLS WILL BE INTRODUCED INTO THE COUNCIL FOR FIRST AND SECOND READINGS. THEY ARE THE FIRE SERVICES (AMENDMENT) BILL 1978, THE COMPANIES (AMENDMENT) BILL 1978, THE HONG KONG TRADE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (AMENDMENT) BILL 1978, THE MERCHANT SHIPPING (AMENDMENT) BILL 1978, THE MISCELLANEOUS LICENCES (AMENDMENT) BILL 1978, THE JURY (AMENDMENT) BILL 1978, THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND URBAN SERVICES (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) BILL 1978, THE WIDOWS’ AND CHILDREN’S PENSIONS (AMENDMENT) BILL 1978 AND THE WIDOWS AND ORPHANS PENSION (AMENDMENT) BILL 1978.
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SHA TIN INDUSTRIAL SITE SOLD ******
AN INDUSTRIAL SITE IN SHA TIN FETCHED A RECORD PRICE OF «2O MILLION FOR THE AREA AT A GOVERNMENT AUCTION TODAY (TUESDAY).
THE 3,782 SQUARE METRE SITE REALISED THE EQUIVALENT OF ^491 PER SQUARE FOOT — ONLY MARGINALLY BELOW URBAN AREA PRICES FOR A COMPARABLE SITE.
THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WAS NEW YEAR ENTERPRISES LIMITED.
THE AUCTION, HELD AT THE SHA TIN GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOL, WAS CONDUCTED BY THE SENIOR ESTATE SURVEYOR OF THE SHA TIN DISTRICT OFFICE, MR. ROGER THOMPSON WHO DESCRIBED THE RESULT AS +VERY SATISFACTORY+.
+THE BIDDING WAS VERY KEEN, AS WE EXPECTED, BECAUSE IT IS A VERY GOOD SITE SITUATED AT THE JUNCTION OF TAI PO AND LION ROCK TUNNEL ROADS AT TAI WAI,+ HE SAID.
+THERE WERE ABOUT 10 MAIN BIDDERS AND THE COMPETITION AMONG THEM WAS VERY KEEN.
+IT DIDN’T TAKE LONG TO DOUBLE THE OPENING BID OF 310 MILLION.*
MR. THOMPSON SAID THE LAST INDUSTRIAL LAND AUCTION IN THE NEW TOWN IN MARCH 1976 HAD REALISED 3312 PER SQUARE FOOT FOR A SITE AT THE FO TAN INDUSTRIAL AREA.
BUT, HE POINTED OUT THAT THE PLOT RATIO ON THE FO TAN SITE ALLOWED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF UP TO 14 STOREYS WHILE THE SITE AUCTIONED TODAY IS RESTRICTED TO SIX OR SEVEN STOREY DEVELOPMENT.
HE ADDED THAT TODAY’S AUCTION REFLECTED THE CONTINUING INTEREST BY DEVELOPERS AND INDUSTRIALISTS IN SHA TIN NEW TOWN AND IN NEW TERRITORIES DEVELOPMENT GENERALLY.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1978
SHING MUN BRIDGE TO BE READY NEXT YEAR X- X- X- X- X-
A NEW BRIDGE ON THE SHING MUN RIVER, WHICH FORMS PART OF THE NEW TRUNK ROAD IN SHA TIN, IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY EARLY 1979.
THE 36-METRE LONG, 16.5-METRE WIDE, REINFORCED CONCRETE BRIDGE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE FOUR TRAFFIC LANES. INITIALLY, IT WILL PROVIDE ONLY TWO TRAFFIC LANES. AT A CATER DATE, AS TRAFFIC INCREASES, TWO MORE LANES CAN BE ADDED.
COMMENTING ON THE PROGRESS OF THE WORK ON THE BRIDGE, MR. S.K. KWEI, PROJECT MANAGER, SHA TIN NEW TOWN DEVELOPMENT OFFICE, SAID THAT THE FOUNDATION (RESTING ON CAST-IN-SITU PILES) AND PIERS HAVE BEEN BUILT FOR THE $0.9 MILLION BRIDGE ON WHICH WORK STARTED LAST YEAR.
+WE EXPECT THE ENTIRE WORK TO BE COMPLETED EARLY NEXT YEAR.+ l£ ADDED.
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VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND SERVICE CLUBS HAVE AN INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT ROLE TO PLAY AT A TIME WHEN THE GOVERNMENT IS BREAKING NEW GROUNDS IN WELFARE SERVICES, THE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WELFARE MR. THOMAS LEE SAID THIS EVENING.
ADDRESSING THE MEETING OF THE LIONS CLUB OF HAPPY VALLEY MR. LEE POINTED OUT THAT WITH THE GOVERNMENT ASSUMING FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR COSTLY SCHEMES AND STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS THE EXISTENCE OF A -VIGOROUS AND PROGRESSIVE VOLUNTARY SECTOR’
IS ESSENTIAL
+THE SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE IN GOVERNMENT SUBVENTION TO THE VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS YEAR BY YEAR,AND THE CONTINUOUS AND INTENSIVE INVOLVEMENT OF THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR IN THE JOINT PREPARATION AND REVIEWS OF SOCIAL WELFARE PLANS ARE PRACTICAL INDICATIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT’S VIEWS,+ HE NOTED.
CITING FIGURES TO ILLUSTRATE HIS POINT, MR. LEE SAID THIS YEAR’S SUBVENTION TOWARDS RECURRENT EXPENSES OF VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND TRUSTS HAS GONE UP TO $100 MILLION, AN INCREASE OF $32 MILLION ON THE APPROVED ESTIMATE FOR LAST YEAR.
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MR. LEE SAID THE PUBLICATION OF BOTH THE WHITE PAPER AND THE FIVE YEAR PLAN IN 1973, INVOLVING HEAVILY THE VOLUNTARY SERVICE ORGANISATIONS AND THE COMMUNITY IN THE CONSULTATIVE PROCESS, HAVE DEMONSTRATED THE ADVANTAGE OF CLOSE CO-OPERATION BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT AND THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR.
HE SAID, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE PROPOSALS AND HAVE MADE USEFUL COMMENTS ON THE GREEN PAPERS ON SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY, SOCIAL SECURITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONAL SOCIAL WORK AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE PUBLISHED LAST YEAR.
HE SAID THAT AGENCIES CONCERNED WITH RESPECTIVE AREAS OF SERVICES WOULD BE EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN SOME OF THE PROJECTS WITH THE SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS WHEN THE GREEN PAPERS BECOME GOVERNMENT POLICY, AS IN THE CASE OF THE ONE ON REHABILITATION SERVICES WHICH TURNED INTO A WHITE PAPER IN 1977.
+1 COULD ENVISAGE THAT THERE WILL BE TREMENDOUS SCOPE IN WHICH VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS CAN MAKE USEFUL CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS THE PROVISION OF WELFARE SERVICES IN A WIDE RANGE OF AREAS,* HE SAID.
BECAUSE OF THE RAPID DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN RECENT YEARS, MR. LEE SAID THAT THE SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT, WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERALL COORDINATION OF WELFARE ACTIVITIES AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GOVERNMENT POLICY IN THE WELFARE FIELD, IS UNDERGOING CONSIDERABLE EXPANSION.
+WITH A HISTORY OF 20 YEARS, THE DEPARTMENT HAS GROWN INTO A FAIR-SIZE ORGANISATION WITH A STAFF OF ABOUT 2,400 AND IS SPENDING AN INCREASING AMOUNT OF MONEY EACH YEAR ON SERVICES OF ALL KINDS PROVIDED THROUGH 160 CENTRES AND OFFICER,* HE SAID.
MR. LEE POINTED OUT THAT THE DEPARTMENT’S PROVISION OF SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS, FAMILY AND CHILD CARE SERVICE, COMMUNITY AND YOUTH WORK, REHABILITATION AS WELL AS PROBATION AND CORRECTIONS DEMANDED SUBSTANTIAL INCREASES IN EXPENDITURE, WHICH AMOUNTED TO $415 MILLION FOR THE. CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1973
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EQUIPMENT FOR SEWAGE PUMPING STATION X- X- X- X-
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT HAS AWARDED A CONTRACT WORTH JUS’ OVE3 A ■'■'ILL I ON DOLLARS, FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMEf’T FOR THE TAI PO SEWAGE PUMPING STATION.
SIGNING THE CONTRACT TODAY WERE MR. BOSCO KEOWN, CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE TAI PO AND FAN LING DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND MR. KENNETH COLE OF MESSRS. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD., THE CONTRACTORS AND AGENTS FOR AKWAPLAN ENGINEERING CO. LTD., U.K.
THE EQUIPMENT CONSISTING OF PUMPS, MOTORS, ONE OVERHEAD CRANE, ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR AND VALVES WILL BE SUPPLIED BY FIVE DIFFERENT BRITISH MANUFACTURERS.
EARLIER THIS MONTH AN $8.1 MILLION CONTRACT WAS AWARDED TO ANOTHER FIRM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUMPING STATION AND A 1,560-METRE LONG RISING MAIN PIPELINE ALONG TING KOK ROAD.
THE EIGHT-METRE HIGH PUMPING STATION — WITH TWO LEVELS BELOW GROUND -- WILL ACCOMMODATE FOUR PUMPS AND HAVE A TRANSFORMER ROOM, STAFF WASHROOMS AND A SPECIALLY DESIGNED VENTILATION SYSTEM.
IT IS EXPECTED THE STATION WILL BE COMPLETED TOWARDS THE END OF NEXT YEAR.
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PHOTOGRAPHS OF DEPARTMENT HEADS X- X- X- X-
WITH THE AIM OF UPDATING OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF DEPARTMENT HEADS, COPIES OF NEW PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SECRETARY FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, MR. E.P. H0= THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, MR. p. JACOBS= AND THE GENERAL MANAGER OF KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY, MR. D.M. HOWES HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED IN G.I.S. PRESS BOXES TODAY.
ALSO IN THE PRESS BOXES TODAY ARE COPIES OF A NEW PHOTOGRAPH OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR LABOUR AND MIMES, MR, j.l. HENDERSON TO REPLACE ’HE ONES ISSUED ON MAY 20.
THESE PHOTOGRAPHS ARE FOR YOUR RECORD AMD EDITORIAL USE. IT WOULD 3E MOST APPRECIATED IF, WHEN THE OCCASION ARISES, THE NEW PHOTOGRAPHS ARE USED INSTEAD OF THE OLD ONES.
MORE PHOTOGRAPHS OF DEPARTMENT HEADS WILL BE SENT TO YOU WHEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE.
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1973
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BUS RE-ROUTING FOR MTR WORK IN CHEUNG SHA WAN X X X X
A NUMBER OF KMB BUS ROUTES WILL BE DIVERTED AS FROM SUNDAY (JUNE 25) IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEW TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS IN THE SHAM SHU I PO AREA t0 FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF MASS TRANSIT RAILWAY STATIONS AND TUNNELS IN CHEUNG SHA WAN ROAD A SPOKESMAN FOR THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT SAID TODAY.
THE FOLLOWING 10 BUS ROUTES WILL BE AFFECTED:
X- ROUTE NO. 2 (STAR FERRY - SO UK): ON JOURNEYS TO SO UK. BUSES ./ILL BE DIVERTED FROM LAI CHI KOK ROAD TO OPERATE VIA BOUNDARY STREET AND YEE KUK STREET INSTEAD OF LAI CHI KOK ROAD.
X ROUTE NO. 2A (NGAU TAU KOK - SO UK): ON JOURNEYS TO SO UK, BUSES WILL BE DIVERTED FROM LAI CHI KOK ROAD TO OPERATE VIA BOUNDARY STREET, YEE KUK STREET AMD YEE KUK STREET EXTENSION TO REJOIN LAI CHI KOK ROAD=
X ROUTE NO. 2E (KOWLOON CITY FERRY - PAK TIN) : ON JOURNEYS TO KOWLOON CITY FERRY BUSES ./ILL BE RE-ROUTED TO OPERATE VIA LAI CHI KOK ROAD INSTEAD OF YEE KUK STREET'
X 12B (WANG TAU HOM - LAI CHI KOK (BRIDGE)): ON JOURNEYS TO LAI CHI KOK (BRIDGE), BUSES WILL BE DIVERTED FROM LAI CHI KOK ROAD TO OPERATE VIA BOUNDARY STREET AND YEE KUK STREET INSTEAD OF LAI CHI KOK ROAD =
X ROUTE NO. 36B (JORDAN ROAD FERRY - LEI MUK SHU) : ON JOURNEYS TO LEI MUK SHU, BUSES WILL BE DIVERTED FROM YEN CHOW STREET TO OPERATE VIA YEE KUK STREET EXTENSION INSTEAD OF YEN CHOW STREET'
X ROUTE NO. 37 (TAI KOK TSUI FERRY - KWAI SHING (CENTRAL) : ON JOURNEYS TO KWAI SHING, BUSES WILL BE DIVERTED FROM LAI CHI KOK ROAD TO OPERATE VIA BOUNDARY STREET AND YEE KUK STREET INSTEAD OF LAI CHI KOK ROAD=
X ROUTE NO. 44A (TAI KOK TSUI FERRY - CHEUNG CHING) : ON JOURNEYS TO CHEUNG CHING, BUSES WILL BE DIVERTED FROM LAI CHI KOK ROAD TO OPERATE VIA BOUNDARY STREET AND YEE KUK STREET INSTEAD OF LAI CHI KOK ROAD=
X ROUTE NO. 51 (TAI KOK TSUI FERRY - YUEN LONG (WEST)) : ON JOURNEYS TO YUEN LONG, BUSES WILL BE DIVERTED FROM LAI CHI KOK ROAD TO OPERATE VIA BOUNDARY STREET AND YEE KUK STREET INSTEAD OF LAI CHI KOK ROAD=
X ROUTE NO. 72 (TAI KOK TSUI FERRY - TAI PO MARKET) : ON JOURNEYS TO TAI PO MARKET, BUSES WILL BE RE-ROUTED TO OPERATE VIA WONG CHUK STREET INSTEAD OF NAM CHEONG STREET AND=
X ROUTE NO. 250 (STAR FERRY - UN LONG) : ON JOURNEYS TO UN LONG, BUSES WILL BE DIVERTED FROM LAI CHI KOK ROAD TO OPERATE VIA BOUNDARY STREET, YEE KUK STREET AND YEE KUK STREET EXTENSION TO REJOIN LAI CHI KOK ROAD.
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TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENT IN KWUN TONG X- X- * X
THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT KWUN TONG ROAD BETWEEN HONG TAK ROAD AND ELEGANCE ROAD WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC BETWEEN 1.30 A.M. AND 5.30 A.M. DAILY ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY (JUNE 22 AND 23) TO FACILITATE THE MASS TRANSIT RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION WORKS.
DURING THE CLOSURE PERIOD SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC ON KWUN TONG ROAD WILL BE DIVERTED VIA NGAU TAU KOK ROAD AND ELEGANCE ROAD TO REJOIN KWUN TONG ROAD.
NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC ON KWUN TONG ROAD WILL BE DIVERTED VIA LAI YIP STREET, WAI YIP STREET TO REJOIN KWUN TONG ROAD. ALTERNATIVELY, VEHICLES CAN PROCEED VIA THE ROUNDABOUT AT THE JUNCTION OF KWUN TONG ROAD AND ELEGANCE ROAD, TO NGAU TAU KOK ROAD AND SHING SHUN ROAD TO REJOIN KWUN TONG ROAD.
APPROPRIATE TRAFFIC SIGNS WILL BE SET UP IN THE AREA TO GUIDE MOTORISTS.
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WATER CUT IN KOWLOON CITY X X X X X
WATER SUPPLY TO A NUMBER OF PREMISES IM KOWLOON CITY WILL BE TURNED OFF FOR FIVE HOURS FROM 1 A.M. ON THURSDAY (JUNE 22) TO FACILITATE THE WATERWORKS STAFF TO CARRY OUT LEAKAGE TESTS.
THE AFFECTED AREA IS BOUNDED BY BOUNDARY STREET, LA SALLE ROAD, NGA TSIN WAI ROAD, INVERNESS RO'AD, DUMBARTON ROAD AND JUNCTION ROAD, INCLUDING GRAMPIAN ROAD, SAU CHUK YUEN ROAD, COLLEGE ROAD AMD LAI CHI YUEN.
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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE. HONG KONG. TEL 5-233191
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1978
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
LEGCO APPROVES PROPOSAL TO ADJUST TELEPHONE TARIFFS ........ 1
UNOFFICIALS EXPRESS CONCERN OVER OPERATIONS OF CONTAINER TRUCKS ..................................................... 3
PLANS TO EXPAND INSTITUTIONAL CARE FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED ................................................... 7
FORMAL TEXTILE AGREEMENT BETWEEN HONG KONG AND CANADA SOON ,...................................................... 8
HOUSING AUTHORITY TO SPEND MORE ON BUILDING NEW ESTATES ... 9
GOVERNOR TO ATTEND CAS ANNUAL DINNER ...................... 10
PROVISIONAL TRADE FIGURES FOR MAY ......................... 11
DELIBERATE ASSAULTS MUST BE REPORTED ...................... 13
NEED FOR CLARITY IN DETERMINING A YOUNG OFFENDER’S AGE .... 14
RECENT FLOODINGS IN NT EXPLAINED ............•............. 15
INCREASE IN NUMBER OF CHINESE LANGUAGE OFFICERS ........... 16
ALL PLB’S TO BE FITTED WITH DESTINATION INDICATOR BY AUGUST .................................................... 17
MEMBERSHIP OF TRADE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO BE ENLARGED .... 18
PHARMACY AND POISONS REGULATIONS .......................... 18
ANNOUNCEMENT ON TONG FAI NEXT MONTH ....................... 20
TWO BILLS ON PENSION SCHEMES INTRODUCED INTO LEGCO ........ 20
/LICENSING ..
LICENSING OF MONEY CHANGERS TO BE ABOLISHED .................. 21
FIRE SERVICES (AMENDMENT) BILL ............................... 21
PUBLIC HEALTH AND URBAN SERVICES (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) BILL .......................................................
JURY (AMENDMENT) BILL ....................................... 23
MEDICAL FACILITIES ON LAMMA ISLAND ADEQUATE .................. 24
NIGHT OFFICE DUTY AT HOUSING ESTATES ......................... 25
TRANSPORTATION OF FOOD IN NT ................................. 26
PROBLEM OF STRAY DOGS UNDER CONTROL .......................... 27
DIRECTION SIGNS IN COUNTRY PARKS ............................. 28
TWO BILLS PASSED ............................................. 28
DHA TO VISIT PO LEUNG KUK SCHOOL
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1978
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LEGCO APPROVES PROPOSAL TO ADJUST TELEPHONE TARIFFS X X X X X
THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY APPROVED THE PROPOSAL TO ADJUST THE TELEPHONE TARIFFS FROM JULY 1 THIS YEAR.
MOVING THE MOTION TO AMEND THE TELEPHONE ORDINANCE TO GIVE LEGISLATIVE EFFECT TO THE PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS, THE SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC SERVICES, THE HON. DAVID JEAFFRESON OUTLINED FOUR MAIN POINTS CONCERNING THE REVISION AS FOLLOWS:
X- THE OVERALL INCREASE OF ABOUT SEVEN PER CENT IS LESS THAN HALF THE INCREASE THE COMMISSION OF INQUIRY INTO THE AFFAIRS OF TELEPHONE COMPANY THOUGHT WOULD HAVE BEEN NECESSARY 18 MONTHS AGO=
X- THE LAST INCREASE WAS ALMOST THREE AND A HALF YEARS AGO =
X- THE INCREASES ARE MODEST IN DOLLAR TERMS - $2 A MONTH FOR SUBSCRIBERS OF RESIDENTIAL LINES WHICH ACCOUNT FOR 77 PER CENT OF THE TELEPHONE NETWORK AND & A MONTH FOR SUBSCRIBERS OF COMMERCIAL LINES AND-
X NO FURTHER INCREASES ARE EXPECTED BEFORE 1981.
MR. JEAFFRESON ALSO GAVE A RUN OF THE TELEPHONE COMPANY LEADING TO
HE SAID THE COMPANY, BY VIRTUE NINE PER CENT IN BOTH 1976 AND 1977 CONNECTED, HAS REDUCED CONSIDERABLY ACCUMULATED DURING THE RECESSION.
DOWN OF THE VARIOUS DEVELOPMENTS THE PRESENT ADJUSTMENTS.
OF AN ANNUAL GROWTH OF ABOUT IN THE NUMBER OF EXCHANGE LINES THE SPARE CAPACITY THAT HAD
+IN ADDITION, THE COMPANY HAS IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY PER EMPLOYEE. THESE DEVELOPMENTS HAVE SO FAR RENDERED IT UNNECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE TARIFF INCREASE RECOMMENDED BY THE COMMISSION IN 1975, INSPITE OF THE COMPANY’S EXPENDITURE ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF ITS SERVICE AND ON EXPANDING IT INTO RURAL AREAS.+
+BUT, RISING COSTS MEAN THAT AN ADJUSTMENT IN TARR IFS IS NOW NECESSARY. THE COMPANY CALCULATED THAT AN INCREASE OF AT LEAST 10 FER CENT WITH EFFECT FROM JULY 1, 1978 WOULD BE REQUIRED, AND ACCORDINGLY SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION TO THE GOVERNMENT,+ HE SAID.
MR. JEAFFRESON POINTED OUT THAT the GOVERNMENT IN THE PROCESS OF EXAMINING THIS APPLICATION, ACCEPTED THE COMPANY’S FORECAST OF OF AN ANNUAL INCREASE AT AROUND SEVEN tq EIGHT PER CENT IN THE NUMBER OF EXCHANGE LINES, UP TO AND INCLUDING 1981.
HE SAID USING THIS FORECAST AS A BASIS FOR A PROJECTION OF THE COMPANY’S FINANCES UP TO 1981 SHOWED CLEARLY THAT THE COMPANY WOULD BE UNABLE TO ACHIEVE IN 1978 AND THEREAFTER THE 16 PER CENT RETURN ON SHAREHOLDERS’ FUNDS PERMITTED UNDER THE PROFIT CONTROL SCHEME.
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HE SAID THE GOVERNMENT HAVING REGARD TO THE GROWTH IN THE NUMBER OF LINES, CONCLUDED THAT TO ACHIEVE A RETURN APPROACHING THE ONE ALLOWED UNDER THE PROFIT CONTROL SCHEME, AN OVERALL INCREASE OF ABOUT SEVEN PER CENT IN JULY THIS YEAR WOULD BE ADEQUATE.
THE SENIOR UNOFFICIAL MEMBER, THE HON. SIR SZE-YUEN CHUNG, WHILE SUPPORTING THE MOTION, THOUGHT THE PRESENT SCHEME OF PROFIT CONTROL WAS INADEQUATE IN TWO ASPECT’S.
ONE DEFICIENCY IN THE PRESENT SCHEME, WHICH USES SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS AS THE BASIS FOR THE PERMITTED RETURN, WAS THE LACK OF INCENTIVE FOR THE COMPANY TO MAKE USE OF LOANS FOR FINANCING EXPANSION.
+FOR EVERY DOLLAR INVESTED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS, TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE TO PAY THEM 16 CENTS OR 16 PER CENT EVERY YEAR WHEREAS, IN RESPECT OF LOAN FINANCING, TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERS ONLY HAVE TO PAY ABOUT 6 PER CENT AT PRESENT, OR NORMALLY A RANGE OF 5 TO 9 PER CENT, OR AT WORST, AS IN THE YEAR 1974, 12 PER CENT.
+IT IS THEREFORE DESIRABLE IN THE INTERESTS OF CONSUMERS TO MAINTAIN A PROPER BALANCE BETWEEN FINANCING FROM SHAREHOLDERS FUNDS AND LOAN FINANCING,+ HE SAID.
WITHOUT A FULL KNOWLEDGE OF THE FINANCIAL PLANS OF THE COMPANY, HE COULD ONLY SAY THAT BY MAKING GREATER USE OF LOAN FINANCING, THE PRESENT INCREASE IN TARIFFS COULD LIKELY HAVE BEEN DEFERRED SOMEWHAT AND THE NEXT ANTICIPATED INCREASE POSTPONED BEYOND 1981.
ANOTHER INADEQUACY SIR SZE-YUEN OBSERVED WAS THAT THE PRESENT SCHEME MERELY CONTROLLED THE MAXIMUM AND GUARANTEED PROFIT. +THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD ALSO BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE LEVEL OF SALARIES, WAGES AND FRINGE BENEFITS OF EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY,+ HE SAID.
HE EXPLAINED THAT THERE WERE TWO WAYS TO INCREASE PROFIT MARGINS, BY RAISING CHARGES AND BY REDUCING COSTS, AND IN A MONOPOLY ENTERPRISE SUCH AS THE TELEPHONE COMPANY, THE EASIER WAY WAS NATURALLY BY RAISING CHARGES.
+IT IS THEREFORE IMPERATIVE THAT THE COMPANY IS MANAGED EFFICIENTLY AND ECONOMICALLY AND THAT SALARIES, WAGES AMD FRINGE BENEFITS OF ITS EMPLOYEES ARE COMPARABLE WITH AND NOT BETTER THAN OTHER NON-MONOPOLY INDUSTRIES,* HE SAID.
IN NON-MONOPOLY INDUSTRIES SUCH AS EXPORT-ORIENTED MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES, THE LEVELS OF REMUNERATION WERE GOVERNED BY WORLD-WIDE COMPETITION AND THEREFORE REFLECTED THE EFFECTIVENESS, EFFICIENCY AMD PRODUCTIVITY OF HONG KONG’S INDUSTRIES.
+THIS WAS NOT SO IN A MONOPOLY PUBLIC UTILITY WHOSE INEFFECTIVENESS, INEFFICIENCY AMD EVE' MISTAKES WOULD EVENTUALLY BE PAID NOT NECESSARILY BY ITS SHAREHOLDERS, MOR BY ITS MANAGEMENT BUT BY ITS CONSUMERS.
SIR SZE-YUEN RECOGNISED "HAT DURING THE PAST FEW YEARS THE TELEPHONE COMPANY HAD MUCH IMPROVED T UE QUALItY OF ITS SERVICES AND THAT SINCE ITS LAST INCREASE I’ TARIFFS IN JANUARY 1975, THE VARIOUS CONSUMER PRICE INDEXES HAD RI SET py ABOUT 1A PER CENT.
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THE COMPANY’S ORIGINAL SUBMISSION WAS I! TARIFFS OF 10 PER CENT FROM JULY 1 THIS OF A SIMILAR MAGNITUDE WAS ESTIMATED TO BE
FOR AN AVERAGE INCREASE YEAR. A FURTHER INCREASE NECESSARY BY JULY 1980.
+1 'BELIEVE THAT THE MAJORITY OF TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL APPRECIATE THE GOVERNMENT’S EFFORTS IN REDUCING THE CURRENT INCREASE TO 7 PER CENT ON AVERAGE AND IN POSTPONING THE NEXT INCREASE TO A DATE BEYOND 1980,+ HE SAID.
IN REPLY TO POINTS RAISED BY SIR SZE-YUEN, MR. JEAFFRESON SAID THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO LOOK AT THE PARTICULAR WEAKNESS IN THE PROFIT CONTROL SCHEME WHICH PROVIDES NO INCENTIVE FOR THE COMPANY TO BORROW TO FINANCE ITS CAPITAL EXPANSION WHEN IT REVIEWS THE SCHEME WITH THE COMPANY LATER THIS YEAR.
HE ALSO CONFIRMED THAT AS A PART OF THE MONITORING PROCESS, THE GOVERNMENT DOES HAVE REGARD TO THE LEVELS OF SALARIES, FRINGE BENEFITS OF THE STAFF OF THE VARIOUS UTILITIES AND DOES LOOK FOR INCREASES IN PRODUCTIVITY.
UNOFFICIALS EXPRESS CONCERN OVER OPERATIONS OF CONTAINER TRUCKS K X *
UNOFFICIAL MEMBERS OF THE LEG ISLATIVE-COUNCIL ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE LACK OF PARKING SPACES AND WORKING AREAS FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING CONTAINERS IN HONG KONG.
SPEAKING BEFORE THE COUNCIL WAS ADJOURNED THIS AFTERNOON, SENIOR UNOFFICIAL MEMBER, SIR SZE-YUEN CHUNG, SAID HE AND HIS COLLEAGUES WOULD LIKE THE GOVERNMENT TO CONDUCT A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF CONTAINER OPERATIONS.
DESPITE OUR SUCCESS, WHICH PUT THE KWAI CHUNG TERMINAL AMONG THE TOP FOUR CONTAINER PORTS IN THE WORLD, THERE WERE STILL SOME PROBLEMS, HE SAID.
FIRST THERE WAS THE EXTREME ROAD CONGESTION WITHIN SUCH INDUSTRIAL AREAS AS KWUN TONG, SAN PO KONG, KWAI CHUNG, TSUEN WAN AND ABERDEEN, CAUSED BY THE LOADING AND UNLOADING OF CONTAINERS ON PUBLIC ROADS.
THERE WAS NO REQUIREMENT UNTIL A FEW YEARS AGO FOR FACTORIES TO PROVIDE SPACE WITHIN THEIR PREMISES FOR THIS PURPOSE AND AS A RESULT, IT COULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT EITHER AT THE CONTAINER TERMINAL OR ON PUBLIC ROADS.
FACILITIES AT THE TERMINAL, BECAUSE OF THE CHARGES LEVIED, WERE UNFORTUNATELY VERY MUCH UNDER-UTILISED BY HAULAGE OPERATORS WHO PREFERRED TO USE PUBLIC ROADS FOR .’HIGH THERE WAS, CF COURSE, NO CHARGE, HE SAJD.
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THE SECOND PROBLEM WAS THE EXTREME TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN THE CONTAINER PORT AREA ITSELF AND PARTICULARLY ALONG THE CARRIAGEWAY OFF, KWAI CHUNG ROAD WHICH PROVIDED THE ONLY ROAD ACCESS TO THE PORT.
THERE WERE THREE MAJOR REASONS FOR THIS CONGESTION:
* THE LONG QUEUE OF VEHICLES, AT TIMES EXTENDING 300 METRES, ALONG THE APPROACH ROAD WAITING FOR THEIR TURN TO ENTER THE INDIVIDUAL CONTAINER TERMINALS,
X THE PRACTICE OF SOME +SMART BUT SELFISH+ HAULAGE OPERATORS TO ARRANGE FOR A PARTIALLY FILLED CONTAINER TO OCCUPY A SPACE IN THE QUEUE AND CONTINUE TO LOAD IT AS IT SLOWLY MOVED ALONG, AND
* THE USE OF PUBLIC ROADS NEAR THE TERMINAL BY MANY HAULAGE OPERATORS TO STUFF AND DESTUFF CONTAINERS TO AVOID USING THE EXPENSIVE, PROPER TERMINAL FACILITIES.
THE THIRD PROBLEM RAISED BY SIR SZE-YUEN WAS THE GENERAL LACK OF PARKING FACILITIES FOR CONTAINER TRACTORS (PRIME MOVERS) AND CONTAINER TRAILERS (MOBILE CHASSIS).
AS FAR AS HE COULD GATHER, AT LEAST ONE OF THE THREE TERMINAL OPERATORS DID NOT PROVIDE A TRUCKING SERVICE AND THIS HAD LED TO THE PROLIFERATION OF SMALL HAULAGE OPERATORS.
MOST, IF NOT ALL, OF THESE SMALL OPERATORS DID NOT HAVE PROPER PARKING FACILITIES. THEY THEREFORE USUALLY LEFT THEIR TRACTORS AND TRAILERS ON PUBLIC ROADS AND PAVEMENTS.
THE TRAFFIC POLICE HAD NO SUITABLE TOWING VEHICLES TO REMOVE THIS TYPE OF OBSTRUCTION AND WERE UNABLE TO ISSUE PARKING TICKETS, WHEN THE TRAILERS, WHICH HAD NO INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION NUMBERS, WERE DETACHED FROM THE TRACTORS.
SIR SZE-YUEN POINTED OUT THAT WITH THE COMPARATIVELY NARROW ROADS IN HONG KONG, THESE PROBLEMS COULD ONLY BECOME WORSE UNLESS A SOLUTION TO THEM WAS DEVISED QUICKLY.
THE VOLUME OF CONTAINERISATION LAST YEAR ACCOUNTED FOR ALMOST 60 PER CENT OF THE GENERAL CARGO IMPORTED INTO AND EXPORTED FROM HONG KONG AND WOULD NO DOUBT CONTINUE TO INCREASE.
+IT IS THEREFORE IMPERATIVE THAT THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD EXAMINE CRITICALLY THE PROBLEMS AND INTRODUCE MEASURES TO ERADICATE THEM WITHOUT DELAY.
+FURTHERMORE, IT IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL THAT IMMEDIATE STEPS ARE TAKEN, IF THEY HAVE NOT ALREADY BEEN TAKEN, TO ENSURE THAT THE SITUATION I HAVE DESCRIBED IS NOT ALLOWED TO DEVELOP IN TUEN MUN, TSI NG Yl, SHA TIN AND THE OTHER NEW TOWNSHIPS IN THE NEW TERRITORIES,* HE SAID.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1978
DRAWING ON HIS PERSONAL EXPERIENCE IN KWUN TONG DISTRICT, THE HON. WONG LAM FULLY AGREED WITH THE POINTS RAISED BY SIR SZE-YUEN.
HE SAID BECAUSE VEHICLES WERE PROHIBITED FROM PARKING OR LOADING AND UNLOADING IN CERTAIN HOURS IN WAI YIP STREET, ALL GOODS VEHICLES HAD TO GO TO OTHER STREETS FOR THIS PURPOSE.
IN THE DAYS WHEN CONTAINER TRUCKS WERE NOT COMMON, TRAFFIC CONDITIONS THOUGH NOT ENTIRELY SATISFACTORY WERE TOLERABLE, SINCE THE SMALLER, ORDINARY LORRIES COULD STILL JUST ALLOW OTHER VEHICLES TO PASS THROUGH.
HOWEVER, WITH THE DAILY INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF CONTAINER TRUCKS, OTHER VEHICLES COULD NOW HARDLY PASS AT ALL AND HAD TO WAIT IN LONG QUEUES. THE CHAIN REACTION THAT RESULTED OFTEN LED TO TOTAL CONGESTION IN THE WHOLE DISTRICT.
THIS GAVE RISE TO A LOT OF BLOWING OF HORNS AND EXHAUST FUMES AND INDIRECTLY AFFECTED THE MANUFACTURERS WHO VERY OFTEN HAD TO TAKE BUYERS TO THEIR FACTORIES BUT WERE HAMPERED.
WHAT WAS MORE WORRYING, MR. WONG SAID, WAS THE DANGER OF A FIRE OCCURRING WHEN THE ROADS WERE BLOCKED AND MADE INACCESSIBLE TO FIRE-ENGINES.
ON THE FACE OF IT, THE PROBLEMS SEEMED TO BE CAUSED BY THE PROHIBITIONS IN WAI YIP STREET, THE MAIN ROAD IN KWUN TONG. IN REALITY, WITH SO MANY CONTAINER TRUCKS IN THE AREA, EVEN IF PARKING WERE PERMITTED THERE, TRAFFIC CONGESTION WOULD BE MADE EVEN WORSE.
ALTHOUGH SOME FACTORIES WERE ABLE TO MAKE USE OF LANES BETWEEN THEM FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING CONTAINERS, THERE WERE NOT MANY OF THESE.LANES AND MOST OF THEM WERE FREQUENTLY OCCUPIED BY HAWKERS OR FOOD STALLS.
MR. WONG FULLY ENDORSED SIR SZE-YUEN’S APPEAL AND HOPED THAT THE GOVERNMENT WOULD SOON WORK OUT SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEMS.
THE HON. JAMES WU WHO ALSO SPOKE IN THE ADJOURNMENT DEBATE SAID THE COST TO INDUSTRY AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL AS A RESULT OF THESE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND BLOCKAGE MUST BE ENORMOUS AND DESERVES OUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.
HE SUGGESTED THAT JOINT MEETINGS BETWEEN INDUSTRIALISTS, THE POLICE AND THE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS CONCERNED AT THE DISTRICT LEVEL SHOULD BE CALLED TO EXAMINE THE SITUATION AND TO RECOMMEND SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEM.
TO DISCOURAGE PARKING OF CARS AND LORRIES FOR UNNECESSARILY LONG PERIODS, MR. WU ALSO SUGGESTED THAT PARKING METRES SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN INDUSTRIAL AREAS FOR HALF AN HOUR OR ONE HOUR PERIODS AT PUNITIVE RATES OF S2 FOR HALF AN HOUR FOR PRIVATE CARS AND $4 FOR LORRIES DURING THE HOURS OF 7 A.M. AND 7 P.M.
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HE ALSO FELT THAT MORE POLICE ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO HELP TRAFFIC FLOW AND FOR HAWKER CONTROL.
REPLYING TO POINTS RAISED BY THE UNOFFICIAL MEMBEfc* THE SECRETARY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, THE HON. DEREK JONES SAID HE PROPOSED TO RE-ACTIVATE THE CONTAINER TERMINAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE AND TO EXPAND THE SCOPE OF ITS WORK.
ON LOADING AND UNLOADING OF CONTAINERS ON PUBLIC ROADS, MR. JONES SAID HE WILL BE LOOKING INTO THE POSSIBILITY OF LIMITING THE HOURS IN WHICH THIS CAN TAKE PLACE SO AS TO AVOID PEAK TRAFFIC PERIODS.
HOWEVER, HE SAID THAT SUCH ACTIVITIES CANNOT BE BANNED OR SEVERELY RESTRICTED IN THE INDUSTRIAL AREAS WITHOUT PRODUCING SERIOUS ECONOMIC EFFECTS AND THAT EVEN IF CONTAINERS WERE FORCIBLY PREVENTED FROM LOADING IN THESE AREAS, OTHER GOODS VEHICLES WOULD BE LOADING IN THEIR PLACE AND THEY WOULD ALSO BE CREATING CONGESTION.
HE ALSO POINTED OUT THAT ALL NEW FACTORY BUILDINGS ARE NOW REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FACILITIES WITHIN THEIR LOTS FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING SO THIS PROBLEM SHOULD NOT BE NEARLY AS SEVERE IN SHA TIN, TUEN MUN AND THE OTHER NEW TOWNSHIPS IN THE NEW TERRITORIES.
ON TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN THE CONTAINER PORT AREA IN KWAI CHUNG, MR. JONES SAID THE PROBLEM IS BEING TACKLED WITH THE POSTING OF TRAFFIC POLICE TO CONTROL THE QUEUE OF CONTAINER VEHICLES ALONG THE APPROACH ROAD TO THE PORT AREA AND TO KEEP IT FROM STRETCHING BACK TO OBSTRUCT KWAI CHUNG ROAD.
MR. JONES HAS ALSO ASKED RELEVANT GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS TO CONSIDER THE FEASIBILITY OF DECLARING THE APPROACH ROAD AND THE IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING ROADS A +NO LOADING, NO UNLOADING, NO PARKING* AREA, THUS FACILITATING ITS USE FOR THROUGH TRAFFIC.
CONSIDERATION IS ALSO BEING GIVEN TO ACQUIRING AT LEAST ONE TOWING TRACTOR TO TOW AWAY PARKED TRAILERS CAUSING AN OBSTRUCTION TO VEHICLE POUNDS. 'THE OWNERS OF THESE TRAILERS WILL HAVE TO PAY A HEFTY FEE FOR THE SERVICE AND THIS WILL HELP TO FINANCE THE COST.
MR. JONES SAID HE HAS ALSO ASKED DEPARTMENTS TO CONSIDER CHANGES IN THE LAW SO THAT THE FIXED PENALTY (TRAFFIC CONTRAVENTIONS) ORDINANCE CAN BE MADE TO APPLY TO TRAILERS.
