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The November 1996 issue of the Hong Kong Monthly Digest of Statistics is now on sale at $50 a copy. Apart from the above two feature articles, it contains the most up-to-date information on Hong Kong's development regarding economic growth, labour market, inflation and many other social and economic issues.
Purchase of the publication can be made at the Government Publications Centre, ground floor, Low Block, Queensway Government Offices, 66 Queensway, Hong Kong. The publication is also available for sale at the Publications Unit of the Census and Statistics Department, 19th floor, Wanchai Tower, 12 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
Regular subscription can also be arranged with the Publications (Sales) Office of the Information Services Department on 2598 8196.
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Garrison to open gates to public for the last time
Ships, helicopters and assault craft will feature in spectacular action displays when the Royal Navy and the territory's own soldiers, the Hong Kong Military Service Corps (HKMSC) open the gates of Stonecutters Island to the public this weekend.
On what will be the last Open Days held by the British Garrison, the two branches of the Armed Services will be mounting a weekend-long programme packed with events on Saturday (November 23) and Sunday (November 24).
Highlights of the weekend will include action displays in the basin of HMS Tamar and a full programme of arena demonstrations by the Motorcycle Display Team from 29 Transport Squadron, Royal Logistic Corps, the Dog Display Team from the Hong Kong Defence Animal Support Unit together with traditional lion and dragon dances.
Music throughout the weekend will be provided by the Band of the Brigade of the Gurkhas and the Corps of Drums from 1st Battalion, The Staffordshire Regiment.
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