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Application on quota allocation for entry of PRC fisherman deckhands
Applicants for PRC fisherman deckhands quota allocation under the PRC fisherman deckhands scheme are reminded to submit their applications on or before Friday (March 31), which is the closing date for the application, a spokesman for the Immigration Department said today (Tuesday).
"Applications under the new scheme may be made by hand or by post before the closing date to the Harbour Control office of the Immigration Department at 10th floor, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central. Late applications will not be entertained," the spokesman said.
Enquiries concerning the new arrangement may be directed to the Agriculture and Fisheries Department on tel 2733 2201 or to the Immigration Department at 2852 3421.
End/Tuesday, March 28, 1995
Dead chicken case
There was no evidence to show that dogs were responsible for the attacks on chickens at the temporary Smithfield market early yesterday (Monday) morning, Senior Veterinary Officer of the Agriculture and Fisheries Department (AFD), Dr Liu Kwei-kin, said today (Tuesday) following investigation of the case.
Dr Liu said there was no evidence indicating that the premises had been disturbed by dogs. The single metal cage in which the dead chickens were reported to be found showed no signs of damage.
Also, the fact that the deaths were restricted to one cage was not consistent with the usual pattern of dog attacks on caged poultry, he said.
The cause of death of the chickens could not be determined since all the carcasses had been disposed of, he added.