+ALTHOUGH I CERTAINLY CANNOT PROMISE THAT ALL THE PROBLEMS WILL BE SOLVED AND ALL DIFFICULTIES OVERCOME, I AM CONFIDENT THAT SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS CAN AND WILL BE MADE IN THOSE AREAS WHICH ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO IMPROVEMENT,* HE SAID.
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PUNS TC EXPAND INSTITUTIONAL CARE FOR THE .'•■ENTALLY RETARDED * * * * # * *
THE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WELFARE, THE HON. THOMAS LEE, SAID TODAY THE NUMBER OF INSTITUTIONAL PLACES FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED WOULD BE MORE THAN DOUBLE THE EXISTING LEVEL BY 1984.
REPLYING TO A QUESTION FROM THE REV. THE HON. JOYCE M. BENNETT IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, HE SAID THERE WOULD BE 270 EXTRA RESIDENTIAL PLACES FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED NEXT YEAR, AND BY 1984, THE TOTAL CAPACITY WOULD BE INCREASED TO 3,380.
THE PRESENT PROVISION, HE SAID, INCLUDED 440 PLACES FOR THE SEVERE GRADE AND 630 PLACES FOR THE MODERATELY RETARDED.
zf’IR. LEE SAID THE GOVERNMENT WAS AWARE THERE WAS STILL A SHORTAGE OF INSTITUTIONAL PLACES FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED AND EVERY EFFORT WAS BEING MADE BOTH WITHIN THE GOVERNMENT AND IN THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR TO PUSH AHEAD WITH PLANS TO EXPAND THE SERVICE.
HE SAID PLANS TO EXPAND AND IMPROVE MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CARE WOULD HELP TO MEET THE COMPLEX PROBLEMS OF SOME OF THE MORE DIFFICULT CASES.
+CONS(DERATION IS BEING GIVEN TO THE PROVISION OF A WIDER RANGE OF SPECIALIST SERVICES BOTH INSIDE INSTITUTIONS AND IN OTHER SUPPORTING FACILITIES SO THAT CLIENTS WITH SPECIAL OR MULTIPLE PROBLEMS OR CLIENTS WITH MORE THAN ONE DISABILITY CAN BE MORE SUITABLY LOOKED AFTER IN FUTURE,* HE SAID.
WITH REGARD TO INSTITUTIONAL FACILITY SPECIALLY FOR THOSE MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS WHO WERE A THREAT TO OTHERS, MR. LEE SAID THERE WAS NO PROVISION UNDER THE REHABILITATION PROGRAMME PLAN OR THE REHABILITATION WHITE PAPER.
IN THE FIRST PLACE, HE POINTED OUT, THERE ARE RATHER FEW CASES LIKE THIS TO JUSTIFY A SEPARATE FACILITY, AND THERE ARE VARIOUS OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR DEALING WITH THEM.
HE EXPLAINED THAT IF A PERSON’S VIOLENT OR DISORDERLY BEHAVIOUR WAS DUE TO SOME MENTAL ILLNESS, HE COULD BE DETAINED AND TREATED IN A MENTAL HOSPITAL.
IF IT IS MAINLY A BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEM, THEN THE CASE CAN BE DEALT WITH IN A CORRECTIONAL HOME BY MAKING SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT FOR INDIVIDUAL SUPERVISION, HE SAID.
ON THE OTHER HAND, HE ADDED, IF WHAT THE PERSON REQUIRES IS TRAINING IN DISCIPLINE AND SELF-CARE, THEN A CENTRE FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED COULD =ROVIDE THE SERVICE NEEDED DEPENDING ON THE DEGREE OF RETARDATION.
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HONG KONG-CANADA TEXTILE AGREEMENT X- X- X- X X
FORMAL SIGNATURE OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CANADA IS EXPECTED SHORTLY, FOLLOWING A STATEMENT BY CANADIAN GOVERNMENT MINISTERS IN OTTAWA THIS WEEK CONCERNING 1979 ARRANGEMENTS FOR TEXTILE AND CLOTHING IMPORTS.
ANNOUNCING THIS TODAY, THE ACTING DIRECTOR OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND CUSTOMS, MR. BILL DORWARD, RECALLED THAT TERMS WERE NEGOTIATED WITH A CANADIAN DELEGATION IN HONG KONG LAST MARCH.
FULL DETAILS WILL BE RELEASED WHEN THE AGREEMENT IS FORMALLY SIGNED.
MEANWHILE TO ASSIST THE TRADE TO MAKE FORWARD PLANS THE DEPARTMENT HAS ANNOUNCED THE BROAD PRINCIPLES OF QUOTA ALLOCATION AND THE LICENSING ARRANGEMENTS IT INTENDS TO IMPLEMENT.
COMMENTING ON THE RESTRAINTS, WHICH WILL APPLY TO THE BULK OF HONG KONG CLOTHING EXPORTS TO CANADA, MR. DORWARD SAID: +THE MOST WELCOME FEATURE OF THIS ARRANGEMENT IS THAT IT RESTORES THE PRINCIPLES OF NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT AND EXPORT CONTROL, TWO THINGS BY WHICH HONG KONG PLACES GREAT STORE.+
SINCE NOVEMBER 29, 1976, WHEN CANADA ABRUPTLY TERMINATED THE RESTRAINT AGREEMENTS WHICH THEN EXISTED WITH HONG KONG, CONTROLS HAVE BEEN EXERCISED IN CANADA ON IMPORTS. EXPORTS OF HONG KONG TEXTILES AND CLOTHING TO CANADA DROPPED TO *601 MILLION IN 1977 FROM THEIR 1976 LEVEL OF $832 MILLION.
NOTICES TO EXPORTERS SETTING OUT THE BROAD GUIDELINES FOR 1979 ARRANGEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FRCM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND CUSTOMS.
A FURTHER NOTICE WILL SHORTLY BE ISSUED CALLING FOR RETURNS FROM SHIPPERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CALCULATING QUOTA ALLOCATIONS.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY TO SPEND MORE ON BUILDING NEW ESTATES
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THE HOUSING AUTHORITY WILL SPEND MORE ON THE CONSTRUCTION OP PUBLIC HOUSING IN THE. NEXT THREE YEARS, THE ACTING SECRETARY FOR HOUSING, THE HON. DONALD LIAO, TOLD LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY IN REPLY TO A QUESTION FROM DR. THE HON. HENRY HU.
HE SAID THE AUTHORITY IN THE LAST THREE FINANCIAL YEARS SPENT 54, 43, AND 55 PER CENT RESPECTIVELY OF ITS TOTAL CAPITAL AND RECURRENT EXPENDITURE ON BUILDING PUBLIC HOUSING ESTATE FLATS, INCLUDING PROJECTS UNDER THE PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME.
FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS, HE SAID THE PERCENTAGE WAS EXPECTED TO GO UP TO 62 PER CENT IN 1978/79, 70 PER CENT IN 1979/80 AND 69 PER CENT IN 1980/81.
MR. LIAO ADDED THAT THE CORRESPONDING PERCENTAGE FIGURES FOR EXPENDITURE ON ESTATE MANAGEMENT WERE 46, 57 AND 45 PER CENT FOP THE LAST THREE YEARS, AND 38, 30 AND 31 PER CENT FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS.
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GOVERNOR TO ATTEND CAS ANNUAL DINNER X- X- X- X-
THE GOVERNOR, SIR MURRAY MACLEHOSE, WILL ATTEND THE ANNUAL DINNER PARTY OF THE CIVIL AID SERVICES AT THE CITY HALL RESTAURANT ON FRIDAY (JUNE 23).
OTHER GUESTS INCLUDE SIR YUET-KEUNG KAN, SENIOR UNOFFICIAL MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL= MR. IAN LIGHTBODY, SECRETARY FOR ADMIN I STRAT I ON= MR. LEWIS DAVIES, SECRETARY FOR SECURITY’ DR. TONG KA-LEUNG, DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES’ MR. MARTIN ROWLANDS, SECRETARY FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE’ MR. BRIAN SLEVIN, COMMISSIONER OF POLICE’ MR. A.D.A. HONLEY, GROUP CAPTAIN OF R.A.F. MR. F.M. WATSON, DIRECTOR OF FIRE SERVICES AND MR. TONG KAI-CHUEN, MEDICAL DEFENCE STAFF OFFICER OF THE AUXILIARY MEDICAL SERVICE.
ABOUT 700 C.A.S. OFFICERS AND MEMBERS WILL BE ATTENDING THE DINNER, STARTING AT 8 P.M.
THE GOVERNOR WILL BE MET OR ARRIVAL AT 7.30 P.M. BY THE C.A.S. COMMISSIONER, THE HON. ROGER LOBO, AND THE CHIEF STAFF OFFICER, MR. JOHN FORTUNE.
NOTE TO EDITORS:
YOU ARE INVITED TO SEND A REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER TO COVER THE EVENT TO BE HELD BY THE CIVIL AID SERVICES AT THE CITY HALL FROM 7 P.M. TO 8 P.M. ON FRIDAY (JUNE 23).
PRESS PHOTOGRAPHERS ARE REQUESTED TO TAKE PICTURES ONLY ON THE GROUND FLOOR OR IN THE EXHIBITION HALL WHERE A PRE-DINNER RECEPTION IS HELD. NO PHOTOGRAPHS WILL BE ALLOWED DURING THE DINNER IN THE DINING HALL AFTER 8 P.M.
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PROVISIONAL TRADE FIGURES FOR MAY * M * K
THE VALUE OF DOMESTIC EXPORTS FOR LAST MONTH (MAY) WAS $3,373 MILLION, IMPORTS WERE WORTH $5,061 MILLION AND RE-EXPORTS ..•1,163 MILLION, ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONAL TRADE FIGURES ISSUED BY THE CENSUS AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT TODAY.
eun , figures FOR THE LATEST THREE MONTHS (MARCH TO MAY) '^CREASES, BY VALUE, OF 17.4 PER CENT FOR DOMESTIC EXPORTS, 21.8 PER CENT FOR IMPORTS AND 36.8 PER CENT FOR RE-EXPORTS COMPARED WITH THE SAME PERIOD IN 1977.
_ C°MPARED WITH MAY LAST YEAR, EXPORTS INCREASED, BY VALUE, OF $415 MILLION OR 14 PER CENT, IMPORTS BY $885 MILLION OR 21 2 PER CENT AND RE-EXPORTS BY $341 MILLION OR 41.5 PER CENT.
THE SHORT TERM CHANGES, MAY 1978 COMPARED WITH APRIL 1978. SHOWED INCREASES OF $330 MILLION OR 10.8 PER CENT FOR DOMESTIC EXPORTS, $93 MILLION OR 1.9 PER CENT FOR IMPORTS AND $162 MILLION OR 16.2 PER CENT FOR RE-EXPORTS. AS USUAL, EXPORTS CONTINUED TO RISE IN MAY ON A MID-YEAR SEASONAL UPSWING.
THE FIGURES FOR THE 12-MONTH PERIOD FROM JUNE 1977 TO MAY 1978 COMPARED WITH THOSE OF THE PREVIOUS 12-MONTH PERIOD SHOWED INCREASES, BY VALUE, OF 8.3 PER CENT FOR DOMESTIC EXPORTS, 14.4 PER CENT FOR IMPORTS AND 17.7 PER CENT FOR RE-EXPORTS.
FOLLOWING ARE COMPARATIVE TRADE FIGURES s- INCREASE OR DECREASE
LATEST 3 MONTHS MARCH - MAY 1978 MARCH - MAY 1977
$ MN. $ MN. S MN. %
DOMESTIC EXPORTS 9,275 7,902 + 1,374 +17.4
IMPORTS 14,911 12,238 + 2,673 +21.8
RE-EXPORTS 3,152 2,304 + 848 +36.8
SAME MONTH LAST YEAR MAY 1978 MAY 1977 INCREASE OR DECREASE
$ MN. S MN. $ MN. %
DOMESTIC EXPORTS (% OF TOTAL EXPORTS) 3,373 (74.4%) 2,958 (78.3%) + 415 +14.0
IMPORTS 5,061 4,176 885 +21.2
RE-EXPORTS (% OF TOTAL EXPORTS) 1,163 (25.6%) 822 (21.7%) + 341 +41.5
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LAST MONTH MAY 1978 APRIL 1978 INCREASE OR DECREASE
$ MN. $ MN. $ MN. 0/ /v
DOMESTIC EXPORTS t. (% OF TOTAL EXPORTS) 3.373 (74.4%) 3,043 (75.2%) + 330 +10.8
IMPORTS 5,061 4,968 + 93 + 1.9
RE-EXPORTS OF TOTAL EXPORTS) 1,163 (25.6%) 1,001 (24.8%) + 162 +16.2
CALENDAR YEAR TO-DATE JAN.- MAY 1978 JAN.- MAY 1977 INCREASE OR DECREASE
$ MN. $ MN. $ MN. %
DOMESTIC EXPORTS (% OF TOTAL EXPORTS) 14,124 (74.6%) 12,846 (77.2%) + 1,279 + 10.0
IMPORTS 23,125 19,448 + 3,677 +18.9
RE-EXPORTS (% OF TOTAL EXPORTS) 4,814 (25.4%) 3,804 (22.8%) + 1,010 +26.6
LAST 12 MONTHS JUNE 1977 TO MAY 1978 JUNE 1976 TO MAY 1977 INCREASE OR DECREASE
$ MN. S MN. S MN. %
DOMESTIC EXPORTS 36,283 33,505 + 2,777 + 8.3
IMPORTS 52,378 45,786 + 6,592 +14.4
RE-EXPORTS 10,840 9,210 + 1,630 +17.7
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DELIBERATE ASSAULTS IN PUBLIC PLACES MUST BE REPORTED * * * * *
THE SECRETARY FOR SECURITY, THE HON. LEWIS DAVIES, SAID TODAY WOMEN SHOULD REPORT ASSAULT CASES IN WHICH THEY ARE DELIBERATELY ELBOWED OR PINCHED IN PUBLIC PLACES AND TRANSPORT.
REPLYING TO A QUESTION FROM DR. THE HON. HARRY FANG IN THE FGISLATIVE COUNCIL, MR. DAVIES SAID: +POLICE OFFICERS, INCLUDING PLAINCLOTHES PATROLS ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT, RESPOND IMMEDIATELY TO COMPLAINTS OF THIS TYPE OF ASSAULT AND WILL ARREST PERSONS SEEN CO’'" ITTING THIS OFFENCE OR MAKE FOLLOW UP ENQUIRIES.*
MR. DAVIES ADDED THAT the EFFECTIVENESS OF SUCH ACTION DEPENDS ON THE WILLINGNESS OF THE VICTIM TO COMPLAIN, BUT MODESTY AND A?' UNDERSTANDABLE RELUCTANCE OF VICTIMS TO DRAW ATTENTION TO SUCH I’CIDENTS HAMPERS COUNTER ACTION.
-►PUBLICITY WILL CONTINUE TO BE GIVEN TO THE NECESSITY TO REPORT CRIME,* MR. DAVIES SAID.
+IM ADDITION IF WOMEN WHO ARE ASSAULTED IN THIS WAY COULD BRING THEMSELVES TO RAISE A HUE AND CRY TO ENLIST THE HELP OF PASSERS-BYOR OTHER TRAVELLERS TO DETAIN THE CULPRIT THIS WOULD BE A USEFUL DETERRENT AND COUNTER ACTION,* HE ADDED.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1978
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NEED FOR CLARITY IN DETERMINING A YOUNG OFFENDER’S AGE * * * * *
UNOFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE COUNCILLOR, THE HON. PETER C. WONG, TODAY SUGGESTED THAT AMENDMENTS SHOULD BE MADE IN LEGISLATION FOR THE SAKE OF CLARITY REGARDING THE DETERMINATION OF AN OFFENDER’S AGE IN ORDINANCES DEALING WITH JUVENILE DELINQUENTS.
SPEAKING AT THE RESUMED DEBATE ON THE DETENTION CENTRES (A^fnDMENT) BILL 1978, HE SAID THE WORD +APPARENTLY+ WAS LOOSE AND IMPRECISE IN THE CONTEXT IN WHICH IT IS USED IN A SECTION OF THE AMENDING LEGISLATION WHICH READS +IN MAKING A DETENTION ORDER AGAINST A PERSON THE COURT SHALL STATE IN SUCH ORDER WHETHER SUCH PERSON IS APPARENTLY UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE OR APPARENTLY OF OR OVER 21 YEARS OF AGE.+
HE ALSO OBJECTED TO THIS SECTION BECAUSE THERE ARE NO GUIDFLINES LAID DOWN TO ASSIST THE COURT IN REACHING A DECISION AS TO AN OFFENDER’S AGE.
MR. WONG SAID OTHER ORDINANCES SUFFERING SIMILAR DEFICIENCIES INCLUDE THE CORPORAL PUNISHMENT ORDINANCE, THE JUVENILE OFFENDERS ORDINANCE, THE TRAINING CENTRES ORDINANCE AND THE REFORMATORY SCHOOLS ORDINANCE.
+THE LIST IS BY NO MEANS EXHAUSTIVE BUT IT DOES SERVE TO SHOW THAT THERE IS A CASE FOR A CAREFUL STUDY OF THE PROBLEM.
+ONE SIMPLE AND PAINLESS WAY TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED RESULT IS TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION OF THE WORD +AGE+ IN THE INTERPRETATION AND THE GENERAL CLAUSES ORDINANCE,* HE SAID.
MR. WONG ALSO POINTED OUT PERSON’S AGE CAREFULLY CANNOT CONSEQUENCES MAY BE GRAVE AND
THAT THE NEED TO DTERMINE A BE OVER-EMPHASISED BUT ITS RAMIFICATIONS MANY.
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RECENT FLOODINGS IN NT EXPLAINED
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AT THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY, THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, THE HON. DAVID MCDONALD, EXPLAINED THE REASONS FOR THE RECENT FLOODINGS IN THE NEW TERRITORIES.
REPLYING TO A QUESTION BY THE HON. PETER C. WONG, MR. MCDONALD SAID FLOODING OCCURRED IN TAI PO ON LOW-LYING AREAS NEAR TAI HANG VILLAGE ON THE NIGHT OF JUNE 6 AND EARLY MORNING OF JUNE 7 WHEN RAINFALL IN EXCESS OF 160 MM WAS RECORDED.
THE PRINCIPAL REASON FOR THE FLOODING, HE SAID, WAS THE PARTIAL BLOCKAGE OF CULVERTS IN THE AREA BY DOMESTIC REFUSE WHICH REDUCED THE CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE STREAM COURSES.
+TW0 LOW-LYING SECTIONS OF THE OLD TAI PO ROAD THROUGH SHA TIN WERE ALSO FLOODED IN EARLY JUNE,+ MR. MCDONALD SAID.
+HERE THE CAUSE WAS THE RESTRICTION TO STORMWATER FLOW CREATED BY THE HIGHER GROUND LEVEL OF ADJACENT NEW DEVELOPMENT AND THE INADEQUATE DRAINAGE PROVISIONS IN THESE SECTIONS OF THE OLD ROADS.+
HE SAID THAT THE SITUATION WOULD BE RECTIFIED WHEN ALL SECTIONS OF THE NEW ROAD WERE OPENED TO TRAFFIC AND THE OLD ROAD FILLED OVER.
HE ADDED THAT THE FINAL SECTION OF THE NEW ROAD WORKS WOULD BE COMPLETED BY THE MIDDLE OF NEXT MONTH AND IN THE INTERIM TEMPORARY DIVERSION ARRANGEMENTS ALONG THE NEW ROAD WOULD BE BROUGHT INTO EFFECT IF FURTHER HEAVY RAINSTORMS OCCURRED.
REFERRING TO THE FLOODING OF THE OLD CASTLE PEAK ROAD IN TUEN MUN, MR. MCDONALD SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY THE BLOCKAGE OF CROSS-ROAD DRAINAGE BY DEBRIS CARRIED DOWN THE STREAM COURSES AFTER HEAVY RAIN.
HE SAID THE FLOODING ABATED WITH THE OPENING OF THE NEW TUEN OLD ROAD HAD GREATLY REDUCED AND WERE BEING CARRIED OUT.
WHEN THE INTAKES WERE CLEARED. MUN ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW ON THE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT WORKS
IN THE SAN HUI AREA OF TUEN MUN, MR. MCDONALD SAID, SOME FLOODING WAS CAUSED BY A CONTRACTOR’S TEMPORARY WORKS IN THE MAIN RIVER CHANNEL. THESE TEMPORARY WORKS HAD ALREADY BEEN REMOVED.
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NUMBER OF CHINESE LANGUAGE OFFICERS INCREASED
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■THE NUMBER OF CHINESE LANGUAGE OFFICERS IN THE GOVERNMENT HAS INCREASED BY MORE THAN 44 PER CENT IN FOUR YEARS, THE DIRECTOR OF HOME AFFAIRS, THE HON. AUGUSTINE KAM CHUI SAID IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY.
HE SAID THE CHINESE LANGUAGE AUTHORITY NOW HAS 228 CHINESE LANGUAGE OFFICERS SERVING IN 31 DEPARTMENTS.
MR. CHUI WAS REPLYING TO A QUESTION RAISED BY THE HON. WONG LAM CONCERNING THE PROGRESS MADE IN THE USE OF CHINESE IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND WITHIN THE CIVIL SERVICE SINCE CHINESE BECAME AN OFFICIAL LANGUAGE. I
MR. CHUI ADDED THAT THE QUALITY AND ACADEMIC STANDARDS OF THE RECRUITS HAVE IMPROVED SIGNIFICANTLY WITH THE OFFER OF BETTER CONDITIONS OF SERVICE AND CAREER PROSPECTS.
OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, MORE THAN 80 PER CENT OF THE INTAKE WERE UNIVERSITY GRADUATES. INTENSIVE IN-SERVICE TRAINING COURSES ARE ARRANGED ANNUALLY.
+AS A RESULT, THERE HAS BEEN A STEADY IMPROVEMENT IN THE STANDARDS AND THE EFFICIENCY OF THE GOVERNMENT’S TRANSLATION SERVICES,+ MR. CHUI SAID.
REFERRING TO OTHER TYPES OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CHINESE LANGUAGE AUTHORITY, MR. CHUI SAID THAT SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION SERVICES HAVE BEEN PROVIDED AT THE OPEN MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AND THE URBAN COUNCIL, AS WELL AS A NUMBER OF MAJOR ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES TO WHICH NONENGLISH SPEAKING MEMBERS HAVE BEEN APPOINTED.
■^INTERPRETATION SERVICES WILL CONTINUE TO EXPAND TO MEET THE INCREASING NEEDS ARISING FROM THE GOVERNMENT’S POLICY OF EXTENDING PUBLIC CONSULTATION AT ALL LEVELS,* MR. CHUI SAID.
MR. CHUI ADDED: +ALL IMPORTANT PUBLIC DOCUMENTS OF COMMUNITYWIDE INTEREST ARE NOW PUBLISHED IN BOTH ENGLISH AND CHINESE. THIS INCLUDES PUBLIC SPEECHES AT LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AND URBAN COUNCIL, REPORTS OF COMMISSIONS OF ENQUIRY AND PUBLICITY MATERIAL ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES.*
RELATING TO COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT AND THE PUBLIC, HE SAID CORRESPONDENCE IN CHINESE HAS GREATLY INCREASED IN VOLUME AS A RESULT OF THE GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENTING ITS POLICY OF GIVING ALL LETTERS WRITTEN IN CHINESE A REPLY IN CHINESE, WHICH HAS IN ITSELF ENCOURAGED MORE NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO CORRESPOND IN CHINESE WITH GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS.
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FURTHERMORE, A CONTINUOUS AND REGULAR REVIEW IS BEING CARRIED OUT ON FORMS AND NOTICES USED IN GOVERNMENT BUSINESS WITH A VIEW TO PROVIDING A CHINESE TRANSLATION SO THAT APPLICATIONS CAN BE MADE IN CHINESE.
+SENIOR CHINESE LANGUAGE OFFICERS PAY VISITS TO GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS TO ADVISE ON PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED IN EXTENDING THE WIDER USE OF CHINESE IN OFFICIAL BUSINESS,* MR. CHUI ADDED.
+AS REGARDS THE USE OF CHINESE WITHIN THE CIVIL SERVICE, ALL COMMUNICATIONS WITH OFFICERS WHOSE PRE-REQUISITE FOR APPOINTMENT DOES NOT INCLUDE A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARE TRANSLATED INTO CHINESE.*
MR. CHUI SAID ALL THESE SERVICE PROGRAMMES ARE KEPT UNDER REVIEW SO THAT IMPROVEMENTS CAN CONTINUE TO BE EFFECTED TO MEET THE INCREASING DEMANDS FOR SUCH SERVICES.
ALL PLB’S TO BE FITTED WITH DESTINATION INDICATOR BY AUGUST *****
EVERY PUBLIC LIGHT BUS WILL BE FITTED WITH A DESTINATION INDICATOR BY AUGUST 1 THIS YEAR, THE SECRETARY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, THE HON. DEREK JONES, TOLD THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY.
IN REPLY TO A QUESTION FROM THE HON. S.L. CHEN, MR. JONES SAID THE REGULATION REQUIRING THE DISPLAY ON PUBLIC LIGHT BUSES OF DESTINATIONS AND FARES CAME INTO EFFECT ON AUGUST 1, 1977 AND NO PLB HAS BEEN PERMITTED TO RENEW ITS LICENCE SINCE THAT DATE UNLESS IT HAS BEEN PROVIDED WITH A PROPER DESTINATION INDICATOR.
MR. JONES STATED THAT THE REGULATION FORBIDS A PLB DRIVER TO CHANGE HIS DESTINATION INDICATOR DURING A JOURNEY WITH THE INTENTION OF MAKING PASSENGERS PAY A FARE HIGHER THAN THAT SHOWN ON THE FARE-CARD.
+A DRIVER WHO CONTRAVENES THIS REGULATION IS LIABLE TO A FINE OF ^500,+ MR. JONES SAID.
HOWEVER, MR. JONES SAID, A DRIVER CAN CHANGE HIS FARE INDICATOR BEFORE THE START OF ANY JOURNEY AS LONG AS HE CLEARLY SHOWS A STATED DESTINATION AND A FARE.
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■ THE TRADE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (AMENDMENT) BILL 1973 WHICH SEEKS TO ENLARGE THE COUNCIL’S MEMBERSHIP WAS INTRODUCED INTO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY.
MOVING THE SECOND READING OF THE BILL, THE SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC SERVICES, THE HON. DAVID JEAFFRESON POINTED OUT THAT THE SIZE OF THE COUNCIL HAS REMAINED UNCHANGED SINCE IT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1966.
+SINCE THEN, THE VALUE OF HONG KONG’S EXPORTS AND THE COUNCIL’S BUDGET AND RANGE OF ACTIVITIES HAVE ALL VASTLY INCREASED,* HE SAID.
MR. JEAFFRESON SAID THE PRESENT COUNCIL COMPRISES THE CHAIRMAN, WHO IS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, SEVEN EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS, THREE MEMBERS NOMINATED BY COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ORGANISATIONS AMD FOUR MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR.
♦THE BILL PROVIDES FOR THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR TO BE INCREASED TO SIX, THUS INCREASING THE SIZE OF THE COUNCIL TO 17,+ MR. JEAFFRESON SAID.
+THIS WILL BE LARGE, BUT NOT SO LARGE AS TO DETRACT FROM EFFICIENCY. AND WE MUST NOT OVERLOOK THAT OTHER COMMITMENTS OFTEN CAUSE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL TO BE ABSENT FROM HONG KONG,+ HE ADDED.
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THE PHARMACY AND POISONS BOARD IS CONSIDERING THE MEED TO ESTABLISH AN APPEALS COMMITTEE TO DEAL WITH ANY REPRESENTATIONS THAT MAY ARISE FROM THE NEW PHARMACY AND POISONS REGULATIONS WHICH WILL BE IMPLEMENTED SHORTLY.
THIS WAS STATED BY THE DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, DR. THE HON. K.L. THONG, WHEN HE MOVED THE MOTIONS IN RESPECT OF THE PHARMACY AND POISONS (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 1978 AND THE POISONS LIST (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 1978 DURING THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MEETING TODAY.
THE PRESENT REGULATION IS THAT ANY PERSON AGGRIEVED BY A DECISION OF THE BOARD IS REQUIRED TO APPEAL AGAINST SUCH DECISION DIRECT TO THE SUPREME COURT.
DR. THONG SAID HE WOULD BE CONSULTING THE BOARD ON THIS MATTER AND WOULD SEEK AMENDMENTS TO THE PRINCIPAL ORDINANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH USUAL PROCEDURES WITH A VIEW TO PROVIDING FOR THE SETTING UP OF SUCH A COMMITTEE.
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HE SAID SINCE THE TWO SETS OF REGULATIONS '//ERE APPROVED IN JLLY 1975 THE PHARMACY AND POISONS BOARD HAD RECEIVED REPRESENTATIONS FROM INTERESTED PARTIES CONCERNING CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN THE REGULATIONS.
THESE REPRESENTATIONS, HE SAID, HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY CONSIDERED IN DETAIL BY SPECIAL COMMITTEES SET UP BY THE BOARD AND THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS HAVE ALSO BEEN DELIBERATED UPON BY THE BOARD ITSELF, HE SAID.
DR. THONG SAID THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENTS HE NOW PROPOSED WAS TO CLARIFY AND STRENGTHEN THE PRINCIPAL REGULATIONS AND IN CERTAIN CASES TO EASE SOME OF THE MORE STRINGENT PROVISIONS.
ONE OF THE MAJOR AMENDMENTS WAS TO INCREASE THE VALIDITY OF A REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE OF A PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT OR SUBSTANCE FROM 12 MONTHS TO FIVE YEARS.
ANOTHER AMENDMENT IS TO MAKE PROVISION FOR A PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE VALID FOR FIVE YEARS FOR A PRODUCT MARKETED IN HONG KONG BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE REGULATIONS.
A THIRD AMENDMENT INTRODUCES A SLIDING SCALE OF PENALTIES IN PLACE OF THE EXISTING PENALTY PROVISIONS IN THE PRINCIPAL REGULATIONS.
DR. THONG ALSO PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SCHEDULES TO THE PRINCIPAL REGULATIONS FOR INTRODUCING CERTAIN NEW SUBSTANCES TO BE CONTROLLED UNDER THE NEW REGULATIONS INCLUDING RODENTICIDES, AND PRESCRIBING FEES FOR PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION, APPLICATION FOR CLINICAL TRIALS OR MEDICINAL TESTS AND CERTIFICATES FOR SUCH TRIALS OR TESTS.
SPEAKING IN 'SUPPORT OF THE MOTION, DR. THE HON. HARRY FANG WHO IS THE CONVENER OF THE UMELCO’S AD HOC GROUP TO STUDY THE REGULATIONS SAID HE WELCOMED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPEALS COMMITTEE TO DEAL WITH ANY REPRESENTATIONS THAT MAY ARISE ONCE THE REGULATIONS-HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED.
HE URGED THAT THE MATTER BE DEALT WITH AS EXPEDITIOUSLY AS POSSIBLE SO AS TO REMOVE THE PRESENT REQUIREMENT WHEREBY ANY PERSON AGGRIEVED BY A DECISION OF THE PHARMACY AMD POISONS BOARD IS REQUIRED TO APPEAL AGAINST SUCH DECISION DIRECT TO THE SUPREME COURT.
DR. FANG HOPED THAT COMMON SENSE WILL PREVAIL IN THE APPLICATION OF REGULATION 36 AND THAT A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TRADE TO COMPLETE-ALL THE FORMAL I"IES OF REGISTRATION BEFORE ANY ACTION IS TAKEN AGAINST DEFAULTERS.
IN REPLY, DR. THONG SAID: +1 AM SURE DR. FANG WILL AGREE THAT GENERALLY THERE IS NO DEARTH OF COMMON SENSE .71 TH IN MY DEPARTMENT AND I SHOULD LIKE TO ASSURE HIM THAT ADElUAfE DOSES OF THIS WILL BE DISPENSED IN THf IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REGULATION CONSISTENT I TH THE PUBLIC INTEREST.*
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ANNOUNCEMENT ON TONG FAI NEXT MONTH
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the DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION, THE HON. KENNETH TOPLEY, TOLD THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY THAT AN ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE MADE EARLY NEXT MONTH ON TONG FAI IN FORMS I TO I I I IN AIDED SCHOOLS.
REPLYING TO A QUESTION FROM THE REV. THE HON. JOYCE M. BENNETT, MR. TOPLEY SAID THE GOVERNMENT HAS NOW FINALISED ITS PROPOSALS FOR TONG FAI IN FORMS I TO III IN AIDED SCHOOLS AND IT IS INTENDED TO PUT THESE PROPOSALS TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE VERY SHORTLY.
+IF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AGREES, THIS WILL ENABLE AN ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE MADE IN EARLY JULY, PROBABLY ON THE 6TH OR 7TH.+ HE ADDED.
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THE SECRETARY "HR THE CIVIL SERVICE, THE HON. MARTIN ROWLANDS TOLD THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY THAT THE NEW WIDOWS’ AND CHILDREN’S PENSIONS SCHEME WHICH WAS INTRODUCED ON JANUARY 1 THIS YEAR, IS PROGRESSING SATISFACTORILY.
MOVING THE SECOND READING OF THE WIDOWS’ AND CHILDREN’S PENSIONS (AMENDMENT) BILL 1978, HE SAID THAT EXPERIENCE GAINED IN IMPLEMENTING THE NEW SCHEME HAS SHOWN THE NEED FOR A MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE LEGISLATION.
HE SAID THE BILL BEFORE THE COUNCIL SEEKS TO PROVIDE THAT OFFICERS WHO LEAVE THE CIVIL SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD TO ELECT THE MEW SCHEME SHALL HAVE THE SAME LENGTH OF TIME AS SERVING OFFICERS TO DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT TO JOIN THE SCHEME.
MR. ROWLANDS ALSO INTRODUCED THE WIDOWS’ AND ORPHANS’ PENSION (AMENDMENT) BILL 1978 WHICH SEEKS TO SAFEGUARD THE INTEREST OF A SMALL NUMBER OF UNMARRIED OFFICERS OR WIDOWERS WHO HAVE BEEN CONTRIBUTORS TO THE OLD WIDOWS’ AND ORPHANS' PENSION SCHEME.
HE SAID THIS BILL SEEKS TO AMEND THE PRINCIPAL ORDINANCE SO THAT REFUNDS CAN BE MADE TO THESE OFFICERS WITHOUT PENSIONABLE CHILDREN, BUT SERVING ON NON-PENSIONABLE TERMS AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE OLD WIDOWS’ AND ORPHANS’ PENSION SCHEME.
MR. ROWLANDS SAID: +SHOULD THEY BE APPOINTED TO THE PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE ESTABLISHMENT, SUCH OFFICERS WOULD BE OBLIGED TO JOIN THE NEW WIDOWS’ AND CHILDREN’S PENSIONS SCHEME.
+HOWEVER, BECAUSE OF THEIR MARITAL STATUS, THEY WOULD NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS UNDER THE WIDOWS’ AND ORPHANS’ PENSION SCHEME.
+IN THIS EVENT IT IS CONSIDERED APPROPRIATE TO REFUND THE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY THE OFFICER UNDER THE OLD SCHEME,* HE SAID.
DEBATE ON THE TWO BILLS WAS ADJOURNED.
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A BILL WHICH SEEKS TO ABOLISH ’HE LICENSING OF MONEY CHANGERS WAS I'.’RODUCED INTO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY
MOVING THE SECOND READING OF THE MISCELLANEOUS LICENCES (AMEN'T) BILL 1978, THE SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC SERVICES, MR. DAVID JEAFFRESON SAID THE LICENSING OF MONEY CHANGERS WAS CONSIDERED AND PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEK ABANDONED DURING AN OVERALL REVIEW OF THE POWER OF COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AS THE LICENSING AUTHORITY IN THE EARLY 197O’S JERE IT NOT FOR THE FACT THAT it provided the MEANS FOR ENSURING THE COLLECTION OF STAMP DLTY ON FOREIGN EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS.
HE POINTED OUT THAT THE DUTIES CONCERNED HAVE NOW BEEN ABOLISHED BY the STAMP (AMENDMENT) (NO. 3) ORDINANCE 1978 AND AS A RESULT IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO ABOLISH THE LICENSING OF MONEY CHANGERS ALTOGETHER.
MR. JEAFFRESON SAID THE AMENDMENT PROPOSED WOULD RESULT U A SMALL LOSS OF ABOUT $230,000 A YEAR IN THE REVENUE.
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THE FIRE SERVICES (AMENDMENT) BILL, WHICH AIMS TO BRING THE FIRE SERVICES DISCIPLINARY PROVISIONS INTRODUCED IN 1975 INTO LINE WITH THOSE WHICH APPLY TO OTHER DISCIPLINED SERVICES, WAS INTRODUCED INTO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY.
THE SECRETARY FOR SECURITY, THE HON. LEWIS DAVIES, SAID THAT UNDER THE PROPOSED BILL A MEMBER OF THE FIRE SERVICES MAY BE INTERDICTED, ON FULL PAY, IF AN INVESTIGATION IS BEING UNDERTAKEN INTO CONDUCT WHICH MAY AMOUNT TO THE COMMISSION OF A DISCIPLINARY OFFENCE.
+IN THE CASES OF SUBORDINATE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF OTHER RANKS WHO ARE INTERDICTED ON LESS THAN FULL PAY, IF PUNISHMENT LESS THAN DISMISSAL IS IMPOSED, THEN THE WHOLE OR PART OF Af’Y REMUNERATION WITHHELD SHALL BE PAID. IF NO PUNISHMENT IS IMPOSED, THEN REMUNERATION WITHHELD MUST BE PAID IN FULL,+ HE ADDED.
MR. DAVIES ADDED THAT AN INTERDICTED OFFICER MAY NOT LEAVE THE TERRITORY WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR CF FIRE SERVICES.
HE SAID A CLAUSE UNDER THE PROPOSED BILL ALSO PROVIDES
FOR INTERDICTION OF SUBORDINATE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF OTHER RANKS ON FULL PAY IN CASES WHERE AN INVESTIGATION IS BEING UNDERTAKEN INTO CONDUCT WHICH MAY AMOUNT TO THE COMMISSION OF A CRIMINAL OFFENCE.
♦PROVISION IS ALSO MADE FOR THE IMMEDIATE CESSATION OF PAY
OF AN OFFICER WHO IS FOUND GUILTY OF A CRIMINAL OFFENCE WHICH, IN THr OPINION OF THE DIRECTOR OF FIRE SERVICES, IS SERIOUS ENOUGH TO WARRANT DISMISSAL,+ HE ADDED.
DEBATE ON THE BILL WAS ADJOURNED.
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PUBLIC HEALTH AWD URBAN SERVICES (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) BILL
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A BILL TO TIGHTEN THE CONTROL ON FOOD BUSINESS WAS INTRODUCED INTO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY.
MOVING THE SECOND READING OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND URBAN SERVICES (AMENDMENT) (NC. 2) BILL 1978, ’HE SECRETARY FOP SOCIAL SERVICES, THE HON. E.P. HO SAID THE BILL SEEKS FOUR CHANGES WHICH HAVE THE SUPPORT OF THE URBAN COUNCIL.
+FIRSTLY, IT BRINGS WITHIN FOOD FACTORY LICENSING REQUIREMENTS THOSE FACTORIES WHICH PREPARE VARIOUS WATERS FOR SALE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTI ON.+
HOWEVER, MR. HO SAID TO GIVE THE TRADE ADEQUATE TIME THIS REQUIREMENT WOULD NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 1, THIS YEAR.
THE SECOND PURPOSE OF THE BILL IS TO ENABLE REGULATIONS TO BE MADE WHICH GRANT EXEMPTIONS FROM LICENSING AND OTHER RESTRICTIVE PROVISIONS RELATING TO FOOD.
