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Members noted that Cheung Shan Kwu Tsz, a historical monastery in the local context, was believed to have been rebuilt in the 7th year of Tongzhi reign (1868). A two-hall structure with two internal open courtyards, it was constructed on two platforms with the rear one about one metre above the front. Buddha, Kwun Yum and Tei Chong Wong (King of Hell) are worshipped there. Other deities, like Wei, To (Defender of the Way), and To Tei (Earth God), are also placed there.

Lo Wai is one of the five renowned walled villages in Lung Yeuk Tau, Fanling, established by the Tang clan. It was originally a village enclosed by brick walls on all sides. Although it was largely rebuilt with the entrance tower relocated, part of the original village walls and the layout of the village still exist.

The Yamen at the Kowloon Walled City is a three-hall structure with the central portion of the building serving as the Yamen office while the rear block as the residence for the officials and their dependants. The South Gate was the main entrance to the building.

Another item discussed at the meeting was a proposal by the Housing Department to reconstruct Murray House at Ma Hang Village in Stanley. The building was originally situated at the junction of Queensway and Garden Road in Central.

Under the proposal, the department will re-erect the three-storey building for a variety of uses. The ground floor will house mainly tourists-oriented shops while the first and second floors are for restaurants, pubs and cafes.

Members expressed hopes that the project, upon completion, would become a successful tourist attraction for both local and overseas visitors.

The Board further noted an information paper concerning the Ohel Leah Synagogue in Robinson Road. The Historical Buildings and Structures Committee of the Board discussed the matter in detail at meetings in October and November and had asked the Antiquities and Monuments Office (AMO) to convey their concern about the future preservation of this place of worship to the Incorporated Trustees of the Jewish Community of Hong Kong and to offer any expert assistance required for the maintenance and preservation of the synagogue upon request. The AMO had written to the Trustees accordingly.