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An amazing historical Hong Kong Nutcracker

Submitted by annelisec on Thu, 12/23/2021 - 23:12

I've just returned home from this excellent and fun ballet ... an usher tipped me off about the historical paintings borrowed from HKMOA, one of which I immediately recognized over the stage "fireplace". Remember and get your tickets early next year. All performsnces were sold out in no time.

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The setting for the opening party scene inspires much of Act I :

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Opening of Biological Building at HKU West Gate on 22nd September, 1930

Submitted by hwngan on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 17:11

This is a rare footage of HKU in the 1930’s:

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All Remaining Stone-Marked Lots in Hong Kong

Submitted by 4ryanLAM on Sat, 12/11/2021 - 16:12

This is a list of stone-marked lots in Hong Kong that are still capturable by camera.

Be they in the form of:

Type 1 (Individual stone on ground)

Type 2 (Into walls)

Whether rural in the countryside, partly buried, or completely visible,

worn-out or perfect,

I took a photo of them, one by one.

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St John's youth club

Submitted by Derek Sloan on Tue, 12/07/2021 - 01:11

That building to the left of the picture is where St John's Youth club was held on Friday nights in the upper two floors.

Historic death certificates

Submitted by Jennifer A Bell on Fri, 12/03/2021 - 09:05

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

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Old Locations

Submitted by gcautherley on Fri, 11/26/2021 - 12:41

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.

Hung Hom Ferry Piers – A Timeline

Submitted by Klaus on Fri, 11/26/2021 - 02:25

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.

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E.P.M.(Taffy) HUNT late Superintendent RHKP

Submitted by 1314 on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 20:49

The Colonial Police Medal for Meritorious Service awarded to the above is on auction in the U.K.-For details search "The saleroom".

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Beatles Watchathon 25/26/27 November

Submitted by Beylogan on Mon, 11/22/2021 - 17:51

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.