♦THIS WILL FACILITATE THE STREAMLINING OF PROCEDURES AS FAR AS PRACTICABLE,+ HE ADDED.
+THIRDLY, THE BILL SEEKS TO EMPOWER THE LICENSING AUTHORITY TO CANCEL ANY REGISTRATION, LICENCE OR PERMIT WHICH IS NOT BEING MADE USE OF.
♦FINALLY, THE BILL SEEKS TO PROVIDE FOR HIGHER LIMITS OF FINES WHICH MAY BE PRESCRIBED IN SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION, AND TO RAISE THE MAXIMUM PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN SPECIFIC OFFENCES.
♦THESE HIGHER LIMITS ARE CONSIDERED NECESSARY TO GIVE THE COURTS EXTRA LEVERAGE IN TWO CLASSES OF CASES WHERE STAFF RESOURCES PUT INTO INSPECTION AND PROSECUTION WORK HAVE NOT ACHIEVED THE DESIRED RE SULTS.+
THE TWO CLASSES OF CASES INVOLVE PERSONS WHO ALLOW MOSQUITOS TO BREED ON CONSTRUCT I Oli SITES AND OPERATORS OF UNLICENSED FOOD BUSI NESS.
AS REGARDS MOSQUITO BREEDING OFFENCES, MR. HO SAID IT IS HOPED THAT A FIVE-FOLD INCREASE IN MAXIMUM FINE TO $5,000 AND THE DAILY PENALTY FOR A CONTINUING OFFENCE TO $100 WILL HAVE A GREATER DETERRENT EFFECT ON BUILDING CONTRACTORS.
ON THE OFFENCE REGARDING THE OPERATION OF UNLICENSED FOOD BUSINESS, MR. HO SAID IT IS MOW PROPOSED T0 INCREASE FIVE-FOLD THE MAXIMUM FINE PERMITTED UNDER SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION TO 10,000 AND THE DAILY PENALTY TO $250 FOR A CONTINUOUS OFFENCE, WHILE FOR BREACHES OF COURT ORDERS THE PRESENT FINE OF 55,000 AND THREE MON’HS IMPRISONMENT PLUS A DAILY PENALTY OF $100 FOR A CONTINUOUS OFFENCE IS BEING INCREASED TO $25,000, 12 MONTHS AND 3500 RESPECTIVELY.
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+T0 THOSE WHO MAY FEEL THAT THESE MEASURES WILL CAUSE GREAT HARDSHIP FOR SOME PEOPLE WHO OPERATE UNLICENSED FOOD BUSINESS, I WOULD POINT OUT THAT THEIR REMEDY IS TO GET THEIR BUSINESSES ulCENSED,+ MR. HO SAID.
+l FEAR WE CANNOT AFFORD TO RELAX OUR GUARD IN THE PRESERVATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN THIS CROWDED C|TY,+ HE ADDED.
DEBATE ON THE BILL WAS ADJOURNED.
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THE JURY (AMENDMENT) BILL WAS INTRODUCED INTO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY.
MOVING THE SECOND READING OF THE BILL, THE SOLICITOR GENERAL, THE HON. GARTH THORNTON SAID THE PRINCIPAL ORDINANCE SPECIFIES THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A COURT MAY ORDER A TRIAL TO CONTINUE IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH, ILLNESS, DEFAULT OF ATTENDANCE OR DISCHARGE BY THE COURT OF ANY JUROR.
+THE SECTION THEREFORE BY INFERENCE GIVES THE COURT POWER TO DISCHARGE A JUROR,+ MR. THORNTON SAID.
+ THE CHIEF JUSTICE CONSIDERS, IN THE LIGHT OF A DECISION OF THE COURT OF APPEAL IN ENGLAND, THAT IT WOULD BE PREFERABLE FOR THE HIGH COURT TO HAVE EXPRESS POWER TO DISCHARGE A JUROR AND ALSO THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES, WHEN SUCH A POWER SHOULD BE EXERCISED, SHOULD BE SPECIFIED.*
MR. THORNTON ADDED THAT THE CHIEF JUSTICE HAS ALSO SUGGESTED THAT THE EXISTING REQUIREMENT FOR A FORMAL ORDER TO BE MADE ENABLING THE TRIAL TO PROCEED IN THE CASE OF THE DEATH OR DISCHARGE OF A JUROR IS UNNECESSARY.
THE AMENDING LEGISLATION REPEALS AND REPLACES THE RELEVANT SECTION OF THE PRINCIPAL ORDINANCE SO AS TO GIVE EFFECT TO THESE SUGGESTIONS, MR. THORNTON SAID.
IN ADDITION, MR. THORNTON SAID THE BILLS ALSO AIMS AT INCREASING THE MAXIMUM PENALTIES FOR TWO OFFENCES.
UNDER THE AMENDING LEGISLATION, THE FINE FOR AN OFFENCE BY A JUROR WHO, WITHOUT REASONABLE EXCUSE, FAILS TO ATTEND OR WITHDRAWS WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE JUDGE JILL BE RAISED FROM 3500 TO 33,000, MR. THORNTON SAID.
SECONDLY, THE FINE TO BE IMPOSED ON EMPLOYERS WHO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST EMPLOYEES CALLED TO SERVE AS JURORS WILL BE INCREASED FROM $3,000 TO 55,000, HE ADDED.
DEBATE ON THE BILL WAS ADJOURNED.
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MEDICAL FACILITIES ON LAMMA ISLAND ADEQUATE
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MEDICAL FACILITIES ON LAMMA ISLAND ARE CONSIDERED ADEQUATE TO MEET THE PRESENT NEED, BUT PLANS ARE IN HAND TO FURTHER IMPROVE THE EXISTING SERVICES BY EXTENDING AND RE-ARRANGING CLINIC SESSIONS FOR RESIDENTS ON THE ISLAND.
THIS WAS STATED BY THE DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, DR. K.L. THONG, IN ANSWER TO A QUESTION BY AN UNOFFICIAL MEMBER, DR. THE HON. HARRY FANG, AT THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MEETING TODAY.
DR. FANG HAS ASKED IF THE GOVERNMENT HAD PLANS TO IMPROVE THE MEDICAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES ON LAMMA ISLAND WHERE THE POPULATION HAD INCREASED FROM 2,416 IN 1976 TO OVER 5,000.
IM REPLY, DR. THONG SAID JUDGING FROM THE CLINIC ATTENDANCE FIGURES IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THE INCREASE IN DEMAND FOR CLINIC FACILITIES RECENTLY WAS NOT SIGNIFICANT.
HE POINTED OUT THAT IN THE ASSESSMENT OF THE NEEDS FOR MEDICAL FACILITIES IN OUTLYING ISLANDS, IT WAS MORE USEFUL TO EXAMINE THE ACTUAL CLINIC ATTENDANCES IN RECENT YEARS RATHER THAN TO RELY ON ESTIMATION OF THE POPULATION.
ACCORDING TO RECORDS IN THE MEDICAL AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT THE AVERAGE CLINIC ATTENDANCES WERE 839 CASES SEEN PER MONTH IN 1976, 820 CASES IN 1977 AND 880 CASES THIS YEAR.
THESE FIGURES SHOWED AN AVERAGE INCREASE OF ONLY ABOUT TWO CASES PER CLINIC SESSION PER MONTH SINCE 1976, DR. THONG ADDED.
REFERRING TO THE EXISTING FACILITIES, THE DIRECTOR SAID THEY CONSISTED OF OUT-PATIENT SERVICES AND MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES WHICH ARE PROVIDED ON A SESSIONAL BASIS.
ALTOGETHER 23 RESIDENTS.
CLINIC SESSIONS ARE PROVIDED IN A MONTH FOR THE
THERE ARE, IN ADDITION, EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENTS FOR ACUTE CASES WHICH ARE TRANSPORTED EITHER BY HELICOPTERS OR POLICE LAUNCHES FROM THE ISLAND TO MAJOR REGIONAL HOSPITALS, USUALLY THE QUEEN MARY AND QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITALS.
THESE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE ON A 24-HOUR BASIS, SAID DR. THONG.
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NO EXTRA STAFF FOR LATE-NIGHT OFFICE DUTY AT HOUSING ESTATES X- X- X- X- X- X-
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY DOES NOT AT PRESENT HAVE THE STAFF TO MAN ALL 88 HOUSING ESTATE OFFICES UNTIL 9 P.M. OR 10 P.M., THE ACTING SECRETARY FOR HOUSING, THE HON. DONALD LIAO, SAID IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY. NOR INDEED, HE INDICATED, WAS THERE A NEED TO DO SO.
HOWEVER, HE SAID, IT IS CONSIDERING EXTENDING THE OFFICE HOURS OF A FEW SELECTED ESTATES UNTIL 7.30 P.M., AFTER WHICH FURTHER ADJUSTMENT WOULD BE MADE IN THE LIGHT OF EXPERIENCE GAINED.
MR. LIAO WAS ANSWERING THE HON. KWAN KO SIU-WAH, WHO HAD ASKED WHETHER ESTATE OFFICES COULD BE MANNED UNTIL 9 OR 10 P.M. FOR HAWKER-CONTROL PURPOSES AND TO DEAL WITH INQUIRIES FROM TENANTS, MOST OF WHOM ARE AT WORK DURING THE DAY.
MR. LIAO SAID THAT NORMAL OFFICE HOURS ARE 9 A.M. - 5.30 P.M.
ON WEEKDAYS AND 9 A.M. - 1 P.M. ON SATURDAYS, ALTHOUGH WHEN THERE WAS A PARTICULAR NEED, SUCH AS IN ESTATES AFFECTED BY REDEVELOPMENT, NEW INTAKES OF TENANTS OR EXTERNAL TRANSFERS, OFFICES ARE KEPT OPEN, EVEN OVER WEEKENDS.
HE POINTED OUT THAT CARETAKERS (NORMALLY ONE PER BLOCK) ARE ORGANISED IN SHIFTS TO ENSURE A 24-HOUR SERVICE TO ALL TENANTS.
+THIS SERVICE IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT SO THAT EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO LIFTS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT CAN BE ARRANGED THROUGH THE MAINTENANCE NETWORK,+ HE SAID.
ON HAWKERS, HE SAID THAT THE PROBLEM AROSE ONLY ON A SMALL NUMBER OF ESTATES, AND WHERE FEASIBLE ACTION HAD ALREADY BEEN TAKEN BY THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE POLICE AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS TO CONTROL OR CLEAR THEM.
+THE COMPLEXITIES OF HAWKER OPERATIONS ARE SUCH THAT AN EXTENSION OF OFFICE HOURS BY ESTATE STAFF WITHOUT OTHER RESOURCES 'WOULD NOT BE OF MUCH AVAIL,+ HE SAID.
CONCERNING ENQUIRIES FROM TENANTS, HE SAID THERE HAD BEEN NO INDICATION OF ANY NEED TO EXTEND OFFICE HOURS IN THE EVENINGS IN ALL OFFICES, AND MOST TENANTS MADE CONTACT IN PERSON, BY TELEPHONE OR BY LETTER WHEN NECESSARY.
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THE TRANSPORTATION OF FOOD IN THE NEW TERRITORIES IN GENERAL HAS BEEN SATISFACTORY AND NO PROSECUTIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN OUT UNDER THE LAW IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS.
THIS WAS STATED BY THE SECRETARY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, THE HON. DEREK JONES, IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY IN REPLY TO A QUESTION FROM THE REV. THE HON. JOYCE M. BENNETT.
MISS BENNETT HAS ASKED: +WILL THE GOVERNMENT TAKE IMMEDIATE STEPS TO ENFORCE REGULATION 12 OF THE FOOD BUSINESS (NEW TERRITORIES) REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE TRANSPORTATION OF COOKED AND UNCOOKED FOOD, AND STATE HOW MANY PROSECUTIONS FOR OFFENCES UNDER THIS REGULATION HAVE BEEN TAKEN OUT IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS?*
MR. JONES REPLIED THAT UNDER THIS REGULATION COOKED FOOD BAKERY PRODUCTS AND MEAT, WHETHER FRESH, FROZEN OR ROASTED, SHOULD NOT BE TRANSPORTED IN THE OPEN AIR WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION.
+THE OBSERVANCE OF THIS REGULATION IS CLOSELY MONITORED THROUGH THE DAY TO DAY WORK OF THE URBAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT" AND HEALTH INSPECTORS PROVIDE ADVICE TO OPERATORS OF FOOD FACTORIES AND RESTAURANTS AND TO MEAT MERCHANTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF OBSERVING PROPER HEALTH MEASURES TO GUARD AGAINST THE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD TRANSPORTED IN THE OPEN AIR,* MR. JONES SAID.
*IF, HOWEVER, MISS BENNETT HAS EVIDENCE TO SUGGEST THAT THE REGULATION IS NOT BEING ENFORCED AT CERTAIN PLACES AND TIMES I WILL CERTAINLY LOOK INTO THE MATTER IF SHE CAN LET ME HAVE DETAILS.*
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PROBLEM OF STRAY DOGS UNDER CONTROL
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THE GOVERNMENT CONSIDERS THE STRAY DOG PROBLEM TO BE UNDER CONTROL, THE DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES, THE HON. TED NICHOLS, STATED IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY.
MR. NICHOLS ADDED, IN REPLY TO A QUESTION FROM THE HON. LEUNG TAT-SHING, THAT DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS SOME 5,000 STRAY DOGS WERE ELIMINATED FROM THE URBAN AREAS AND MORE THAN 2,500 FROM THE NEW TERRITORIES.
+ IN ADDITION,* HE SAID, +OVER THE PAST 12 MONTHS, A FURTHER 9,000 UNWANTED DOGS HAVE BEEN DISPOSED OF THROUGH THE R.S.P.C.A.= AND SOME 1,700 UNWANTED DOGS HAVE BEEN SURRENDERED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES FOR DISPOSAL. THUS SOME 11,000 POTENTIAL STRAY DOGS HAVE ALSO BEEN ELIMINATED.*
HOWEVER THE ANNUAL AVERAGE FIGURE OF SOME 18,000 TO 20,000 DOGS ELIMINATED SHOULD BE SEEN IN PERSPECTIVE OF THE KNOWN LICENSED DOG POPULATION OF SOME 50,000 ANIMALS -- THE NUMBER OF DOGS INOCULATED AGAINST RABIES DURING THE PAST THREE YEARS.
MR. NICHOLS ADDED THAT DUE TO THEIR WAY OF LIFE, CATS DID NOT APPEAR TO PRESENT THE SAME SOCIAL NUISANCE AS STRAY DOGS.
+ADEQUATE FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF UNWANTED CATS AND DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS SOME 20,000 SUCH ANIMALS WERE DEALT WITH BY THE R.S.P.C.A.,* SAID MR. NICHOLS.
HE ADDED THAT WHILST GOVERNMENT HAS NO IMMEDIATE PROPOSALS TO SEEK AN INCREASE IN RESOURCES TO CONTROL STRAY DOGS, THE MATTER REMAINS UNDER CONTINUAL REVIEW.
+IT IS RECOGNISED THAT WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TOWNS AND CENTRES OF POPULATION, THERE WILL BE A NEED FOR A RE-DEPLOYMENT OF CURRENT RESOURCES AND A POSSIBLE NEED FOR A FUTURE INCREASE IN THOSE RESOURCES,* HE SAID.
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DIRECTION SIGNS IN COUNTRY PARKS
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DIRECTION SIGNS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED IN HONG KONG’S COUNTRY PARKS TO ASSIST HIKERS IN THE WOODLANDS, THE DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES, THE HON. TED NICHOLS SAID IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY IN REPLY TO A QUESTION FROM THE HON. PETER C. WONG.
HE SAID THE DEPARTMENT, AS THE COUNTRY PARKS AUTHORITY, HAS ERECTED DIRECTION SIGNS IN THE SAI KUNG COUNTRY PARK. DIRECTION SIGNS WITHIN OTHER COUNTRY PARKS, SUCH AS SHING MUN, KAM SHAN AND TAI PO KAU, TAKE THE FOR'-' OF COLOURED WALKS MARKED ON POSTS IN THE GROUND. THEY ARE FURTHER EXPLAINED IN THE RELEVANT COUNTRY PARKS PAMPHLETS.
HE ADDED THAT FURTHER DIRECTION SIGNS WOULD BE
PROVIDED AS COUNTRY PARK PLANS WERE PROGRESSIVELY IMPLEMENTED.
+IN THE IMMEDIATE FUTURE, LANTAU AND THE PAT SIN RANGE WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PRIORITY AND SIGNS SHOULD BE ERECTED THERE THIS YEAR,* HE SAID.
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TWO BILLS WERE PASSED INTO LAW IK THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TODAY.
THEY WERE THE DANGEROUS DRUGS (AMENDMENT) BILL 1978 AND THE ROAD TRAFFIC (AMENDMENT) (NO. 2) BILL 1978.
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DHA TO VISIT PO LEUNG KUK SCHOOL
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THE DIRECTOR OF HOME AFFAIRS, MR. AUGUSTINE KAM CHUI, WILL PAY AN INSPECTION VISIT TO THE PO LEUNG KUK WU CHUNG COLLEGE AT WILLOW STREET, TAI KOK TSUI AT 2.30 P.M. TOMORROW (THURSDAY).
THE SCHOOL, OPENED IN SEPTEMBER LAST YEAR, IS SUBVENTED BY THE GOVERNMENT. THERE ARE 18 CLASSROOMS, THREE LABORATORIES, FIVE SPECIAL ROOMS, AN ASSEMBLY HALL AND A BASKETBALL COURT.
DURING THE VISIT, MR. CHUI WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE KUK, MR. MERVYN SHIU-CHUN LAW= VICE-CHAIRMEN MR. C.B. CHUI AND MR. LI SZE-KING AND OTHER DIRECTORS OF THE KUK.
YOU ARE INVITED TO SEND A REPRESENTATIVE TC OVER THE VISIT.
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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE. HONG KONG. TEL: 5-233191
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 1978
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
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HONG KONG NOW COMPLYING WITH WASHINGTON CONVENTION .......... 1
GOVERNOR VISITS PRISON INSTITUTIONS ......................... 2
CONSUMER PRICE INDICES FOR MAY .............................. 3
CROWN LAND FOR SALE ......................................... 5
FIRE BOAT VISITS TOLO HARBOUR ............................... 6
DEPARTURE OF COMMISSIONER OF BANKING ........................ 6
GOVERNMENT BUILDING SURVEYOR RETIRING ....................... 7
STATUTORY HOLIDAY REMINDER TO EMPLOYERS ..................... 8
HEUNG YEE KUK OFFICIALS TO CALL ON SNT .....................
AMS DRILL COMPETITION
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HONG KONG NOW COMPLYING WITH THE WASHINGTON CONVENTION X- * X- X-
HONG KONG IS COMPLYING, WITHOUT RESERVATION WITH THE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE WASHINGTON CONVENTION, WHICH PROTECTS AND CONSERVES ENDANGERED SPECIES OF ANIMALS AND PLANTS BY PROVIDING FOR CONTROL ON TRADE TO BE IMPOSED BY PARTIES TO THE CONVENTION.
THIS FOLLOWS THE GOVERNOR-IN-COUNCIL’S APPROVAL OF THE ANIMALS AND PLANTS (PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES) (AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULES) ORDER 1978, WHICH COMES INTO EFFECT TOMORROW (FRIDAY).
THE ORDER ENABLES HONG KONG TO LIFT ITS RESERVATIONS AS REGARDS ELEPHANTS AND REPTILES WHICH IT ENTERED WHEN IT FIRST RATIFIED THE CONVENTION TWO YEARS AGO.
A GOVERNMENT SPOKESMAN SAID THIS ORDER ADDS THE AFRICAN ELEPHANT AND IVORY AND CERTAIN RE°T|LE SPECIES TO THE SCHEDULES OF THE ANIMALS AND PLANTS (PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES) ORDINANCE 1976 WHICH CONTROLS THE POSSESSION, IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES OF ANIMALS AND PLANTS.
THE ORDER ALSO BRINGS THE SCHEDULES TO THE ORDINANCE INTO LINE WITH THE MOST RECENT VERSION OF THE WASHINGTON CONVENTION AND PROVIDES FOR UNIFORM FEES PAYABLE UNDER THE ORDINANCE FOR BOTH ANIMALS AND BIRDS.
HE SAID THAT THE MAIN EFFECT OF THESE CHANGES IS THAT IMPORTS OF IVORY AND CERTAIN TYPES OF REPTILE SKIN WILL BE PERMITTED ONLY WHEN THEY ARE SUPPORTED BY EXPORT PERMITS ISSUED BY THE COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN OR BY RE-EXPORT LICENCES ISSUED BY THE RE-EXPORTING COUNTRIES.
HOWEVER, THE IMPORT AND EXPORT OF MANUFACTURED IVORYWARE AND MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS MADE OF REPTILE SKIN WILL NOT BE DIRECTLY AFFECTED.
THE SPOKESMAN SAID THAT THE WITHDRAWAL OF OUR RESERVATION IN RESPECT OF ELEPHANTS WOULD MAKE OUR EXPORTS OF IVORY PRODUCTS MORE ACCEPTABLE TO THE 44 COUNTRIES WHICH HAVE SO FAR RATIFIED THE CONVENTION.
HE SAID, FOR EXAMPLE, WITH EFFECT FROM JUNE 11 THIS YEAR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WHICH TAKES OVER A QUARTER OF OUR TOTAL IVORYWARE EXPORTS, ONLY ADMITS IMPORTS OF IVORYWARE ORIGINATING FROM COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES THAT ARE PARTY TO THE CONVENTION. BY WITHDRAWING OUR RESERVATIONS ON THE CONVENTION, HONG KONG’S IVORYWARE PRODUCTS WILL CONTINUE TO BE ALLOWED INTO THE USA. THIS IS IMPORTANT AS THE IVORYWARE INDUSTRY PROVIDES JOBS FOR SOME 2,000 PEOPLE IN HONG KONG WITH ANNUAL EXPORT EARNINGS IN THE REGION OF $113 MI LI ION.
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HE Al.SO SAID THAT, SINCE THE SURVIVAL OF THE IVORY INDUSTRY DEPENDS ON THE SURVIVAL OF THE ELEPHANT SPECIES, PROPER CONTROLS ON THE TRADE WHICH HELP REDUCE ILLEGAL KILLING OF ELEPHANTS AND PRESERVE THE SPECIES SERVE THE LONG TERM INTEREST OF THE IVORY INDUSTRY.
WITH REGARD TO TRADE IN REPTILE SKINS, HE SAID BECAUSE A SIGNIFICANT PROPORTION OF THE REPTILE SKINS USED IN HONG KONG COMES FROM FARM-BRED SPECIES TO WHICH THE CONVENTION DOES NOT APPLY, BECAUSE THE IMPORT OF REPTILE SKINS FROM CERTAIN SPECIES CAN CONTINUE PROVIDED THAT THE APPROPRIATE EXPORT OR RE-EXPORT LICENCES ARE OBTAINED AND BECAUSE OF THE SMALL CONTRIBUTION OF THE TRADE TO THE LEATHER PRODUCT INDUSTRY AS A WHOLE, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT THE LICENSING CONTROL ON TRADE IN REPTILE SKINS WILL CAUSE ANY SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO HONG KONG’S LEATHER PRODUCT INDUSTRY.
THE IMPORT AND EXPORT OF NEWLY SCHEDULED SPECIES WILL BE SUBJECT TO LICENSING CONTROL AS FROM TODAY. AS REGARDS NEWLY SCHEDULED SPECIES WHICH WERE ALREADY IN HONG KONG ON TOMORROW’S DATE A POSSESSION LICENCE WILL NOT BE REQUIRED UNTIL THREE MONTHS AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE ORDER.
APPLICATION FORMS FOR LICENCES UNDER THE ANIMALS AND PLANTS (PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES) (AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULES) ORDINANCE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES DEPARTMENT, 393 CANTON ROAD, CANTON ROAD GOVERNMENT OFFICES, 12TH FLOOR, KOWLOON.
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GOVERNOR VISITS FOUR INSTITUTIONS OF PRISONS DEPARTMENT *******
THE GOVERNOR, SIR MURRAY MACLEHOSE, THIS (THURSDAY) MORNING VISITED FOUR INSTITUTIONS OF THE PRISONS DEPARTMENT ACCOMPANIED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF PRISONS, MR. T.G. GARNER.
THE TOUR INCLUDED VICTORIA PRISON AND THE PIK UK MINIMUM SECURITY PRISON, BOTH OF WHICH THE GOVERNOR HAS VISITED BEFORE, AND FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE PIK UK CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION FOR YOUNG OFFENDERS AND THE LAI CHI KOK RECEPTION CENTRE.
DURING THE VISITS THE GOVERNOR SAW DIFFERENT TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION, VARIOUS INSTITUTION FACILITIES, PRISONERS AND INMATES TAKING PART IN DAILY ACTIVITIES. HE ALSO TALKED TO PRISONERS, INMATES AND MEMBERS OF THE STAFF IN THE FOUR INSTITUTIONS.
LAST WEEK THE GOVERNOR ALSO VISITED THE DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTRE ON HEI LING CHAU.
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COST OF LIVING FOR MAY DOWN
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THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (A) FOR LAST MONTH (MAY) WAS 122, DOWN BY THREE POINTS, AND THE INDEX (B) WAS 123, DOWN BY ONE POINT COMPARED WITH THOSE FOR THE PREVIOUS MONTH.
THE INDEX FOR FOODSTUFFS FELL BY FOUR POINTS IN C.P.I.(A) AND BY THREE POINTS IN C.P.I.(B).
THE AVERAGE RETAIL PRICES OF SALT-WATER FISH AND FRESH VEGETABLES DECLINED AS A RESULT OF INCREASED SUPPLIES. AS MOST VARIETIES OF FRESH-WATER FISH WERE PRICED LOWER, ITS AVERAGE RETAIL PRICE FELL.
ON THE OTHER HAND, THE AVERAGE CHARGES FOR MEALS BOUGHT AWAY FROM HOME WENT UP AS SOME RESTAURANTS AND EATING-PLACES RAISED THEIR PRICES.
MOVEMENTS IN RETAIL PRICES OF OTHER FOOD ITEMS WERE INSIGNIFICANT.
THE INDEX FOR CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR ROSE BY TWO POINTS AND THAT FOR ALCOHOLIC DRINKS AND TOBACCO BY ONE POINT IN BOTH C.P.I.(A) AND C.P.I.(B) AS A RESULT OF HIGHER PRICES FOR SOME OUTERCLOTHING ITEMS AND FOREIGN-STYLE ALCOHOLIC DRINKS.
INCREASES OF ONE POINT EACH WERE RECORDED IN THE INDICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS GOODS AND FOR SERVICES IN C.P.I.(A) OWING TO HIGHER PRICES FOR CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINES AND HIGHER CHARGES FOR HAIRDRESSING AND CINEMA ENTERTAINMENT.
THE INDEX FOR HOUSING ALSO ROSE BY ONE POINT IN C.P.I.(B) BECAUSE OF HIGHER CHARGES FOR HOUSING MAINTENANCE.
PRICE MOVEMENTS IN OTHER COMMODITY SECTIONS WERE INSIGNIFICANT.
THE C.P.I.(A) IS BASED ON WEIGHTS DERIVED FROM THE EXPENDITURE OF HOUSEHOLDS SPENDING BETWEEN $400 - $1,499 A MONTH AND THE C.P.I.(B), BETWEEN $1,500 - $2,999 A MONTH IN THE HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURE SURVEY, 1973/74.
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THE SECTION INDICES FOR MAY 1978 COMPARED WITH THE PREVIOUS MONTH AND THE CORRESPONDING MONTH IN 1977 ARE INDICATED BELOW
C.P.I.(A) C.P.I.(B)
SECTION MAY 78 APR. 78 MAY 77 MAY 78 APR. 78 MAY 77
FOODSTUFFS 118 122 110 119 122 111
HOUSING 129 129 123 128 127 122
FUEL AND LIGHT 135 135 135 134 134 134
ALCOHOL LGINKS AND TOBACCO 141 140 132 137 136 129
CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR 103 101 101 102 100 100
DURABLE GOODS 113 113 109 110 110 107
MISCELLANEOUS GOODS 133 132 125 129 129 121
TRANSPORT AND VEHICLES 119 119 114 123 123 119
SERVICES 136 135 129 136 136 130
ALL ITEMS 122 125 115 123 124 116
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FOUR CROWN LAND LOTS FOR AUCTION M * * *
FOUR LOTS OF CROWN LAND WILL BE OFFERED FOR AUCTION IN THE CITY HALL THEARTE ON AUGUST 4, AT 2.30 P.M. BY THE P.W.D.’S CROWN LANDS AND SURVEY OFFICE.
ONE OF THESE LOTS, MEASURING 3,983 SQUARE METRES, FACES QUEENSWAY AND IS ADJACENT TO THE MASS TRANSIT ADMIRALTY STATION. IT IS FOR NON-INDUSTRI AL PURPOSES, EXCLUDING HOTELS.
A SPECIAL PROVISION IN THE SALE CONDITIONS IS THAT THE PURCHASER WILL HAVE TO BUILD ON THE GROUND FLOOR A BUS TERMINUS TO BE COMPLETED BY MARCH 31, 1980 TO COINCIDE WITH THE OPENING OF THE ADMIRALTY STATION WHICH THE BUS TERMINUS WILL SERVE.
THE OTHER THREE SITES, ALSO FOR NON-1NDUSTRI AL PURPOSES, ARE SITUATED AT SA PO ROAD, KAM SHING ROAD AND PORTLAND STREET. THEY MEASURE 1,797 SQUARE METRES, 2,156 SQUARE METRES AND 66.6 SQUARE METRES RESPECTIVELY.
THE CROWN LANDS AND SURVEY OFFICE IS ALSO OFFERING FOR SALE BY TENDER A 2,560 SQUARE METRE LOT IN CHAI WAN ROAD, CHAI WAN.
THIS LOT IS TO BE USED FOR NON-1NDUSTRI AL PURPOSES, AND THE CONDITIONS WILL REQUIRE THE DEVELOPER TO INCLUDE IN HIS BUILDING A CINEMA WITH A MINIMUM SEATING CAPACITY OF 1,400, A MULTI-STOREY CAR PARK TO PROVIDE 200 CAR PARKING SPACES FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, AND A RESTAURANT.
CLOSING DATE FOR ACCEPTANCE OF TENDERS IS NOT LATER THAN NOON ON JULY 21, 1978.
FULL PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR THE SITES
TO BE AUCTIONED, AND FORM OF TENDER, TENDER NOTICE AND CONDITIONS FOR THE SITE TO BE TENDERED, MAY BE OBTAINED FROM AND PLANS INSPECTED AT THE PUBLIC ENQUIRY SUB-OFFICE, CENTRAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES (WEST WING), GROUND FLOOR, HONG KONG, AND AT THE CROWN LANDS AND SURVEY OFFICES ON 19TH FLOOR, MURRAY BUILDING, GARDEN ROAD, HONG KONG, AND 10TH FLOOR, KOWLOON GOVERNMENT OFFICES, 405 NATHAN ROAD, KOWLOON.
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THE FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT’S SECOND LARGEST FIRE BOAT TODAY COMPLETED A FOUR-DAY FAMILIARISATION VISIT TO TOLO HARBOUR DURING WHICH FIRE FIGHTING EXERCISES INVOLVING PERSONNEL OF THE NEW TERRITORIES FIRE COMMAND WERE HELD.
A SPOKESMAN FOR THE FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT SAID THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE VISIT BY FIRE BOAT NO. 2 -- THE FIRST BY SUCH A LARGE VESSEL OF THE DEPARTMENT — WAS TO GIVE FIREMEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO FAMILIARISE THEMSELVES WITH THE TOPOGRAPHY OF THE AREA AS WELL AS TO FIND OUT THE PROBLEMS THEY MAY FACE IN THE EVENT OF A MAJOR FIRE THERE.
THE SPOKESMAN ADDED THAT THE PRESENCE OF FIRE BOAT NO. 2 IN TOLO HARBOUR ALSO ASSURED THE PEOPLE IN THE AREA THAT FIRE BOATS COULD BE DEPLOYED THERE WHEN NECESSARY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE.
WHEN FIRE BOAT NO. 2 FIRST ARRIVED AT TAI PO ON MONDAY, MORE THAN TEN VILLAGE REPRESENTATIVES FROM YUEN CHAU TSAI, SAM MUN TSAI, TAI PO, TING KOK AND SHA TAU KOK WERE INVITED TO INSPECT THE EQUIPMENT ON THE VESSEL.
THEY ALSO LEARNED ABOUT THE ROLE OF THE FIRE BOAT IN FIRE FIGHTING OPERATIONS.
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THE COMMISSIONER OF BANKING, MR. A.D. OCKENDEN, LEAVES HONG KONG ON JULY 6 ON COMPLETION OF HIS AGREEMENT. HIS DUTIES WILL BE TAKEN OVER BY MR. C.D.W. ’’ARTIN, ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF
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THE POST OF ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF BANKING WILL BE TAKEN OVER BY MR. LEUNG CHUN-SHING, CHIEF BANK EXAMINER.
MR. OCKENDEN, AGED 50, WAS SECONDED TO THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT FROM THE BANK Or ENGLAND I’ 1973 AS PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT FINANCIAL SECRETARY AND '.'AS PROMOTED TO COMMISSIONER OF BANKING THE FOLLOWING YEAR.
HE HAS PLAYED AN IMPORTANT PAPT IN DEVELOPING GOOD RELATIONS WITH THE BANKING COMMUNITY AND HAS MADE A SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE GROWTH f " HONG KOriG AS A FINANCIAL CENTRE. "E PLAYED A MAJOR ROLE IN THE DRAFTING AND IMPLEMENTATION CF THE DEPOSIT-TAKING COMPANIES ORDINANCE.
MR. OCKENDEN 'WAS AWARDED AN O.B.E. IN 1977. DURING their stay in hong kong, mp. and mps. ockenden have been active IN COMMUNITY affairs.
THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 1978
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MP OCKENDEN IS taking up a post with the monetary authority It SWAZILAND under the auspices of the international monetary FU* D.
■'R. MARTIN, AGED 45, IS A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT AND HAS BEEN |! T £ HONG KOt'G CIVIL SERVICE FOR 17 YEARS. HE WAS FIRST APPOINTED AS A TREASURY ACCOUNTANT I” AUGUST, 1961, FOLLOWING EIGHT YEARS I'. THE OVERSEAS AUDIT SERVICE. HE JOINED THE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF BANKING IN APRIL, 1966, AND WAS APPOINTED ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF BANKING IN APRIL, 1976.
MR. LEUNG, AGED 38, WAS ELECTED AS AN ASSOCIATE OF THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN ENGLAND AND WALES IN 1968 AMD OBTAINED A MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE FROM CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY I? 1969. HE JOINED THE CIVIL SERVICE IN SEPTEMBER, 1970, AS A SENIOR BANKING OFFICER, AND WAS APPOINTED CHIEF BANK EXAMINER M APRIL, 1976.
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MR. D.H. PARSONS, GOVERNMENT BUILDING SURVEYOR, WILL PROCEED ON PRE-RETIREMENT LEAVE NEXT WEEK AFTER 18 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
MR. PARSONS. WHO IS 54. JOINED THE DEPARTMENT IN SEPTEMBER I960 AS A BUILDING SURVEYOR.
HE WAS PROMOTED TO SENIOR BUILDING SURVEYOR IN 1966 AND TO CHIEF BUILDING SURVEYOR IN 1972. IT WAS IN JANUARY LAST YEAR WHEN HE REACHED HIS PRESENT RANK.
MR. PARSONS IS MARRIED WITH TWO CHILDREN.
TO MARK HIS RETIREMENT, MR. JACK STEAN, DIRECTOR OF BUILDING DEVELOPMENT, WILL PRESENT MR. PARSONS WITH A GIFT ON BEHALF OF HIS COLLEAGUES IN THE DEPARTMENT AT A CEREMONY TO BE HELD ON MONDAY (JUNE 26).
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STATUTORY HOLIDAY REMINDER TO EMPLOYERS
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THE ACTING COMMISSIONER pOR LABOUR, MR. J.C.A. HAMMOND, TODAY REMINDED EMPLOYERS THAT IF THEY HAVE NOT ALREADY DESIGNATED A DATE FOR THE FLOATING HOLIDAY BY THE END OF LAST YEAR, THEY SHOULD GIVE THEIR EMPLOYEES A DAY OFF EITHER ON JULY 1 OR AUGUST 7 THIS YEAR.
UNDER THE EMPLOYMENT ORDINANCE, THE FLOATING HOLIDAY - ONE OF THE 10 STATUTORY HOLIDAYS - MUST BE DESIGNATED BY THE EMPLOYER AND NOTIFIED TO EMPLOYEES BY A NOTICE PLACED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE BY THE END OF THE PRECEDING YEAR.
MR. HAMMOND EMPHASISED THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT ORDINANCE APPLIED TO EMPLOYEES IN ALL AREAS INCLUDING THE SERVICES AND CATERING TRADES.
UNDER THE ORDINANCE, ALL MANUAL EMPLOYEES without distinction, INCLUDING DOMESTIC SERVANTS, IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR EARNINGS AND ALL NON-MANUAL EMPLOYEES EARNING NOT MORE THAN $2,000 A MONTH, ARE ENTITLED TO THE HOLIDAY. THEY MUST ALSO BE PAID FOR THE DAY OFF IF THEY HAVE WORKED CONTINUOUSLY FOR THEIR employers FOR THREE MONTHS IMMEDIATELY preceding the statutory holiday.
IF AN EMPLOYER WANTS AN EMPLOYEE TO WORK ON A STATUTORY HOLIDAY, HE MUST GIVE HIM AT LEAST 48 HOURS’ NOTICE, AND GIVE HIM AN ALTERNATIVE HOLIDAY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THE STATUTORY HOLIDAY.
IF HE INTENDS TO GIVE THE EMPLOYEE AN ALTERNATIVE DAY OFF BEFORE THE STATUTORY HOLIDAY, HE MUST NOTIFY HIM 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE ALTERNATIVE HOLIDAY. IF IT IS TO BE GIVEN AFTER THE STATUTORY HOLIDAY, HE MUST INFORM THE EMPLOYEE OF THE ARRANGEMENT AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE THE STATUTORY HOLIDAY.
COMPLAINTS OR ENQUIRIES ABOUT STATUTORY HOLIDAYS MAY BE MADE TO THE NEAREST BRANCH OFFICE OF THE LABOUR RELATIONS SERVICE. THE TELEPHONE NUMBERS ARE: FOR HONG KONG ISLAND 5-282523 EXT. 60= KOWLOON EAST 3-205638= KOWLOON WEST 3-201652= KWUN TONG 3-898520= TSUEN WAN 12-422096= AND T'JEN MUN 12-318443.
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NOTE TO EDITORS:
HEUNG YEE KUK OFFICIALS TO CALL ON SNT
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NEW OFFICE-BEARERS OF THE 23RD TERM OF THE HEUNG YEE KUK WILL PAY A COURTESY CALL ON THE ACTING SECRETARY FOR THE NEW TERRITORIES, MR. JOHN TODD TOMORROW (FRIDAY).
THE GROUP, WHICH WILL BE LED BY THE KUK’S NEW CHAIRMAN, MR. STEPHEN WONG YUEN-CHEUNG, FIRST VICE CHAIRMAN MR. LAU WONG-FAT AND SECOND VICE CHAIRMAN MR. PETER YEUNG, WILL ARRIVE AT THE NEW TERRITORIES ADMINISTRATION HEADQUARTERS AT 11.30 A.M.
DURING THE VISIT, THE KUK OFFICIALS WILL EXCHANGE VIEWS WITH THE ACTING SECRETARY FOR THE NEW TERRITORIES ON MATTERS OF INTEREST IN THE NEW TERRITORIES.
