The Old Stanley Police Station was a police station constructed in on Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong in 1859. It is now the oldest remaining police station building in Hong Kong.
The British Army, during the early years of the colonial era, used the station from time to time in conjunction with the police because of its strategic position as the most southerly outpost on Hong Kong Island. During the , the Japanese Gendarmerie used the police station as a local headquarters and a mortuary was built onto the building.
After the war, the building reverted to its original use and served as a police station until 1974. Since then it has had a number of unrelated uses including a sub-office of the Southern District Office, a restaurant, and currently it is used as a grocery store.
There have been various attempts to have the government discontinue its commercial use, and to utilize it for some official function. One recent suggestion was to use it as a branch of the Hong Kong Police Museum.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Old District Office North
The Old District Office North is a building located at 20 Wan Tau Kok Lane, Tai Po in the New Territories of Hong Kong. It was built around 1907 and was the earliest seat of the colonial civil administration of the New Territories. Administration and land registration of the northern part of the New Territories were carried out in this building. The building still housed a magistrate's court until 1961.
It is now used by the New Territories Eastern Region Headquarters of The Scout Association of Hong Kong.
It is now used by the New Territories Eastern Region Headquarters of The Scout Association of Hong Kong.
Maryknoll Convent School
Maryknoll Convent School is a prestigious Roman Catholic girls' school with and sections at Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. It was founded by the American Maryknoll Sisters in Hong Kong in 1925. at Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. MCS is well-known for its distinguished academic results and school traditions. It also has a good reputation for its cultural achievements at both local and international levels.
Mother Mary Joseph Rogers, founder of the Maryknoll Sisters said in 1925, "Let's see what God has in store for us." The organisation came to Hong Kong started providing education.
On 11 February 1925, Sister Mary Paul, began teaching 12 students various subjects in the Convent Parlour at 103 Austin Road. In 1931, due to the growing number of students and teachers, the school moved to 248 Prince Edward Road. The school moved again in 1936, to the current magnificent campus at 130 .
In 1941, the Maryknoll Sisters left Hong Kong and closed the school, as the . In 1945, after the , the school reopened.
In 1960, a new section was inaugurated at 5 Ho Tung Road for the section. The primary section remains at 130 Waterloo Road. In 1995, the Jockey Club Wing of the secondary section was opened. Since 1997, the primary section has been converted to a whole-day school. The Jockey Club Wing of the primary section was completed in 1998. Further, in 2005, the Rogers Annex is opened for the secondary section.
On May 16, 2008, Maryknoll Convent School became a .
Feb.11, 1925
MCS opens with 12 students in the convent parlour at 103 Austin Road with Sr Mary Paul in charge.
1931
The school moves to Prince Edward Road.
1937
The new building at Waterloo Road and Boundary Street becomes the new MCS.
1941
The Sisters have to leave H.K. because of the Japanese Occupation.
1945
The Sisters return to H.K. and reopened the school.
1950
MCS celebrates its Silver Anniversary. The MCS Former Students’ Association is formed.
1959
Sr Mary de Ricci replaces Sr Ann Mary as Principal.
1960
The Secondary School moves into a new building at 5 Ho Tung Road built because of a significant increase in the number of students. The Primary School remains in the Waterloo Road building under Sr Ann Lewandoski.
1961
Sr Miriam Xavier replaces Sr Ann Lewandoski as Primary Principal.
1965
Sr de Ricci is replaced by Sr Rose Duchesne as Principal of the Secondary Section .
1967
Sr Marie Corinne Rost succeeds Sr Miriam Xavier as Principal of the Primary Section.
The Maryknoll Student Association is set up for the Secondary Section under the guidance of Sr Jeanne Houlihan.
1969
Mrs Hilda Kan becomes Principal of the Primary Section p.m. Session.
1971
An experimental administrative system, a Staff Council, is set up in the Secondary Section. Ms Nancy Yu replaces Sr Teresa Perkes as Vice-Principal of the Secondary Section .
1972
Sr Jeanne Houlihan becomes Principal of the Secondary Section.
1974
Mrs Lydia Huang becomes the second Vice-Principal of the Secondary Section.
1975
Golden Anniversary of Maryknoll Convent School.
1977
Sr Marie Corinne Rost becomes Supervisor of the Primary Section. Mrs Elsie Wong becomes Principal of the Primary Section .
