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Monitors' report submitted to CS
The monitors appointed to observe the Tai A Chau Detention Centre decantation operation this (Thursday) morning have submitted their report to the Chief Secretary.
The three monitors comprised a non-official Justice of the Peace, Mr Tsim Tak-lung; and representatives from two non-government organisations, Ms Harriet Sewell from Christian Action and Mr Lum Kwok-choi from Oxfam, Hong Kong.
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HK to participate in international stamps exhibition
The Postmaster General, Mr Robert Footman, announced today (Thursday) that the Hong Kong Post Office will participate in the '96 International Stamps Exhibition in Guangzhou, China, from September 30 to October 2.
The exhibition is organised by the General Office of Guangzhou Municipal People's Government, the Foreign Affairs Office of Guangzhou Municipal People's Government and the Guangzhou Postal Service Bureau to commemorate the 2210th anniversary of the founding of Guangzhou city.
To commemorate the Hong Kong Post Office's participation in the exhibition, a specially designed souvenir cover will be placed on sale at all post offices at $2 each from September 23.
A special postmark and cachet will be introduced for cancellation purpose at all post offices on September 30. Hand-back service will be provided at all post offices to official and privately-made covers bearing an indication of the event. The cachet will also be available for cancellation at the exhibition venue.
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