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1964-11-HK-From-Kowloon-Peak---1964-11-HK-Kowloon-from-Kln-Peak-(2).jpg
Submitted by John + Judith Mackay
Date picture taken (may be approximate): 
Wednesday, January 1, 1964
Gallery: 
1960s-1990s John + Judith Mackay's photos
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Submitted by moddsey on Tue, 2019-06-11 18:03.

Nice view of Kai Tak. The outline of the former twin runways in use till 1958 can still be made out. Similar scene a decade earlier below.

1950s Kai Tak from Kowloon Peak
1950s Kai Tak from Kowloon Peak, by Moddsey

Submitted by Klaus on Sat, 2021-01-09 20:51.

Severe air pollution by Green Island Cement Works!

Submitted by IDJ on Sat, 2021-01-09 23:36.

Zoom in and you can see that CLP's Hok Un power station is the actual culprit this time in the colour image

Submitted by Klaus on Sun, 2021-01-10 00:44.

IDJ, you are right. This time it's the power station, but the Cement Works are also excellent smoke makers.