YOU ARE INVITED TO SEND A REPORTER AND/OR PHOTOGRAPHER TO COVER THE EVENT TOMORROW MORNING. PRESS REPRESENTATIVES COVERING THE VISIT ARE REQUESTED TO ASSEMBLE AT THE PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT OF THE NEW TERRITORIES ADMINISTRATION ON THE FIFTH FLOOR OF HOUSING AUTHORITY HEADQUARTERS BUILDING, PRINCESS MARGARET ROAD, KOWLOON.
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AMS DRILL COMPETITION
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THE FINALS OF THE AUXILIARY MEDICAL SERVICE’S BIENNIAL DRILL COMPETITION WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE ROYAL HONG KONG AUXILIARY POLICE HEADQUARTERS, HARBOUR ROAD, WAN CHAI ON SUNDAY (JUNE 25) THE COMPETITION WILL INCLUDE INSPECTION AND TURNOUT, SQUAD AND STRETCHER DRILLS, FIRST AID AND NURSING TECHNIQUES.
THE SECRETARY FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, MR. E.P. HO, AND THE DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, DR. K.L. THONG, WILL PRESENT TROPHIES TO THE WINNING TEAMS AND CIVIL DEFENCE LONG SERVICE MEDALS TO 30 A.M.S. MEMBERS. DR. THONG WILL ALSO ADDRESS THE GATHERING.
YOU ARE INVITED TO SEND A REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER TO COVER THE COMPETITION WHICH WILL BEGIN AT 9 A.M. THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE AT 11.30 A.M.
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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE, HONG KONG, TEL 5-233191
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CONTENTS PAGE NO.
GOVERNOR ATTENDS CAS ANNUAL DINNER ...................... 1
LADY MACLEHOSE OPENS +POLYDESIGN SHOW* ................ 2
ROAD TRAFFIC (AMENDMENT) (NO. 3) BILL ................... 3
HOME OWNERSHIP SCHEME TAILOR-MADE FOR HONG KONG ......... 5
NEW SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR LANTAU ISLAND .................. 7
DIRECTOR OF AUDIT GIVEN RIGHT OF ACCESS TO SCHOOL ACCOUNTS ................................................ 8
PLEASURE CRAFT OPERATORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE OUT INSURANCE ............................................... 9
LOANS AVAILABLE FOR NEEDY STUDENTS ..................... 10
BILL TO AMEND MASS TRANSIT RAILWAY (LAND RESUMPTION AND RELATED PROVISIONS) ORDINANCE .......................... 11
RECLAMATION PROPOSED AT JOSS HOUSE BAY ................. 11
PAK SHA WAN SEA BED FOR LEASE .......................... 12
GOVERNMENT TO LAUNCH +SAFETY IN OUTDOOR PURSUITS* CAMPAIGN ............................................... 13
RTHK SPECIAL ON THE SCREEN ............................. 13
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST TROPICAL CYCLONES .................. 14
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF RATING AND VALUATION RETIRING . 14
FIRING PRACTICE ........................................ 15
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GOVERNOR ATTENDS CAS ANNUAL DINNER
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THE GOVERNOR, SIR MURRAY MACLEHOSE, SAID THIS EVENING HE WAS DELIGHTED THAT THE CIVIL AID SERVICES ARE PLANNING THE FURTHER EXTENSION OF THEIR ACTIVITIES AT SHA TIN AND SAI KUNG AND INCREASING THEIR STRENGTH IN THE MORE HEAVILY POPULATED AREAS OF KOWLOON.
SPEAKING AT THE CAS ANNUAL DINNER, SIR MURRAY SAID: +1 AM SURE YOU ARE RIGHT TO PLAN THAT WHEREVER THERE IS AN EXPANDING POPULATION OR A NEW TOWN, THERE SHOULD BE A CORRESPONDING CAS PRESENCE.
+THIS YEAR I AM PARTICULARLY IMPRESSED BY THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE LAST YEAR AND BY THE WAY IN WHICH YOU ARE PLANNING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE FUTURE.
+1 AM QUITE SURE YOU WILL GIVE AN EQUALLY GOOD ACCOUNT OF YOURSELVES IN THE YEARS AHEAD, AS YOUR RECORD SHOWS YOU HAVE DONE IN THE YEARS GONE BY,+ SIR MURRAY SAID.
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF THE SPEECH BY THE GOVERNOR AT THE CAS ANNUAL DINNER:
+THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMPLIMENTS AND KIND WORDS TO ME PERSONALLY.
+1 AM ALWAYS VERY PLEASED TO BE IN YOUR COMPANY AND TO ENJOY YOUR HOSPITALITY.
♦THIS YEAR I AM PARTICULARLY IMPRESSED BY THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE LAST YEAR AND BY THE WAY IN WHICH YOU ARE PLANNING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE FUTURE. I AM QUITE SURE YOU WILL GIVE AN EQUALLY GOOD ACCOUNT OF YOURSELVES IN THE YEARS AHEAD, AS YOUR RECORD SHOWS YOU HAVE DONE IN THE YEARS GONE BY.
+LAST YEAR, YOUR 25TH YEAR OF DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY SERVICE, WAS INDEED A BUSY ONE FOR YOU IN BOTH CIVIC AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION TO YOUR MANY OPERATIONAL TASKS, SUMMARISED BY YOUR COMMISSIONER, YOU STILL FOUND TIME TO HELP ORGANISE VARIOUS CHARITY ACTIVITIES, HONG’ KONG’S SILVER JUBILEE PARADE AND PAGEANT AS WELL AS YOUR OWN MOST IMPRESSIVE SILVER JUBILEE PARADE.
+ 1 AM ALSO VERY MUCH AWARE OF THE V/ORK MEMBERS HAVE PUT INTO YOUR FINE 50—ACRE CAMP SITE AT YUEN TUN, WHICH I HAD THE PLEASURE OF OPENING IN APRIL LAST YEAR.
+1 AM DELIGHTED TO LEARN YOU ARE NOW PLANNING THE FURTHER EXTENSION OF YOUR ACTIVITIES IN THE NEW TERRITORIES, AT SHA TIN AND SAI KUNG, AND TO INCREASING YOUR STRENGTH IN THE MORE HEAVILY POPULATED AREAS OF KOWLOON. I AM SURE YOU ARE RIGHT TO PLAN THAT WHEREVER THERE IS AN EXPANDING POPULATION OR A NEW TOWN, THERE SHOULD BE A CORRESPONDING CAS PRESENCE.
+1 SHALL ALSO WATCH WITH INTEREST THE DEVELOPMENTS OF YOUR CADET CORPS WATER ACTIVITY CENTRE AT TAI TAN. IF DISCIPLINED TRAINING CAN BE COMBINED WITH FUN AND RECREATION SO MUCH THE BETTER.
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♦THE CADET CORPS HAS COME A LONG WAY IN THE TEN YEARS SINCE ‘S FOUNDATION IN 1968 AND I WISH IT WELL FOR ITS TENTH ANNIVERSARY ARADE AND CELEBRATIONS THIS YEAR.
♦LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I ASK YOU NOW TO RISE AND DRINK A TOAST TO THE FUTURE OF THE CIVIL AID SERVICES.+
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LOCAL INDUSTRIAL CONCERNS WILL NEED MORE CREATIVE AND PRACTICAL DESIGNERS TO MEET THE CHALLENGE OF OVERSEAS COMPETITION, LADY MACLEHOSE SAID AT THE OPENING OF THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC +POLYDESIGN SHOW+ TODAY.
LADY MACLEHOSE SAID +THE TALENT IS HERE BUT THERE IS NOTHING LIKE TRAVEL AND STUDY ABROAD FOR BROADENING AND ENLARGING THE OUTLOOK.UP UNTIL NOW IN HONG KONG, THERE HAS BEEN LITTLE SCOPE FOR DESIGN STUDENTS TO OBSERVE AND COMPARE.
♦ I FEEL SURE THAT HONG KONG INDUSTRIALISTS WILL AGREE WITH THIS VIEW AND GIVE THE DESIGN DEPARTMENT THEIR ENCOURAGEMENT,+ SHE ADDED.
FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF LADY '“ACLEHOSE’S SPEECH AT THE OPENING OF THE POLYTECHNIC +POLYDESIGN SHOW+ TODAY.
♦ I SHOULD LIKE TO THANK THE POLYTECHNIC FOR THE INVITATION TO OPEN THIS YEAR’S POLYDESIGN SHOW. I AM SURE WE ARE GOING TO SEE THINGS OF GREAT INTEREST ON SHOW.
♦SINCE LAST VISITING THE DEPARTMENT IN ITS OLD PREMISES IN THE TAI KOO DOCKYARD, IT IS OBVIOUSLY GROWING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH, HERE, IN ITS NEW PREMISES. I FEEL IT MUST BE A STIMULATING PLACE IN WHICH TO TEACH AND BE TAUGHT.
♦WHEN I VISIT A FACTORY OR AM ASKED TO PRESENT A DESIGN AWARD, I FIND IT MOST ENCOURAGING TO MEET PAST AND PRESENT STUDENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT.
♦DESIGN IS NOT JUST THE ABILITY TO MAKE AN ATTRACTIVE DRAWING BUT TO UNDERSTAND THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF A PRODUCT.
♦ TO MEET THE CHALLENGE OF OVERSEAS COMPETITION, INDUSTRIAL CONCERNS IN HONG KONG WILL NEED MORE CREATIVE AND PRACTICAL DESIGNERS..IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THIS THE STUDENTS NEED SUPPORT. UP UNTIL NOW IN HONG KONG, THERE HAS BEEN LITTLE SCOPE FOR DESIGN STUDENTS TO OBSERVE AND COMPARE. THE TALENT IS HERE BUT THERE IS NOTHING LIKE TRAVEL AND STUDY ABROAD FOR BROADENING AND ENLARGING THE OUTLOOK.
♦ I FEEL SURE THAT HONG KOI'G INDUSTRIALISTS .ILL AGREE WITH THIS VIEW AND GIVE THE DESIGN DEPARTMENT THEIR ENCOURAGEMENT.
♦ I NOW HAVE VERY MUCH PLEASURE IN DECLARING THE POLYDESIGN SHOW OPEN.+
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ROAD TRAFFIC (AMENDMENT)(NO. 3) BILL
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AMENDING LEGISLATION WILL BE INTRODUCED INTO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL SHORTLY TO ENABLE THE TRANSPORT TRIBUNAL TO ARBITRATE IN ANY DISPUTE OVER THE COMMISSIONER FOR TRANSPORT’S REFUSAL TO RESISTER OR LICENSE A MOTOR VEHICLE, OR HIS DECISION TO; REVOKE THE LICENCE.
THE AMENDING LEGISLATION, KNOWN AS THE ROAD TRAFFIC (AMENDMENT)(NO. 3) BILL 1978, IS PUBLISHED IN THE GOVERNMENT GAZETTE TODAY.
AT PRESENT ANY PERSON WHO WISHES TO APPEAL AGAINST A DECISION BY THE COMMISSIONER FOR TRANSPORT TO REFUSE TO REGISTER OR LICENSE, OR TO REVOKE, THE LICENCE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE MAY DO SO BY PETITIONING THE GOVERNOR.
UNDER THE PROPOSED LEGISLATION, IF THE COMMISSIONER FOR TRANSPORT REFUSES TO REGISTER OR LICENSE A VEHICLE, THE AGGRIEVED PERSON MAY WITHIN 21 DAYS OF BEING NOTIFIED OF THE DECISION BY THE COMMISSIONER, APPLY IN WRITING TO THE COMMISSIONER FOR A REVIEW OF HIS DECISION BY A TRANSPORT TRIBUNAL.
ANOTHER FEATURE OF THE BILL, IF PASSED, IS THE MANDATORY EXAMINATION OF ALL REGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLES PRIOR TO LICENSING BY THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT.
THE PROPOSED LEGISLATION WILL EMPOWER THE COMMISSIONER FOR TRANSPORT TO CHARGE A FEE FOR THESE EXAMINATIONS IN ORDER TO COVER THEIR COST.
THE FOLLOWING CHARGES ARE PROPOSED:
X- FOR A MOTOR CYCLE OR SCOOTER WITH OR WITHOUT A SIDE CAR ~ S25-
X- OTHER MOTOR VEHICLES NOT EXCEEDING TWO TONS IN WEIGHT UNLADEN,- AND TRAILERS OF ALL TYPES AND SIZES EXCEPT TRAILERS.TOWED BY PRIVATE CARS WHICH ARE EXEMPTED — $6Q.-'
X- OTHER MOTOR VEHICLES EXCEEDING TWO TONS IN WEIGHT UNLADEN — $110. ,
AT PRESENT ONLY PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES ARE EXAMINED ANNUALLY. WHEN THE KOWLOON BAY MOTOR VEHICLE EXAMINATION CENTRE IS COMPLETED EARLY NEXT YEAR ALL GOODS VEHICLES WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE INSPECTED ANNUALLY.
TWO OTHER EXAMINATION CENTRES ARE PLANNED FOR HONG KONG ISLAND AND TSUEN WAN AND WHEN THESE ARE COMPLETED THE INSPECTION PROGRAMME WILL BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE, INITIALLY, OLDER PRIVATE CARS.
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the bill also provides for the registration and licensing of MOTOR VEHICLES IF ACCORDANCE WITH THE ROAD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE= PROVIDES THAT THE GOVERMOR-IN-COUNCIL MAY REGULATE THE NUMBER OF VEHICLES TO BE REGISTERED AT ANY T|ME = AND SPECIFIES THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN THE COMMISSIONER FOR TRANSPORT MAY REFUSE TO REGISTER OR LICENSE OR CANCEL THE LICENCE OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
ALSO PUBLISHED IN THE GOVERNMENT GAZETTE TODAY IS THE ROAD TRAFFIC (REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF VEHlCLES)(AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 1978.
THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THESE REGULATIONS IS TO MAKE THE NECESSARY CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE PRINCIPAL REGULATIONS BY REVOCATION OF THE RELEVANT REGULATIONS AND APPROPRIATE AMENDMENT TO OTHERS.
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HOME OWNERSHIP SCHEME TA I LOR-.’ ADE FOR HONG KONG ******
PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR HOUSING, MISS ELAINE CHUNG, TODAY STATED THAT THE HOME OWNERSHIP SCHEME IN THE FORM WHICH HAD BEEN EVOLVED SO FAR WAS UNIQUE AND TAILOR-MADE TO THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF HONG KONG.
+WE HAVE HAD EXAMPLES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD TO PLAGIARISE, BUT TO THE CREDIT OF THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY SCHEMES ELSEWHERE PROVIDED NO MORE THAN A POINT OF REFERENCE AND CONSULTATION,* SHE SAID AT A LUNCHEON MEETING OF THE HONG KONG BRANCH OF THE ROYAL INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED SURVEYORS.
SHE ADDED: + l AM QUITE CONFIDENT THAT THE HOME OWNERSHIP SCHEME •’ILL BE A GREAT SUCCESS JUDGED BY THE OBJECTIVES GOVERNMENT HAS SET OUT TO ACHIEVE AND THAT THE SCHEME WILL GROW IN THE EARLY 80S TO BE A MAJOR FORCE IN IMPROVING LIVING CONDITIONS IN HONG KONG.*
MISS CHUNG SAID THAT, OWING TO ITS SOCIAL PURPOSE, THE HOME OWNERSHIP SCHEME WAS -QUITE DIFFERENT FROM PRIVATE SECTOR SCHEMES.
TO START WITH, IT WAS NON-PROFIT MAKING.
+IF GOVERNMENT HAD EVER SET OUT TO BE ’TOP OF THE POPS’ INSOFAR AS SALES ARE CONCERNED, ITS MARKETING POLICIES WOULD HAVE BEEN MARKEDLY DIFFERENT.*
THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN FOR INSTANCE NO MAXIMUM INCOME LIMITS, NO FIVE-YEAR RESTRICTION, NO BAN ON SUB-LETTING, EXCEEDINGLY LOW PRICES AND/OR MORTGAGE TERMS.
BUT WOULD SUCH A SCHEME BE RIGHT FOR HONG KONG IF JUDGED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
* ASSISTING FAMILIES IN NEED OF HOME OWNERSHIP AT A PROPER LEVEL OF SUESISTENCE=
* NOT STIFLING THE PRIVATE SECTOR= AND
* ALL THESE AT A PRICE HONG KONG TAXPAYERS COULD AFFORD?
THE LAST CRI TER IO'\ /AS STRAIGHTFORWARD AND EASILY UNDERSTOOD, BUT THE FIRST TWO WERE ALMOST CONTRADICTORY TO EACH OTHER AND IT WAS DIFFICULT, AS EXPERIENCE ELSEWHERE INDICATED, TO ACHIEVE A FINE BALANCE BETWEEN THESE TWO OBJECTIVES.
+l THINK WE IN HONG KONG HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ACHIEVE THIS,* MISS CHUNG SAID.
+FAMILIES OTHER THAN PUBLIC HOUSING TENANTS EARNING <3,500 A MONTH WILL BE ABLE TO PURCHASE SELF-CONTAINED FLATS OF 403-600 SQUARE FEET EACH AT PRICES RANGING FROM <86,000 TO “.170,000, OR APPROXIMATELY <223 - 0240 PER SQUARE FOOT. THIS IS OF COURSE MUCH LESS THAN OPEN MARKET PRICES /.IJICH ARE STEADILY ESCALATING.*
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THE HOUSING AUTHORITY JAS ABLE TO ACHIEVE THIS BY FOREGOING THE-PROFITS EXPECTED BY A REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER.
MISS CHUNG SAID GOVERNMENT HAD THE OPTION OF SELLING HOME OWNERSHIP FLATS AT COST OR BELOW COST. HOWEVER, TO SELL BELOW COST WOULD BE UNACCEPTABLE AS THIS WOULD LEAD TO A RAPID DEPRECIATION OF THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO RECYCLE CONSTRUCTION FINANCE FOR THE SCHEME.
+ IN VIEW OF THE HIGHER INCOME GROUP THAT 4E ARE CATERING TO AND IN VIEW OF THE CAPITAL ADVANTAGE OFFERED UPON SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR HOME OWNERSHIP FLATS, IT WOULD BE UNJUSTIFIABLE TO SUBSIDISE ONE SECTOR OF THE COMMUNITY AT THE EXPENSE OF TAXPAYERS.*
A DECISION HAD THEREFORE BEEN MADE THAT FLATS SHOULD BE SOLD AT COST. MORE SPECIFICALLY, THIS MEANT THAT REVENUE FROM SALES 'WOULD COVER EXPENDITURE ON LAND PREMIUM AND COST OF CONSTRUCTION, ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCING INCURRED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY.
MISS CHUNG ADDED: +BECAUSE THE OPEN MARKET VALUE OF THE FLATS ARE IN ALL CASES CONSIDERABLY HIGHER THAN THE SALES PRICES RECOMMENDED BY THE AUTHORITY, GOVERNMENT HAS DECIDED THAT IT IS ESSENTIAL TO INTRODUCE CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON RESALE IN ORDER TO DISCOURAGE SPECULATION ON THE PART OF BUYERS WHO ARE MORE I"TERESTED IN PROPERTY INVESTMENT OR SPECULATION THAN IN HOME OWNERSHIP.*
ACCORDINGLY, THE RULE WAS THAT WITHIN A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS FROM: THE DATE OF PURCHASE THE BUYER WISHING TO SELL THE FLAT WOULD BE PLACED UNDER AN OBLIGATION TO OFFER THE FLAT TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AT THE PRICE HE ORIGINALLY PAID.
MISS CHUNG SAID THAT A NUMBER OF NEWSPAPER EDITORS HAD SAID THAT THE REASONS FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY NOT BEING EXACTLY SHOWED UNDER BY APPLICATIONS FOR PHASE I OF THE HOME OWNERSHIP FLATS WAS THE RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON BUYERS AND THE STRICT ELIGIEILITY/DISQUALIFI CAT I ON RULES.
HOWEVER, GOVERNMENT WOULD BE FAILING IN ITS DUTY IF I' FACT THE SCHEME ONLY BENEFITED SPECULATORS AMD DENIED THE CHANCE OF HOME OWNERSHIP TO GENUINE BUYERS.
+THERE IS NO QUESTION WHATSOEVER OF TRYING TO MAKE THE SCHEME SUPERFICIALLY ATTRACTIVE IF IN FACT THE DEMAND FOR SUCH FLATS FRO*' THE FAMILIES CONCERNED IS NOT THERE,* SHE SAID.
+FURTHERMORE, THERE IS NO INTENTION ON THE PART OF GOVERNMENT TO INHIBIT THE PRIVATE SECTOR BECAUSE IN THE FINAL ANALYSIS IT IS ONLY WITH A GREATER SUPPLY OF HOUSING -- BOTH PRIVATE ALL PUBLIC — THAT THE QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF ACCOMMODATION IN HONG KONG .'ILL BE IMPROVED AND THE PRICE OF FLATS STABILISED.*
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NEW SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR LANTAU ISLAND
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THE GOVERNMENT HAS GIVEN THE GO-AHEAD FOR THE BUILDING OF THE HEUNG YEE KUK SOUTHERN DISTRICT GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOL ON LANTAU ISLAND.
THE ACTING SECRETARY FOR THE NEW TERRITORIES, MR. JOHN TODD, ANNOUNCED THIS TODAY WHEN NEWLY-ELECTED LEADERS OF THE HEUNG YEE KUK PAID HIM A COURTESY VISIT AT THE NEV/ TERRITORIES ADMINISTRATION HEADQUARTERS.
THE KUK'S DELEGATION, LED BY ITS CHAIRMAN, MR. STEPHEN WONG YUEN-CHEUNG, FIRST VICE-CHAIRMAN, MR. LAU WONG-FAT AND SECOND VICE-CHAIRMAN, MR. PETER YEUNG, INCLUDED THE RECENTLY-ELECTED HEADS OF THE KUK'S SUB-COMMITTEES.
MR. TODD TOLD THE KUK LEADERS THAT GOVERNMENT HAD APPROVED PLANS FOR A <7.5 MILLION SECONDARY SCHOOL PARTLY FINANCED BY THE KUK — CARRYING ITS NAME — AT PAK KUNG AU NEAR MU I WO.
I” JILL BE THE SECOND SECONDARY SCHOOL ON THE ISLAND, THE OTHER BEING AT TAI 0.
MR. TODD SAID THE NEW SCHOOL WOULD NOT ONLY BE FOR CHILDREN FROM LANTAU, BUT THOSE FROM OTHER ISLANDS SUCH AS PENG CHAU AND CHEU’ G CHAU.
♦WHEN COMPLETED, CHILDREN FROM LANTAU AND ISLANDS JILL NOT HAVE TO MAKE THE LONG JOURNEY EVERY DAY TO GO tq SCHOOL, + HE SAID.
THE OTHER NEARBY
TO HONG KONG ISLAND
MR. TODD ADDED THAT DETAILED PLANS FOR DRAWN UP AND THAT WORK ON THE PROJECT WOULD POSSIBLE.
THE SCHOOL WERE BEING BEGIN AS SOON AS
MR. TODD ALSO TOLD THE DELEGATION THAT THE GOVERNMENT HAD AGREED TO INCREASE THE KUK'S ANNUAL SUBVENTION ’0 $198,000.
HE_CONGRATULATEE ALL THE LEADERS ON THEIR SUCCESS IN THE KUK’S RECE'T ELECTION AND SAID THAT THE ADMINISTRATION LOOKED FORWARD TO CONTINUING FRUITFUL AND CONSTRUCTIVE DISCUSSIONS WITH THE KUK ON MATTERS AFFECTING THE NEW TERRITORIES.
THE OFFICIAL INAUGURATION OF THE 23RD TERM OF THE KUK WILL BE ^LD AT the CITY HALL ON AUGUST 31 AND WILL BE PRESIDED BY THE GOVERNOR, SIR MURRAY maCLEHQSE.
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DIRECTOR OF AUDIT GIVEN RIGHT OF ACCESS TO SCHOOL ACCOUNTS * * *-•*-->*
THE DIRECTOR OF AUDIT HAS BEEN GIVEN THE RIGHT OF ACCESS TO THE RECORDS AND ACCOUNTS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS RECEIVING GOVERNMENT FUNDS UNDER “HE “ERMS OF THE CODES OF AID.
TRIS FOLLOWS AN AMENDMENT to THE CODES MADE BY THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION, ’’R. KENNETH TOPLEY.
THE AMENDMENT, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, IS EXPLAINED IN AN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR ISSUED TO THE SUPERVISORS AND/OR HEADS OF ALL AIDED PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.
thE AMENDMENT ALSO GIVES THE DIRECTOR OF AUDIT THE RIGHT OF ACCESS TO THE RECORDS AND ACCOUNTS OF ANY SCHOOL SPONSORING BODY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY INVOLVED WITH THE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC 'ONEY OR SPECIAL FUNDS ESTABLISHED FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DERIVED FROM SCHOOL INCOME OTHER THAN GOVERNMENT GRANTS.
IN ADDITION, THE STAFF OF A SCHOOL OR A SPONSORING BODY WILL BE OBLIGED TO EXPLAIN TO THE DIRECTOR OF AUDIT ANY MATTER RELATING TO THE receipt, expenditure OR CUSTODY OF MONEY FOR WHICH A SCHOOL OR ITS SPONSORING BODY OR BOTH ARE ACCOUNTABLE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.
AN EDUCATION DEPARTME’’" SPOKESMAN SAID TODAY THAT THE CODES OF AID WERE BEING REVIEWED GENERALLY. FURTHER AMENDMENTS WOULD BE MADE IF NECESSARY.
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PLEASURE CRA^T OPERATORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE OUT INSURANCE
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OWNERS OF PLEASURE CRAFT WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE OUT THIRD PARTY INSURANCE COVERING DEATH AND PERSONAL INJURY WHEN A BILL PUBLISHED IN THE GOVERNMENT GAZETTE TODAY BECOMES LAW.
THE MERCHANT SHIPPING 'AMENDMENT) (NO.2) BILL 1978, WHICH IS TO BE INTRODUCED INTO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL SHORTLY, WILL REQUIRE OWNERS TO TAKE OUT THIRD PARTY INSURANCE COVERING LIABILITY UP TO $600,000.
A GOVERNMENT SPOKESMAN SAID INCREASING MARINE TRAFFIC IN HONG KONG WATERS HAD GIVEN RISE TO AN INCREASING NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS INVOLVING MECHANISED LOCAL CRAFT AND IT HAD BECOME DESIRABLE THEREFORE TO REQUIRE LOCAL CRAFT TO BE COVERED BY THIRD PARTY INSURANCE.
HE SAID ATTENTION WAS AT FIRST BEING CONCENTRATED ON PLEASURE VESSELS BECAUSE STATISTICS SHOWED THEY WERE MORE LIKELY TO BECOME INVOLVED IN ACCIDENTS THAN VESSELS IN OTHER GROUPS.
+Th£ PROPOSAL TO INTRODUCE COMPULSORY THIRD PARTY INSURANCE FOR PLEASURE VESSELS ORIGINATED FROM A RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE CM BOATING AND YACHTING,* HE SAID.
HE SAID A VALID THIRD PARTY INSURANCE POLICY WILL HAVE TO BE PRODUCED WHEN APPLYING FOR A NEW LICENCE OR WHEN RENEWING A LICENCE. HE ADDED THAT ADEQUATE NOTICE WOULD BE GIVEN BEFORE THE REQUIREMENT COMES INTO EFFECT.
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LOANS AVAILABLE FOR NEEDY STUDENTS
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TWO WELL-ESTABLISHED STUDENT LOAN FUNDS ARE BEING MADE AVAILABLE TO NEEDY STUDENTS TO COMPLETE COURSES OF STUDY IN 1978-9.
THEY ARE THE HONG KONG ROTARY CLUB STUDENTS’ LOAN FUND AND THE STANDARD/SI NG TAO FAT CHOY DRIVE STUDENTS’ LOAN FUND.
THE HONG KONG ROTARM CLUB FUND PROVIDES INTEREST-FREE LOANS OF UP TO $1,400 A YEAR FOR STUDENTS OF POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS, INCLUDING The HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC.
THE STANDARD/SING TAO FUND PROVIDES INTEREST-FREE LOANS FOR STUDENTS OF POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS, THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC, TECHNICAL INSTITUTES AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.
MAXIMUM LOANS VARY FROM $1,400 A YEAR FOR A POST-SECONDARY STUDENT TO cl,000 A YEAR FOR A SECONDARY STUDENT. PRIORITY IS GIVE’ TO APPLICANTS NEARING THE END OF THEIR STUDIES.
ALL THE LOANS ARE MADE ON A YEARLY BASIS. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AN UNDERTAKING TO REPAY THEIR LOAMS BY INSTALMENTS OF AT LEAST 10 PER CENT OF THEIR MONTHLY SALARY FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THEIR STUDIES.
THE LOANS ARE THEN PAID INTO STUDENTS’ CURRENT OR SAVINGS BANK ACCOUNTS.
APPLICATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE ARE CONSIDERED BY A JOINT COV,-I“~EE FOR BOTH FUNDS. APPLICATION FORMS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ThE OVERSEAS STUDENTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS SECTION, EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SUB-OFFICE, 15TH FLOOR, LEIGHTON CENTRE, 77 LEIGHTON ROAD, HO*'G KONG. COMPLETED FORMS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE SUB-OFFICE BY AUGUST 1.
APPLICANTS WHO INTEND TO ENTER OR ARE ALREADY ATTENDING THE TWO LOCAL UNIVERSITIES OR THE POLYTECHNIC SHOULD APPLY TO THE DEAL OF STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG, THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STUDENTS’ AFFAIRS AT THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG OR THE STUDENT WELFARE OFFICER AT THE POLYTECHNIC. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE RESPECTIVE INSTITUTIONS BEFORE OCTOBER 18.
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BILL TO ASS TRANSIT RAILWAY
(LAND RESUMPTION AM RELATED PROVISIONS) ORDINANCE y. X. X- y. y. *
A BILL TO AMEr'O "HE MASS TRANSIT RAILWAY (LANE RESUMPTION AMI RELATED PROVISIONS) ORDINANCE WAS GAZETTED TODAY AND WILL BE INTRODUCED I'TO LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL SHCRTLY.
A GOVERNMENT SPOKESMAN SAIL THA’ ’HE BILL CONTAINS THREE AMENDMENTS. THE FIRS’ OF WHICH 'AS TO ALLOW PROPERTY OWNERS AFFECTED BY THE EXTENSION OF THE RAILWAY ’0 TSUE' WAN TC SEEK COMPENSATION UNDER THE PROVISION’S OF the PRINCIPAL ORD I NA'CE.
THE SECOND AMENDMENT, HE SAID, ALLOWS MORE TIME FOR the ASSESSMENT AND NEGOTIA’IO1' OF CLAP’S FUR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE WHICH OFTEN INVOLVE TECHNICAL COMPLICATIONS. HOWEVER, HE STRESSED, THIS AMENDMENT IN NO WAY ALTERED EXISTING PROCEDURES WHEREBY THE CLAIMANT RETAINED HIS RIGHT ’0 REFER HIS CLAIM DIRECTLY TO THE LANDS TRIBUNAL, SHOULD HE SO DESIRE.
THE THIRD AMENDMENT AUTHORISES THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, TO APFOI'T EXPERTS NOT READILY AVAILABLE IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE, TO ASSIST I? THE ASSESSMENT OF CLAP'S.
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"HE GOVERNMENT PROPOSES TO RECLAIM ABOUT 4.8 HECTARES OF FORESHORE AMD SEA BED AND ’0 BUILD A PIER AT JOSS HOUSE BAY TO IMPROVE LAND ING FACILITIES THERE.
THE PROPOSED WORK WILL ALSO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CIRCULATION AREA FOR THE LARGE CROWDS ATTENDING THE TIN HAU FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS.
THE EXTENT OF THE AREA OF FORESHORE AND SEA BED INVOLVED IS DESCRIBED IN A NOTICE PUBLISHED IN TODAY’S GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.
ANYONE WHO HAS OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSAL SHOULD SUBMIT SUCH OBJECTIONS IN WRITING TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WITHIN TWO MONTHS FROM TODAY.
THE NOTICE, IN ENGLISH AND CHINESE, WITH ITS RELATED
PLAN CAN BE SEEN ON NOTICE BOARDS POSTED NEAR THE SITE.
THE PLAN SHOWING THE AREA OF FORESHORE AND SEA BED INVOLVED MAY ALSO BE SEEN AT THE PORT WORKS DIVISION, FIRST FLOOC,
MURRAY BUILDING, GARDEN ROAD, HONG KONG= ’HE CROWN LANDS AND
SURVEY OFFICE, 19"H FLOOR, MURRAY BUILDING OR THE SAI KUNG DISTRICT OFFICE, SAN PO KUNG GOVERNMENT OFFICES, FIRST FLOOR, 692 PRINCE EDWARD ROAD.
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PAK SHA WAN SEA BED FOR LEASE * * *■ *
THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO GRANT A LEASE OF ABOUT 1,124 SQUARE METRES OF FORESHORE AND SEA BED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES AT PAK SHA VAN, SAI KUNG.
~H|S AREA FORMS PART OF A TOTAL GRANT OF ABOUT 1,895 SQUARE '•ETRES OF LAND WHICH .-/ILL BE USED TO ESTABLISH A COMMERCIAL CENTRE FOC THE AREA.
THE EX-ENT of THE AREA OF FORESHORE AND SEA BED INVOLVED VAS DESCRIBED IN A NOTICE IN THE GOVERNMENT GAZETTE PUBLISHED LAST FRIDAY (JUNE 16).
ANYONE WHO HAS OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSAL SHOULD SUBMIT SUCH OBJECTION'S IN WRITING To THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WITHIN « PERIOD OF TWO MONTHS, FRO'' THE DATE OF THE NOTICE.
THE NOTICE (IN ENGLISH AND CHINESE) WITH ITS RELATED PLAM CAM BE SEE? ON NOTICE BOARDS POSTED NEAR THE SITE.
THE PLAN SHOWING THE AREA OF FORESHORE AND SEA BED INVOLVED Av ALSO EE SEEM AT THE PORT WORKS DIVISION, FIRST FLOOR, •’I'HRaY BUILDING, GARDEN ROAD, HONG KONG OR THE CROWN LANDS AND SiRVEY OFFICE, 19TH FLOOR, MURRAY BUILDING, OR THE DISTRICT OFFICE 3,1 KU'.'G, SAN PO KONG GOVERNMENT OFFICES, 692 PRINCE El /ARD ROAD, 1ST FLOOR, SAN PO KONG, KOWLOON.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 1978
GOVERNMENT TO LAUNCH +SAFETY i \ OUTDOOR PURSUITS* CAMPAIGN X- X- X- X- y.
A PRESS CONFERENCE TO LAUNCH THE +SAFETY IN OUTDOOR PURSUITS* CAMPAIGN ..'ILL EE HELD O’ ’C! DAY (JUNE 26) AT 3 P.M. IN ThE GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES THEATRE, 5Th FLOOR, 3EAC0NFIELD HOUSE.
OFFICIATING AT THE CONFERENCE /ILL 3E MR. CHAM SIU-LEUN, CHAIRMAN OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON SAFETY IN OUTDOOR PURSUITS.
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE WILL BE THE CHAIRMEN OF THE VARIOUS WORKING PARTIES, INCLUDING MR. ALAN PYRKE, SENIOR SURVEYOR OF SHIPS, MARINE EPARTMENT, 0*' CANOEING A* ' ROWING’ MR. JOHN FORTUNE, CHIEF STAFF OFFICER, CIVIL AID SERVICES, O’l UNDERWATER DIVING’ MR. JACK TUCKER, PRINCIPAL, OUTWARD BOU'D SCHOOL, O' MOUNTAINEERING’ MR. WONG HING-WAH, PRESIDENT, ROAD SAFETY ASSOCIATION OF HONG KONG, ON CYCLING’ YR. NIGEL FRENCH, ASSISTANT SECRETARY, HOME AFFAIRS AND INFORMATION BRANCH, ON SKATEBOARDING’ AND MR. HOWARD YOUNG, URBAN' COUNCILLOR, ON CAMPING.
NOTE TO EDITORS:
YOU ARE INVITED T0 SE"D REPRESENTATIVES TO COVER THE PRESS CONFERENCE ~0 LAUNCH THE +SAFETY |'. OUTDOOR PURSUITS* CAMPAIGN ON MONDAY, (JUNE 26) AT 3 p.l . IN THE SIS THEATRE, 5TH FLOOR, BEACONSFIELD HOUSE.
TELEVISION CREWS ARE REQUESTED TO ARRIVE EARLY TO SET UP THEIR EQUIPMENT.
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RTHK SPECIAL ON tHE SCREEN X- X- X- X-
RADIO TELEVISION HONG KONG HAS PRODUCED A SPECIAL TELEVISION PROGRAMME DEPICTING THE DEVELOPMENTS OF RTHK IN THE PAST 50 YEARS.
THE HALF-HOURLY CHINESE PROGRAMME WILL BE SCREENED ON RTV-1 AT 6 P.M. TOMORROW (SATURDAY) AND ON TV3-JADE AT 7 P.M. ON SUNDAY.
THE PROGRAMME RECORDS THE MAJOR EVENTS OF RTHK FROM THE DAY IT STARTED RADIO BROADCAST 01! JUNE 28, 1923. AMO*'G TPE EVENTS THAT WILL BE RE-CONSTRUCTED Of’ THE SCREEN WILL BE ITS CHARITABLE FUND-RAISING SHOWS, AND THE ROUND-THE-CLOCK BROADCAST DURING THE PASSAGE OF A TYPHOON.
EXISTING STAFF OF RTHK WILL ALSO APPEAR I!! THE PROGRAMVE.
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PRECAUTIONS AGAINST TROPICAL CYCLONES X- X- X- X- X- X
THE ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY, MR. JOHN PEACOCK SA1D TODAY THAT IT IS TIME NOV/ tq TAKE SOME PRELIMINARY PRECAUTIONS TO ENSURE THAT WE ARE READY TO MINIMIZE THE DANGERS AND FINANCIAL LOSSES CAUSED BY HIGH WINDS, LANDSLIPS AND FLOODING DUE TO TROPICAL CYCLONES.
COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS IS THE KEYNOTE FOR MINIMIZING THE DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, INJURIES AND LOSS OF LIFE WHICH CAN RESULT FROM THESE STORMS.
THOSE WHO HAVE SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES DURING STORMS SHOULD ENSURE THAT THEIR INSTRUCTIONS,INCLUDI NG RELEVANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS, ARE UP-TO-DATE. GUTTERS AND DRAINS SHOULD BE CLEARED AND CHECKED FOR DAMAGE. WINDOWS AND DOOR FASTENINGS SHOULD BE CHECKED AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIRED. OWNERS OF SMALL CRAFT SHOULD ENSURE THAT THEIR MOORINGS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION.
ON THE HOISTING OF A NUMBER 8 TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING SIGNAL OR DURING PERIODS OF PROLONGED HEAVY RAIN, TEMPORARY REFUGE CENTRES WILL BE OPENED FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES TEMPORARILY FOR SAFETY REASONS.
ANYONE IN ANY DOUBT AS TO WHERE TO GO SHOULD CONTACT THE NEAREST CITY DISTRICT OFFICE OR POLICE STATION.
CARES AND LEAFLETS EXPLAINING THE TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING SERVICE ARE AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE AT THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY, THE INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE CLTY JJJSTR ICT „ OFFICES.
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF RATING AND VALUATION RETIRING
JLOW
MR. W.P. MCFADZEAN, ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF RATING AND VALUATION, WILL RETIRE FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE SHORTLY AFTER SERVING IN THE RATING AND VALUATION DEPARTMENT FOR 18 YEARS.
HE WILL PROCEED ON PRE-RETIREMENT LEAVE FROM MONDAY (JUNE 26).
