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Third 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 Roger Li Kwok-keung, a 45-year-old

accountant.

This is the third nomination received for the by-election since the nomination period started on January 3.

Mr Li can be contacted on 2651 1899 (daytime) and 2657 8177 (night time).

Nomination will last until Thursday (January 16).

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority tender results

lender date

14 January 1997

Paper on offer

:

EF bills

Issue number

:

Q703

Issue date

:

15 January 1997

Maturity date

:

16 April 1997

Amount applied

:

HK$7.375 MN

Amount allotted

HK$2,000 MN

Average yield accepted

:

4.58 PCT

Highest yield accepted

:

4.60 PCT

Pro rata ratio

:

About 92 PCT

Average tender yield

4.75 PCT