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Tide tables for 1997 published

The 'Tide Tables for Hong Kong 1997', published recently by the Royal Observatory to provide an informative reference on tides in Hong Kong, is now available for sale.

The publication contains detailed information on the predicted heights and times of daily high and low waters at eight locations in the territory. They are: Chi Ma Wan, Ko Lau Wan, Lok On Pai, Quarry Bay, Tai O, Tai Po Kau, Tsim Bei Tsui and Waglan Island. Phases of the moon are also given.

At $9 a copy, the publication can be purchased from the Government Publications Sales Centre, Marine Department Headquarters and Royal Observatory Headquarters. The publication is useful reference material for engineers, shipping and wharfing companies, container terminal operators, yachtsmen, fishing and water sports enthusiasts.

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority money market operations

$million

Time (hours) ($million)

Cumulative change

Opening balance in the account

2,939

0930

-60

Closing balance in the account

2,369

1000

-60

Change attributable to:

1100

-60

Money market activity

-60

1130

-60

LAF today

-510

LAF rate 4.00% bid/6.00% offer TWI 124.2 *+0.0* 23.11.96

Closed November 23, 1996

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