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The following is issued on behalf of the Liquor Licensing Board:

The Liquor Licensing Board will meet on Saturday, May 31, to consider six applications for new issue, renewal or amendment of liquor licences.

The applications are (not in order of discussion):

Hong Kong:

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Strawberry Cafe & Disco in Wan Chai

Kowloon:

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Night Eagle Disco in Mong Kok

Single¡¦s Spot in Mong Kok

Drink Bar in Mong Kok

Future Lounge in Mong Kok

Asakusa Lounge III in Mong Kok

The meeting will be held at 9 am in the Conference Hall on the third floor of 3 Edinburgh Place, Central. The public is welcome to attend, though the board will go into private session to discuss confidential items.

End/Thursday, May 29, 2003

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