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There was a cluster of buildings, which were confusingly all named "St. Joseph's", at the eastern end of Robinson Road. These include St. Joseph's Terrace, St. Joseph's Building, St. Joseph's House and St. Joseph's Mansion. I recently found a map on uwants.com which can clarify the location of the buildings in what I coin as the St. Joseph's Complex.
When I was a kid living in HK on Queen's Road East close to the army barricade on sports road, I enjoyed very much going each year to the Christmas Bazaar when the militrary facility was open to the public. I was particularly fond of riding the mules. Today I am trying to write some memoir of my childhood. I ask if anyone has some photos of the Christmas bazaar so I can show to my friends here in Canada.
Folks,
A new book appeared a while ago: Old Hong Kong - Kong Kai Ming Sketches (ISBN: 978-962-678-839-4) (http://www.cp1897.com.hk/product_info.php?BookId=9789626788394&cl=engli…) @HKD268.-, available in all book chains and smaller book stores. The book is full of sketches in great details in locations all over the city. Go grab one while stock lasts.
Thanks & Best Regards, T
If you're in Central between now and Wednesday evening, this is well worth a visit.
I went along this morning, and there is a great selection of old (1860s-1930s) photographs and maps of Hong Kong to enjoy. They're well lit and clearly displayed, so it is as good as anything you'll find in the local museums.
The exhibition is at the Rotunda in Exchange Square, and is open from 9am - 7pm today, tomorrow and Wednesday. Free admission, no cameras.
Regards, David
Does anyone have any memories or observations of dugongs or mermaid folklore in Hong Kong and has anyone ever written up a comprehensive history of the 1993 Mermaid rumour in Hong Kong? Dugongs are now very rare indeed or extinct in the Pearl River Estuary.
I have an account of a 1940 Dugong/sea cow seen off Lantau and I`ve also heard of a mystery animal called the Lutung or Luting fish whose identity I would like to know.
Richard Muirhead
App - Lands department has put out this truly superior app that includes an 1889 map superimposed on the current map.
No doubt they got the idea from your 1924 map, David.
Looking for records of ships in and out of Hong Kong from 1854-1884, particularly the Schooner or Barque Dohphin or Delphin with the Master Lilienthal. I would be very grateful to learn of sources to consult or any details at all that I could investigate. 
-isioux
Several people have sent me this link:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2814613/Hong-Kong-ve-never-seen…
I asked my wife if she was the anonymous buyer, sorting out my christmas present. Unfortunately it wasn't her...
Regards, David