view of the frequent marine disasters near East Pratas Islands, the East Pratas Islands Sea Products Administration has petitioned to the Kuangtung Provincial Government and the Ministry of Navy to restore the lighthouse on one of the Islands.
The latest victim around the shoals was the s. City of Cambridge which became a total wreck. Other vessels included a Japanese steamer and an Tlalian steamer. A Soviet. steamer with a big shipment of arms aboard was ashore near one of the islands but subsequently managed to get off thigh tide, Mariners in Hongkong are of the opinion that had the lighthouse been. in good order, these roubles could have been averied.
The lighthouse was constructed ten years ago at the same time with the wireless station, but it has failed to [be of any use since since November 30, 1982." However, only a part of the lighthouse is out of order, and no extensive repairs are needed. The radius of the Hight was about seven an Interview, Mr. Chang Chi, the oficial from the Islands, stated that East Prates is best used a fishing station. Although there no. natural protection in the Tharbour, there isa lake inside one of the islands which can be used os shelter for the fishing boats. At low fide the depth of the lake Is ten Jubilee Preparations Hongkong is getting ready 10 celebrate the Siver Jublieo of HM. the 'King. There will be official service in St. John's Cathedral at 10 am, to be followed by a public meet~ Ing in the Headquarters of the Hong. kong Volunteer' Defence Corps, at which a loyal address and a telegram of congratulations to the King will bbe read and approved, At noon there will be a royal salute by the Navy and the Garrison.
garden party will be held at Government House. Chinese residents are enthusiatie about a procession which will go around the city from noon to 6pm. At 8 pin, the illumination of the Colony' wilt be switched on instantaneously. "At 930 pam. there will be rocket and search light display by the Royal Navy to be followed by nights lying display tinue on May 7 and 8, 'The foregoing arrangements are provisional, and every' effort will be made to' make the 25th anniversary of King George's accession to the throne a memorable went in the history of Hongkong.
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