1983
Sr Rose Duchesne replaces Sr Marie Corinne Rost as Supervisor of the Primary Section.
1985
Diamond Jubilee of Maryknoll Convent School
Sr Marya Zaborowski replaces Sr Rose Duchesne as Supervisor of the Primary Section.
1986
Mrs Jennie Chan becomes Vice-Principal and Ms Edith Wong, Senior Council Member of the Secondary Section .
Jan. 1987
Mrs Lydia Huang replaces Sr Jeanne Houlihan as the first lay Principal of the Secondary Section . Sr Jeanne remains Supervisor.
1988
Sr Jeanne Houlihan replaces Sr Marya Zaborowski as Supervisor of the Primary Section.
1989
The Prefect system is revived for the Secondary Section to help students become more self-disciplined.
Jan. 1991
Sr Agnes Cazale replaces Sr Jeanne Houlihan as Supervisor of the Secondary Section .
1991
Mrs Lydia Huang replaces Sr Jeanne Houlihan as Supervisor of the Primary Section.
Ms Edith Wong becomes the Principal Assistant Mistress of the Secondary Section .
Ms Patricia Hong becomes the second Vice-Principal of the Secondary Section .
May 1992
The MCS Educational Trust is founded to advance education at Maryknoll.
Jan 1995
The Jockey Club Wing of the Secondary Section is opened.
Sept. 1995
Mrs Sophie Hsu replaces Mrs Jennie Chan as one of the Vice-Principals of the Secondary Section .
Mrs Teresa Chow replaces Mrs Elsie Wong as Principal of the Primary Section .
Sept. 1996
Mrs Winifred Lin replaces Mrs Sophie Hsu as one of the Vice-Principals of the Secondary Section .
Ms Edith Wong retires as Principal Assistant Mistress.
1997
Mrs Hilda Kan retires as Principal of the Primary Section .
The Primary Section turns into a whole-day school with Mrs Teresa Chow as Principal and Ms Joyce Fong as Vice-Principal.
Jan. 1997
Mrs Gloria Ko replaces Mrs Lydia Huang as Principal of the Secondary Section .
Feb. 1998
The Jockey Club Wing of the Primary Section is opened.
Sept. 1999
Ms Patricia Hong resigns as Vice-Principal of the Secondary Section.
2000
75 th Anniversary of Maryknoll Convent School
Feb. 2001
The School Advisory Committee is set up to replace the Staff Council of the Secondary Section.
July 2001
The General Staff Assembly is set up for the Secondary Section.
Sept. 2001
Ms Melaine Lee becomes the second Vice-Principal of the Secondary Section.
Mrs Josephine Lo replaces Ms Joyce Fong as Vice-Principal of the Primary Section.
Dec. 2001
The Maryknoll Convent School Parent-Teacher Association is set up.
June 2002
The Maryknoll Convent School Parent-Teacher Association is set up.
Sept. 2002
Mrs Winifred Lin replaces Mrs Gloria Ko as Principal of the Secondary Section.
Ms Cynthia Ho replaces Mrs Winifred Lin as one of the Vice-Principals of the Secondary Section.
Sept. 2003
Mrs Josephine Lo replaces Mrs Teresa Chow as Principal of the Primary Section.
Ms Maria Cheng replaces Mrs Josephine Lo as Vice-Principal of the Primary Section.
2005
80th Anniversary of Maryknoll Convent School
Feb. 2005
The Rogers Annex of the Secondary Section is opened.
July 2005
The Maryknoll Convent School Foundation is founded to succeed the Maryknoll Sisters as the Sponsoring Body of Maryknoll Convent School.
August 2005
Sr Jeanne Houlihan replaces Sr Agnes Cazale as Supervisor of the Secondary Section.
Sept. 2006
Ms Melaine Lee replaces Mrs Winifred Lin as Principal of the Secondary Section.
Mrs Olivia Chao, Ms Anna Chiu, Ms Cynthia Ho and Mr Aloysius Lee become Deputy Principals of the Secondary Section.
May 2007
MCS celebrates the 70th Anniversary of having moved into the school building at Waterloo Road and Boundary Street.
16 May 2008
MCS school building at Waterloo Road and Boundary Street is declared a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance.
Sept. 2008
Ms Doris Yuen become the vice principle of the Primary Section with Ms Maria Cheng.