MR. MCFADZEAN FIRST JOINED THE GOVERNMENT AS A RATING
AND VALUATION SURVEYOR IN 1963. HE WAS'PROMOTED TO SENIOR RATING AND VALUATION SURVEYOR IN 1968, TO PRINCIPAL RATING AND VALUATION SURVEYOR IN 1971 AND TO HIS PRESENT POST IN 1973.
AT A PRESENTATION CEREMONY TODAY, THE ACTING COMMISSIONER OF RATING AND VALUATION, MR. C.M. STEWARD PRESENTED TO MR. MCFADZEAN A PAIR OF IVORY HORSES AS A FAREWELL GIFT ON BEHALF OF HIS COLLEAGUES.
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FIRING PRACTICE WILL TAKE PLACE AT CASTLE PEAK RANGE ON 19 DAYS NEXT MONTH (JULY).
THE PUBLIC ARE REMINDED THAT IT IS DANGEROUS TO ENTER THE AREA WHEN THE RED FLAGS ARE FLYING DURING THE TIME OF FIRING PRACTICE.
THE JULY 5 PRACTICE TIMES ARE: 5 P.M.
DATE (WEDNESDAY) HOURS 8.30 A.M. -
JULY 6 (THURSDAY) 8.30 A.M. - 5 P.M.
JULY 7 (FRIDAY) 8.30 A.M. - 5 P.M.
JULY 10 (MONDAY) 8.30 A.M. - 6 P.M.
JULY 11 (TUESDAY) 8.30 A.M. - 10.30 P.M.
JULY 12 (WEDNESDAY) 8.30 A.M. - 6 P.M.
JULY 13 (THURSDAY) 8.30 A.M. - 10.30 P.M.
JULY 14 (FRIDAY) 8.30 A.M. - 5 P.M.
JULY 17 (MONDAY) 8.30 A.M. - 5 P.M.
JULY 18 (TUESDAY) 9 A.M. - 10.30 P.M.
JULY 19 (WEDNESDAY) 3.30 A.M. - 6 P.M.
JULY 20 (THURSDAY) 9 A.M. - 10.30 P.M.
JULY 21 (FRIDAY) ' 9 A.M. - 6 P.M.
JULY 24 (MONDAY) 8.30 A.M. - 5 P.M.
JULY 25 (TUESDAY) 8 A.M. - 10.30 P.M.
JULY 26 (WEDNESDAY) 3.30 A.M. - 10.30 P.M.
JULY 27 (THURSDAY) 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
JULY 28 (FRIDAY) 8 A.M. - 5.30 P.M.
JULY 31 (MONDAY) 3.30 A.M. - 6 P.M.
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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE, HONG KONG. TEL 5-233191
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 1978
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
AUSTRALIAN MPS VISIT SHA TIN NEW TOWN ...................... 1
HALF-FARE TRAIN TICKETS FOR STUDENTS ....................... 2
GENERAL MANAGER OF PRISONS INDUSTRIES APPOINTED ............ 3
TENDERS CALLED FOR SUPPLY OF SEWAGE PLANT EQUIPMENT ........ 4
REMOVAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR JUDICIARY ......................... 5
FIREMEN RECRUITMENT EXERCISE ............................... 6
SCOUTING HELPS BUILD GOOD, STRONG COMMUNITY ................ 7
NEW POLICE STATION FOR SHA TIN NEAR COMPLETION ............. 8
EASTERN CITY DISTRICT OFFICE MOVES TO NEW ADDRESS......... 8
TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENT IN SHA TIN ............................. 9
FIRING PRACTICE
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SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 1978
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AUSTRALIAN MPS VISIT SHA TIN NEW TOWN
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THE PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION TO THE PACIFIC REGION AND ASIA FROM QUEENSLAND TODAY (SATURDAY) SAW THE OLD AND THE NEW SHA TIN.
LED BY MR. NORM LEE, MINISTER FOR INDUSTRY AND ADMINISTRATION, THE NINE-MEMBER AUSTRALIAN DELEGATION TOURED THE OLD SHATIN MARKET WHICH IS TO BE EVENTUALLY CLEARED TO MAKE WAY FOR A NEW TOWN CENTRE.
THEY INSPECTED SHA TIN NEW TOWN’S FIRST PUBLIC HOUSING ESTATE, LEK YUEN ESTATE, AND ITS MANY MODERN FACILITIES. THEY ALSO VISITED A FAMILY AT LEK YUEN AND TOURED THE NEW MARKET AND SUPERMARKET AREAS.
THE VISITORS STARTED THEIR HALF-DAY FACT-FINDING TOUR WITH A BRIEFING AND DISCUSSION WITH THE ACTING SECRETARY FOR THE NEW TERRITORIES, MR. JOHN TODD, AT THE NEW TERRITORIES ADMINISTRATION HEADQUARTERS, KOWLOON.
ACCOMPANIED BY THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR THE NEW TERRITORIES (DEVELOPMENT), MR. ROBERT UPTON AND OTHER SENIOR OFFICIALS, THE MPS WENT UP TO A VANTAGE POINT AT SHA TIN WAI TO TAKE A BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF THE NEW TOWN’S DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
THEY WERE BRIEFED BY THE SHA TIN DISTRICT OFFICER, MR. GERRY HIGGINSON, AND THE SHA TIN PROJECT MANAGER, MR. KWEI SEE-KAN ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW TOWN INTO A BALANCED, SELF-CONTAINED COMMUNITY OF HALF A MILLION PEOPLE BY MID-198O’S.
ONE MEMBER OF THE DELEGATION, MR. SAM DOUMANY, SAID LATER HE WAS GREATLY IMPRESSED BY THE MAMMOUTH SCALE OF THE NEW TOWN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME.
+THIS IS REALLY POSITIVE AND CONSTRUCTIVE EFFORT BY THE GOVERNMENT OF HONG KONG TO HOUSE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE,+ HE SAID.
ANOTHER DELEGATION MEMBER, MR. LES YEWDALE, SUMMED UP HIS IMPRESSIONS OF SHA TIN IN THREE WORDS: +IT’S JUST INCREDIBLE*.
THE QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION IS ON THE SIXTH LEG OF THEIR PACIFIC REGION AND ASIA TOUR, HAVING VISITED TONGA, AMERICAN SAMOA, HAWAII, GUAM AND JAPAN. THE DELEGATION WILL LEAVE FOR SINGAPORE AND MALAYSIA THIS AFTERNOON.
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SPECIAL HALF-FARE TRAIN TICKETS FOR STUDENTS
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STUDENTS TRAVELLING ON ORDINARY CLASS TRAILS WILL BE GIVEN A HALF-FARE CONCESSION ON WEEKDAYS DURING THE SUMMER VACATION FROM JULY 3 TO AUGUST 31 THE KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY ANNOUNCED TODAY.
THE FARE CONCESSION WILL PROVIDE AN INCENTIVE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE URBAN AREAS TO ORGANISE PICNICS AND OUTINGS IN THE NEW TERRITORIES AND ENCOURAGE THOSE IN THE RURAL DISTRICTS TO GO TO THE CITY MORE FREQUENTLY TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES ORGANISED BY THE GOVERNMENT AND VOLUNTARY AGENCIES DURING THE SUMMER VACATION.
UNDER THIS CONCESSIONARY ARRANGEMENT, ORDINARY HALF-FARE CHILD TICKETS PRINTED WITH THE WORD ’STUDENT’ WILL BE SOLD TO BONA-FIDE, FULL-TIME STUDENTS AT VARIOUS STATIONS AND ONLY RETURN TICKETS VALID FOR THE DATE OF ISSUE WILL BE AVAILABLE.
THESE TICKETS WILL BE SOLD ON WEEKDAYS ONLY, AND WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.
STUDENTS OVER-RIDING THE STATIONS FOR WHICH THEIR CONCESSION TICKETS WERE ISSUED WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY HALF-FARE PLUS 100 PER CENT FOR THAT PORTION OF THE JOURNEY FOR WHICH THEY DO NOT HOLD TICKETS.
AND THOSE FOUND TRAVELLING IN FIRST CLASS COACHES WITH ORDINARY CLASS HALF-FARE TICKETS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE FULL FARE OF THE FIRST CLASS PLUS 100 PER CENT, LESS ORDINARY CLASS HALF-FARE.
WHEN PURCHASING THE HALF-FARE TICKETS, STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS CERTIFYING THEIR IDENTITY. IF SUCH DOCUMENTS CONTAIN NO PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE HOLDERS, HONG KONG IDENTITY CARDS MUST ALSO BE PRODUCED FOR INSPECTION.
ON REQUEST, SUCH DOCUMENTS MUST ALSO BE SHOWN TO TICKET INSPECTORS ON THE TRAINS.
THE CONCESSION MAY BE WITHDRAWN AT ANY TIME AND NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE IN RESPECT OF UNUSED PORTIONS OF THE RETURN TICKETS.
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GENERAL MANAGER OF PRISONS INDUSTRIES APPOINTED ******
A SCOTTISH PRISON INDUSTRIES EXPERT HAS JOINED THE PRISONS DEPARTMENT AS GENERAL MANAGER (PRISON INDUSTRIES).
HE IS MR. TERRY COLLINSON, 49, WHO IS ON SECONDMENT FROM THE SCOTTISH HOME AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONTROLLERATE (INDUSTRIES AND SUPPLIES).
MR. COLLINSON VISITED HONG KONG LAST YEAR BETWEEN JANUARY AND APRIL, UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE COMMONWEALTH FUND FOR TECHNICAL CO-OPERATION, AS ADVISOR TO THE PRISONS DEPARTMENT ON PRISON INDUSTRIES MANAGEMENT AND TO CONDUCT A DETAILED REVIEW OF INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES IN THE PRISONS DEPARTMENT.
THE REVIEW WAS MADE AT THE REQUEST OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PRISONS, MR. T.G. GARNER, WHO WISHES TO MODERNISE AND IMPROVE BOTH PRISON INDUSTRIES FACILITIES AND PRODUCTION RATES.
DURING HIS SECONDMENT, MR. COLLINSON WILL ADVISE ON AND SUPERVISE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS MADE IN HIS REPORT FOLLOWING THE EARLIER VISIT. IT IS HOPED THAT THIS WILL RESULT IN A SUBSTANTIAL SAVING TO GOVERNMENT.
MR. COLLINSON, WHO IS ACCOMPANIED BY HIS WIFE, HAS WORKED FOR THE SCOTTISH CIVIL SERVICE IN VARIOUS APPOINTMENTS FOR OVER 18 YEARS. HIS LAST APPOINTMENT WAS THAT OF SENIOR PRINCIPAL CONTROLLER OF PRISON INDUSTRIES AND SUPPLIES.
MR. AND MRS. COLLINSON, WHOSE HOME IS IN EDINBURGH, HAVE TWO SONS.
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EQUIPMENT FOR SHA TIN SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
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THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IS INVITING TENDERS FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR STAGE ONE OF THE SHA TIN NEW TOWN PERMANENT SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS.
THE EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING MULTI-MOTOR STARTERS, SWITCH AND CONTROL PANELS, WILL BE USED TO CONTROL THE TREATMENT OF THE SEWAGE BY BIOLOGICAL AND MECHANICAL PROCESSES.
THE CONTRACT TO BE TENDERED IS THE FIRST OF FOUR OF ITS TYPE TO BE INVITED. TENDERS FOR THE OTHER THREE CONTRACTS WILL BE CALLED AT A LATER STAGE.
MR. WONG KWOK-CHOY, CHIEF ENGINEER OF P.W.D.’S CIVIL ENGINEERING OFFICE, SAID TODAY THAT BY THE TIME THE $225 MILLION TREATMENT PLANT IS COMMISSIONED IN 1980 THE POPULATION AT SHA TIN NEW TOWN SHOULD BE ABOUT 150,000 WHILE STAGE I OF THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT WILL BE CAPABLE OF SERVING 230,000 PEOPLE.
+PART OF THE PLANT WILL BECOME OPERATIONAL BY THE MIDDLE OF 1980, SOME SIX MONTHS BEFORE COMPLETION,* MR. WONG SAID.
+IN THE INTERIM PERIOD, THE SEWAGE FROM SHA TIN IS BEING TREATED AT THE TEMPORARY AND INTERIM SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS.*
HE ALSO POINTED OUT THAT THE TREATMENT PLANT, WHEN FULLY DEVELOPED ON 17 HECTARES OF RECLAIMED LAND JUST NORTH OF THE NEW RACECOURSE, WOULD SERVE THE NEW TOWN’S ENTIRE POPULATION OF MORE THAN HALF A MILLION.
MR. WONG SAID THAT THE FIRST STAGE OF THE PLANT, THE BIGGEST OF ITS TYPE EVER UNDERTAKEN IN HONG KONG, WAS PARTLY FINANCED BY A $95 MILLION LOAN FROM THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK.
*TENDERS FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT ARE ALSO BEING INVITED ON AN INTERNATIONAL BASIS FROM MANUFACTURERS IN MEMBER COUNTRIES OF THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK AND LUXEMBOURG,* HE ADDED.
MEANWHILE, WORK ON THE MAIN CONTRACT FOR THE PLANT IS MAKING GOOD PROGRESS.
THE CONTRACT, COVERING CIVIL ENGINEERING AND BUILDING WORKS OF STAGE ONE OF THE PROJECT, INVOLVES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE CONSTRUCTION OF PRIMARY SEDIMENTATION TANKS, AERATION TANKS, FINAL SETTLING TANKS, A LABORATORY AND AN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.
THE SHA TIN SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT FORMS A MAJOR PART OF A COMPREHENSIVE SEWERAGE AND SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES DESIGNED TO DEAL WITH INDUSTRIAL AND DOMESTIC WASTES FROM SHA TIN NEW TOWN.
ON COMPLETION IT WILL BE ABLE TO TREAT MORE THAN 102,000 CUBIC METRES OF RAW SEWAGE A DAY.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 1978
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REMOVAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR JUDICIARY
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THE REGISTRAR OF SUPREME COURT, MR. SIMON MAYO, TODAY DREW THE ATTENTION OF THE PUBLIC TO CERTAIN REMOVAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE JUDICIARY.
THE ARRANGEMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
X- THE VICTORIA DISTRICT COURT WILL REMOVE TO WESTERN MAGISTRACY AT 2 POKFULAM ROAD. THE MOVE IS BEING EFFECTED TODAY AND TOMORROW AND THE COURTS WILL OPERATE AT WESTERN MAGISTRACY ON JUNE 26. FROM THAT DATE WESTERN MAGISTRACY WILL BE KNOWN AS VICTORIA DISTRICT COURT AT WESTERN. SIMILAR ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE MADE FOR NOTIFYING INTERESTED PARTIES OF THE CHANGE.
X- THE SUPREME COURT WILL REMOVE TO THE VICTORIA DISTRICT COURT AT BATTERY PATH OVER THE WEEKEND OF THE 8TH AND 9TH JULY. THE COURTS WILL OPERATE AT BATTERY PATH ON THE 1OTH JULY. FROM THAT DATE THE PRESENT VICTORIA DISTRICT COURT WILL BE KNOWN AS THE SUPREME COURT AT BATTERY PATH. ALSO ON THE SAME DATES THE REGISTRARS OF THE SUPREME COURT EXCLUDING MYSELF, THE SUPREME COURT REGISTRY, THE PROBATE REGISTRY, THE ACCOUNTS OFFICE AND THE LIBRARY WILL REMOVE TO FIRE BRIGADE BUILDING. SIMILAR ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE MADE FOR NOTIFYING PARTIES CONCERNED OF THE CHANGE. IN ADDITION ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE MADE TO ENSURE THAT PROMINENT NOTICES ARE DISPLAYED AT THE PRESENT SUPREME COURT BUILDING TO ENSURE THAT SUFFICIENT INSTRUCTIONS AND DIRECTIONS ARE PROVIDED TO PERSONS HAVING RECOURSE TO THE COURTS TO ENSURE THAT THEY KNOW WHERE TO ATTEND.
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THE FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT WILL LAUNCH A RECRUITMENT EXERCISE ON MONDAY (JUNE 26) FOR YOUNG MEN TO FILL ABOUT 320 VACANT POSTS OF FIREMEN.
THE RECRUITMENT EXERCISE WILL BE CONDUCTED AT TSIM SHA TSUI FIRE STATION, CANTON ROAD, KOWLOON BETWEEN 9 A.M. AND 6 P.M. DAILY, EXCLUDING SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS, UNTIL JULY 4.
APPLICANTS SHOULD BE AGED BETWEEN 18 AND 30, HAVE GOOD PHYSIQUE AND NORMAL EYE SIGHT, BE ABLE TO SPEAK FLUENT CANTONESE AND READ AND WRITE CHINESE.
THEY SHOULD HAVE LIVED IN HONG KONG FOR A CONTINUOUS PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS OR MORE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
THE STARTING SALARY FOR A FIREMAN IS fl,210 A MONTH AND THE MAXIMUM IS $1,770.
PEOPLE WHO ARE INTERESTED SHOULD APPLY IN PERSON TO THE TSIM SHA TSUI FIRE STATION. THE APPLICANT SHOULD BRING ALONG HIS IDENTITY CARD, DOCUMENTS VERIFYING HIS RESIDENTIAL AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND A DULY COMPLETED G.F. 340 FORM, COPIES OF WHICH ARE OBTAINABLE FROM ANY CITY DISTRICT OFFICE.
HE SHOULD ALSO BRING ALONG A PAIR OF RUBBER-SOLED GYMNASTIC SHOES AND SHORTS FOR USE IN THE STRENGTH TEST AT THE RECRUITMENT CENTRE.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 1978
SCOUTING HELPS BUILD GOOD, STRONG COMMUNITY ******
THE PROMOTION OF SCOUTING WILL HELP TO BUILD GOOD AND STRONG COMMUNITY WHICH IS ESSENTIAL IN AN AREA SUCH AS TUEN MUN WHERE RAPID POPULATION AND ECONOMIC EXPANSION IS TAKING PLACE, THE ACTING SECRETARY FOR THE NEW TERRITORIES, MR. JOHN TODD, SAID TODAY.
ADDRESSING THE GATHERING AT THE INAUGURATION CEREMONY FOR OFFICE-BEARERS OF THE TUEN MUN DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL, MR. TODD SAID THE HONG KONG SCOUT ASSOCIATION HAD, SINCE LAST YEAR, IMPLEMENTED ITS +PLAN E+ WITH THE AIM OF INCREASING THE NUMBER OF SCOUTS TO 50,000 IN SEVEN YEARS AND OF PROMOTING EFFICIENCY SO THAT A GREATER NUMBER OF YOUTHS WILL BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN SCOUT ACTIVITIES.
+1 NOTE WITH PLEASURE THAT THE TUEN MUN SCOUT ASSOCIATION PLANS TO RESPOND TO SUCH EFFORTS.
+1 AM SURE THAT UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF THE DISTRICT’S CIVIC LEADERS AND SCOUT LEADERS AND WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT AND THE COMMUNITY, THE PROMOTION OF SCOUTING WILL MEET WITH INCREASING SUCCESS,* HE SAID.
MR. TODD SAID THE SCOUT MOVEMENT IN HONG KONG HAD DONE 'WELL IN ITS WORK FOR THE YOUTH OF HONG KONG.
TO TACKLE HONG KONG’S PRESENT YOUTH PROBLEMS, HE SAID, SOCIAL WORKERS STRONGLY ADVOCATED SPONSORING MORE CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO ENABLE OUR YOUTH’S SPARE TIME AND ENERGIES TO BE PUT TO PROFITABLE USE AND TO HELP THEM TO BUILD UP GOOD HABITS, HOBBIES AND THROUGH THESE THEIR CHARACTERS.
+EDUCATIONALISTS HAVE STRESSED THE IMPORTANCE OF MORAL TRAINING, THE CULTIVATION OF PUBLIC SPIRIT AND A SENSE OF BELONGING AS WELL AS THE AWARENESS OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES. ALL OF THESE ARE PRACTISED AND ENCOURAGED BY THE SCOUT MOVEMENT,* HE SAID. ’
MR. TODD SAID SCOUTING HAD LONG EARNED TREMENDOUS RESPECT AND PRAISE IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE WORLD FOR THE WORK WHICH IT HAD DONE FOR YOUTH AND FOR THE WAY IN WHICH IT HAD PROMOTED MUTUAL HELP, CIVIC-MINDEDNESS AND THE IDEA OF WORKING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY.
+ACCEPTANCE OF THESE IDEAS WILL GO A LONG WAY TO SOLVING THE PROBLEMS OF HONG KONG’S YOUTH,* SAID MR. TODD.
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SHA TIN POLICE STATION TO BE COMPLETED IN AUGUST ******
THE NEW DIVISIONAL POLICE STATION AT SHA TIN IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN EARLY AUGUST.
THE STATION, WHICH IS PART OF SHA TIN NEW TOWN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME, OCCUPIES A SITE OF ABOUT 5,000 SQUARE METRES AT THE JUNCTION OF TAI PO ROAD AND LION ROCK TUNNEL ROAD.
MR. M.H. HUI, P.W.D.’S SENIOR ARCHITECT IN CHARGE OF THE PROJECT, SAID TODAY THAT THE NEW STATION IS BEING BUILT ALONG THE SAME LINES AS THE NORTH POINT DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS AND POLICE STATION.
♦BASICALLY, IT CONSISTS OF AN 18-STOREY BLOCK, A SINGLESTOREY BLOCK AND A COMPOUND* HE SAID.
+THE NORMAL POLICE OPERATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, BARRACKS, RECREATION ROOMS, AND MARRIED QUARTERS FOR INSPECTORS WILL BE HOUSED IN THE HIGH-RISE BLOCK. THE LOW BLOCK WILL ACCOMMODATE DOG KENNELS, STORES, CAR PARKS AND SERVICE FACILITIES,* HE ADDED.
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NEW ADDRESS OF CITY DISTRICT OFFICE (EASTERN) ******
THE CITY DISTRICT OFFICE (EASTERN) WILL BE MOVED ON MONDAY (JUNE 26) TO ITS NEW ADDRESS AT 884-886, KING’S ROAD, GROUND FLOOR, NEAR THE NORTH POINT GOVERNMENT PRIMARY SCHOOL.
THE TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE NEW OFFICE IS 5-641547.
THE REMOVAL IS NECESSARY BECAUSE ITS PRESENT PREMISES AT 28-32 KING’S ROAD WILL BE DEMOLISHED TO MAKE WAY FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 1978
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TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENT IN SHA TI tJ
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THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT TODAY ANNOUNCED THAT FROM 10 A.M. ON MONDAY (JUNE 26) URBAN CLEARWAY RESTRICTIONS WILL BE IMPOSED ON TWO SECTIONS OF ROAD IN SHA TIN FROM 7 A.M. TO MIDNIGHT DAILY. *
THEY ARE THE SECTION OF THE NEW ROAD BETWEEN LION ROCK TUNNEL ROAD AND 345 FEET EAST OF THE SHING MUN RIVER BRIDGE IN TAI WAI, AND THE ACCESS ROAD LINKING THIS NEW ROAD TO TAI PO ROAD.
ALL MOTOR VEHICLES EXCEPT FRANCHISED BUSES WILL BE PROHIBITED FROM PICKING UP OR SETTING DOWN PASSENGERS AND LOADING OR UNLOADING GOODS DURING THE RESTRICTED PERIOD.
WITH EFFECT FROM THE SAME TIME, THE SECTION OF THE EXISTING TAI PO ROAD BETWEEN THE JUNCTION OF LION ROCK TUNNEL ROAD/SHA TIN BYPASS ROAD AND 88 FEET WEST OF THE LEVEL CROSSING AT TO FUNG SHAN WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL MOTOR VEHICLES EXCEPT THOSE AUTHORISED IN WRITING BY THE COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORT.
APPROPRIATE TRAFFIC SIGNS WILL BE SET UP TO GUIDE MOTORISTS.
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FIRING PRACTICE
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FIRING PRACTICE WILL TAKE PLACE AT CASTLE PEAK RANGE ON Fl VE DAYS NEXT WEEK.
THE PUBLIC ARE REMINDED THAT IT IS DANGEROUS TO ENTER THE AREA WHEN THE RED FLAGS ARE FLYING DURING THE TIME OF FIRING PRACTICE.
THE PRACT ICE'TI MES ARE:
DATE HOURS
JUNE 26 (MONDAY) 8 A.M. — 5 P.M.
JUNE 27 (TUESDAY) 8 A.M. — 5 P.M.
JUNE 28 (WEDNESDAY) 8 A.M. — 5 P.M.,
JUNE 29 (THURSDAY) 8 A.M. — 4.30 P.M.
JUNE 30 (FRIDAY) 8 A.M. -- 4.30 P.M.
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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE. HONG KONG TEL 5-233191
SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 1978
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
PHARMACY AND POISONS REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE FROM JULY 1 . 1
FLYOVER COMPLEX TO BE BUILT ON CASTLE PEAK ROAD ........... 2
REPORT ON LIFE EXPECTANCY ................................. 3
LAND TO BE FORMED AT SHEK WU HUI .......................... 4
INDUSTRIAL SITE AT KWAI CHUNG FOR SALE .................... 5
GETTING THE MESSAGE ACROSS TO NT VILLAGERS ................ 5
+POPAI+ TO VISIT HOUSING ESTATES ......................... 7
COURSES FOR PART-TIME TEACHERS IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES ... 8
REGISTRATION TEAM TO OPERATE AT LAM TIN ................... 8
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SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 1978
PHARMACY AND POISONS REGULATIONS COME INTO FORCE ON JULY 1 * * * * *
ALL IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICINE WILL HAVE TO EE LICENSED FROM JULY 1 WHEN THE NEW PHARMACY AND POISONS REGULATIONS COME INTO FORCE. “nAKHAUT
THE REVISED REGULATIONS, AIMED AT SAFEGUARDING THE PUBLIC AGAINST COUNTERFEIT AND SUE-STANDARD MEDICINES WHICH USUALLY ORIGINATE FROM UNKNOWN SOURCES, WERE APPROVED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL IN MID-JULY, 1975.
A SPOKESMAN FOR THE PHARMACY AND POISONS BOARD ADVISED THAT APPLICATIONS FOR IMPORT OR EXPORT LICENCES MUST EE MADE ON APPROPRIATE STANDARD FORMS OBTAINABLE AT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE INDUSTRY AND CUSTOMS. '
THE COMPLETED FORMS SHOULD THEN BE SUBMITTED TO THE SENIOR PHARMACIST OF THE PHARMACY AND POISONS BOARD AT ASIAN HOUSE, NO. 1 HENNESSY ROAD, HONG KONG, FOR ENDORSEMENT.
THE SPOKESMAN STRESSED THAT APPLICATIONS FOR IMPORT LICENCES SHOULD EE SUBMITTED AT LEAST FOUR WORKING DAYS BEFORE THE GOODS ARRIVE AND FOR EXPORT LICENCES AT LEAST ONE WORKING DAY BEFORE THE GOODS DEPART FROM HONG KONG.
AFTER THE APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD, THEY WILL BE RETURNED TO THE IMPORTER OR EXPORTER.
THE SPOKESMAN ADDED THAT THE DIRECTOR OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND CUSTOMS WILL NOT DEAL WITH ANY COMPLETED LICENCE APPLICATIONS UNTIL THEY HAVE BEEN APPROVED, CHOPPED AND SIGNED BY THE SENIOR PHARMACIST.
THE NEW PHARMACY AND POISONS REGULATIONS ALSO REQUIRE ALL PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS IMPORTED INTO OR MANUFACTURED IN HONG KONG, TO BE REGISTERED EEFORE THEY CAN BE OFFERED FOR SALE IN THE MARKET.
APPLICATION FORMS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF A PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE SENIOR PHARMACIST.
THE SPOKESMAN POINTED CUT THAT THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE NEW REGULATIONS IS TO ENSURE THAT PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS ARE UP TC THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION’S RECOMMENDED STANDARDS.
HE ADDED THAT IF FURTHER EXPLANATION OR CLARIFICATION IS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROCEDURES THEY SHOULD BE MADE DIRECT TO THE SENIOR PHARMACIST AT 5-279252.
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FLYOVER COMPLEX FOR CASTLE PEAK ROAD
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THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IS TO BUILD A FLYOVER ’OMPLEX IN CASTLE PEAK ROAD NEAR TAI WO TSUEN.
WORK ON THE MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR PROJECT, KNOWN AS TAI WO TSUEN INTERCHANGE, WILL BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER AND WILL TAKE ABOUT TWO YEARS TO COMPLETE.
MR. CHEN SHAO-CHI, CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE HIGHWAYS (N.T.) DIVISION, SAID: THE TAI WO TSUEN AREA OPPOSITE LAI KING HEADLAND WAS TO BE DEVELOPED AS PART OF THE TSUEN WAN NEW TOWN DEVELOPMENT.
HE SAID THAT THE FIRST SITE WOULD BE FOR A HOUSING ESTATE FOR MEMBERS OF THE CHINESE CIVIL SERVANTS ASSOCIATION.
SUBSEQUENTLY, HE ADDED, THE TAI WO TSUEN UPPER PLATFORMS WOULD PROVIDE FOR COMPREHENSIVE PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT.
MR. CHEN SAID: +TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THESE DEVELOPMENTS AND TO COPE WITH THE FAST MOVING AND HEAVY TRAFFIC IN CASTLE PEAK ROAD A GRADE-SEPARATED INTERCHANGE IS A MUST.
+THE INTERCHANGE WILL COMPRISE A FLYOVER ACROSS CASTLE PEAK ROAD WITH AN ATTACHED FOOTBRIDGE TO ENABLE PEDESTRIANS TO CROSS CASTLE PEAK ROAD SAFELY, AND A GRADE-SEPARATED SLIP ROAD.+
THE CONTRACT ALSO INCLUDES LANDSCAPING TREATMENT TO THE OPEN SPACES IN THE VICINITY OF THE INTERCHANGE, HE ADDED.
IN OTHER PARTS OF TSUEN WAN, A SECTION OF CASTLE PEAK ROAD BETWEEN TEXACO ROAD AND THE EASTERN END OF TUEN MUN ROAD AT CHAI WAN KOK IS BEING WIDENED TO COPE WITH THE EXPECTED INCREASE IN TRAFFIC IN THE AREA.
THE WORK ALSO INCLUDES THE STRENGTHENING OF THE EXISTING ROAD BRIDGE OVER THE NULLAH AT TAI CHUNG ROAD TO ACCOMMODATE THE WIDENED CARRIAGEWAY AND FOOTPATHS, AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STEEL FOOTBRIDGE ACROSS CASTLE PEAK ROAD ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE NULLAH.
MEANWHILE, WORK ON A MULT I-MILLI ON-DOLLAR FLYOVER COMPLEX AT THE JUNCTION OF TEXACO ROAD AND CASTLE PEAK ROAD IS PROGRESSING SATISFACTORILY.
IT INVOLVES THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 23O-METRE LONG FLYOVER WHICH WILL CARRY FOUR LANES OF TRAFFIC OVER CASTLE PEAK ROAD.
SLIP ROADS WILL ALSO BE CONSTRUCTED TO LINK CASTLE PEAK ROAD WITH TEXACO ROAD AND KWOK SHU I ROAD.
TO IMPROVE THE TRAFFIC FLOW IN TSUEN WAN, THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN KWAI CHUNG ROAD AND CASTLE PEAK ROAD .'.ILL ALSO BE RECONSTRUCTED.
IN ADDITION, THERE WILL EE A DIRECT LINK FROM CASTLE PEAK ROAD TO CHEUNG WING ROAD AND A ROUNDABOUT SYSTEM WILL EE INTRODUCED IN THE AREA.
SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 1978
REPORT ON LIFE EXPECTANCY
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A EABY BOY BORN IN THE YEAR 1976 MAY BE EXPECTED TO LIVE UP TO THE AGE OF 70. AND A BABY GIRL UP TO 76, ACCORDING TO A NEW SET OF LIFE TABLES RECENTLY PREPARED BY THE CENSUS AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT.
THE TABLES, PREPARED SEPARATELY FOR MALES AND FEMALES FOR THE YEARS 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991 AND 1996, ARE CONTAINED IN A REPORT ENTITLED +HONG KONG LIFE TABLES+, NOW AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT $6 A COPY AT THE GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS CENTRE, GENERAL POST OFFICE BUILDING, CONNAUGHT PLACE.
A SPOKESMAN FOR THE CENSUS AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT SAID THE TABLES PROVIDE A +COMPREHENSIVE MEANS OF PRESENTING THE MORTALITY EXPERIENCE OF A POPULATION AT A SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME*.
+THE EXPECTANCY OF LIFE CALCULATED FROM A LIFE TABLE IS A USEFUL INDICATOR OF THE GENERAL STATE OF HEALTH OF THE POPULATION,+ HE SAID.
THE SPOKESMAN POINTED OUT THAT THE EXPECTANCY OF LIFE AT BIRTH FOR HONG KONG IS ALREADY VERY LONG COMPARED TO THOSE IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES, AND IS LONGER THAN THOSE FOR MOST COUNTRIES IN THIS REGION.
+THE TREND TOWARDS A PROLONGED EXPECTANCY OF LIFE WILL CONTINUE IN THE FUTURE SO THAT IN 20 YEARS’ TIME THE EXPECTANCY OF LIFE AT BIRTH MAY REACH 72 FOR MALES AND 78 FOR FEMALES,* HE SAID.
THE REPORT ALSO INCLUDES A DESCRIPTION OF THE METHODOLOGY OF LIFE TABLE CONSTRUCTION AND A COMPARISON OF HONG KONG’S POSITION WITH THAT OF OTHER DEVELOPED AND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.
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LAND FORMATION AT SHEK WU HUI
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ABOUT SIX HECTARES OF LAND ..ILL EE FORMED SHORTLY ADJACENT TC THE SHEK WU HUI SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS FOR ITS FUTURE EXPANSION.
THE LAND FORMATION IS PART OF THE <1,303 MILLION PROJECT OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP THE MARKET TOWNS OF SHEK aU HUI AND FAN LING.
TENDERS FOR THE CONTRACT WHICH INCLUDES DRAINAGE WORKS IN THE AREA SOUTHEAST OF SC KwUN PC VILLAGE ARE EE ING INVITED.
MR. BOSCO KEOWN, CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE P.a.D.’S TAI PO AND FAN LING DEVELOPMENT OFFICE, SAID: +THE DRAINAGE WORKS FORM PART OF A MAJOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT SCHEME FOR THE TOWN.
+ IN ADDITION, A TEMPORARY HOUSING AREA WILL BE BUILT AT THE LONG VALLEY AREA TC ACCOMMODATE 6,533 PEOPLE ,vHC a ILL EE AFFECTED BY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE TOWN.+
WORK IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN AUGUST AND WILL TAKE ABOUT ONE YEAR TO COMPLETE.
MEANWHILE, WORK ON THE FIRST CONTRACT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SHEK WU HUI IS MAKING HEADWAY.
IT INVOLVES SITE FORMATION AND DRAINAGE aORKS IN THE SOUTHWESTERN PART OF THE TOWN.
BY SUMMER NEXT YEAR ABOUT 16 HECTARES OF LAND WILL BE FORMED IN AN AREA FORMERLY OCCUPIED EY THE TANNERIES FOR PUBLIC HOUSING.
TENDERS FOR THE WORKS TO BE CARRIED OUT IN FAN LING WILL EE CALLED IN OCTOBER.
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PRIME KWA I CHUNG SITE FOR TENDER * * * * *
THE GOVERNMENT IS INVITING TENDERS FOR A PRIME INDUSTRIAL SITE IN KWAI CHUNG.
APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2,040 SQUARE-METRE SITE ARE LIMITED TO HOLDERS OF LAND EXCHANGE ENTITLEMENTS ISSUED BY THE NEW TERRITORIES ADMINISTRATION.
THE ESTATE SURVEYOR (KWAI CHUNG) OF THE TSUEN WAN DISTRICT OFFICE, MR. GREG FRASER, TODAY SAID: +THE SITE IS SITUATED AT LOWER KWAI CHUNG AND HAS ALREADY BEEN FORMED.
+IT HAS GOOD ROAD ACCESS TO KOWLOON AND WESTERN NEW TERRITORIES AND IS CLOSE TO THE KWAI CHUNG CONTAINER TERMINAL.*
THE LOT CARRIES A BUILDING COVENANT OF D3,294,303 TO EE FULFILLED BEFORE MARCH 31, 1981.
MR. FRASER ADDED THAT THE SITE WAS IDEAL FOR MULTI-STOREY FACTORY DEVELOPMENT.
APPLICATIONS MUST EE SUBMITTED BY NOON ON JULY 21 THIS YEAR AND SHOULD BE PLACED IN THE APPLICATION BOX IN THE RECEPTION LOBBY OF THE NEW TERRITORIES ADMINISTRATION, HONG KONG HOUSING AUTHORITY HEADQUARTERS BUILDING, PRINCESS MARGARET ROAD, KOWLOON.
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WHILE MOST OF HONG KONG’S POPULATION OF 4.6 MILLION PEOPLE ARE RELAXING IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR HOMES AFTER A HARD DAY’S WORK, THREE GOVERNMENT MOBILE TEAMS ARE MAKING THEIR WAY THROUGH RUGGED COUNTRY ROADS TO REMOTE VILLAGES IN THE NEW TERRITORIES.
BRAVING SUMMER HEAT AND WINTER CHILL, THEY OPERATE ALMOST EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR TO BRING NEWS AND ENTERTAINMENT TO NEw TERRITORIES VILLAGERS, PARTICULARLY THOSE .HOSE ACCESS TO INFORMATION IS RESTRICTED BY THE ISOLATED ENVIRONMENT OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.
THE TEAMS ARE FROM THE GOVERNMENT’S CIVILIAN INFORMATION TEAM, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE C.I.T., A UNIT ESTABLISHED IN JUNE 1971 BY THE GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES AND OPERATED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW TERRITORIES ADMINISTRATION. IT .AS TRANSFERRED TO THE ADMINISTRATION IN APRIL 1973.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 1978
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a SPOKESMAN FOR THE C.l.T. SAID TODAY THAT THE UNIT WAS SET . • T? SERVE \S an IMPORTANT LINK IN FOSTERING GOOD RELATIONS BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE IN THE NEW TERRITORIES.
+ IT <AS FIRST FORMED W I TH ONLY T*O FILM TEAMS, EACH OF ..HICH KAS THE EQUIPMENT TO RUN A COMPLETELY MOBILE F ILM/I INFORMATION PROGRAMME, BUT THE SERVICE PROVED 3? POPULAR THAT THE C.l.T. WAS DOUBLED TO FOUR TEAMS IN 197^.
+SINCE THEN, THE C.l.T. HAS BEEN AELE TO EXPAND ITS OPERATION TO COVER MOST MOTORABLE AREAS AND THOSE OUTLYING ISLAND VILLAGES ..HICH ARE ACCESSIBLE BY SEA TRANSPORT.+
ulTH THE EXCEPTION OF A SPECIAL DUTY TEAM WHICH IS DETACHED TO CARRY GUT SPECIAL PUBLICITY ASSIGNMENTS IN THE DAYTIME, THE SPOKESMAN SAID EACH OF THE THREE OPERATIONAL TEAMS VISITS FIVE VILLAGES A /.EEK TO PROVIDE EVENING FILM SHOWS FOR BOTH THE YOUNG AND THE OLD.
THE CONTENTS OF THE SHOWS ARE USUALLY A MIXTURE OF CARTOONS, DOCUMENTARIES, ENTERTAINING FEATURE cILMS AND GOVERNMENT PUBLICITY FILMS. THEY ARE SUPPLEMENTED WITH SLIDES AND LEAFLETS.
+ TO DATE, MORE THAN 4,080 FIL’' SHOWS HAVE BEEN SCREENED AND THE REACTION IS GENERALLY VERY GOOD,+ THE SPOKESMAN REMARKED.
+0N MANY OCCASIONS PEOPLE FROM OTHER VILLAGES COME TO ENJOY THE EVENING’S PROGRAMME.
