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The new arrivals took a keen interest in Mrs Tang's briefing on the work of the District Office's Public Enquiry Services Centre, the district board and the area committees and the information leaflets they were given on Hong Kong's education system, employment situation, housing facilities and other relevant facts which may affect their daily lives.
The visitors in turn took a genuine interest in how the new immigrants had tried to adapt to life in Hong Kong, and obtained first-hand information on their needs. Some useful advice was offered to them on the spot and some of them were directed to appropriate government departments or non-governmental organisations for assistance.
"We also encouraged the new arrivals to take part in a wide range of community involvement activities including the territory-wide 'Serving the Community Week' from December 1 to 7 and the Wan Chai Festival in January, 1997.
"We hope we can better understand the needs of the new arrivals and respond to them more effectively," Mrs Tang said.
The next series of visits will take place on December 1.
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Firing practice in December
Firing practice will take place at the Ha Tsuen/Castle Peak Range on 11 days next month (December). Members of the public are advised not to enter the area when red flags are hoisted.
Following are the dates and times for the firing practice:
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Date
Time
December 2 (Monday) December 3 (Tuesday)
8.30 am - 5 pm
8.30 am - 5 pm
December 4 (Wednesday)
8.30 am - 5 pm
December 5 (Thursday)
8.30 am - 5 pm
December 9 (Monday)
8.30 am - 5 pm
8.30 am - 5 pm
December 12 (Thursday) December 17 (Tuesday)
December 10 (Tuesday)
December 11 (Wednesday)
8.30 am - 5 pm
5 pm
8.30 am 8.30 am - 5 pm
December 18 (Wednesday) December 19 (Thursday)
8.30 am - 5 pm
8.30 am - 5 pm