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First nomination received for Tai Po DB by-election

One nomination was received today (Tuesday) for the Tai Po District Board by- election in respect of Shuen Wan constituency to be held on February 23.

The nomination was submitted by Mr Chan Mei-tak, a 39-year-old company director.

This is the first nomination received for the by-election since the nomination period started on January 3 (Friday).

Mr Chan can be contacted on 2638 1144 (daytime) and 2665 6115 (night time).

Nomination will last until January 16 (Thursday).

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority tender results

Tender date

:

7 January 1997

Paper on offer

:

EF Bills

Issue number

:

Q702

Issue date

:

8 January 1997

Maturity date

:

9 April 1997

Amount applied

:

HK$9,390 MN

Amount allotted

:

HK$2,000 MN

Average yield accepted

:

4.51 PCT

Highest yield accepted

:

4.52 PCT

Pro rata ratio

:

About 45 PCT

Average tender yield

:

4.68 PCT