+AT A TIME OF ALMOST UNIVERSAL TELEVISION, THE GOOD ATTENDANCE AT C.l.T. FILM SHOWS REFLECTS VILLAGERS’ APPRECIATION OF THE TEAM’S EFFORTS TO BRING THEM NEWS AS WELL AS AMUSEMENT.
+IN THE MORE REMOTE VILLAGES OF SHA TAU KOK AND SAI KUNG NORTH WHERE T.V. RECEPTION IS EITHER POOR OR NON-EXISTENT, THE MOBILE TEAMS MEET A VERY GENUI'E MEED, AS IS PROVEN EY REQUESTS MADE DY VILLAGE REPRESENTS IVE3 TO ORGANISE MORE FREQUENT VISITS FOR THEM.+
IN ADDITION TO REGULAR FILM PROGRAMMES, SPECIAL SESSIONS ARE ARRANGED ON REQUEST FROM TIME TO TIME IN SUPPORT OF MAJOR PUBLICITY CAMPAIGNS IN THE NEW TERRITORIES, SUCH AS THE TERRITORY-WIDE POLICE RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN AND DISTRICT ANTI-DRUG CAMPAIGN.
WITH RAPID DEVELOPMENTS TAKING PLACE IN TSUEN WAN, SHA TIN AND TUEN MUN -- THE THREE HIGHLY-URBANISED NEW TOWNS IN THE NEW TERRITORIES -- ONLY A FEW RIRAL VILLAGES WITH TARGET POTENTIAL REMAIN IN THESE AREAS.
AS A RESULT, THE SPOKESMAN SAID, THE C.l.T. SHIFTS ITS OPERATION IN THESE AREAS TO PUBLIC HOUSING ESTATES AND TEMPORARY HOUSING AREAS ,/HICH ACCOMMODATE THE MAJORITY OF THE NEW' TOWNS’ POPULATION.
THIS SHIFT TO NEW POTENTIAL AUDIENCE HAS PROVED SUCCESSFUL ESPECIALLY WHEN SOME GOOD QUALITY FEATURE FILMS HAVE RECENTLY BEEN OBTAINED TO SUIT THE LIKING OF A WIDE CROSS SECTION OF THE COMMUNITY, HE ADDED.
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+POPAI+ TO VISIT HOUSING ESTATES NEXT MONTH * * * * *
THE GOVERNMENT’S NEW PUBLICITY MEDIUM, THE +POPAI+, PUPPETS OF PUBLICITY AND INFORMATION, WILL PERFORM AT 12.30 P.M. AT YUE MAN FONG IN THE DENSELY POPULATED KWUN TONG DISTRICT ON WEDNESDAY (JUNE 28).
THE PUPPETS-FOR-ALL-SEASONS MADE THEIR DEBUT BEFORE A LARGE GATHERING OF ENTHUSIASTIC RESIDENTS AT 01 MAN ESTATE LAST THURSDAY NIGHT AND RECEIVED TREMENDOUS RESPONSE.
THIS NEW MED I Uh TO PUT ACROSS VARIOUS GOVERNMENT CAMPAIGN MESSAGES HAS APPARENTLY BECOME POPULAR AMONG RESIDENTS, PARTICULARLY CHILDREN IN HOUSING ESTATES.
A SPOKESMAN FOR THE INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT SAID TODAY THE PUPPET THEATRE, MOUNTED ON THE MOBILE STREET THEATRE, WOULD CONTINUE VISITING DENSELY POPULATED HOUSING ESTATES NEXT MONTH.
+LATER ON WE WILL EXTEND THE VISITS TO PARKS, BEACHES AS .<ELL AS TO COMMUNITY HALLS AND SCHOOLS. +
THE SPOKESMAN CONTINUED: +IN THE MEANTIME, THE STREET THEATRE, wHICH wAS PIONEERED BY GIS IN 1974, WILL CONTINUE PUTTING ACROSS GOVERNMENT MESSAGES AS WELL AS PROVIDING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.*
THE FOLLOWING IS A SCHEDULE OF THE PUPPET SHOWS
DATE LOCATION TIME
JULY k (TUE) UPPER PAK TIN ESTATE, BLK 8 8 P.M.
6 (THUR) ROSE HOUSE, MA TAU WAI ESTATE 8 P.M.
11 (TUE) ■ HUNG HOM ESTATE 8 P.M.
13 (THUR) HO MAN TIN ESTATE 3 P.M.
18 (TUE) TAI HANG TUNG ESTATE, ELK 8 8 P.M.
20 (THUR) VALLEY ESTATE, ELK 11 8 P.M.
22 (SAT) SHEK KIP MEI ELK 13 8 P.M.
25 (TUE) LEI CHENG UK ESTATE BLK 11 8 P.M.
26 (WED) SO UK ESTATE 8 P.M.
29 (SAT) TUNG TAI STREET, SHAUKIWAN 8 P.M,.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 1978
COLLEGE TO RAISE PART-TIME TEACHING STANDARDS * * * *
THE TECHNICAL TEACHERS’ COLLEGE IS MAKING AN ALL-OUT EFFORT TO RAISE THE GENERAL STANDARD OF PART-TIME TEACHING IN HONG KONG.
THE COLLEGE IN LATE SEPTEMBER WILL LAUNCH A TWO-YEAR EVENING COURSE DESIGNED TO TRAIN EVENING PART-TIME TEACHERS ENGAGED IN FURTHER EDUCATION AND THOSE WISHING TO TAKE UP EVENING TEACHING ON A PAPT-TIME BASIS.
PARTICIPANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND CLASSES ONE EVENING A WEEK. THEY WILL STUDY TEACHING METHODS AND PRINCIPLES. EMPHASIS ALSO WILL BE PLACED ON PRACTICAL TEACHING.
APPLICANTS FOR THE COURSE SHOULD HAVE A GOOD COMMAND OF WRITTEN AND SPOKEN ENGLISH. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO PEOPLE WITH SUITABLE TECHNICAL OR ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS.
APPLICATION FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE TECHNICAL TEACHERS’ COLLEGE, 373 QUEEN’S ROAD EAST, HONG KONG. COMPLETED FORMS SHOULD EE RETURNED TO THE COLLEGE BY JULY 3.
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THE REGISTRATION OF PERSONS OFFICE WILL CONDUCT REGISTRATIONS AT LAM TIN ESTATE OFFICE FOR FIVE DAYS FROM JULY 3.
REGISTRATIONS WILL BE CARRIED OUT BETWEEN Q.33 A.M. AND 4.30 P.M. DAILY.
THE VISIT IS TO ENABLE PARENTS AND GUARDIANS TO REGISTER THEIR CHILDREN AND WARDS-BETWEEN 11 AND 17 YEARS OF AGE FOR JUVENILE IDENTITY CARDS AND HOLDERS OF JUVENILE IDENTITY CARDS TO REGISTER FOR ADULT IDENTITY CARDS ON REACHING 18 YEARS OF AGE.
ALL PERSONS LIVING IN THIS AREA ARE REMINDED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REGISTER THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN FOR IDENTITY CARDS AND TO REPORT CHANGES OF EMPLOYMENT OR RESIDENTIAL ADDRESSES, MARITAL STATUS, OR ANY OTHER PARTICULARS WHICH HAVE CHANGED SINCE REGISTERING FOR THEIR IDENTITY CARDS.
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WATER CUT IN TO KWA WAN * * * *
TH- ,‘T-R SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT FRESH WATER -UPPIY T- A "'UMBER OF PREMISES IN TO KwA WAN WILL EE TURNED ?FF FOR n?E IoIrS FRof i a:<. CL TUESDAY (JUNE 27) TO FACILITATE LEAKAGc TESTS IN THE AREA.
Acc-cf-TFD .'/ILL BE PREMISES ALONG LOK SHAN ROAD, TO KW'A WAN ROAd/cHI KIANG STREET AND KOWLOON CITY ROAD, IVC-UDING SZE CHU=N STREET.
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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE. HONG KONG TEL: 5-233191
MONDAY, JUNE 26, 1978
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
LARGE HOUSING PROGRAMME WILL EASE FLATS PRICES .............. 1
SAFETY IN OUTDOOR PURSUITS CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED ................ 2
RECLAMATION AT SHAM SHU I PO ................................ 3
JOBS FOUND FOR 34 DISABLED LAST MONTH ..................... 3
RESIDENTIAL SITES ON LANTAU FOR SALE ...................... 4
PWD BUILDING SURVEYOR RETIRES ............................... 4
URBAN CLEARWAY RESTRICTION IN HUNG HOM ...................... 5
WATER CUTS .................................................. 5
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HOUSING BOOM .'.’ILL EASE FLATS PRICES * * * *
PEOPLE WISHING TO BUY THEIR OWN HOMES, PARTICULARLY SMALL FLATS, WILL SOON FIND IT EASIER TO DO SO, A GOVERNMENT SPOKESMAN SAID TODAY.
THE SPOKESMAN SAID: +THERE IS A VERY LARGE BUILDING PROGRAMME GOING ON AT PRESENT IN BOTH THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTORS WHICH WILL GO A GREAT DEAL OF THE WAY TO REDUCING CURRENT SHORTAGES.+
HE SAID NEARLY 110,300 RESIDENTIAL FLATS WILL BE COMPLETED DURING 1978 AND 1979, OVER 63,003 OF WHICH WILL BE IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR.
+THE NUMBER OF FLATS COMPLETED IN 1978 WILL BE THE HIGHEST EVER RECORDED, EVEN EXCEEDING THE NUMBER ACHIEVED DURING THE BOOM YEAR OF 1973,+ HE POINTED OUT.
+AND THE TOTAL TO BE COMPLETED IN 1979 WOULD BE EVEN HIGHER AT 59,300. AVERAGE YEARLY PRODUCTION OF HOUSING UNITS OVER THE FIVE YEARS 1973 TO 1977 HAD BEEN ONLY 32,000,+ HE SAID. »
THE SPOKESMAN ADDED THAT SPECULATORS CAN THRIVE ONLY WHEN PROPERTY IS IN SHORT SUPPLY. HE SAID THAT HOME BUYERS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THE BUILDING PROGRAMME WILL SOON EASE THE SHORTAGE AND THAT THIS WOULD MEAN AN END TO RAPIDLY INCREASING PRICES.
MONDAY, JUNE 26, 1978
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SAFETY IN OUTDOOR PURSUITS CAMPAIGN * * * *
A +SAFETY IN OUTDOOR PURSUITS* THE PUBLIC ON SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN WAS LAUNCHED TODAY.
CAMPAIGN AIMED AT EDUCATING BOTH AQUATIC AND LAND SPORTS
SPEAKING AT A PRESS CONFERENCE TO LAUNCH THE CAMPAIGN, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON SAFETY IN OUTDOOR PURSUITS OF THE COUNCIL FOR RECREATION AND SPORTS, MR. CHAM SIU-LEUN SAID A SPECIAL BOOKLET ENTITLED +STEPPING OUT - A GUIDE TO OUTDOOR RECREATION IN HONG KONG+ HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN BOTH ENGLISH AND CHINESE FOR FREE DISTRIBUTION AT CITY DISTRICT OFFICES, DISTRICT OFFICES OF NEW TERRITORIES ADMINISTRATION AND SCHOOLS.
THE BOOKLET PROVIDES USEFUL INFORMATION ON VARIOUS OUTDOOR SPORTS LIKE SWIMMING, DIVING, BOATING, CANOEING, CYCLING AND MOUNTAINEERING, AS WELL AS THE SAFETY HINTS TO FOLLOW IN ORDER TO ENJOY THE SPORTS.
IN ORDER TO PUBLICISE THE +PLAY SAFE* MESSAGE, SPECIAL COLOURFUL POSTERS HIGHLIGHTING THE SAFETY HINTS OF THESE POPULAR SPORTS HAVE ALSO BEEN PRINTED. IN ADDITION RADIO MESSAGES WILL BE BROADCAST AND SHORT TELEVISION FILMS WILL BE SHOWN.
THE CHAIRMEN OF THE WORKING PARTIES ON THE VARIOUS SPORTS WILL BE VISITING THE OUTDOOR CENTRES OF THESE POPULAR SPORTS TO SEE THAT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE TAKEN.
MR. CHAM ALSO STRESSED THAT THE GOVERNMENT IN TAKING THE LEAD IN PROVIDING OUTDOOR RECREATION AND SPORTS FACILITIES AND PROGRAMMES, HAS NOT OVERLOOKED THE SAFETY ASPECTS OF THESE ACTIVITIES.
HE ALSO POINTED OUT THAT ALTHOUGH THE ACCIDENT STATISTICS DO NOT SUGGEST ANY IMMEDIATE CAUSE FOR ALARM, THE COUNCIL FOR RECREATION AND SPORTS FEELS THAT IN FOLLOWING THE MAXIM, +PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE*, IT WOULD BE APPROPRIATE TO DRIVE HOME THE MESSAGE OF +PLAY'SAFE* TO THE PUBLIC NOW, AND IN PARTICULAR TO THE SCHOOL CHILDREN, IN -VIEW OF THE IMPENDING START OF THE SUMMER VACATION.
ALSO PRESENT AT TODAY’S PRESS CONFERENCE WERE THE CHAIRMEN OF THE VARIOUS WORKING PARTIES INCLUDING MR. ALAN PYRKE, SENIOR SURVEYOR OF SHIPS, MARINE DEPARTMENT, ON CANOEING AND ROWING' MR. JOHN FORTUNE, CHIEF STAFF OFFICER, CIVIL AID SERVICES, ON UNDERWATER DIVING- MR. JACK TUCKER, PRINCIPAL, OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL, ON MOUNTAINEERING- MR. WONG HING-WAH, PRESIDENT, ROAD SAFETY ASSOCIATION OF HONG KONG, ON CYCLING- MR. NIGEL FRENCH, ASSISTANT SECRETARY, HOME AFFAIRS AND INFORMATION BRANCH, ON SKATEBOARDING-AND MR. HOWARD YOUNG, URBAN COUNCILLOR, ON CAMPING.
MONDAY, JUNE 26, 1978 '
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RECLAMATION AT SHAM SHU I PO
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■ THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IS TO BUILD A 170-METRE SEA WALL FOR THE SECOND STAGE OF THE RECLAMATION AT SHAM SHU I PO.
THE PROJECT WILL PROVIDE LAND FOR A PORTION OF THE WEST KOWLOON CORRIDOR, AN OPEN SPACE AND GOVERNMENT AND EDUCATIONAL USES.
TENDERS FOR THE WORK ARE BEING INVITED BY THE P.W.D.
CONSTRUCTION WORK IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN AUGUST AND WILL TAKE ABOUT 10 MONTHS TO COMPLETE.
THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTION WILL BE SUPERVISED BY THE PORT WORKS DIVISION OF THE P.W.D.’S CIVIL ENGINEERING OFFICE.
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JOBS FOUND FOR 34 DISABLED LAST MONTH
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THE SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT’S JOB PLACEMENT UNIT LAST MONTH SUCCESSFULLY FOUND JOBS FOR 34 DISABLED PERSONS — TWO OF THEM IN THE GOVERNMENT.
ONE OF THE TWO NEW GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES IS A CRIPPLED GIRL WHO NOW WORKS AS A TYPIST IN A PUBLIC HOUSING ESTATE OFFICE, EARNING $830 A MONTH.
THE OTHER, A 26-YEAR-OLD BLIND MAN, IS EMPLOYED AS A TELEPHONE OPERATOR AT THE LOK ON PAI DESALTING PLANT EARNING A MONTHLY WAGE OF $990 — THE HIGHEST PAID AMONG THE 34 DISABLED WHO SECURED JOB LAST MONTH.
THE OFFICER-IN-CHARGE OF THE UNIT, MR. CHAN SIU-WING, SAID TODAY THE TWO SUCCESSFUL JOB PLACEMENTS IN THE CIVIL SERVICE • REFLECTED THE GOVERNMENT’S CONTINUAL SUPPORT FOR BETTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DISABLED.
+WE HOPE MORE DISABLED PERSONS WOULD BE PLACED IN JOBS IN THE CIVIL SERVICE AS WELL AS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR,+ HE SAID.
THE OTHER DISABLED PERSONS WHO FOUND JOB LAST MONTH INCLUDE THREE BLIND, 11 PHYSICALLY-DISABLED, FIVE DEAF, ONE EX-LEPROSY PATIENT, SEVEN MENTAL RETARDATES AND FIVE EX-MENTAL PATIENTS.
THEY ARE ENGAGED IN THE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL FIELDS AS MICROFILM MACHINE OPERATOR, IRONING WORKER, LIFT OPERATOR, WATCHMAN, ASSEMBLER, PACKER, CAR-CLEANER AND GENERAL FACTORY WORKER. ‘
THEY ARE PAID EITHER AT A MONTHLY RATE OF C700 ON AVERAGE OR AT DAILY RATES RANGING FROM $20 TO $26.
~ THE FIGURE OF 34 FOR LAST MONTH EPINGS TO 136 THE TOTAL NUMBER OF DISABLED PERSONS FOUND JOBS WITH THE HELP OF THE JOB PLACEMENT UNIT SINCE THE BEGINNING CF THIS YEAR.
MONDAY, JUNE 26, 1978
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RESIDENTIAL SITES ON LANTAU FOR SALE
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THREE PRIME RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON SOUTH LANTAU FOR TWO-STOREY PRJVATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, nILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE TOMORROW (TUESDAY) AT A PUBLIC AUCTION AT THE ISLANDS DISTRICT OFFICE IN INTERNATIONAL BUILDING.
THE SITES LOCATED AT CHEUNG SHA, NEAR THE SOUTH LANTAU HOSPITAL AND CLOSE TO THEIR STRETCH OF SOUTH LANTAU BEACHES, COMMAND A PANORAMIC SEA VIEW AND ARE AT A VERY SCENIC SETTING ADJACENT TO THE COASTAL PROTECTION AREA WHICH COVERS THE SOUTHERN SIDE OF THE ISLAND.
THE THREE LOTS — MEASURING 3,317, 1,068 AND 1,113 SQUARE METRES RESPECTIVELY — ARE AMONG THE LAST OF 14 IN THE LAYOUT NEAR THE HOSPITAL.
NOTE TO EDITORS: * *****
YOU ARE INVITED TO COVER THE PUBLIC AUCTION WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE ISLANDS DISTRICT OFFICE, 5TH FLOOR, INTERNATIONAL BUILDING, HONG KONG AT 10.30 A.M. TOMORROW. OFFICERS FROM THE PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT OF THE NEW TERRITORIES ADMINISTRATION WILL BE ON HAND TO ASSIST PRESS REPRESENTATIVES.
PWD BUILDING SURVEYOR RETIRES
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MR. D.H. PARSONS, GOVERNMENT BUILDING SURVEYOR, WILL PROCEED ON PRE-RETIREMENT LEAVE ON JULY 1 AFTER NEARLY 18 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
AT A CEREMONY HELD TODAY (MONDAY) AT MURRAY BUILDING, THE P.W.D.’S DIRECTOR OF BUILDING DEVELOPMENT, MR. JACK STEAN, PRESENTED MR. PARSONS WITH A FAREWELL GIFT ON BEHALF OF HIS COLLEAGUES IN THE DEPARTMENT.
MR. STEAN RECALLED THAT MR. PARSONS, KNOWN TO HIS COLLEAGUES AS +DUGGIE+, FIRST JOINED THE GOVERNMENT AS A BUILDING SURVEYOR IN 1960 AND WAS ONE OF THE SURVEYORS WHO SERVED IN THE DANGEROUS BUILDINGS DIVISION IN ITS EARLY YEARS.
IN MAY, 1966, HE WAS PROMOTED TO SENIOR BUILDING SURVEYOR.
+HE WAS GIVEN SPECIAL DUTIES IN MARCH, 1971, IN CONNECTION WITH THE CHONG HING INQUIRY WHICH LATER DEVELOPED INTO THE POST OF TECHNICAL SECRETARY,+ MR. STEAN SAID.
MR. PARSONS WAS PROMOTED TO CHIEF BUILDING SURVEYOR IN SEPTEMBER 1972 AND TO THE PRESENT RANK IN JANUARY LAST YEAR.
+THROUGHOUT HIS CAREER,* MR. STEAN SAID, +HE HAS PUT HIS HEART AND SOUL INTO HIS WORK AND IN DOING SC HAS KEPT UP A CONSUMING INTEREST IN HIS WORK.*
MONDAY, JUNE 26, 1978
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URBAN CLEARWAY RESTRICTION EXTENDED IN HUNG HOM * * * * *
THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT FROM 1-0 A.M. ON, WEDNESDAY (JUNE 28) THE EXISTING URBAN CLEARWAY RESTRICTION ON HONG CHONG ROAD IM HUNG HOM ..ILL BE EXTENDED TO SECTIONS OF ROADS ADJACENT TC THE CROSS HARBOUR TUNNEL TOLL PLAZA TO IMPROVE THE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS IN THE AREA.
THIS MEANS THAT ALL MOTOR VEHICLES EXCEPT FRANCHISED BUSES WILL BE PROHIBITED FROM PICKING UP OR SETTING DOWN PASSENGERS AND LOADING OR UNLOADING GOODS ON THESE ROADS.
THE 24-HOUR URBAN CLEARWAY RESTRICTION WILL BE IMPOSED ON THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS OF ROADS:
* SALISBURY ROAD, NEXT TO THE HUNG HOM RAILWAY TERMINUS BUILDING, BETWEEN HONG CHONG ROAD AND THE SLIP ROAD ABOVE THE TUNNEL ENTRANCE'
* HONG CHONG ROAD, NEXT TO THE CROSS HARBOUR TUNNEL TOLL PLAZA, FROM SALISBURY ROAD TO A POINT ABOUT 175 FEET NORTH OF THE FOOTBRIDGE CONNECTING THE HONG KONG PLOYTECHNIC AND HUNG HOM RAILWAY TERMINAL BUILDING'
* HONG TAI PATH BETWEEN HONG CHONG ROAD AND THE ACCESS ROAD LEADING TO THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC' AND
* HONG TAT PATH FROM ITS JUNCTION WITH HONG CHONG ROAD TO A POINT ABOUT 425 FEET WESTWARD.
APPROPRIATE TRAFFIC SIGNS WILL EE SET UP TO GUIDE MOTORISTS.
WATER CUT IN KOWLOON TONG AND TC KWA WAN
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THE WATER SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT FRESH WATER SUPPLY TO A NUMBER OF PREMISES IN KOWLOON TONG WILL EE TURNED OFF FOR EIGHT HOURS FROM 10 P. . TOMORROW- (TUESDAY) TO FACILITATE WATER MAIN CONNECTION WORKS.
THE PREMISES TC EE AFFECTED ARE 147-163 WATERLOO ROAD, 1-17 AND 4-10 CORNWALL STREET, INCLUDING THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE QUARTERS.
THE DEPARTMENT ALSO ANNOUNCED THAT FRESH WATER SUPPLY TO A NUMBER OF PREMISES IN TC KWA WAN ..ILL EE TEMPORARILY CUT OFF FOR FIVE HOURS FROM 1 A. . ON .WEDNESDAY (JUNE 28) TO FACILITATE A LEAKAGE TEST.
THE AREA TO EE AFFECTED IS BOUNDED EY LOK SHAN ROAD, CHI KIANG STREET, TO KWA WAN ROAD AND KOWLOON CITY ROAD, INCLUDING MEI KING STREET AND PART OF YUK YAT STREET.
DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE, HONG KONG. TEL: 5-233191
TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 1978
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
RESULTS OF FACTORIES AND EMPLOYMENT SURVEY ............. 1
U.N. OFFICIAL STUDIES FOOD SUPPLIES IN H.K.............. 2
LANTAU RESIDENTIAL SITES SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION ........ 3
RE-REGISTRATION OF URBCO ELECTORS CLOSES ON FRIDAY..... 4
DEATH SENTENCE COMMUTED .................................... 4
PATENTS WORKING PARTY INVITES COMMENTS ON ITS TERMS OF REFERENCE ................................................. 5
59 NEW BUILDING PLANS APPROVED LAST MONTH .............. 6
TOPLEY TO HOST TEA PARTY FOR DANCE TEAM ................ 7
MANAGEMENTS URGED TO RETURN SURVEY FORMS ............... 8
part-time lecturers sought for adult education COURSES . 8
COURSE ON FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION ........................ 9
WATER CUT
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RESULTS OF FACTORIES AND EMPLOYMENT SURVEY ******
EIGHTY-TwO PER CENT OF THE MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS ARE SMALL WORKPLACES EMPLOYING LESS THAN 20 PEOPLE, ACCORDING TO A SURVEY CONDUCTED BY THE CENSUS AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT IN MARCH THIS YEAR.
THE SURVEY ALSO SHOWED THAT THESE ESTABLISHMENTS ONLY ABSORBED SLIGHTLY MORE THAN 190,000 PEOPLE OR ABOUT 25 PER CENT OF THE MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE OF 766,230 IN 38,603 MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS.
FACTORIES EMPLOYING MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE ACCOUNTED FOR THREE PER CENT OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS AND THEY EMPLOYED 43 PER CENT OF THE WORKFORCE.
THE FOLLOWING TABLES SHOWS THE DISTRIBUTION OF MANUFACTURING CONCERNS AND THEIR WORKFORCES BY SIZE Or ESTABLISHMENT:-
SIZE OF ESTABLISHMENTS (NUMBER OF PERSONS ENGAGED) MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS PERSONS ENGAGED
NUMBERS % OF TOTAL NUMBERS % OF TOTAL
1-9 25,527 66 107,564 14
13 - 19 6,282 16 84,679 11
20 - 49 3,767 10 120,426 16
50-99 1,762 5 121,880 16
100 - 199 776 2 106,077 14
200 - 499 ■ 352 1 102,726 13
500 - 999 ’ 98 * 65,325 9
1,000 - 1,999 35 * 47,482 6
2,000 AND OVER • 4 * 10,071 1
TOTAL 38,603 100 766,230 100
* LESS THAN 0.5%
A FURTHER ANALYSIS OF ESTABLISHMENT SIZE IN REPSECT OF THE FIVE MAJOR INDUSTRY GROUPS SHOWED THAT SMALL ESTABLISHMENTS 'WERE PREDOMINANT IN THE MANUFACTURE OF FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS, IN WHICH 91 PER CENT OF THESE ESTABLISHMENTS ENGAGED LESS THAN 20 PEOPLE. THEY TOGETHER ACCOUNTED FOR 45 PER CENT OF THE LABOUR FORCE IN THIS INDUSTRY.
/THE DISTRIBUTION .....
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THE DISTRIBUTION OF ESTABLISHMENTS WAS COMPARATIVELY MORE EVEN IN THE MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICAL MACHINERY, APPARATUS, APPLIANCES AND SUPPLIES, IN WHICH 57 PER CENT OF THESE ESTABLISHMENTS ENGAGED LESS THAN 29 PEOPLE, 29 PER CENT BETWEEN 20 AND 99 PEOPLE, AND 14 PER CENT WITH 100 OR MORE. SEVENTY-TWO PEI? CENT OF THE WORKFORCE IN THIS INDUSTRY WERE ENGAGED IN ESTABLISHMENTS EMPLOYING 100 OR MORE PEOPLE.
FOR THE WEARING APPAREL, TEXTILES AND PLASTIC INDUSTRIES, SMALL ESTABLISHMENTS ENGAGING LESS THAN 20 PEOPLE ACCOUNTED FOR 71 PER CENT, 79 PER CENT AND 81 PER CENT RESPECTIVELY OF THEIR INDUSTRY TOTALS IN TERMS OF NUMBER OF ESTABLISHMENTS. LARGE ESTABLISHMENTS ENGAGING 100 PEOPLE OR MORE ACCOUNTED FOR 46 PER CENT, 54 PER CENT AND 33 PER CENT RESPECTIVELY OF THE TOTAL WORKFORCE IN THIS INDUSTRY GROUP.
FURTHER ENQUIRIES ON EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS OF THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS SECTION OF THE CENSUS AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT.
U.N. OFFICIAL STUDIES H.K. FOOD SUPPLIES
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THE QUALITY OF HONG KONG’S FOOD SUPPLIES IS BEING STUDIED THIS WEEK BY A UNITED NATIONS OFFICIAL AS PART OF AN INTERNATIONAL SURVEY ON FOOD QUALITY CONTROL.
MAKING THE STUDY IS MR. W. THEIS, FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANISATION’S REGIONAL FOOD CONTROL AND STANDARDS OFFICER, FROM FRANKFURT, WEST GERMANY.
A SPOKESMAN F^OR THE AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES DEPARTMENT SAID MR. THEIS INTENDS TO COLLECT INFORMATION ABOUT HONG KONG’S FOOD TESTING FACILITIES AND NON-GOVERNMENT CONSUMER PROTECTION ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH FAO’S EFFORTS TO STIMULATE INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION IN THE FIELD OF FOOD QUALITY CONTROL.
MR. THEIS SPENT THE LAST TWO DAYS IN CONSULTATION WITH OFFICIALS FROM THE AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES DEPARTMENT AND VISITED THE VEGETABLE, FISH AND IMPORTED POULTRY MARKETS AT CHEUNG SHA WAN AND THE LIVESTOCK LAIRAGE AT MA TAU KOK.
HE IS EXPECTED TO CALL ON THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CONSUMER COUNCIL, MISS OPHELIA CHEUNG TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY). HIS TOUR WILL ALSO INCLUDE VISITS TO THE URBAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE GOVERNMENT CHEMIST.
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LANTAU RESIDENTIAL SITES SOLD AT RECORD PRICES
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MORE THAN 500 PEOPLE PACKED THE ISLANDS DISTRICT OFFICE TODAY (TUESDAY) TO SEE THREE RESIDENTIAL SITES ON LANTAU ISLAND SOLD AT RECORD PRICES FOR THE AREA AT A PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE LOTS IN CHEUNG SHA WERE SOLD FOR $3.55 MILLION, $1.4 MILLION AND $1.5 MILLION — MORE THAN FIVE TIMES THEIR OPENING BID.
THE THREE LOTS WHICH ARE AMONG THE LAST OF 14 IN THE LAYOUT NEAR THE SOUTH LANTAU HOSPITAL ARE FOR TWO-STOREY PRIVATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
THE FIRST SITE OF 3,317 SQUARE METRES REALISED THE EQUIVALENT OF $99 PER SQUARE FOOT AND THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WAS SUPER FLIGHT LAND INVESTMENT LIMITED.
THE SECOND LOT OF 1,068 SQUARE METRES REALISED $122 PER SQUARE FOOT WHILE THE THIRD OF 1,133 SQUARE METRES REALISED $123 PER SQUARE FOOT. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER FOR THESE TWO LOTS WAS FONWAY INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED.
THE AUCTION WAS CONDUCTED BY THE CHIEF ESTATE SURVEYOR (DISTRICTS) OF THE NEW TERRITORIES ADMINISTRATION, MR. DUNCAN SCOTTWILL WHO DESCRIBED THE RESULT AS +VERY SATISFACTORY*.
+THE BIDDING WAS VERY KEEN AND PRICES WERE APPRECIATEDLY HIGHER THAN WE EXPECTED.
♦THERE WERE AT LEAST FOUR MAIN BIDDERS FOR EACH LOT.
♦IT DIDN’T TAKE LONG TO SEND THE OPENING BID — $700,000 FOR THE FIRST LOT AND $25Q,OOO EACH FOR THE REMAINING TWO — TO INCREASE MORE THAN FIVE TIMES.+
MR. SCOTT-WILL SAID THE LAST RESIDENTIAL LAND AUCTION AT CHEUNG SHA TWO YEARS AGO HAD REALISED ONLY $18 PER SQUARE FOOT.
HE ADDED THAT TODAY’S AUCTION REFLECTED THE INCREASING INTEREST BY DEVELOPERS IN THE GOVERNMENT’S PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TO IMPROVE CONDITIONS ON LANTAU.
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RE-RESISTRATION OF URBCO ELECTORS CLOSES ON FRIDAY
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URBAN COUNCIL ELECTION VOTERS WHO HAVE NOT YET RE-REGISTERED ARE URGED TO DO SO NOW BEFORE THE SEXENNIAL INQUIRY CLOSES ON FRIDAY (JUNE 30).
MR. KUO KET-CHEN, THE REGISTRATION OFFICER FOR THE URBAN COUNCIL ELECTION SAID TODAY: +PERSONAL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE REGISTRATION OF PERSONS OFFICE, CAUSEWAY BAY MAGISTRACY BUILDING.
4TH FLOOR NOT LATER THAN 5 P.M. ON JUNE 30.
♦MAIL APPLICATIONS POSTMARKED ON JUNE 30 WILL ALSO BE ACCEPTED,* HE ADDED.
SINCE THE REGISTRATION CYCLE BEGAN IN MID-FEBRUARY, A TOTAL OF 33,329 PEOPLE HAVE COME FORWARD TO REGISTER AS ELECTORS, INCLUDING 11,070 NEW VOTERS AND 22,259 RE-REGISTERED VOTERS.
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DEATH SENTENCE COMMUTED
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THE GOVERNOR, AFTER TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THE ADVICE OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, HAS COMMUTED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT THE DEATH SENTENCE PASSED ON TANG KWOK-HUNG ON MARCH 10 LAST YEAR.
TANG WAS FOUND GUILTY OF THE MURDER OF TWO BROTHERS, PANG CHI—MING, AGED SEVEN, AND PANG KWOK-KUI, AGED FIVE AT KWUN TONG NEW ESTATE ON JUNE-29, 1976.
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PATENTS WORKING PARTY INVITES COMMENTS ON ITS TERMS OF REFERENCE * * * *
THE PATENTS WORKING PARTY, WHICH WAS SET UP BY THE GOVERNMENT JN MARCH, IS INVITING WRITTEN COMMENTS ON ITS TERMS OF REFERENCE.
A SECRETARIAT SPOKESMAN SAID TODAY INTERESTED PARTIES, ORGANISATIONS OR INDIVIDUALS ARE INVITED TO WRITE TO THE SECRETARY, PATENTS WORKING PARTY, PATENTS REGISTRY, REGISTRAR GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT, MELBOURNE PLAZA, 16TH FLOOR, 33, QUEEN’S ROAD CENTRAL, HONG KONG.
HE SAID THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS AUGUST 31 AND ALL LETTERS WOULD BE TREATED IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE.
THE WORKING PARTY’S TERMS OF REFERENCE AREs
(1) TO EXAMINE THE EXISTING SYSTEM OF REGISTRATION OF PATENTS IN HONG KONG, APPLYING ONLY TO PATENTS ALREADY HAVING EFFECT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, ITS ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES-
(2) TO EXAMINE THE NEEDS OF MANUFACTURERS AND INDUSTRY IN GENERAL IN HONG KONG IN RELATION TO THE REGISTRATION OF PATENTS-
(3) TO CONSIDER THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE GRANTING OR REGISTRATION OF PATENTS IN OTHER COUNTRIES IN SO FAR AS THEY MAY BE CONSIDERED TO BE OF RELEVANCE OR ASSISTANCE TO THE SITUATION IN HONG KONG-
(4) TO CONSIDER WHAT, IF ANY, NEW PATENT SYSTEM IS REQUIRED IN HONG KONG, AND TO RECOMMEND, ON THE BASIS OF CONCLUSIONS REACHED FROM THE ABOVE INVESTIGATIONS, AMENDMENTS TO THE EXISTING REGISTRATION OF UNITED KINGDOM PATENTS ORDINANCE OR THE ENACTMENT OF A NEW ORDINANCE TO MEET HONG KONG’S EXISTING AND FUTURE NEEDS’
(5) TO CONSIDER AND EXAMINE ANY OTHER RELEVANT MATTERS ARISING.
THE WORKING-PARTY HELD ITS FIRST MEETING EARLIER THIS MONTH.
IT’S MEMBERS ARE:
* THE REGISTRAR GENERAL OR HIS REPRESENTATIVE (CHAIRMAN)-
* MISS ELLA CHEONG, REPRESENTING THE LAW SOCIETY OF HONG KONG-
* MR. ANTHONY G. ROGERS, REPRESENTING THE HONG KONG BAR
ASSOC I ATION-
* MR. W. TURNBULL, REPRESENTING THE FEDERATION OF HONG KONG INDUSTRIES-
* MR. J.D. MCGREGOR, REPRESENTING THE HONG KONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-
* MR. J.P. LEE, REPRESENTING THE CHINESE MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION-
* MR. N.C.M. YEK, REPRESENTING THE DIRECTOR OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND CUSTOMS-
* MR. J.R. TOMS, REPRESENTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL- AND
X MR. E.R. MAYCOCK OF THE PATENTS REGISTRY (SECRETARY).
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BUILDING PLANS APPROVED FOR MAY
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A TOTAL OF 59 NEW BUILDING PLANS WERE APPROVED LAST MONTH (MAY) BY THE BUILDINGS ORDINANCE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT COMPARED WITH 82 IN MAY LAST YEAR.
OF THE NEW PLANS APPROVED, 16 WERE FOR BUILDINGS ON HONG KONG ISLAND, 10 FOR KOWLOON, AND 33 FOR THE NEW TERRITORIES.
THEY INCLUDED PLANS FOR A NUMBER OF APARTMENT/COMMERCI AL BUILDINGS ON HONG KONG ISLAND, KOWLOON AND THE NEW TERRITORIES, A PREVOCATIONAL SCHOOL IN CHAI WAN, A CHURCH BUILDING AT THE JUNCTION OF GRAMPIAN ROAD AND BOUNDARY STREET, KOWLOON CITY, AND A STUDENT HOSTEL AT THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG IN SHA TIN.
THE TOTAL DECLARED COST OF NEW BUILDINGS COMPLETED DURING THE MONTH AMOUNTED TO $317.85 MILLION, COMPARED WITH 5123.31 MILLION FOR THE SAME MONTH LAST YEAR.
THE TOTAL USABLE FLOOR AREA OF NEW BUILDINGS COMPLETED DURING LAST MONTH WAS 297,174.4 SQUARE METRES, COMPRISING 198,956.7 SQUARE METRES NON-DOMESTIC AND 98,217.7 SQUARE METRES DOMESTIC FLOOR AREAS.
DURING THE MONTH, THE BUILDINGS ORDINANCE OFFICE GAVE CONSENT FOR WORK TO START ON 52 NEW BUILDING PROJECTS, INCLUDING AN ENGINEERING CENTRE IN KWUN TONG, A CHAPEL IN CORNWALL STREET AND A SCHOOL IN TAI PO MARKET.
A TOTAL OF 59 NEWLY COMPLETED BUILDINGS WERE CERTIFIED FOR OCCUPATION DURING THE MONTH, INCLUDING AN AUDITORIUM AND LIBRARY AT HONG KONG BAPTIST COLLEGE, A PI ER ON TSING Yl ISLAND AND A NUMBER OF FACTORY BUILDINGS IN THE NEW TERRITORIES.
THE BUILDINGS ORDINANCE OFFICE HAS ASSENTED TO THE DEMOLITION OF 49 BUILDINGS.
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TOPLEY TO HOST TEA PARTY FOR DANCE TEAM
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THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION, MR. KENNETH TOPLEY, WILL HOST A TEA PARTY TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY) FOR THE HONG KONG SCHOOLS CHINESE DANCE TEAM WHICH WILL TAKE PART IN THE COMMONWEALTH CARNIVAL IN WESTERN CANADA IN AUGUST.
THE CARNIVAL, A MAJOR CULTURAL AND ARTS EVENT TO COINCIDE WITH THE 11TH COMMONWEALTH GAMES IN EDMONTON, ALBERTA, WILL FEATURE ABOUT 400 ARTISTS FROM MORE THAN 20 COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES.
THE CANADIAN VISIT WILL BE THE THIRD OVERSEAS TRIP BY A HONG KONG DANCE TEAM IN THE PAST THREE YEARS. IN 1976 AND 1977, LOCAL DANCE TEAMS MADE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL TOURS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM.
