Everything tagged: General

Can anyone on this website tell me when the Border to Mainland China was closed.

Thanks

Chris

Since finding this site (accidentally, while trying to geo-position 1976 Hong Kong photos), I've enjoyed the volumes of fascinating, quality historic records.  The reminiscing set me on the path of trying to locate a girl I met during my (business/leisure) trip, in January '76.  I don't wish to intrude into her life but curiosity prompts me and I would welcome the opportunity to find that she's well and to have the opportunity to reminisce about my treasured memories of her courtesy to me while visiting her great city.

Hi,

My parents were stationed in HK late 1950's - leaving in 1960. Sadly mum passed awat a few years ago but left a pristine, still rolled, canvas hand painted and presented to her by the Principal of Wan Man English College.

The canvas includes a narrative in Chinese and English:

Does anyone know much about Hong Kong Beat - it was a nine-part BBC documentary on the HK police force that aired in 1978. I'd love to see it. The theme tune became a hit too... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBdavMIMfq0)

Europe in China - Eitel - published 1895

 In 1844, when the previously existing popular terms were officially adopted they were (original spellings used):

Sheungwan - West of Aberdeen Street

Chungwan   - Aberdeen Street to Glenealy

Hawan         - East of Glenealy

As the city grew, the discricts were further refined in 1903:

Transcribed from the book "City of Victoria"

After the closure of Kai Tak Airport in the early hours of the morning on July 6, 1998 a new era in the civil aviation history of Hong kong was written with the opening of the new Hong Kong International Airport at Chek Lap Kok on the same day.

In 1994, HMS Tamar (Shore Base) was relocated to Stonecutters Island.  Here are some photos of a visit made in 1996.

1910s Royal Naval Dockyard Entrance (today's Queensway)

http://picasaweb.google.com/Colin.Aitchison7

When I was stopped in HK briefly earlier this year, I saw four refurbished rickshaws for sale.  Instead of the usual green and red colors, they were painted black and grey (very dull colors).  They were the only ricksaws I saw in HK.

I was told that HK government had ceased to issue licenses for rickshaws back in the early 1980s making them completely extincted by the year 2000.

I've been searching the web for info about the steamliners, Tak Sing, Dai Loy, Fat Shin, and Macao, ferrying passengers between HK and Macao.  Save for Fat Shin (because it was sunk and with big loss of lives), I couldn't find too much info on the other three.  Anybody has some photos of the Tak Sing, Dai Loy and Macao to post?  When was the ferry service discontinued?