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As far as I can work out, it's not possible to obtain a death certificate for a relative unless one is physically in Hong Kong. Can anyone confirm this please? Or advise me if there is a way to do it remotely, from Australia?
many thanks, Jenny
I would like to identify the Inland Lot number of the address 15 Pok Fu Lam, which was a cottage owned by my great-great grandfather in the 1860s, as I would like to identify the location and would appreciate it if anyone has any ideas.
Currently, a lot of comments are posted on Gwulo regarding the ferry piers in Hung Hom. Many of these are by simtang who was able to reveal the timeline of the different piers. I thought it would be valuable to collect all comments and create a summary of the development. This might not be fully correct, so any comments are welcome.
The Colonial Police Medal for Meritorious Service awarded to the above is on auction in the U.K.-For details search "The saleroom".
This may be slightly off topic, though of course, The Fab Four did visit Hong Kong!
We'll be having a three day viewing party to enjoy the new Peter Jackson documentary 'Get Back'. All are welcome, its absolutely free, and we'll have free beer, wine, pizza and more of the same!
The events are on the 25th/26th/27th of November and will be held at Unit C, 10th Floor, Block B, Marvel Industrial Building, 17-23, Kwai Fong Crescent, Kwai Fong, New Territories.(Exit C, Kwai Fong MTR)
Please RVSP to me here, or by Whatsapp at 9374 9619.
A history of the HKSPC
The weather is fine on the 49th floor.
Come chat and share your finds with other Gwulo folks
These are good dates at the moment: Thurs 18,
( or Mon 22, Mon 29, Tues 30 )
Fully vaccinated only please, with proof and bring your LeaveHomeSafe app on your phone.
Annelise
Please RSVP
One of the joys of life has been going to the National Archives in Kew and lugging a large CO 129 box back to ones desk. Opened up, the great tome of correspondence between Hong Kong and the Colonial Office in London is a treasure trove. Of course, there's the pages one's looking for - but there's always the unexpected, too. Is that a map folded up there? What's that about? Oh! an early underpass sceme! What's this letter? Wow! correspondence from Florence Nightingale!
Following on from the recent discussions about Haw Par Mansion and Tiger Balm Gardens and the mystery pavilions (Gwulo.com/node/52422), I purchased the Tiger Balm Gardens book from the Haw Par Music bookshop inside the mansion (it is currently available at $250 if you are interested to buy).
The book mentions in passing the Hong Kong factory that produced Tiger Balm and includes an illustration (see below) of the factory building but makes no mention of its location. Does anyone know where it was located?