THE TEAM, MADE UP OF 15 GIRLS AND FIVE BOYS AGED BETWEEN 14 AND 20, WILL LEAVE FOR EDMONTON ON JULY 21 ACCOMPANIED BY MR. RAY BIRD AND MISS WINNIE HO, OF THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, AND MR. ANDY NG, OF THE INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
THE THREE-WEEK CANADIAN VISIT HAS BEEN MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF MR. CHAM SIU-LEUN, A COMMUNITY LEADER.
THE TEAM HAS CHOSEN A REPORTOIRE OF 16 TRADITIONAL CHINESE FOLK AND CLASSICAL DANCES FOR THE CARNIVAL. THESE INCLUDE SUCH FAVOURITES AS THE FLOWER DRUM DANCE, FAN DANCE, RIBBON DANCE AND LION DANCE.
THE DANCE TEAM WILL MAKE A PUBLIC APPEARANCE IN HONG KONG BEFORE THE CANADIAN VISIT AT AN EVENING OF ORIENTAL DANCE TO BE HELD IN THE CITY HALL THEATRE ON JULY 15.
THIS SPECIAL TWO-HOUR SHOW ALSO WILL FEATURE TOP TEAMS THAT TOOK PART IN LAST YEAR’S HONG K.ONG SCHOOLS DANCE FESTIVAL.
NOTE TO EDITORS:
YOU ARE INVITED TO SEND A REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER TO COVER NR. TOPLEY’S TEA PARTY FOR THE HONG KONG SCHOOLS CHINESE DANCE TEAM TO BE HELD IN THE CAROLINE ROOM OF THE LEE GARDENS HOTEL AT 4 P.M. TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY). ABOUT 100 GUESTS WILL ATTEND THE PARTY, INCLUDING THE PARENTS OF DANCE TEAM MEMBERS.
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MANAGEMENTS URGED TO RETURN SURVEY FORMS * * * * *
THE CENSUS AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT TODAY URGED MANAGEMENTS IN THE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADES, RESTAURANT AND HOTEL BUSINESSES AND IMPORTS AND EXPORTS ESTABLISHMENTS TO CO-OPERATE IN A FULL-SCALE EMPLOYMENT SURVEY AND ECONOMIC CENSUS BEING CONDUCTED IN THIS SECTOR OF TRADE.
A SPOKESMAN FOR THE DEPARTMENT SAID MANAGEMENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THE QUESTIONNAIRES AND SURVEY CARDS ABOUT THESE TWO SURVEYS ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THEM USING THE PSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPES BY THE END OF THIS MONTH.
HE SAID SURVEY CARDS HAVE BEEN SENT TO ABOUT 66,000 ESTABLISHMENTS FOR INFORMATION ON THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE EMPLOYED AND VACANCIES AS AT JUNE 15 THIS YEAR.
THE SPOKESMAN SAID THAT THE EMPLOYMENT SURVEY WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION ON EMPLOYMENT LEVELS AND TRENDS IN THESE TRADES, AS aELL AS AN UP-TO-DATE AND COMPREHENSIVE DIRECTORY TO BE USED AS THE BASIS FOR FUTURE SAMPLE SURVEYS.
ON THE ECONOMIC CENSUS, HE SAID QUESTIONNAIRES WERE SENT OUT IN APRIL THIS YEAR TO ABOUT 16,303 ESTABLISHMENTS FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON LABOUR COST, OPERATING COSTS, PURCHASES, SALES AND STOCK OF FIXED ASSETS.
HE SAID OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT CARRYING GOVERNMENT IDENTITY CARDS, ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP THE MANAGEMENTS IN COMPLETING THESE QUESTIONNAIRES.
THEY COULD ALSO CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT AT TELEPHONE NUMBERS 5-444432 OR 5-444364 FOR ENQUIRIES ABOUT THE TWO SURVEYS.
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PART-TIME LECTURERS ARE INVITED TO APPLY FOR TEACHING POSTS IN ADULT EDUCATION EVENING CLASSES FOR THE 1978-9 SESSION BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER.
RATES OF PAY FOR THESE POSTS RANGE FROM 028 AN HOUR FOR PRIMARY LEVEL, $35 AN HOUR FOR SECONDARY AND $53 AN HOUR FOR POST-SECONDARY.
APPLICATION FORMS FOR THESE POSTS AND DETAILS OF THE POSITIONS LIKELY TO OCCUR CAN EE OBTAINED FROM THE ADULT EDUCATION SECTION, FOURTH FLOOR, MA TAU KOK ROAD GOVERNMENT OFFICES, 1 MA TAU KOK ROAD, KOWLOON.
COMPLETED FORMS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE SECTION BY JULY 19. APPLICANTS WILL BE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW BY AUGUST 30.
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FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION COURSE FOR VOLUNTEERS * * * *
ABOUT 80 VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY WORKERS WILL ATTEND A TRAINING COURSE ON FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION AT THE LADY TRENCH TRAINING CENTRE, 44 01 KWAN ROAD, WAN CHAI THIS WEEK.
THE COURSE, ORGANISED BY THE GROUP AND COMMUNITY WORK DIVISION OF THE SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT IS AIMED AT PROVIDING THE VOLUNTEERS WITH KNOWLEDGE ON DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION AND THE TECHNIQUES IN IMPLEMENTING SUCH PROGRAMMES.
THE COURSE TO BE HELD IN FIVE SESSIONS COVERS TOPICS ON HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, INTER-PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP, SEX EDUCATION AND RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD, HOME MANAGEMENT, AND PROGRAMME PLANNING. THEY WILL BE PRESENTED IN THE FORM OF TALKS BY PROFESSIONALS, SEMINARS, DISCUSSIONS, AS WELL AS SLIDE AND FILM SHOWS.
THE FIRST TRAINING SESSION WILL BEGIN AT 7.30 P.M. TODAY (TUESDAY) AND THE OTHER FOUR WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 29, JULY 4, 6 AND 8. CERTIFICATES WILL BE AWARDED TO PARTICIPANTS AT THE END OF THE TRAINING PROGRAMME.
PARTICIPANTS IN THE COURSE ARE ACTIVE VOLUNTARY SOCIAL WORKERS IN VARIOUS DISTRICTS NOMINATED BY COMMUNITY AND YOUTH OFFICERS AND FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION OFFICERS OF THE SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT. THEY HAVE ALSO ATTENDED A BASIC TRAINING COURSE ON FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION IN JANUARY THIS YEAR.
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WATER CUT IN SHA TIN * * * *
FRESH WATER SUPPLY TO A NUMBER OF ESTATES AND PREMISES IN SHA TIN DISTRICT, THE NEW TERRITORIES WILL BE TURNED OFF FOR 11 HOURS FROM 7 P.M. ON THURSDAY (JUNE 29) TO FACILITATE WATER MAIN CONNECTION WORKS IN THE AREA.
THE PREMISES TO BE AFFECTED ARE THOSE IN LEK YUEN ESTATE, WO CHE ESTATE, HA WO CHE, SHEUNG WO CHE, PAI TAU TSUEN, FO TAN, SHA TIN RACECOURSE, HO TUNG LAU AND THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG.
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ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE, HONG KONG. TEL 5-233191
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 1978
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
RTHK CELEBRATES 5OTH ANNIVERSARY ...................... 1
LICENSING ARRANGEMENTS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS .... 2
HK REVIEW OF OVERSEAS TRADE 1977 PUBLISHED ............ 3
NEW CONTROLLED TIP IN KWUN TONG READY FOR USE SOON .... 4
MUSIC COURSE FOR TEACHERS ........„.................... 5
HOLIDAY POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS ........................... 5
REMOVAL OF WESTERN PROBATION OFFICE ................... 6
TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS IN QUARRY BAY .................... 6
WATER CUT ............................................. 7
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R.T.H.K. CELEBRATES ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY ***** /
ABOUT 390 PEOPLE THIS AFTERNOON ATTENDED A COCKTAIL RECEPTION AT RADIO TELEVISION HONG KONG TO MARK THE STATION’S 53TH ANNIVERSARY.
AMONG THOSE PRESENT WERE THE CHIEF SECRETARY, SIR DENYS ROBERTS, MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE, LEGISLATIVE AND URBAN COUNCILS, HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS, JOURNALISTS AND BROADCASTING EXECUTIVES.
ALSO PRESENT WAS MRS. JOAN YOUNG-HUSBAND WHO WAS THE FIRST MEMBER OF THE STAFF TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE STATION.
IN A SPEECH, THE DIRECTOR OF BROADCASTING, MR. DONALD KERR, PAID TRIBUTE TO THOSE INVOLVED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATION IN ITS EARLY STAGES.
HE SAID THEY WERE ENTHUSIASTIC AMATEURS WHO LEARNED A NEW FORM OF COMMUNICATION AND PROVIDED A SOUND BASIS FOR A STATION, WHICH IS AMONG THE LONGEST ESTABLISHED IN THE WORLD.
+THROUGH THEM WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DEVELOP GENERATIONS OF TALENT THAT HAS RESULTED IN A REMARKABLY RICH VARIETY OF CHOICES ACROSS FIVE RADIO CHANNELS,* MR. KERR SAID.
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE, MR. KERR SAID R.T.H.K. HOPED TO PROVIDE A BETTER SERVICE FOR A BETTER EDUCATED, MORE DISCRIMINATORY AUDIENCE.
SIR DENYS LATER UNVEILED A PLAQUE TO MARK THE OCCASION.
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LICENSING ARRANGEMENTS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICINES * * * *
LICENCE APPLICATIONS FOR IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICINES MAY NOW EE SUBMITTED TO THE PHARMACY AND POISONS BOARD FOR ENDORSEMENT AND THEN TO THE TRADE, INDUSTRY AND CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL TO COVER IMPORTS AND EXPORTS, INCLUDING RE-EXPORTS, OF THESE PRODUCTS ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 1978.
A SPOKESMAN FOR THE TRADE, INDUSTRY AND CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT SAID THAT A CIRCULAR HAD BEEN ISSUED TODAY (WEDNESDAY) TO ALL PARTIES CONCERNED SETTING OUT IN DETAIL THE LICENSING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THESE PRODUCTS.
+IN NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES LICENCES WILL BE APPROVED AND AVAILABLE FOR ISSUE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF RECEIPT OF THE APPLI CAT IONS.+
HE ADDED THAT SHIPPING AND AIRLINE COMAPNIES HAD BEEN REMINDED OF THEIR OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE IMPORT AND EXPORT ORDINANCE — THAT IS, NOT TO ACCEPT.OR TO ALLOW DELIVERY OF LICENSABLE CARGOES WITHOUT THE PRODUCTION OF A VALID LICENCE.
ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THE CIRCULAR ARE AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT THE ENQUIRIES DESK OF THE TRADE, INDUSTRY AND CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT AT OCEAN CENTRE, GROUND FLOOR, CANTON ROAD, KOWLOON.
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HONG KONG REVIEW OF OVERSEAS TRADE 1977 PUBLISHED
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THE CENSUS AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT HAS PREPARED A DETAILED ANALYSIS OF HONG KONG’S TRADE PERFORMANCES LAST YEAR IN A PUBLICATION ENTITLED +HONG KONG REVIEW OF OVERSEAS TRADE IN 1977+ WHICH IS AVAILABLE FOR SALE TODAY.
INTRODUCING THE PUBLICATION, A SPOKESMAN FOR THE DEPARTMENT SAID THE ANNUAL REVIEW GIVES A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF PROMINENT CHANGES I! THE DIRECTION AND COMPOSITION OF HONG KONG’S OVERSEAS TRADE IN 1977 AS WELL AS A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF TRADE BY MAJOR TRADING PARTNERS AND BY COMMODITY CATEGORIES.
+THE PUBLICATION ALSO ANALYSES MOVEMENTS OF HONG KONG’S TRADE IN QUANTITY AND PRICE TERMS, INCLUDING TRADE INDEXES CLASSIFIED BY PRINCIPAL COMMODITIES AND BY MAJOR MARKETS,+ THE SPOKESMAN SAID.
+THESE INDEX NUMBERS ILLUSTRATE THE PRICE TRENDS AND THE GROWTH IN VOLUME TERMS OF EXTERNAL TRADE OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS.
+IN ADDITION, A COMPARISON IS MADE OF HONG KONG’S EXPORT PERFORMANCE IN OVERSEAS MARKETS WITH OTHER MAIN SUPPLIERS,+ HE SAID.
HONG KONG REVIEW OF OVERSEAS TRADE 1977 COMPRISES A BRIEF TEXT, EIGHT GRAPHS AND 26 APPENDICES ALONG WITH COMPARATIVE TRADE STATISTICS OF PERVIOUS YEARS.
POST OFFICE BUILDING, CONNAUGHT PLACE, HONG KONG.
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NEW CONTROLLED TIP IN KWUN TONG READY FOR USE SOON ******
THE NE'« CONTROLLED TIP AT MA YAU TONG IN KWUN TONG WILL EE READY FOR USE EY THE END OF THE YEAR.
SITE PREPARATORY WORK, INCLUDING DRAINAGE AND ROAD WORKS, IS MAKING PROGRESS.
MR. WONG JAN-MING, CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE P.W.D.’S DEVELOPMENT AND AIRPORT DIVISION, CIVIL ENGINEERING OFFICE, SAID TODAY THIS WAS ONE OF SIX CONTROLLED TIPS IN OPERATION IN THE TERRITORY.
WHEN THE TIP IS FILLED AND CLOSED, HE ADDED, IT WOULD PROVIDE MORE THAN SEVEN HECTARES OF NEW LAND.
OF THIS, ABOUT 5.5 HECTARES WILL BE USED FOR OPEN SPACE, RECREATIONAL AND OTHER SIMILAR PURPOSES. THE REMAINING 2.2 HECTARES CF LAND ADJOINING THE TIP WILL BE PROVIDED FOR EDUCATIONAL, INSTITUTIONAL AND COMMUNITY USE.
MEANWHILE, WORK HAS BEGUN ON THE SECOND PHASE OF ANOTHER CONTROLLED TIP AT SIU LANG SHU I IN TUEN MUN.
THE WORK CONSISTS OF THE SYSTEMATIC DISPOSAL OF REFUSE EY SANITARY METHODS, THE CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS ROAD TO THE TIP AND DRAINAGE WORK.
MR. WONG SAID; +WHEN THE TIP IS FILLED TO ITS CAPACITY IN ABOUT 1983, A TOTAL OF SOME 3.2 HECTARES OF LAND CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR RECREATIONAL AND AMENITY USE.+
PHASE ONE OF THE PROJECT, WHICH INVOLVED THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROADWAY FROM PILLAR POINT TO SIU LANG SHU I WAS COMPLETED TOWARDS THE END OF LAST YEAR.
MR. WONG SAID: +IN CONTROLLED TIPPING, REFUSE IS SPREAD IN LAYERS AND COMPACTED EY MECHANICAL PLANTS TO A THICKNESS OF ABOUT TWO METRES EACH TIME.
+EACH LAYER IS THEN COMPLETELY COVERED WITH INERT MATERIAL SEALING OFF ALL WORKING FACES AT THE END OF EACH DAY’S WORK IN ORDER TO PREVENT FOUL ODOUR AND TO ELIMINATE HEALTH AND FIRE HAZARDS.+
COVERING MATERIAL FOR THE SIU LANG SHU I CONTROLLED TIP, HE SAID, WOULD BE OBTAINED FROM ON-SITE EXCAVATION WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES AND FROM ADJACENT BORRO-. AREA AT WHICH ABOUT HALF A HECTARE OF LAND WOULD EE FORMED FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT.
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CHINESE MUSIC COURSE FOR TEACHERS * * * *
A THREE-DAY COURSE ON THE TEACHING OF CHINESE MUSIC IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS WILL EE HELD AT THE HONG KONG ARTS CENTRE FROM JULY 17 TO 19 FOR TEACHERS AND MUSIC STUDENTS ATTENDING COLLEGES OF EDUCATION.
THE COURSE, WHICH IS FREE OF CHARGE, WILL INCLUDE TEN ILLUSTRATED LECTURES BY EXPERTS IN CHINESE MUSIC. AN EXHIBITION OF CHINESE MUSIC BOOKS, RECORDS AND CASSETTES WILL BE HELD THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF THE COURSE.
THE COURSE IS ORGANISED JOINTLY BY THE MUSIC SECTION OF THE ADVISORY INSPECTORATE OF THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AND THE HONG KONG ARTS CENTRE.
APPLICATION FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FROM THE GENERAL REGISTRY OF THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, LEE GARDENS, 33~37 HYSAN AVENUE, HONG KONG. COMPLETED FORMS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE PRINCIPAL INSPECTOR, MUSIC SECTION, EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, FOURTH FLOOR, CAROLINE MANSION, 8 YAN PING ROAD, HONG KONG BY JULY 3.
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THE POST OFFICE ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT THERE WILL BE ONE MAIL DELIVERY ON SATURDAY (JULY 1) WHICH IS A PUBLIC HOLIDAY.
ON THAT DAY, 32 POST OFFICES, INCLUDING THE GENERAL POST OFFICE, THE KOWLOON CENTRAL POST OFFICE AND THE TSIM SHA TSUI POST OFFICE, WILL BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS FROM 9 A.M. TO NOON.
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WESTERN PROBATION OFFICE MOVED
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THE SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT’S WESTERN PROBATION OFFICE HAS MOVED FROM THE WESTERN MAGISTRACY TO THE FIRE BRIGADE BUILDING AT 46, CONNAUGHT ROAD, CENTRAL.
THE PROBATION OFFICE NOW OCCUPIES ROOMS 102 AND 505 ON THE FIRST AND FIFTH FLOORS OF THE BUILDING. THE NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR THE OFFICE IS : 5-227385.
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THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT FROM 10 A.M. ON FRIDAY (JUNE 30) SEVERAL ROAD SECTIONS IN QUARRY BAY WILL BE DESIGNATED AS PUBLIC LIGHT BUS RESTRICTED ZONES FROM 7 A.M. TO MIDNIGHT DAILY TO IMPROVE TRAFFIC FLOW IN THE AREA.
THIS MEANS THAT PUBLIC LIGHT BUSES WILL BE PROHIBITED FROM PICKING UP OR SETTING DOWN PASSENGERS ON THESE ROAD SECTIONS DURING THE SPECIFIED PERIOD.
THE RESTRICTION WILL BE IMPOSED ON THE FOLLOWING ROAD SECT IONS:-
* KING’S ROAD, EASTBOUND SECTION BETWEEN A POINT OPPOSITE MANSION STREET AND A POINT ABOUT SEVEN METRES TO THE EAST OF THE EASTERN ARM OF SHIPYARD LANE-
* Fl NN IE STREET FROM ITS JUNCTION WITH KING’S ROAD TO HOUSE NO. 2C Fl NN IE STREET- AND
* KING’S ROAD, WESTBOUND SECTION BETWEEN A POINT ABOUT 20 METRES EAST OF THE EASTERN ARM OF SHIPYARD LANE AND A POINT ABOUT 65 METRES WEST OF PAN HOI STREET.
WITH EFFECT FROM THE SAME TIME, ALL MOTOR VEHICLES EXCEPT FRANCHISED BUSES WILL BE PROHIBITED FROM PICKING UP OR SETTING DOWN PASSENGERS AND LOADING OR UNLOADING GOODS FROM 7 A.M. TO 10 A.M. AND 4 P.M. TO 7 P.M. DAILY ON TH'E EASTBOUND SECTION OF KING’S ROAD BETWEEN A POINT ABOUT 120 METRES EAST OF PAN HOI STREET AND A POINT ABOUT SEVEN METRES EAST OF THE EASTERN ARM OF SHIPYARD LANE.
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AT THE SAME TIME, THE EXISTING 7 A.M. TO 13 A.M. AND 4 P.M. TC 7 P.M. RESTRICTION FOR ALL MOTOR VEHICLES EXCEPT FRANCHISED BOSES ON THE WESTBOUND SECTION OF KING’S ROAD BETWEEN SHIPYARD LANE AND PAN HOI STREET WILL BE ADJUSTED TO START FROM A POINT ABOUT 23 METRES EAST OF THE EASTERN ARM OF SHIPYARD LANE AND END AT A POINT ABOUT 40 METRES WEST OF PAN HOI STREET- AND THE SAME RESTRICTION ON THE WESTBOUND SECTION OF KING’S ROAD BETWEEN MANSION STREET AND FORTRESS HILL ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED TO A POINT ABOUT 10 METRES TO THE EAST OF MANSION STREET.
APPROPRIATE TRAFFIC SIGNS WILL BE SET UP IN THESE AREAS TO INDICATE THE RESTRICTIONS.
WATER CUT IN TSUEN WAN
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THE WATER SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT FRESH WATER SUPPLY TO A NUMBER OF BLOCKS AT LEI MUK SHUE ESTATE, TSUEN WAN WILL BE TURNED OFF FOR FIVE HOURS FROM 1 A.M. ON FRIDAY (JUNE 30) TO FACILITATE LEAKAGE TESTS. /
THE BLOCKS TO BE AFFECTED ARE NUMBERS 4 TO 10 AT LEI MUK SHUE ESTATE.
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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE. HONG KONG. TEL 5-233191
THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1978
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
OVER 500 PEOPLE APPLY FOR FIREMAN’S POST ................... 1
CONTRACT SIGNING FOR TUEN MUN ROAD STAGE II ................ 2
DIVERS TO CLEAR UNDERWATER LITTER .......................... 2
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD FOR PRISONS DEPARTMENT ............. 4
MENTALLY RETARDED BOYS TO BECOME SCOUTS .................... 5
TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR PRISON OFFICERS ................. 6
COURSES FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS ............................. 6
NEW POSTAL COUNTERS FOR TSUEN WAN .......................... 7
TAFF IC RE-ROUTING IN KWUN TONG ..........................
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OVER 5OO PEOPLE APPLY FOR FIREMAN’S JOB
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ABOUT 580 PEOPLE HAVE APPLIED FOR THE POST OF FIREMAN IN THE FIRST THREE DAYS OF THE CURRENT RECRUITMENT DRIVE BY FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
A SPOKESMAN FOR THE DEPARTMENT SAID: +THE| FIGURE REPRESENTS A FAIR RESPONSE AND WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE MANY MORE APPLICANTS TO COME FORWARD.+
OF THE NUMBER, ABOUT 200 HAVE BEEN INITIALLY ACCEPTED FOR FURTHER INTERVIEWS AND TESTS. SEVENTY-FIVE FAILED IN PRELIMINARY EYESIGHT TEST, 176 IN PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS AND 134 IN STRENGTH TEST.
THE SPOKESMAN STRESSED THAT THE STANDARDS SET FOR THE POST CANNOT BE LOWERED BECAUSE A FIREMAN’S JOB IS VERY DEMANDING AND REQUIRES STRENGTH, INITIATIVE, COURAGE AND CLEAR THINKING.
+BY MAINTAINING OUR PRESENT STANDARDS, WE ARE CERTAIN OF TAKING INTO THE SERVICE THE RIGHT CALIBRE OF MEN WHO WILL MAKE FIRST CLASS FIREMEN,+ HE ADDED.
THE DEPARTMENT IS UNDERGOING RAPID EXPANSION TO MEET FUTURE REQUIREMENTS AND ABOUT 320 MEN WILL.BE NEEDED TO FILL EXISTING VACANCIES.
+PROMOTION PROSPECTS FOR THOSE WHO ARE PREPARED TO WORK HARD AND TO FURTHER THEIR STUDIES ARE EXCELLENT,+ THE SPOKESMAN SAID.
+IN FACT, A LARGE NUMBER OF THE SERVING SENIOR OFFICERS BEGAN THEIR CAREERS WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS FIREMEN.+
THE SPOKESMAN ALSO CALLED ON YOUNG AND ENERGETIC PERSONS WHO WANT A JOB THAT BRINGS AN ACTIVE AND OUTDOOR LIFE WITH ADVENTURE AND RESPONSIBILITY TO IMMEDIATELY COME FORWARD TO APPLY.
THE STARTING SALARY FOR A FIREMAN IS $1,210 A MONTH AND THE MAXIMUM IS $1,770.
ANYONE WHO IS'INTERESTED SHOULD APPLY NOW IN PERSON BETWEEN 9 A.M. AND 6 P.M. AT TSIM SHA TSUI FIRE STATION, CANTON ROAD, KOWLOON. APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED DAILY (EXCEPT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY) UNTIL JULY 4.
AN APPLICANT SHOULD BRING ALONG HIS IDENTITY CARD, DOCUMENTS PROVING HIS RESIDENTIAL AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND A DULY COMPLETED G.F. 340 WHICH IS OBTAINABLE FROM ANY CITY DISTRICT OFFICE.
HE SHOULD ALSO BRING ALONG A PAIR OF RUBBER-SOLED GYMNASTIC SHOES AND SHORTS FOR USE IN THE STRENGTH TEST AT THE RECRUITMENT CENTRE.
FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO JOIN AS A FIREMAN, THE FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT HAS PUBLISHED A PAMPHLET IN CHINESE WHICH IS AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION FROM ANY FIRE STATION OR CITY DISTRICT OFFICE.
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NOTE TO EDITORS:
CONTRACT SIGNING FOR TUEN MUN ROAD STAGE TWO * * * *
A MULT I-MILL ION-DOLLAR CONTRACT FOR THE SECOND STAGE OF TUEN MUN ROAD WILL BE SIGNED TOMORROW (FRIDAY).
IT IS ONE OF THREE MAJOR CONTRACTS FOR STAGE II OF THE 17-KILOMETRE ROAD.
THE SIGNING CEREMONY WILL BE HELD AT 10 A.M. IN THE G.I.S. THEATRE, FIFTH FLOOR, BEACONSFIELD HOUSE.
YOU ARE INVITED TO SEND REPRESENTATIVES TO COVER THE OCCASION. TELEVISION CREWS ARE ASKED TO ARRIVE EARLY SO THAT THEY HAVE AMPLE TIME TO SET UP THEIR CAMERAS.
MR. DAVID MCCULLOCH, PROJECT ENGINEER, AND MR. ALBERT LIU, SENIOR ENGINEER, OF THE CONSULTANTS MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF THE P.W.D.’S HIGHWAYS OFFICE, WILL EE AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW IN ENGLISH AND CHINESE AFTER THE SIGNING CEREMONY.
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LAUNCH PICNICKERS AND PLEASURE CRAFT OPERATORS SPENDING THEIR WEEKEND AT DEEP WATER BAY THIS SUNDAY (JULY 2) MORNING ARE URGED TO KEEP A LOOK OUT FOR SCUBA DIVERS WORKING IN THE AREA.
ABOUT 30 MEMBERS OF THE HONG KONG UNDERWATER FEDERATION WILL BE CONDUCTING A TWO-HOUR UNDERWATER LITTER CLEARANCE EXERCISE THERE STARTING AT 10 A.M. ON SUNDAY AS THEIR SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE URBAN COUNCIL’S CLEAN BEACH CAMPAIGN.
AN AREA OF ABOUT 30,000 SQUARE FEET JUST OUTSIDE THE EXISTING BOOM LINE IN THE CENTRE OF DEEP WATER BAY WILL BE MARKED OFF FOR THIS OPERATION BY RED FLAGS AND AN EXTRA BOOM LINE.
PEOPLE RIDING ON SPEED BOATS OR SKIING ARE REQUESTED TO STAY AWAY FROM THAT AREA WHERE THE VOLUNTEER DIVERS WILL BE RECOVERING LITTER FROM THE SEA BED.
TO ENSURE THAT THE DIVERS ARE WELL PROTECTED, TWO LAUNCHES, ONE FROM THE MARINE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER FROM THE NEW TERRITORIES ADMINISTRATION WILL BE STATIONED OUTSIDE THE MARKED OFF AREA.
THE MARINE LAUNCH WILL ALSO SERVE AS A TEMPORARY LITTER COLLECTION POINT FOR THE DIVERS.
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MR. H.M.G. FORSGATE, URBAN COUNCILLOR, AND MR. H.M.A. BRISTOW, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE URBAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT WILL BE PRESENT TO SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION FOR THE DIVERS’ SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.
THE TWO-HOUR LONG EXERCISE AIMS AT RECOVERING RUBBISH ACCUMULATED ON THE SEA BED AND REMINDING LAUNCH PICNICKERS THE IMPORTANCE OF BEACH CONSERVANCY.
ACCORDING TO THE DIVERS, UNDERWATER LITTER IS MAINLY MADE UP OF BEER AND SOFT DRINK BOTTLES AND CANS, PLASTIC BAGS, PAPER CUPS AND DISHES AND OTHER FOOD LEFTOVERS.
THIS IS THE THIRD LITTER COLLECTION EXERCISE BY THE HONG KONG UNDERWATER FEDERATION SINCE 1976 TO BRING HOME TO THE PUBLIC THE MESSAGE OF ’KEEP OUR ENVIRONMENT CLEAN’.
THE 30 PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDING SEVERAL WOMEN DIVERS, ARE FROM SIX MEMBER CLUBS OF THE HONG KONG UNDERWATER FEDERATION. THEY ARE THE Y.M.C.A. SCUBA CLUB, THE SAI WAN SCUBA CLUB, THE SEA DRAGON SCUBA CLUB, THE HONG KONG UNDERWATER CLUB, THE BUNNS SCUBA CLUB AND THE CATHAY SUB-AQUA CLUB.
NOTE TO EDITORS:
YOU ARE INVITED TO SEND REPORTERS/PHOTOGRAPHERS TO COVER THE UNDERWATER CLEAN-UP OPERATION WHICH STARTS AT 10 A.M. ON SUNDAY (JULY 2) AT DEEP WATER BAY.
TRANSPORT WILL BE PROVIDED FOR MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES. TWO GOVERNMENT VANS WILL DEPART FROM QUEEN’S PIER AT 8.45 A.M. THREE SAMPANS WILL ALSO BE ON HAND AT DEEP WATER BAY TO FERRY MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES TO AND FROM THE TWO GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES SO THAT THEY CAN TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE CLEAN-UP OPERATION.
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THE PRISONS DEPARTMENT WAS HONOURED TODAY WHEN IT WAS PRESENTED WITH THE ANNUAL VOCATIONAL SERVICES AWARD FOR 1978, BY THE ROTARY CLUB (KOWLOON) DURING A LUNCH MEETING AT THE PENINSULA HOTEL.
ON BEHALF OF THE KOWLOON ROTARY CLUB, THE AWARD WAS PRESENTED BY MR. IRA KAYE, THE DISTRICT GOVERNOR OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL.
RECEIVING THE AWARD ON BEHALF OF THE PRISONS DEPARTMENT, MR. CHUI SUM-SING, PRINCIPAL OF THE STAFF TRAINING INSTITUTE, ACKNOWLEDGED THIS PUBLIC RECOGNITION OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT.
HE NOTED THAT SELECTION MUST HAVE BEEN VERY DIFFICULT, AS THE WORK OF THE DEPARTMENT IS LITTLE KNOWN TO THE AVERAGE MAN IN THE STREET.
OVER THE PAST FOUR YEARS THE AWARD HAS BEEN PRESENTED TO THE FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT, THE ROYAL HONG KONG POLICE AND THE URBAN COUNCIL.
♦THE PRISONS DEPARTMENT APPRECIATES THAT IT IS A TREMENDOUS HONOUR TO BE ADDED TO THIS ELITE LIST.+ A SPOKESMAN FOR THE DEPARTMENT SAID TODAY.
ALSO ATTENDING THE LUNCH WERE THE COMMISSIONER OF PRISONS, MR. T.G. GARNER, THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, MR. T. ECOB, AND SENIOR MEMBERS OF THE STAFF.
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MENTALLY RETARDED BOYS TO BECOME SCOUTS
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A GROUP OF 11 MODERATELY MENTALLY RETARDED BOYS NOW UNDER TRAINING AT THE SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT’S KAI CHI CHILDREN CENTRE IN ABERDEEN WILL OFFICIALLY BECOME MEMBERS OF HONG KONG’S 170 SCOUT GROUP TOMORROW.
THE BOYS, AGED BETWEEN EIGHT AND 12, HAVE JOINED THE LOCAL SCOUT MOVEMENT AND FORMED THE FIRST EXTENSION SCOUT GROUP OF ITS KIND IN THE CENTRE - THE 6TH IN THE DEPARTMENT’S INSTITUTIONS FOR THE DISABLED.
TO MARK THE INAUGURATION OF THEIR GROUP, THE BOYS WILL BE SMARTLY DRESSED IN SCOUT UNIFORMS AND GIVE THEIR TRADITIONAL +GRAND HOWL+ AT A CEREMONY TOMORROW, PLEDGING TO DO THEIR BEST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCOUT SPIRIT.
OFFICIATING AT THE INAUGURATION CEREMONY TO BE HELD AT THE CENTRE AT 3 P.M. WILL BE THE HEAD OF THE SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT’S REHABILITATION DIVISION, MRS. ROSE GOODSTADT.
MRS. GOODSTADT WILL INSPECT A PARADE OF THE NEW SCOUTS, TOGETHER WITH OFFICIALS FROM THE SCOUTS ASSOCIATION OF HONG KONG.
THE GROUP’S ADVISOR, MRS. KU NG YEE-HUNG, WHO IS ALSO THE CENTRE’S ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, SAID TODAY IT WOULD BE A PROUD MOMENT FOR THE BOYS AS PREPARATION TO FORM THE SCOUT GROUP BEGAN LAST OCTOBER.
MRS. KU SAID THE BOYS HAD ATTENDED A SERIES OF ORIENTATION COURSES WHICH ENABLED THEM TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE SCOUT SPIRIT AND TRAINED THEM IN THE BASIC SKILLS OF A SCOUT.
THE PURPOSE OF FORMING THE GROUP IS TO PROVIDE THE BOYS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN COOPERATION AND DISCIPLINES THROUGH GROUP ACTIVITIES, AND TO PROMOTE THEIR SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND INTEREST IN THE COMMUNITY THEY LIVE IN, SHE SAID.
+WE FEEL THIS IS A MEANINGFUL THING FOR THE DISABLED AS THEY CAN MIX WITH THE.IR FELLOW SCOUTS WHO ARE NORMAL CHILDREN IN SCOUT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CAMPING AND PICNICKING.
+WE ALREADY HAVE FIVE OTHER EXTENSION SCOUT GROUPS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT, FORMED BY PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED OR DEAF CHILDREN,+ SHE SAID.
NOTE TO EDITORS:
YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF THE SCOUT GROUP FORMED BY MODERATELY MENTALLY RETARDED CHILDREN AT THE KAI CHI CHILDREN CENTRE. THE CEREMONY WILL START AT 3 P.M. TOMORROW (FRIDAY) AT THE CENTRE AT WELFARE ROAD, WONG CHUK HANG, ABERDEEN.
THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1978
NOTE TO EDITORS
PRESENTATION OF TRAINING CERTIFICATES * * * *
THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF PRISONS, MR. T. ECOB TOMORROW (FRIDAY) WILL PRESENT TRAINING CERTIFICATES TO 20 PRISONS OFFICERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED ONE YEAR’S TRAINING.
THE YEAR-LONG TRAINING PROGRAMME IS DIVIDED INTO TWO SECTIONS --SIX MONTHS IN THE PRISONS DEPARTMENT’S STAFF TRAINING INSTITUTE AND ANOTHER SIX MONTHS IN FIELD WORK.
YOU ARE INVITED TO SEND REPRESENTATIVES TO COVER THE EVENT WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE PRISONS DEPARTMENT’S STAFF TRAINING INSTITUTE, 47, TUNG TAU WAN ROAD, STANLEY AT 11.30 A.M. PRESS TRANSPORT WILL LEAVE PRISONS DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS AT GUARDIAN HOUSE, 01 KWAN ROAD, WAN CHAI AT 10.30 A.M.
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COURSES FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS * * *
THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING CENTRE OF THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT WILL HOLD AN INTENSIVE COURSE FOR TEACHERS OF ENGLISH IN ANGLO-CHINESE SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND CHINESE MIDDLE SCHOOLS FROM JULY 17 TO 28.
THE COURSE IS.SPEC I ALLY GEARED TO THE NEEDS OF TEACHERS OF ENGLISH IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND COVER THE IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE.
THE CENTRE ALSO WILL HOLD TWO COURSES ON THE TEACHING OF WRITING IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS FOR TEACHERS OF ENGLISH FROM SCHOOLS IN THE NEW TERRITORIES FROM JULY 17 TO 22 AND FROM JULY 24 TO 29.
ALL THREE COURSES ARE FREE, AND APPLICATION FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE GENERAL REGISTRY OF THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, LEE GARDENS, 33~37 HYSAN AVENUE, HONG KONG.
COMPLETED FORMS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE SENIOR INSPECTOR. ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING CENTRE, 9A BONHAM ROAD, HONG KONG, BY JULY 3.
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NEW POSTAL COUNTERS FOR TSUEN WAN ******
THE POST OFFICE ANNOUNCED TODAY A NEW POST OFFICE PROVIDING ONLY COUNTER SERVICE WILL BE OPENED AT 407, CASTLE PEAK ROAD, GROUND FLOOR, TSUEN WAN FROM 9 A.M. ON MONDAY (JULY 3).
ITS BUSINESS HOURS WILL BE FROM 9 A.M. MONDAY TO
SATURDAY.
AS A RESULT OF THIS, THE PRESENT COUNTER SERVICE AT THE HONG KONG BANK BUILDING POST OFFICE, 9-MILESTONE, CASTLE PEAK ROAD WILL BE SUSPENDED AFTER BUSINESS ON SATURDAY (JULY 1). THE MAIL DELIVERY AND P.O. BOX SERVICES AND THE BUSINESS HOURS AT THIS POST OFFICE WILL BE UNAFFECTED.
THE TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE NEW POST OFFICE IS 12-434028.
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TRAFFIC RE-ROUTING IN KWUN TONG
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KWUN TONG ROAD BETWEEN HONG TAK ROAD AND ELEGANCE ROAD WILL BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO ALL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FOR' THREE’ DAYS FROM JULY 1 BETWEEN 1.30 A.M. AND 5.30 A.M., THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCED TODAY.
THE CLOSURE IS TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION WORKS OF THE MASS TRANSIT RAILWAY. ‘
DURING THE CLOSURE PERIOD, SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC ON KWUN TONG ROAD WILL BE DIVERTED VIA NGAU 'TAU KOK ROAD AND ELEGANCE ROAD TO REJOIN KWUN TONG-ROAD.
FOR THE NORTHBOUND STRAFF IC ON KWUN TONG ROAD, IT WILL EE DIVERTED VIA LAI YIP STREET, WAI YIP STREET TO REJOIN KWUN TONG ROAD.
ALTERNATIVELY, VEHICLES CAN PROCEED VIA THE ROUNDABOUT AT THE KWUN -TONG ROAD-ELEGANCE ROAD JUNCTION, TO NGAU TAU KOK ROAD AND SHING SHUN ROAD TO REJOIN KaUN TONG ROAD.
APPROPRIATE TRAFFIC SIGNS WILL EE SET UP IN THIS AREA TO GUIDE MOTORISTS.
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DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICES BEACONSFIELD HOUSE. HONG KONG. TEL: 5-233191
FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1978
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
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APPOINTMENTS OF SENIOR OFFICERS IN CROWN SERVICE .........1
R.A.F. KAI TAK RETURNED TO GOVERNMENT FOR REDEVELOPMENT................................... 2
THREE MORE TRADES TO BE INCLUDED IN APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME ................................................... 4
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTS FOR MARCH 1973 .................. ... 5
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CONTRACT SIGNED FOR TUEN MUN ROAD STAGE II ............... 6
GOVERNOR ATTENDS PRISONS DEPARTMENT’S ANNUAL DINNER ...... 7
HONG KONG-NORWAY TEXTILE TALKS ........................... 8
SIGNAL MAST AT ROYAL OBSERVATORY TO BE DISMANTLED ........ 9
BANKING STATISTICS FOR MAY ............................... 9
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TOWN CENTRE FOR TSI NG Y1 PROPOSED ....................... 11
ANOTHER NEW OFFICE OF TSUEN WAN DISTRICT OFFICE OPEN .... 13
TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR PRISON OFFICERS ................ 14
WATER METER READER RETIRES ..................*............ 15
SEMINAR ON GEOGRAPHY TEACHING ............................ 16
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appointments of senior officers
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IN CROWN SERVICE
THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH AFFAIRS HAS TODAY ANNOUNCED THAT THE QUEEN HAS APPROVED THE APPOINTMENT OF SIR DENYS ROEERTS AS CHIEF JUSTICE. HE ALSO ANNOUNCED THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. JACK CATER AS CHIEF SECRETARY.
