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DHA urges people to vote in Municipal Councils elections
This year will mark an important milestone in Hong Kong's political development, the Director of Home Affairs, Mr Joseph Wong, said this (Tuesday) afternoon.
Speaking at two spring receptions hosted by the Tuen Mun and Tsuen Wan District Offices, Mr Wong pointed out that the Municipal Councils elections and the Legislative Council elections will be held on March 5 and September 17 respectively.
He appealed to members of the public to elect their representatives so as to ensure a better future for the territory.
Turning to the work of the Home Affairs Department and its District Offices, Mr Wong pledged that he would further enhance communication with district bodies and local personalities.
"I believe we can solve district problems through the sincere co-operation between the Administration and the public," he said.
End/Tuesday, February 7, 1995
Reception for TV advisers hosted
The Broadcasting Authority (BA) and the Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority today (Tuesday) hosted a reception in the honour of the BA's Television Viewing Groups and Advisory Panels.
The Television Viewing Advisory Scheme was introduced in 1982, and keeps the BA in touch with the community's perception of television programme standards and other broadcasting matters.
A total of 19 district viewing groups and five advisory panels have been set up with membership of about 650 people from all walks of life.
At the reception, the BA Chairman, Sir Roger Lobo, presented Outstanding Representative Awards to those district group representatives who have played an active role in the advisory scheme and have attained the highest attendance rate of meetings and activities.
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