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Thursday, June 28, 1973

DANGEROUS BUILDING TO BE DEMOLISHED

The Building Authority today declared 11 Pan Kwai Lane, in Western

District liable to become dangerous and ordered its demolition.

The Principal Government Building Surveyor said that this three-storey

pre-war building had been under routine observation for some time.

Following a fire, adjoining buildings were recently closed and

demolished which disclosed the defective condition of the walls of No. 2

Trung Sau Lane, The latter was then also closed and an order has been made

to demolish this building which shares a party wall with No. 11 Pan Kwai Lane.

Due to defective brickwork and decayed timber there is a risk of

collapse as a result of demolition.

Notice of intention to apply for a closure

order in Victoria District Court, at 9.30 a.m. on July 26 was posted today.

BETTER FACILITIES AT KOWLOON PARCEL OFFICE

New parcel acceptance facilities have been provided in the extended

portion of the Kowloon Parcel Office in Salisbury Road.

Equipped with air conditioning, the new accommodation and facilities

will be opened to the public from Tuesday (July 3).

A spokesman for the Post Office said today that this is part of a

general improvement programme for the Kowloon Parcel Office costing some

$440,000.

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