SIR DONALD LUDDINGTON a ILL SUCCEED MR. CATER AS COMMISSIONER, ICAC. SIR DONALD a ILL EE REPLACED AS CHAIRMAN OF THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION BY MR. IAN LIGHTBODY, WHO IS CURRENTLY THE SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION.
SIP DENYS ROBERTS WILL GO ON LEAVE ABOUT THE END OF SEPTEMBER THIS YEAR AND MR. JACK CATER WILL TAKE OVER AS CHIEF SECRETARY.
AFTER HIS LEAVE, SIR DENYS WILL SPEND SOME TIME STUDYING THE ORGANISATION OF COURTS IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES BEFORE TAKING OVER FROM SIR GEOFFREY BRIGGS, THE PRESENT CHIEF JUSTICE, ON SIR GEOFFREY’S RETIREMENT IN 1979.
SIR DONALD LUDDINGTON WILL BECOME COMMISSIONER, ICAC, EARLY It; JULY, WHEN MR. CATER GOES ON LEAVE. THE COMMISSIONER WILL CONTINUE TO REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE GOVERNOR.
MR. LIGHTBODY WILL BE RETIRING FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE AFTER 32 YEARS SERVICE AND WILL BECOME CHAIRMAN OF THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION ON THE VACATION'OF THIS OFFICE BY SIR DONALD LUDDINGTON.
SHORT BIOGRAPHIES OF SIR DENYS ROBERTS, MR. JACK CATER, SIR DONALD LUDDINGTON AND MR. IAN LIGHTBODY ARE AS FOLLOWS;
SIR DENYS ROEERTS, KEE, QC, JP, 55, WAS EDUCATED AT ALDENHAM SCHOOL
AND OXFORD UNIVERSITY. HE SERVED WITH THE BRITISH ARMY FROM 1943 TO 1946. A BARRISTER-AT-LAW OF LINCOLN’S INN, HE WAS APPOINTED CROWN COUNSEL IN NYASALAND (NO'.. MALAWI) IN 1953. It. 1963 HE JAS APPOINTED ATTORNEY-GENERAL IN GIBRALTAR AND IN 1962 a AS TRANSFERRED TO HCJG KONG .'.HERE HE HAS BEEN SUCCESSIVELY SOLICITOR GENERAL, ATTORNEY-GENERAL, COLONIAL SECRETARY AND CHIEF SECRETARY.
JACK CATER, CBE, JP, 56, SERVED IN THE ROYAL AIR FORCE DURING THE
SECOND WORLD ;.AR AND WAS FIRST APPOINTED TO HONG KONG IN 1945.
HE HELD A VARIETY OF APPOINTMENTS INCLUDING DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES, DEFENCE SECRETARY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE TRADE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, DIRECTOR CF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY, SECRETARY FOR INFORMATION AND SECRETARY FOR HOME AFFAIRS BEFORE BECOMING THE FIRST COMMISSIONER OF THE ICAC IN 1973.
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SIR DONALD LUDDINGTON,KBE, CMG, CVO, 57, GRADUATED FROM ST. ANDREWS
U! I VERS ITY AND SERVED IN THE BRITISH ARMY FROM 1940 TO 1946. HE ..-i FIRST APPOINTED TO HONG KONG IN FEBRUARY 1949 AS A CADET OFFICER. AFTER HOLDING A VARIETY OF APPOINTMENTS, INCLUDING THOSE CF DISTRICT COMMISSIONER, NEW TERRITORIES AND DEFENCE SECRETARY, HE /.AS APPOINTED SECRETARY FOR HOME AFFAIRS IN 1971. HE WENT TO THE WESTERN PACIFIC TO EE GOVERNOR OF THE SOLOMON ISLANDS IN 1973 AND RETURNED TO HONG KONG IN APRIL 1977 AS CHAIRMAN OF THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION.
IAN LIGHTBODY, CMG, JP, 56, WAS EDUCATED AT GLASGOW UNIVERSITY
AND SERVED IN THE INDIAN ARMY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR. HE WAS APPOINTED A CADET OFFICER IN HONG KONG IN 1946 AND HAS HELD MANY APPOINTMENTS INCLUDING DISTRICT COMM ISSI ONER,NEW TERRITORIES, COMMISSIONER FOR TRANSPORT, DEFENCE SECRETARY, PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT COLONIAL SECRETARY, COMMISSIONER FOR RESETTLEMENT AND SECRETARY FOR HOUSING. HE HAS BEEN SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION SINCE 1977.
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R.A.F. KAI TAK RETURNED TO GOVERNMENT FOR REDEVELOPMENT *****
THE GOVERNMENT TODAY FORMALLY TOOK POSSESSION OF THE 44.5-HECTARE ROYAL AIR FORCE STATION AT KAI TAK IN KEEPING WITH THE NEW DEFENCE COST AGREEMENT SIGNED IN 1975 BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND HONG KONG GOVERNMENTS.
THE DIRECTOR’OF PUBLIC WORKS, MR. DAVID MCDONALD, ACCEPTED THE DEEDS, TITLES AND DOCUMENTS FOR THE SITE FROM GROUP CAPTAIN DAN HONLEY, COMMANDER ROYAL AIR FORCE HONG KONG, DURING A BRIEF HANDING-CVER CEREMONY AT R.A.F. KAI TAK THIS AFTERNOON.
MR. MCDONALD SAID: ^ALTHOUGH THIS CEREMONY MARKS THE CLOSING CF A CHAPTER IK THE R.A.F. HISTORY IN HONG KONG IT ALSO MARKS THE BEGINNING OF NEW DEVELOPMENT OF THIS VERY IMPORTANT KOWLOON SITE.+
THE LARGE LAND AREA, HE SAID, WOULD BE DEVELOPED FOR USES SUCH AS LIGHT INDUSTRY, PUBLIC HOUSING, OPEN SPACE AND THE EXPANSION OF AIRPORT FACILITIES ALL OF WHICH WOULD BE EXTREMELY BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY.
+WE HAVE NOW REACHED THE CULMINATION' OF A PERIOD OF INTENSE ACTIVITY BY THE ROYAL Al.- FORCE AND THE PUBLIC -sORKS DEPARTMENT,* MR. MCDONALD SAID.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1978
+THE DECISION TO REPROVISION THE R.A.F. FACILITIES AT SEK KONG AND TO RELEASE THE MILITARY LANDS AT KAI TAK FOR CIVILIAN USE WAS MADE AS RECENTLY AS JANUARY 1976 AND TO HAVE ASSESSED REQ IREMENTS, =REPARED DESIGN AND WORKING DRAWINGS AND RELATED CO .TRACT DOCUMENTS AND COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION WORKS FOR THE 26 -ROJECTS IX' THE REPROVISIONING PROGRAMME BY TODAY HAS BEEN NO MEAN TASK.+
MR. MCDONALD THANKED ALL THE PEOPLE CONCERNED WITH THE PROJECT, PARTICULARLY THE SERVICES AND THE PROPERTY SERVICES AGENCY, FOP THEIR HELP AND CO-OPERATION.
WITHOUT THEIR ASSISTANCE, HE SAID, HE DOUBTED WHETHER THE P.W.D.’S ARCHITECTURAL OFFICE COULD HAVE COMPLETED THE VERY LARGE AND COMPLICATED PROGRAMME OF WORKS SUCCESSFULLY WITHIN SUCH A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.
GROUP CAPTAIN HONLEY SAID THE CLOSURE OF R.A.F. KAI TAK CAME SOME 52 YEARS AFTER THE ENSIGN OF THE R.A.F. WAS FIRST RAISED ON THE SITE ON MARCH 10, 1927.
HAPPILY, HE SAID, THIS DID NOT MEAN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE R.A.F. FROM HONG KONG AS THE R.A.F. HAD ALREADY HOISTED ITS ENSIGN AT ITS NEW LOCATION AT SEK KONG IN THE NEW TERRITORIES.
HOWEVER, HE ADDED, THE CLOSURE COINCIDED WITH A REDUCTION IN THE SIZE OF THE R.A.F. PRESENCE .IN HONG KONG.
GROUP CAPTAIN HONLEY THANKED ALL THOSE CLOSELY CONCERNED WITH THE PROJECT FOP THEIR COUNSEL, GUIDANCE, PATIENCE AND CO-OPERATION.
IN PARTICULAR, HE EXPRESSED HIS APPRECIATION TO THE ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS OF THE P.W.D. WHO HAD EUI LT vHAT WAS VIRTUALLY A NEW STATION AT SEK KONG IN A LITTLE MORE THAN 18 MONTHS.
+IT HAS BEEN A MAGNIFICENT ACHIEVEMENT AND ALL CONCERNED CAN TAKE PRIDE IN THE RESULT,+ HE SAID.
TO MARK THE CLOSURE OF THE STATION, THE ENSIGN OF THE R.A.F. WAS LOWERED FOR THE LAST TIME.
THE HANDING-OVER CEREMONY ENDED WITH A FLY-PAST BY FOUR .-.ESSEX HELICOPTERS OF NO. 28 (A.C.) SQUADRON, R.A.F., IN A LAST SALUTE TO THE EASE WHICH HAS BEE! THE SQUADRON’S HOME ALMOST CONTINUOUSLY SINCE 1948.
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THREE MORE TRADES TO EE INCLUDED IN APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME
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THE PROMOTION OF APPRENTICE TRAINING IN HONG KONG TOOK ANOTHER STEP FORWARD TODAY (FRIDAY) WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT THAT THREE MORE TRADES WILL SHORTLY EE INCLUDED IN THE COMPULSORY APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME, BRINGING THE TOTAL TO 31.
THE THREE TRADES ARE THOSE OF ERICKLAYER/PLASTERER/TILER, BAMBOO SCAFFOLDER AND PLUMBER.
IT wAS ANNOUNCED IN THE GOVERNMENT GAZETTE THAT THE TRADES ARE DESIGNATED UNDER THE APPRENTICESHIP ORDINANCE EFFECTIVE FROM SEPTEMBER 1. THEY HAVE BEEN SPECIFIED BY THE GOVERNOR ON THE ADVICE OF THE HONG KONG TRAINING COUNCIL. THE APPRENTICESHIP PERIOD FOR THE TRADES WILL BE THREE YEARS.
A SPOKESMAN FOR THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT SAID TODAY THAT IT WAS THE GOVERNMENT’S POLICY TO PROMOTE APPRENTICE TRAINING IN TRADES WHICH ARE VITAL TO HONG KONG’S INDUSTRIES AND TO ENSURE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF SKILLED MANPOWER.
HE SAID: +THE DESIGNATION OF THESE TRADES AFFECTS THE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OF YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN 14 AND 18 YEARS OF AGE.
+EMPLOYERS ENGAGED IN THE DESIGNATED TRADES MUST ENTER INTO A VALID CONTRACT OF APPRENTICESHIP WITH THEIR YOUNG EMPLOYEES, UNLESS THE EMPLOYEES HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED AN APPRENTICESHIP IN THAT TRADE.
+THE CONTRACT OF APPRENTICESHIP MUST BE IN THE SPECIFIED FORM. AND REGISTERED WITH THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT, SO THAT THE APPRENTICE WILL BE GIVEN PROPER TRAINING.*
THE COMMISSIONER FOR LABOUR, HOWEVER, HAS THE POWER TO GRANT EXEMPTION IN CERTAIN CASES — FOR EXAMPLE, IF HE IS SATISFIED THAT THE YOUNG PERSON HAS UNDERGONE SUFFICIENT TRAINING IN A PARTICULAR TRADE, THE SPOKESMAN ADDED.
HE ADVISED EMPLOYERS OF YOUNG PERSONS IN THE THREE CONSTRUCTION CRAFT TRADES TO PREPARE THEMSELVES TO COMPLY WITH THE ORDINANCE AND TO SIGN CONTRACTS WITH THEIR APPRENTICES.
THE SPOKESMAN ALSO POINTED OUT THAT A CONTRACT OF APPRENTICESHIP REGISTERED WITH THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT WILL HELP PROTECT THE EMPLOYER FROM LOSING HIS APPRENTICE TO ANOTHER EMPLOYER.
DETAILS OF THE APPRENTICESHIP ORDINANCE OR APPRENTICE TRAINING CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT’S APPRENTICESHIP DIVISION BY TELEPHONING 5-283545, 3-219285 OR 3-667463, OR EY CALLING IN PERSON AT THE DIVISION’S THREE OFFICES AT NEa RODNEY BLOCK, 9°, QUEENSWAY, WAN CHA I« PAPIS THEATRE BUILDING, 7, KING FUK STREET, GROUND FLOOR, SAN PO KONG= OR SALISBURY ROAD OPPOSITE THE SHERATON HOTEL IN TSIM SHA TSUI.
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GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTS * * * *
FOR MARCH 1978 * *
THE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 1978, SHO* A DEFICIT OF 0161 MILLION, COMPARED WITH A SURPLUS OF 028.6 r ILL I ON FOR THE SAME MONTH LAST YEAR.
REVENUE AND RECEIPTS FOR THE MONTH AMOUNTED TO $1,425.5 MILLION AND TOTAL EXPENDITURE TO 01,586.5 MILLION.
REVENUE AND RECEIPTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1977-78 TOTALLED 010,205.7 MILLION (EXCLUDING THE DRAW-DOWN OF A LOAN FACILITY AMOUNTING TO $26.9 MILLION) AND TOTAL EXPENDITURE WAS $8,996.9 MILLION, GIVING A FINAL SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR OF $1,208.8 MILLION.
WINDING UP THE BUDGET DEBATE IN APRIL, THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY PREDICTED A SURPLUS OF $1,080 MILLION, WITH TOTAL REVENUE AND RECEIPTS AT AN ESTIMATED 010,063 MILLION AND TOTAL EXPENDITURE AT AN ESTIMATED $8,983 MILLION.
COMMENTING ON THE FINAL RESULT OF GOVERNMENT REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE, A GOVERNMENT SPOKESMAN SAID THAT, WHILE ACTUAL EXPENDITURE HAD TURNED OUT TC EE VERY CLOSE TO THE PREDICTION, REVENUE ^AS HIGHER THAN EXPECTED, DUE MAINLY TO BETTER YIELDS FROM DUTIES, RATES, MOTOR VEHICLE TAXES, AND LAND SALES.
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P.W.D. AWARDS MAJOR ROAD CONTRACT TO PHILIPPINE FIRM * * -K * -*
THE P.W.D. HAS AWARDED A $59.2 MILLION CONTRACT TO A PHILIPPINE FIRM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SECTION OF THE SECOND CARRIAGEWAY OF TUEN MUN ROAD.
THIS STRETCH OF ROAD, MEASURING ABOUT FIVE KILOMETRES, ..ILL RUN FROM TSUEN WAN TO SHAM TSENG.
DR. Y.L. CHOI, CHIEF ENGINEER, CONSULTANTS MANAGEMENT DIVISION, HIGHWAYS OFFICE, SIGNED THE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE P.W.D. AND MR. R.M. CUENCA SIGNED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES AT A CEREMONY IN G. I.S. THEATRE, BEACONSFIELD HOUSE, TODAY.
THE WORK UNDER THE CONTRACT, WHICH WILL TAKE ABOUT 26 MONTHS TO COMPLETE, INVOLVES THE CONSTRUCTION OF 1.2 KILOMETRES OF BRIDGE AND VIADUCT, SEVERAL DRAINAGE CULVERTS, AND RETAINING WALLS. THERE WILL ALSO BE EXTENSIVE EARTH AND DRAINAGE WORKS.
DR. CHOI SAID THAT THE CONTRACT IS THE FIRST OF THREE MAJOR CONTRACTS FOR TUEN MUN ROAD, STAGE TWO — WORTH A TOTAL OF ABOUT $133 MILLION — BEING LET FOR THE 17-KILOMETRE ROAD.
+THE REMAINING CONTRACTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE SIGNED BY THE END OF THE YEAR AND WORK ON ALL THE THREE CONTRACTS IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY LATER 1989,+ HE SAID.
THE FIRST THREE LANES OF THE TUEN MUN ROAD WERE OPENED TO
TRAFFIC IN MAY THIS YEAR.
SINCE ITS OPENING, DR. CHOI SAID, TRAFFIC CONDITIONS BETWEEN TSUEN WAN AND TUEN MUN HAVE BEEN IMPROVED CONSIDERABLY.
+WITH THE COMPLETION OF THE SECOND CARRIAGEWAY OF TUEN MUN ROAD, THE TRAFFIC BETWEEN THESE TWO NEW TOWNS WILL BE FURTHER IMPROVED,* HE ADDED.
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GOVERNOR ATTENDS PRISONS DEPARTMENT’S ANNUAL DINNER ******
THE GOVERNOR, SIR MURRAY MACLEHOSE THIS EVENING ATTENDED -RISONS DEDARTMENT’S 25TH ANNUAL OFFICERS DINNER.
AT THE DINNER, WHICH WAS ALSO ATTENDED BY OVER 600 PRISON OFFICERS AND THEIR WIVES, THE COMMISSIONER OF PRISONS, MR. T.G. GARNER, PRESENTED GOVERNOR’S COMMENDATIONS TO THREE PRISON OFFICERS FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF DUTY.
MR. GARNER ALSO ANNOUNCED THE PROMOTION, FROM THE RANKS, OF 30 NEW PRISON OFFICERS.
THE THREE OFFICERS, TO WHOM THE AWARDS CAME AS A COMPLETE SURPRISE, WERE EACH PRESENTED WITH THE COVETED ’RED LANYARD’, A CERTIFICATE OF AWARD, AND A LETTER OF CONFIRMATION OF THE AWARD FROM THE CHIEF SECRETARY.
THE AWARD RECIPIENTS ARE MISS JUDY WONG, SUPERINTENDENT OF THE TAI LAM CE’TRE FOR WOMEN- MR. LAM WAH-PAK, SUPERINTENDENT OF HEI LING CHAU DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTRE- AND MR. WU CHUN-KAN, THE CHIEF OFFICER RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT.
THE LIST OF THE 30 NEW PROMOTIONS WAS DISPLAYED DURING THE EVENING, ALTHOUGH A NUMBER OF THOSE LISTED WERE UNABLE TO ATTEND BECAUSE OF DUTY COMMITMENTS.
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HONG- KONG-NORWAY TEXTILE TALKS ******
.wA.^RTHER R0UND 0F CONSULTATIONS BETWEEN DELEGATIONS FROM NORWAY AND HONG KONG WAS CONCLUDED IN OSLO TODAY, 29 JUNE 1978.
+I«E CONSULTATIONS WERE A CONTINUATION OF THOSE HELD LAST [•.ONT-I CONCERNING THE ARRANGEMENTS WHICH WOULD APPLY TO TRADE IN TEXTILES BETWEEN NORWAY AND HONG KONG.
MABC TACInr.?Ekn?ATI0NS EXPRESSED THE VIEW THAT PROGRESS HAD BEEN MADE TOWARDS REACHING A MUTUALLY ACCEPTABLE BILATERAL AGREEMENT uN TRADE IN TEXTILES, ALTHOUGH IN SOME AREAS, DIFFERENCES OF OPINION AND APPROACH REMAINED UNRESOLVED. BOTH DELEGATIONS RECOGNISED THAT IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES, OTHER SOLUTIONS TO THE CURRENT PROBLEM UNDER THE TERMS OF THE GATT MAY EE NECESSARY.
+FURTHER CONSULTATIONS MAY NONETHELESS BE HELD LATER IN THE YEAR.+
THAT STATEMENT ON THE OUTCOME OF THE HONG KONG-NORWAY TEXTILE TALKS WAS RECEIVED BY TRADE, INDUSTRY AND CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT FROM OSLO TODAY (JUNE 30).
COMMENTING ON IT, A SPOKESMAN FOR THE DEPARTMENT SAID THAT, ALTHOUGH THE T.'.O SIDES HAD COME CLOSER, NORWAY WAS STILL SEEKING A CUTBACK ON IMPORTS GREATER THAN HONG KONG COULD CONTEMPLATE.
IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES IT SEEMS LIKELY THAT NORWAY WILL CONTINUE ITS PRESENT IMPORT CONTROL REGIME UNTIL FURTHER CONSULTATIONS LEADING TO AGREEMENT OR OTHER SOLUTIONS ARE FOUND.
REFERRING TO ’OTHER SOLUTIONS’, THE SPOKESMAN SAID THAT ONE POSSIBILITY OPEN TO THE NORWEGIANS IS TO INTRODUCE A NONDISCRIM I NATCRY GLOBAL QUOTA UNDER ARTICLE XIX OF THE GATT.
+IT WAS THE DISCRIMINATION RATHER THAN THE FACT OF THE IMPORT RESTRICTIONS wHICH PROMPTED HONG KONG TO RAISE A COMPLAINT IN THE GATT COUNCIL LAST MONTH.+
THE HONG KONG DELEGATION IS EXPECTED TO RETURN NEXT WEEK.
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OBSERVATORY SIGNAL MAST TO EE DISMANTLED * * * * *
FROM SATURDAY (JULY 1) TROPICAL CYCLONE SIGNALS AND THE STRONG MONSOON SIGNAL wILL NOT EE DISPLAYED ON THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY SIGNAL MAST, AS IT IS SCHEDULED TO BE DISMANTLED.
THE SYMBOLS WILL NO LONGER BE HOISTED DURING THE DAY TIME AND THE NIGHT SIGNAL LIGHTS WILL ALSO BE AFFECTED.
THE TIME SIGNAL WHICH HAS BEEN FLASHED EY THREE WHITE LIGHTS EVERY QUARTER OF AN HOUR WILL ALSO CEASE TO OPERATE, BUT THE 6-PIP TIME SIGNAL WILL STILL BE BROADCAST ON A FREQUENCY OF 95 MEGAHERTZ.
TROPICAL CYCLONE SIGNALS AND THE STRONG MONSOON SIGNAL WILL CONTINUE TO BE DISPLAYED AT THE OTHER 38 STORM SIGNAL STATIONS IN HONG KONG.
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BANKING STATISTICS FOR MAY
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BANKING DEPOSITS AT THE END OF MAY THIS YEAR STOOD AT 058,574 MILLION COMPRISING 312,632 MILLION IN DEMAND DEPOSITS, 323,13-MILLION IN TIME DEPOSITS AND 322,604 MILLION IN SAVING DEPOSITS, ACCORDING TO STATISTICS RELEASED TODAY BY THE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF BANKING.
THE AVERAGE LIQUIDITY DURING THE MONTH WAS 45.01 PER CENT.
THERE .'.ERE 74 LICENSED BANKS IN HONG KONG AT THE END OF MAY.
THE FOLLOWING TAELES GIVE A DETAILED BREAKDOWN OF LIABILITIES AND ASSETS AND MONEY SUPPLY FOR THE MONTH.
BANK
$MILL ION
LIABILITIES
1. DEPOSITS
2. AMOUNT DUE TO BANKS ABROAD
3. OTHER LIABILITIES
58,574
36,349
11,548
TOTAL LIABILITIES! 106,471
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1. CASH
AMOUNT DUE FROM EANKS ABROAD :
(I) DEMAND AND SHORT TERM CLAIMS 31,313
(II) TIME DEPOSITS 7,386
3. LOANS AND ADVANCES :
( I) HONG KONG 41,511
(II) ABROAD 16,117
4. INVESTMENTS :
(I) HONG KONG 4,345
(II) ABROAD 112
5. OTHER ASSETS :
(I) HONG KONG 5,101
(II) ABROAD ’ 175
TOTAL ASSETS
AVERAGE LIQUIDITY DURING MONTH
MONEY SUPPLY
1. LEGAL TENDER COINS AND NOTES IN CIRCULATION (A)
COMMERCIAL BANK ISSUES
GOVERNMENT ISSUES
6,395 644
2. LICENSED EANKS’ HOLDINGS CF LEGAL TENDER COINS A‘D .NOTES (E)
3. LEGAL TENDER COINS AND OTES I '.'23 CF ACN-EANK PUBLIC (A) - (B) = (C)
1*,314
38,396
57,628
4,157
5,276
106,471
45.31%
MONTH ENDED 31ST MAY 1978
$ MILLION
6,739
1,314
5,725
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4. DEMAND DEPOSITS a I TH LICENSED EANKS (D) 12,632 5. MONEY SUPPLY (DEFINITION 1) (C) + (D) • (E) 13,357 3. TIME DEPOSITS WITH LICENSED EANKS (F) 23,138 7. SAVINGS DEPOSITS WITH LICENSED EANKS (G) 22,804 8. MONEY SUPPLY (DEFINITION 2) (E) + (F) + (G) - (H) 64,299
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TOWN CENTRE FOR TSI NG Yl PROPOSED
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A TOWN CENTRE WITH MAJOR COMMERCIAL AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES, INCLUDING A MARKET, AN INDOOR GAMES HALL AND A MULTI-STOREY CAR PARK, IS PROPOSED FOR TSI NG Yl ISLAND UNDER A REVISED DRAFT OUTLINE ZONING PLAN PREPARED BY THE TOWN PLANNING BOARD.
OCCUPYING AN AREA CF 14 HECTARES, THE TOWN CENTRE V. ILL EE SITUATED ON PROPOSED RECLAMATION AT TSI NG Yl EAY CLOSE TO OTHER RESIDENTIAL ZONES.
THE DRAFT PLAN COVERS A TOTAL AREA OF ABOUT 950 HECTARES OF ..HI CH OVER 130 HECTARES ARE EE ING OR WILL EE FORMED EY RECLAMATION.
A SPOKESMAN FOR THE TOWN PLANNING BOARD SAID THAT BY 1987 THE POPULATION AT TSI NG Yl WAS EXPECTED TO RISE TO ABOUT 189,300 FROM THE EXISTING 21,000.
OF THE TOTAL, 144,300 »OULD EE ACCOMMODATED IN PUBLIC HOUSING ESTATES AND 44,730 IN PRIVATE HOUSING ON THE ISLAND ..HICH FORMS PART OF TSUEN WAN NEW TOWN.
THE SPOKESMAN ALSO POINTED OUT THAT THE DRAFT PLAN AIMS AT PROVIDING LAND FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES, SUCH AS OPEN SPACES, SCHOOLS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT, INSTITUTION AND COMMUNITY USES IN SUPPORT OF FUTURE DEVELOPMENT.
+IT ALSO AIMS AT ACHIEVING A PROPER BALANCE BETWEEN INDUSTRIAL AND RESIDENTIAL AREAS ILE AT THE SAME TIME PROVIDING ADEQUATE ACCESS AND LINKS TO OTHER PARTS OF THE NEW TOWN.+
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THE DRAFT PLAN PROVIDES ABOUT 68 HECTARES OF LAND FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, THREE HECTARES FOR COMMERCIAL/RESI DENT I AL PURPOSES, 21 HECTARES FOR VILLAGES TYPE DEVELOPMENT AND 36 HECTARES FOR GOVERNMENT, INSTITUTION AND COMMUNITY USES SUCH AS SCHOOLS, I'.DOOR GAMES HALLS, MEDICAL AND HEALTH FACILITIES, MARKETS, POLICE AND FIRE STATIONS.
THE MOST EXTENSIVE LAND USE HOWEVER, COMPRISING ALMOST 37 PER CENT OF THE ISLAND’S AREA, IS INDUSTRIAL.
ABOUT 57 HECTARES WILL BE RESERVED FOR LIGHT INDUSTRY, 143 HECTARES FOR HEAVY INDUSTRY AND 9.5 HECTARES FOR SPECIAL INDUSTRIES (OFFENSIVE TRADES).
THE SPOKESMAN SAID THAT CF THE 35.22 HECTARES ZONED FOR OPEN SPACE, 12 HECTARES WOULD EE SUITABLE FOR ACTIVE RECREATIONAL USE.
IN ADDITION, GREEN EELT.
MORE THAN 431 HECTARES HAS BEEN SET ASIDE FOR
A LARGE HILLY AREA HAS INSTITUTION USE. MEASURING TC THE WEST OF THE PROPOSED
ALSO BEEN SET ASIDE FOR RELIGIOUS ABOUT 61.4 HECTARES, IT IS SITUATED TOWN CENTRE.
COPIES OF THE DRAFT PLAN, AND A NEW SET OF NOTES WHICH DEFINE THE PERMITTED USES AS WELL AS THOSE WHICH MAY EE EXCEPTIONALLY PERMITTED BY THE TOWN PLANNING BOARD, MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE CITY DISTRICT OFFICE (CENTRAL AND WESTERN) ENQUIRY SUB-OFFICE, THE DISTRICT OFFICE (TSUEN WAN) AND AT THE TOWN PLANNING OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC aORKS DEPARTMENT.
UNDER A NOTICE PUBLISHED IN TODAY’S GOVERNMENT GAZETTE ANY PERSON OBJECTING TO THE PLAN CP NOTES SHOULD SUBMIT HIS OBJECTION'S IN WRITING BEFORE'AUGUST 29, 1978 TC THE SECRETARY OF THE TOWN PLANNING BOARD, C/0 PUBLIC .vORKS DEPARTMENT, MURRAY BUILDING, HONG KONG.
COPIES OF THE DRAFT PLAN MAY EE DETAINED FROM THE P.W.D.’S CROWN LANDS AND SURVEY OFFICE, 19TH PLOOR, MURRAY BUILDING, AT 05 PER COPY (UNCOLOURED) -ND ‘50 PER COPY (COLOURED).
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FOU WAH OFFICE OF TSUEN WAN DISTRICT OFFICE OPENED
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ONE OF THE GOVERNMENT’S MAJOR TASKS IN TSUEN WAN IN THE NEXT TaC YEARS IS TO ENSURE THE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MASS TRANSIT RAILWAY AND THE NORTH TSUEN WAN DEVELOPMENT, THE TSUEN AN TOWN MANAGER, MR. JAMES HAYES, SAID TODAY.
SPEAKING AT THE OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY OF THE DISTRICT OFFICE’S NEW FOU WAH OFFICE, MR. HAYES ADDED THAT THE GOVERNMENT’S AIM WAS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAMME WITH THE MINIMUM TROUBLE AND DIFFICULTY DESPITE THE CONVULSION THE PROGRAMME REPRESENTS TO MORE THAN 20,000 PERSONS IN THE TOWN.
IN THE LONG TERM, HE SAID, THE GOVERNMENT WILL TAKE A DETAILED LOOK AT TOWN MANAGEMENT AND ESTABLISH IT ON SOUND LINES.
+WE HAVE, TOO, THE BENEFIT OF CITIZEN’S ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE THROUGH AREA COMMITTEES AND A SOLID NETWORK OF LOCAL SOCIETIES, SPEARHEADED BY THE DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD,+ HE SAID.
MR. HAYES POINTED OUT THAT ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE FEATURES OF OFFICIAL LIFE IN TSUEN WAN WAS THE CO-OPERATION RECEIVED FROM MANY QUARTERS, FROM GOVERNMENT COLLEAGUES, LOCAL LEADERS AND THE POPULATION AT LARGE.
+MUTUAL ASSISTANCE IS NECESSARY IN TSUEN WAN, AS ELSEWHERE IN MODERN HONG KONG, BUT IT IS LARGELY DEPENDENT UPON ACHIEVING A SATISFACTORY RAPPORT BETWEEN THE PARTIES CONCERNED.
+THIS MUST ALWAYS BE OUR AIM,+ HE SAID.
HE ADDED THAT THERE WAS BASICALLY A HEALTHY SENSIBLE ATTITUDE IN TSUEN WAN BETWEEN OFFICIALS AND THE PEOPLE.
MR. HAYES SAID : +IT MAY BE DISRUPTED OCCASIONALLY WHERE THERE ARE SITUATIONS TO EE EXPLAINED AND OVERCOME, AND THETRE ARE STILL PARTS OF THE TOWN AREAS WHERE WE DO NOT YET HAVE SUFFICIENT CONTACT-AND RAPPORT.
+BUT IN GENERAL, GIVEN EFFECTIVE CONTACT, THE REQUISITE EFFORT ON THE GOVERNMENT SIDE, AND COMMON WILL TO DISCUSS AND AGREE, MOST PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED.*
THE FOU WAH OFFICE LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF FOU WAH CENTRE, 210 CASTLE PEAK ROAD HOUSES THE DISTRICT OFFICE HEADQUARTERS AND STAFF OF ITS MASS TRANSIT RAILWAY DIVISION.
IN ADDITION, THE DISTRICT OFFICE HAS TWO TOWN MANAGEMENT OFFICES AND -SIX PUBLIC ENQUIRIES CENTRES IN TSUEN WAN, KWAI CHUNG AND TSI NG Yl.
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16 ASSISTANT PRISON OFFICERS RECEIVE TRAINING CERTIFICATES ******
THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF PRISONS, MR. TOM ECOB, TODAY PRESENTED TRAINING CERTIFICATES TO 18 RECRUIT ASSISTANT1OFFICERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED ONE YEAR TRAINING.
AT THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY AT STANLEY STAFF TRAINING INSTITUTE, MR. ECOB WARNED THE NEW OFFICERS THAT MOST OF THEIR WORK IS CARRIED OUT BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, AND RARELY SEEN BY THE PUBLIC, ADDING +THERE WILL BE TIMES WHEN YOU WILL BE IN THE PUBLIC EYE+.
HE STRESSED THAT IT WAS ESSENTIAL THAT OFFICERS CONDUCT THEMSELVES IN A MANNER THAT WOULD NOT BRING THE SERVICE INTO DISREPUTE.
QUOTING HIS OWN SERVICE EXPERIENCE OF OVER 30 YEARS, MR. ECOB ADVISED THE OFFICERS +T0 ASK, SEEK ADVICE AND ACCEPT CRITICISM+.
STRESSING THEIR. RESPONSIBILITY TO THE COMMUNITY, THE GOVERNMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT, HE HIGHLIGHTED THE IMPORTANT ROLE PLAYED BY THE JUNIOR STAFF CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL IN THE INTRODUCTION OF MANY IMPROVEMENTS TO STAFF WORKING CONDITIONS, METHODS OF TREATMENT, AND IN THE AIRING OF GRIEVANCES FROM MEMBERS OF THE STAFF.
+REMEMBER, THE COUNCIL WORKS FOR YOU, NOT AGAINST YOU+, SAID MR. ECOB.
COMMENTING ON THE CAREER OF PRISON OFFICERS, MR. ECOB STRESSED THAT PROMOTION PROSPECTS IN THE DEPARTMENT ARE NOW EXCELLENT, AND WILL IMPROVE IN THE FUTURE AS BUILDING AND METHODS OF TREATMENT PLANS ARE IMPLEMENTED.
+YOU WILL BE AMPLY REWARDED FOR THE HARD WORK AND DEDICATION YOU PUT INTO THIS VERY WORTHWHILE CAREER WHICH YOU HAVE CHOSEN*.
THE ONE YEAR PERIOD OF TRAINING INCLUDES SEVEN MONTHS OF FIELD WORK AND FIVE MONTHS INTENSIVE CLASSROOM COACHING AT THE STAFF TRAINING INSTITUTE,
THE NEWLY QUALIFIED ASSISTANT OFFICERS II RECEIVING THE TRAINING CERTIFICATES FROM MR. ECOB WERE: KWONG SIU-KIE, 22, POON CHI—MING, 22, LIU CHI-KUEN, 21, LAW YIU-TUNG, 25, TONG WAI-KI, 24, LUI KA-KI, 22, LEE WAI-YEE, 26, YIP KIM-WING, 26, TAM WAI-BUN, 21, HUI WING-SUM, 21,MA YING-LOK, 27, LAI POK-WAI, 20, CHUN KWOK-YAU, 23, LEE YUK-WAH, 22, CHENG HANG-SANG, 23, WONG WAH-LOK, 23, LI SHEK-HUNG, 19 AND CHEUNG CHI-CHEUNG, 27.
THEY WILL BE POSTED TO VARIOUS PRISONS AND INSTITUTIONS ON MONDAY (JULY 3).
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WATER METER READER RETIRES * * * * *
A METER READER OF THE WATER SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT WHO IS REVERENDLY CALLED THE +GRAND TEACHER+ £Y MANY OF HIS COLLEAGUES RETIRED TODAY (FRIDAY) AFTER 3'3 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE GOVERNMENT.
HE IS MR. HENRY YIP WAI-KEE, 55.
TO MARK HIS RETIREMENT, IR. CHAN SIU-LEUNG, BUSINESS MANAGEF OF THE DEPARTMENT, PRESENTED HIM WITH A GOLD HORSE STATUE -- A SYMBOL OF ENERGY AND GOOD HEALTH.
MR. YIP FIRST JOINED THE GOVERNMENT AS A JUNIOR METER READER IN 1948 AND ROSE TO HIS PRESENT RANK NINE YEARS LATER. HE IS MARRIED AND HAS FOUR CHILDREN.
IN PRESENTING THE GIFT, MR. CHAN SAID MR. YIP HAD WITNESSED THE DRAMATIC GROWTH OF THE DEPARTMENT SINCE THE END OF WORLD WAR I I.
♦HENRY, THE ’GRAND TEACHER’, IN HIS 30 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE DEPARTMENT HAS ACTUALLY WITNESSED THREE OCCASIONS OF OFFICE REMOVAL - FROM ST. GEORGE’S BUILDING TO WINDSOR HOUSE, FROM .. INDSOR HOUSE TO MURRAY BUILDING, AND FINALLY FROM MURRAY BUILDING TO LEIGHTON CENTRE,* HE SAID.
+EACH TIME WE MOVED, WE MOVED TO A LARGER OFFICE AND THE REMOVALS INDEED MARK THE GROWTH OF THE DEPARTMENT,* HE ADDED.
MR. CHAN RECALLED THAT AT THE TIME WHEN MR. YIP JOINED THE WATERWORKS OFFICE, THERE WERE 15 METER READERS WHO CARRIED CUT MONTHLY READINGS OF SEVERAL THOUSAND METERS THROUGHOUT HONG KONG.
♦BUT NOW 30 -YEARS LATER,* MR. CHAN ADDED, +WE HAVE A STAFF OF MORE THAN 199 OFFICERS IN THE METER READING SECTION AND £99,999 INDIVIDUAL METERS IN SERVICE ON HONG KONG ISLAND, KOWLOON AND THE NEW TERRITORIES.*
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SEMINAR ON GEOGRAPHY TEACHING
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A SPECIAL SEMINAR ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE TEACHING OF GEOGRAPHY AND MODERN CONCEPTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY -.ILL BE HELD FOR TEACHERS ON JULY 18 AND 19.
THE SEMINAR, ORGANISED BY THE GEOGRAPHY SECTION OF THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT’S ADVISORY INSPECTORATE, WILL BE CONDUCTED IN CANTONESE AT THE GRANTHAM COLLEGE OF EDUCATION IN GASCOIGNE ROAD, KOWLOON.
A DISPLAY OF TEACHING AND RESOURCE MATERIAL ON ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY AND OTHER ASPECTS OF THE SUBJECT BY LEADING LOCAL AND OVERSEAS PUBLISHERS a ILL EE MOUNTED ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE SEMINAR.
TEACHERS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THE SEMINAR AND THE EXHIBITION CAN OBTAIN APPLICATION FORMS FROM THE SENIOR INSPECTOR (GEOGRAPHY), ADVISORY INSPECTORATE, EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, FIFTH FLOOR, LEE GARDENS, HONG KONG. COMPLETED FORMS SHOULD BE RETURNED BY JULY 7.
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