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The defendant pleaded guilty to breaching the Electricity Ordinance and was fined $10,000 and sentenced to two months' imprisonment, suspended for 12 months.
The offence carries a maximum fine of $50,000 on first conviction, and $100,000 on a subsequent conviction for the same offence, in addition to imprisonment for six months, the spokesman added.
End/Sunday, February 12, 1995
Government House gardens open to public
Residents will have the opportunity to enjoy the azaleas in full bloom in the gardens of Government House from 10 am to 5 pm on February 19 (Sunday).
The open day has been an annual event since 1968.
Those wishing to visit Government House during the opening hours should enter by the east gate, which is located on Upper Albert Road facing the American Consulate.
They can leave by the main gate on Upper Albert Road or the west gate on Albert Path.
As a large number of people are expected to turn up, visitors are advised not to travel by private car or taxi.
If they do come by car or taxi, they are advised not to alight on Upper Albert Road.
End/Sunday, February 12, 1995