Sunday, January 11, 1976
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This year's meet was the brightest and best attended with some 400
competitors taking part in the 27 events which included races, hurdles, high
jump, long jump, shot put, javelin, relays, tug-of-war, cricket ball throw
and walk races, as well as special events for children.
All eleven offices of the department were represented but the glory
of the day went to the Electrical and Mechanical Office which swept the best
office cup for track and field for the fifth successive year.
were the Architectural Office and Highways Office.
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In a brief closing address, the Director of Public Works, Mr. David
cDonald, congratulated the competitors and noted that the sports day was one
of the few occasions when all staff could get together in an informal way and
compete in friendly rivalry where rank and seniority meant nothing and where
sheer skill and physical ability were the only keys to success.
He also thanked those organisations and associations which had assisted
in making the occasion such success.
Mrs. McDonald presented the trophies to the winners.
REOPENING OF ARGYLE STREST
Work is nearing completion on Argyle Street where a burst watermains
in December closed sections of the road and flyover.
The westbound section of Argyle Street between house no. 250 and the
Kowloon City roundabout will reopen to traffic tomorrow (January 12) when buscs
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will also revert to the bus-stops opposite the Prince Hotel.
The section of the flyover between Kai Tak Road and no. 250 Argyle
Street will reopen to traffic on January 16.
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