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Friday, February 23, 1973

OPENING OF NEW FIRE STATION IN FANLING

The District Commissioner, New Territories, will open the Fanling Fire

Station at 10.30 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday).

The new station serves as an additional link to cater for the

increasing demand for fire fighting and prevention in the New Territories.

Ideally situated at the Fanling Crossroads, the station can also

provide prompt reinforcement to Yuen Long, Sheung Shui and Tai Po.

Besides dormitory accommodation for on-duty firemen, the station

provides 45 quarters for officers and their families.

Note to Editors:

You are cordially invited to send a reporter

and/or photographer to cover the opening ceremony.

Release time: 7.30 p.m.