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History
Mother Mary Joseph Rogers, founder of the Maryknoll Sisters said in 1925, "Let's see what God has in store for us." The organisation came to Hong Kong started providing education.
On 11 February 1925, Sister Mary Paul, began teaching 12 students various subjects in the Convent Parlour at 103 Austin Road. In 1931, due to the growing number of students and teachers, the school moved to 248 Prince Edward Road. The school moved again in 1936, to the current magnificent campus at 130 .
In 1941, the Maryknoll Sisters left Hong Kong and closed the school, as the . In 1945, after the , the school reopened.
In 1960, a new section was inaugurated at 5 Ho Tung Road for the section. The primary section remains at 130 Waterloo Road. In 1995, the Jockey Club Wing of the secondary section was opened. Since 1997, the primary section has been converted to a whole-day school. The Jockey Club Wing of the primary section was completed in 1998. Further, in 2005, the Rogers Annex is opened for the secondary section.
On May 16, 2008, Maryknoll Convent School became a .
Feb.11, 1925
MCS opens with 12 students in the convent parlour at 103 Austin Road with Sr Mary Paul in charge.
1931
The school moves to Prince Edward Road.
1937
The new building at Waterloo Road and Boundary Street becomes the new MCS.
1941
The Sisters have to leave H.K. because of the Japanese Occupation.
1945
The Sisters return to H.K. and reopened the school.
1950
MCS celebrates its Silver Anniversary. The MCS Former Students’ Association is formed.
1959
Sr Mary de Ricci replaces Sr Ann Mary as Principal.
1960
The Secondary School moves into a new building at 5 Ho Tung Road built because of a significant increase in the number of students. The Primary School remains in the Waterloo Road building under Sr Ann Lewandoski.
1961
Sr Miriam Xavier replaces Sr Ann Lewandoski as Primary Principal.
1965
Sr de Ricci is replaced by Sr Rose Duchesne as Principal of the Secondary Section .
1967
Sr Marie Corinne Rost succeeds Sr Miriam Xavier as Principal of the Primary Section.
The Maryknoll Student Association is set up for the Secondary Section under the guidance of Sr Jeanne Houlihan.
1969
Mrs Hilda Kan becomes Principal of the Primary Section p.m. Session.
1971
An experimental administrative system, a Staff Council, is set up in the Secondary Section. Ms Nancy Yu replaces Sr Teresa Perkes as Vice-Principal of the Secondary Section .
1972
Sr Jeanne Houlihan becomes Principal of the Secondary Section.
1974
Mrs Lydia Huang becomes the second Vice-Principal of the Secondary Section.
1975
Golden Anniversary of Maryknoll Convent School.
1977
Sr Marie Corinne Rost becomes Supervisor of the Primary Section. Mrs Elsie Wong becomes Principal of the Primary Section .
1983
Sr Rose Duchesne replaces Sr Marie Corinne Rost as Supervisor of the Primary Section.
1985
Diamond Jubilee of Maryknoll Convent School
Sr Marya Zaborowski replaces Sr Rose Duchesne as Supervisor of the Primary Section.
1986
Mrs Jennie Chan becomes Vice-Principal and Ms Edith Wong, Senior Council Member of the Secondary Section .
Jan. 1987
Mrs Lydia Huang replaces Sr Jeanne Houlihan as the first lay Principal of the Secondary Section . Sr Jeanne remains Supervisor.
1988
Sr Jeanne Houlihan replaces Sr Marya Zaborowski as Supervisor of the Primary Section.
1989
The Prefect system is revived for the Secondary Section to help students become more self-disciplined.
Jan. 1991
Sr Agnes Cazale replaces Sr Jeanne Houlihan as Supervisor of the Secondary Section .
1991
Mrs Lydia Huang replaces Sr Jeanne Houlihan as Supervisor of the Primary Section.
Ms Edith Wong becomes the Principal Assistant Mistress of the Secondary Section .
Ms Patricia Hong becomes the second Vice-Principal of the Secondary Section .
May 1992
The MCS Educational Trust is founded to advance education at Maryknoll.
Jan 1995
The Jockey Club Wing of the Secondary Section is opened.
Sept. 1995
Mrs Sophie Hsu replaces Mrs Jennie Chan as one of the Vice-Principals of the Secondary Section .
Mrs Teresa Chow replaces Mrs Elsie Wong as Principal of the Primary Section .
Sept. 1996
Mrs Winifred Lin replaces Mrs Sophie Hsu as one of the Vice-Principals of the Secondary Section .
