Closure of Hennessy Road Post Office and establishment of Johnston Road Post Office
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     Hongkong Post announced today (November 26) that Hennessy Road Post Office, located at G/F, Asian House, 1 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, will be closed down after the end of business on December 1 (Saturday) to make way for redevelopment of Asian House. Its operations will be relocated to Johnston Road Post Office, which will open for business at G/F, Shop 2, 22 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, on December 3 (Monday).

     The business hours of Johnston Road Post Office will be same as those of Hennessy Road Post Office as follows:

Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 5pm
Saturday        : 9.30am to 1pm

     Johnston Road Post Office, which will be barrier-free and provide improved facilities with a new design, will continue to provide the current range of counter services as well as services for philately, post office boxes and private franking machines.
 
     Hand-back service will be available at Johnston Road Post Office on December 3 for privately prepared covers with full postage paid and the superscription "First Day Cover".

     For further information, please contact the Hongkong Post General Enquiry Hotline at 2921 2222.

Ends/Monday, November 26, 2012
Issued at HKT 10:00

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