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Hi David, how are you doing? I try to look for a place called 'yung yung bee shui' in Cantonese. I try to translate it to English as best as I can. Do you have any idea where it is today. My mom told me that this old building still exists. Would you mind sedding some light? Greatly appreciate your help. Thanks again. Mark.
Can anyone shed light on the Fleur de Lys decorations on the staircase at North Kowloon Magistracy?
It may be that either the Architect, or a member of the Hong Kong Judiciary had an interest in this particular decoration, which has featured in Coats of Arms of both the British and French for centuries.
Thanks, Tony. <tcarroll@netvigator.com>
Looking through the 1941 Jury List I found these named houses:
Repulse Bay
Enidville
Overbays - RBL 164
Homesdale
Two Bays, Deep Water BAy
Tara, Deep Water Bay
Zara, Deep Water Bay
Erinville, Tytam, Island Road
In other places I've found these names, but post war:
Tai Tam Road
Tytam Villa, 30 Tai Tam Road
Palm Villa
Stanley Lodge
Most Spam is just irritating. But sometimes I get stuff that is truly mind-boggling. Not for the outrageous claims, but for the fact that the sender seriously thinks they'll get some business out of it.
We've written about several old cable-car systems in Hong Kong. Which got this gentleman so excited he sensed a business opportunity:
Dear Sir/Madam,
Hi there,
It seemed a bit odd to have such a topic but indeed it was one of those totally unexpected during our meet-up over dinner. Would you be more astonished if I tell you the topic was raised by the only lady present? :-P
I could not recall anything like these on Kowloon side, but I have been peeing into at least three of them occasionally back in the 1970's. They have one thing in common, ladies are not allowed.
Hi there,
It's a bit late on this as the exhibition ends on 31st July. Details could be found here. I believe there are two exhibition sites and one of them is on 3/F of the Landmark, just outside Harvey Nichols and the ThreeSixty.
I'm meeting a few of the regulars* next Tuesday 27th for drinks & dinner. Everyone's welcome, so feel free to join us.
We'll meet in Delaneys on Peking Road, TST at 7pm. If you have any trouble finding us, my mobile number is 94015251.
Hope to see you there,
David
* So far Craig, Phil, Rob Weir, and Thomas have confirmed.
I've been trying to find some film or radio commentary about/ during the 1956 riots (not 66 or 67). I guess RTHK must have had some film as part of its news broadcasts. Does anyone have any, or know where they can be unearthed? Newspaper footage also of interest!
Carol Jones
I am loking for pics of the USS Wisconsin in Hong Kong. I do know it was there I believe Dec 25th 1953 (maybe other visits). Any help would be GREATLY appreciated :)
In your opinion, which recent (starting from Grantham) HK British Governor contributed most to Hong Kong? And why?
My vote is for MacLehose because of his establishment of ICAC to combat severe corruption and decay in our society at that time.