Temporary closure of City Hall
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Attention Radio and TV Announcers:

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

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (June 15) that facilities located at the High and Low Block of the City Hall, including the library, performing venues, restaurant and cafes, are temporarily closed due to mechanical failure of the electricity supply system. But the Marriage Registry on the first floor of the High Block provides normal service. Urgent repair works are being carried out by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department.

Arrangements for this evening's Jiangsu Pingtan performance to be held at the Theatre will be announced later.

For enquiries, please call 2921 2836.

Ends/Tuesday, June 15, 2004
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