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The Government Craft and Technician Apprentice Training Scheme is run by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department to provide well-trained craftsmen and technicians for government service, as well as the community.

Since the scheme was launched in 1969, more than 2,800 skilled personnel have completed the training programme.

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Land auction scheduled for the end of September

The public auction of two lots of government land originally scheduled for August 31 will be held in the Concert Hall of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui on September 26, starting at 2.30 pm, the government gazette notified today (Friday).

With an area of about 15,300 square metres, the first lot in area 37, Tai Po is designated for private residential use.

Located in Shing Yiu Street, Kwai Chung, the second lot has an area of about 6,525 square metres and is earmarked for industrial and/or godown purposes.

End/Friday, September 8, 1995

Officials drum support for election and fund raiser

A group of senior government officials turned up at the Home Affairs Department (HAD) headquarters today (Friday) in their T-shirts featuring the unmistakable Legislative Council building profile to promote the forthcoming LegCo Elections and the Community Chest's "Dress Casual Day" fund-raising drive.

Among those who showed up in their casual attire to convey some rather serious messages were the acting Chief Secretary, Mr Donald Tsang; the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Michael Suen; the Secretary for Constitutional Affairs, Mr Nicholas Ng; the Chief Electoral Officer, Mrs Carrie Willis; the Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Shelley Lau; directorate officers of the Home Affairs Branch and Department; and district Officers.