Ms Edith Wong retires as Principal Assistant Mistress.
1997
Mrs Hilda Kan retires as Principal of the Primary Section .
The Primary Section turns into a whole-day school with Mrs Teresa Chow as Principal and Ms Joyce Fong as Vice-Principal.
Jan. 1997
Mrs Gloria Ko replaces Mrs Lydia Huang as Principal of the Secondary Section .
Feb. 1998
The Jockey Club Wing of the Primary Section is opened.
Sept. 1999
Ms Patricia Hong resigns as Vice-Principal of the Secondary Section.
2000
75 th Anniversary of Maryknoll Convent School
Feb. 2001
The School Advisory Committee is set up to replace the Staff Council of the Secondary Section.
July 2001
The General Staff Assembly is set up for the Secondary Section.
Sept. 2001
Ms Melaine Lee becomes the second Vice-Principal of the Secondary Section.
Mrs Josephine Lo replaces Ms Joyce Fong as Vice-Principal of the Primary Section.
Dec. 2001
The Maryknoll Convent School Parent-Teacher Association is set up.
June 2002
The Maryknoll Convent School Parent-Teacher Association is set up.
Sept. 2002
Mrs Winifred Lin replaces Mrs Gloria Ko as Principal of the Secondary Section.
Ms Cynthia Ho replaces Mrs Winifred Lin as one of the Vice-Principals of the Secondary Section.
Sept. 2003
Mrs Josephine Lo replaces Mrs Teresa Chow as Principal of the Primary Section.
Ms Maria Cheng replaces Mrs Josephine Lo as Vice-Principal of the Primary Section.
2005
80th Anniversary of Maryknoll Convent School
Feb. 2005
The Rogers Annex of the Secondary Section is opened.
July 2005
The Maryknoll Convent School Foundation is founded to succeed the Maryknoll Sisters as the Sponsoring Body of Maryknoll Convent School.
August 2005
Sr Jeanne Houlihan replaces Sr Agnes Cazale as Supervisor of the Secondary Section.
Sept. 2006
Ms Melaine Lee replaces Mrs Winifred Lin as Principal of the Secondary Section.
Mrs Olivia Chao, Ms Anna Chiu, Ms Cynthia Ho and Mr Aloysius Lee become Deputy Principals of the Secondary Section.
May 2007
MCS celebrates the 70th Anniversary of having moved into the school building at Waterloo Road and Boundary Street.
16 May 2008
MCS school building at Waterloo Road and Boundary Street is declared a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance.
Sept. 2008
Ms Doris Yuen become the vice principle of the Primary Section with Ms Maria Cheng.
Houses
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Man Mo Temple
Man Mo Temple or Man Mo Miu . It was built after two gods, Man the god of literature and Mo the god of war.
The temple itself also made an appearance in the video game Shenmue II for the Dreamcast and Xbox consoles. You can explore the temple and its grounds, however its locale in the game is different from its true location.
The one on Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan was built in 1847. It has been managed by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals since 1908. It is one of in the District.
The one in Tai Po has been listed as a .
The Man Mo temple is open from 8:00am to 6:00pm daily.
The temple itself also made an appearance in the video game Shenmue II for the Dreamcast and Xbox consoles. You can explore the temple and its grounds, however its locale in the game is different from its true location.
The one on Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan was built in 1847. It has been managed by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals since 1908. It is one of in the District.
The one in Tai Po has been listed as a .
The Man Mo temple is open from 8:00am to 6:00pm daily.
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King Yin Lane
King Yin Lei is a mansion located at 45 Stubbs Road above Happy Valley racecourse on Hong Kong Island. The Government plans to declare King Yin Lei, at 45 Stubbs Road a monument under the Antiquities & Monuments Ordinance.
It was up for tender in early 2004, which closed on 8th June. Despite claims that it was highly likely that the new buyer would demolish the property and redevelop it given the recovered property market, the Government of Hong Kong did not act. In the end the owner, Yau Mok Shing was against selling the property after much public pressure.
The Conservancy Association of Hong Kong , a strong advocate of the historical heritage, wrote to the Secretary for Home Affairs Patrick Ho in April requesting him to consider declaring the mansion as a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance. The Association also organised the "Save King Yin Lei Campaign" in June and generated a public discussion. Yau Mok Shing then told the media that he would not sell the building for the moment.
