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Attention Duty Announcers, radio and TV Stations :

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals :

The Water Supplies Department announces that :

Owing to a watermains burst at Saigon Street near Wai Ching Street, salt water supply to some premises in Yau Ma Tei has been suspended.

The suspension affects all premises in the area bounded by Nathan Road, Kansu Street, Ferry Street and Jordan Road, including the Ferry Court at Man Cheong Street.

Repair work is being urgently carried out and normal supply is expected to resume at 9 pm today (Thursday).

End/Thursday, October 8, 1998

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