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Mr Wong, an assistant engineer with AJAX Engineers and Surveyors Ltd which was responsible for the safety of a passenger hoist installed in a North Point construction site, was charged with one count of manslaughter after an accident involving the hoist occured on September 2, 1993.
He was granted legal aid. He was originally represented by Mr Pritchard who, however, fell ill during the hearing at the High Court and the defence was taken over by Mr Westbrook.
At the end of the Crown's case, Mr Justice Duffy ruled that there was no case to answer and directed the jury to find Mr Wong not guilty of the offence on April 27.
The presentation of the silver plates took place today at the Headquarters of the Legal Aid Department in the present of the Director of Legal Aid, Lady Cheung, and a number of senior officers of the department.
End/Monday, June 5, 1995
Tender for fourth issue of 5-year Exchange Fund Notes
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announces today (Monday) that the tender for the fourth issue of five-year Exchange Fund Notes will be held on next Monday (June 12) for settlement on Tuesday (June 13).
Similar to the previous issue, an amount of HK$500 million five-year notes will be on offer.
In addition to that, another HK$100 million will be held as reserve by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority for supply to Market Makers in the secondary market.
The notes will mature on June 13, 2000 and will carry interest at the rate of 6.60 per cent per annum payable semi-annually in arrears.
Members of the public who wish to tender for the notes may do so through any of the Market Makers or Recognised Dealers on the published list which can be obtained from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority on 30th floor, 3 Garden Road, Hong Kong (or telephone 2878 8150).
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.