The Government of Hong Kong did not act to preserve the building, as it was private property and had not utilized its allocated land mass to the fullest. If the government was to declare it a historical building, thus forbidding the demolition and any further development on the site, it would have to pay huge compensations to the owner, in the millions.
The new owner wrote to the government on the preservation of the site but received no reply, which Secretary for Development Carrie Lam admits as her department being insensitive.
The owner then began demolishing the tiles of the building, which made news in the Hong Kong media. Realizing this development, the government declared the site a proposed monument to stop the work.
Finally, on 25 January 2008, the Government reached a preliminary understanding with the owner on a possible preservation option for the mansion. The owner will surrender King Yin Lei's whole site to the Government after restoration. Subject to the necessary town planning approval, the Government will grant an adjacent man-made slope site of a size similar to King Yin Lei to the owner for development, subject to the same plot ratio of 0.5 and a height restriction of three storeys.
The mansion was designed by architect A.R. Fenton-Rayen. It sits on a 50,650 square feet site. Construction began in 1936 and was completed by 1937. The site comprises a three-storey "red bricks and green tiles" building, a private garden festooned with bonsai plants, various pavilions and terraces. It has been a scenic spot for mainland and overseas tourists.
The building is well preserved because in the early years, the family who owns it valued the mixed-style pre-War residence with Chinese Renaissance architectural style.
In 2007, the Hong Kong Government listed nearly 500 buildings in Hong Kong as historical buildings but King Yin Lei is not on the list.
On 11 September 2007, dump trucks were spotted at the site. Parts of the roof have been removed. All 3 Chinese characters on a front gate plaque had been chiselled completely away by workers. The Conservancy Association of Hong Kong are disappointed that the government has not been able to preserve the estate.
The building was featured in several films and TV series over the years. In 1955, the interior was used for scenes in '''' when the character of Han Su Yin visits her family in Mainland China. Bruce Lee fans will recognise it from a long shot in the film where it is used to represent the exterior of Han's fortress. Clark Gable's '''' was filmed there in 1955.
The legendary TV series ''Yesterday's Glitter'' starring Liza Wang and the 1955 Hollywood movie '''' starring William Holden were both shot inside the mansion.
Saving King Yin Lei
It was up for tender in early 2004, which closed on 8th June. Despite claims that it was highly likely that the new buyer would demolish the property and redevelop it given the recovered property market, the Government of Hong Kong did not act. In the end the owner, Yau Mok Shing was against selling the property after much public pressure.
The Conservancy Association of Hong Kong , a strong advocate of the historical heritage, wrote to the Secretary for Home Affairs Patrick Ho in April requesting him to consider declaring the mansion as a monument under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance. The Association also organised the "Save King Yin Lei Campaign" in June and generated a public discussion. Yau Mok Shing then told the media that he would not sell the building for the moment.
The Government of Hong Kong did not act to preserve the building, as it was private property and had not utilized its allocated land mass to the fullest. If the government was to declare it a historical building, thus forbidding the demolition and any further development on the site, it would have to pay huge compensations to the owner, in the millions.
The new owner wrote to the government on the preservation of the site but received no reply, which Secretary for Development Carrie Lam admits as her department being insensitive.
The owner then began demolishing the tiles of the building, which made news in the Hong Kong media. Realizing this development, the government declared the site a proposed monument to stop the work.
Finally, on 25 January 2008, the Government reached a preliminary understanding with the owner on a possible preservation option for the mansion. The owner will surrender King Yin Lei's whole site to the Government after restoration. Subject to the necessary town planning approval, the Government will grant an adjacent man-made slope site of a size similar to King Yin Lei to the owner for development, subject to the same plot ratio of 0.5 and a height restriction of three storeys.
History
The mansion was designed by architect A.R. Fenton-Rayen. It sits on a 50,650 square feet site. Construction began in 1936 and was completed by 1937. The site comprises a three-storey "red bricks and green tiles" building, a private garden festooned with bonsai plants, various pavilions and terraces. It has been a scenic spot for mainland and overseas tourists.
Preservation
The building is well preserved because in the early years, the family who owns it valued the mixed-style pre-War residence with Chinese Renaissance architectural style.
In 2007, the Hong Kong Government listed nearly 500 buildings in Hong Kong as historical buildings but King Yin Lei is not on the list.
