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Thursday, July 19, 1973
PLEASURE CRAFT WRECKED IN TYPHOON
Owners of pleasure craft which were wrecked in typhoon "Dot" should
report the incident with all known details to the Director of Marine.
A spokesman for the Marine Department said today that the reporting
is required under regulation 10 of the Merchant Shipping (Pleasure Vessels)
Regulations.
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He said it was necessary so that the Marine Department was kept
informed of any navigational hazards and also to assist in maintaining an
accurate register of pleasure craft.
"The cooperation of owners in making reports as soon as possible
would be appreciated," the spokesman added.
Failure to comply with the regulations could lead to a maximum
fine of $1,000 on conviction.
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WATER INTERRUPTION
The water supply to a number of premises in Western district will
be interrupted for eight hours beginning at 10 p.m. tomorrow (Friday),
while a fresh water connection is made.
The area affected by the cut takes in 455 to 499 Queen's Road West
and 430 to 442 Connaught Road West.
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