News report Yuen On wharf demoition began:
Demolition of Yuen On wharf on Connaught rd started on Jun 29 1959. Ticket counter and coolie room inside pier has moved elsewhere. The roof has been partly removed. It is estimated it will be completely removed in one month.
The wharf was built end of Qing dynasty Xuantong period or 1908. The steamers Guangdong and Guangxi docked here since then. It has a 50 year history. Government has designated that place within boundary of the third phase of planned reclamation.
Date picture taken
1959