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New denomination stamps introduced
The Postmaster General, Mr M Pagliari, announced today (Monday) that arising from the postage revision which will take effect on June 1, four new denominations of the current definitive stamps will be introduced. They are: $1.10, $1.50, $2.10 and $2.60.
A first day cover to commemorate the issue of the new denominations will be put on sale at all post offices as from May 25 at $1 each. Advance orders for special positions of the four new denominations can be placed at the following seven philatelic offices from May 18 to 23:
Beaconsfield House Post Office
General Post Office
Granville Road Post Office
Peak Post Office
Sha Tin Central Post Office Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office Tsuen Wan Post Office
Customers may collect their orders on June 1 at the post office where they place their orders.
Hand-back service will be provided at all post offices on the same day to all official and privately-made covers bearing the first day of issue indication.
End/Monday, May 15, 1995
Plover Cove Visitor Centre closed for maintenance
The Plover Cover Country Park Visitor Centre has been closed for routine maintenance until further notice.
An Agriculture and Fisheries Department (AFD) spokesman said today (Monday) the closure was necessary for maintenance of the premises and re- introduction of new exhibits.
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The centre was expected to be re-opened in two months' time, the spokesman
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.