Work in progress
On 11 September 2007, dump trucks were spotted at the site. Parts of the roof have been removed. All 3 Chinese characters on a front gate plaque had been chiselled completely away by workers. The Conservancy Association of Hong Kong are disappointed that the government has not been able to preserve the estate.
King Yin Lei in popular culture
The building was featured in several films and TV series over the years. In 1955, the interior was used for scenes in '''' when the character of Han Su Yin visits her family in Mainland China. Bruce Lee fans will recognise it from a long shot in the film where it is used to represent the exterior of Han's fortress. Clark Gable's '''' was filmed there in 1955.
The legendary TV series ''Yesterday's Glitter'' starring Liza Wang and the 1955 Hollywood movie '''' starring William Holden were both shot inside the mansion.
Joss House Bay
Joss House Bay, also known as Tai Miu Wan indigenously, is near the south end of Clear Water Bay Peninsula in Hong Kong.
The name ''Tai Miu Wan'' means the bay of large temple after the oldest Tin Hau Temple in Hong Kong.
The Tin Hau Temple was a large joss house built in 1266. It is the oldest and biggest Tin Hau Temple in Hong Kong so it is called the ''Big Temple''. It is a . The temple is located near Fat Tong Mun, the channel between the peninsula and Tung Lung Chau on the major channel along the sea route in the South China. It was founded by the Lam family in former Po Kong in Kowloon.
Rock Inscription at Joss House Bay is one of the Declared monuments of Hong Kong. This inscription is dated to the Jiashu year of Xianchun reign of Southern Song Dynasty . It is the oldest dated inscription found in Hong Kong, which records a visit by an officer in charge of the salt administration. It also gives the history of two temples, north and south of Joss House Bay.
Every year during , the will invite tender for the special ferry service between Joss House Bay and a town location pier, usually North Point.
New World First Ferry operated the service from North Point to Joss House Bay for worshippers over the two days from 19 April to 20 April in 2006. Both fast ferry and ordinary ferry services were provided . Over 10,000 worshippers used the service in 2006 .
2006 North Point to Joss House Bay Ferry Fares
Note: Single fare only available from Joss House Bay.
The name ''Tai Miu Wan'' means the bay of large temple after the oldest Tin Hau Temple in Hong Kong.
Tin Hau Temple
The Tin Hau Temple was a large joss house built in 1266. It is the oldest and biggest Tin Hau Temple in Hong Kong so it is called the ''Big Temple''. It is a . The temple is located near Fat Tong Mun, the channel between the peninsula and Tung Lung Chau on the major channel along the sea route in the South China. It was founded by the Lam family in former Po Kong in Kowloon.
Rock Inscription
Rock Inscription at Joss House Bay is one of the Declared monuments of Hong Kong. This inscription is dated to the Jiashu year of Xianchun reign of Southern Song Dynasty . It is the oldest dated inscription found in Hong Kong, which records a visit by an officer in charge of the salt administration. It also gives the history of two temples, north and south of Joss House Bay.
Transportation
Every year during , the will invite tender for the special ferry service between Joss House Bay and a town location pier, usually North Point.
New World First Ferry operated the service from North Point to Joss House Bay for worshippers over the two days from 19 April to 20 April in 2006. Both fast ferry and ordinary ferry services were provided . Over 10,000 worshippers used the service in 2006 .
2006 North Point to Joss House Bay Ferry Fares
Note: Single fare only available from Joss House Bay.
Island House
Island House is located on Island House Lane, Yuen Chau Tsai , in Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong.
Built in 1905, Island House was built as the residence for the first British Police Magistrate appointed in 1898.
It was also the official residence of the District Officer and residence of District Commissioners for the New Territories. Island House had been resided in by a total of 15 District Commissioners since 1949. The last resident of the Island House was Sir David Akers-Jones, who became in 1985.
Since then, it has become the Island House Conservation Studies Centre after it was passed to the custodianship of .
It is one of the declared monuments of Hong Kong.
History
Built in 1905, Island House was built as the residence for the first British Police Magistrate appointed in 1898.
It was also the official residence of the District Officer and residence of District Commissioners for the New Territories. Island House had been resided in by a total of 15 District Commissioners since 1949. The last resident of the Island House was Sir David Akers-Jones, who became in 1985.
Since then, it has become the Island House Conservation Studies Centre after it was passed to the custodianship of .
It is one of the declared monuments of Hong Kong.
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