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Before and after Route Twisk

Submitted by Admin on Fri, 2019-05-10 09:34
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1953

The original route from Tsuen Wan to Sek Kong is shown in red. It was 23 miles long, running along the coast to Tuen Mun, up and around to Yuen Long, then across to Sek Kong.

Route Twisk, shown in blue, shortened the journey to just 7 miles.

St. Joseph's College Primary

Submitted by OldTimer on Wed, 2019-05-08 21:24
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1958

The building on the right of this photo was initially misidentified.   Please see comments below.  Photo Source:  Unknown.

1950s Des Voeux Road Central

Submitted by moddsey on Sat, 2019-05-04 17:00
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1955

The terrace of 6 buildings at 60-70 Des Voeux Road Central can be seen on the right 

Hong Kong, Holland-China Trading Company, VW T1 delivery van at Gloucester Road (prev. Wanchai Praya), ca. 1956

Submitted by Charles in Shanghai on Fri, 2019-05-03 17:07

Charles Gesner van der Voort had started his career in Rotterdam, at Holland-China Trading Company (HCHC). In 1938, he went to Shanghai for the firm. The Japanese interned him, and most other Dutch nationals, from 1943-45. In camp, he met his wife Nancy and they married after the war. After a leave in The Netherlands, they returned to the Orient, where Charles continued to work for HCHC in Hong Kong.

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1956
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Volkswagen Transporter T1 Charles in Shanghai Hong Kong Alexandra House harbour

1955 Demolition of the Kowloon Hotel (3rd Generation)

Submitted by moddsey on Fri, 2019-05-03 15:35
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1955

A rather flimsy scaffolding structure. BOAC buses on Hankow Road outside the Peninsula Hotel

Tai Hang Looking South 1950s

Submitted by Herostratus on Fri, 2019-05-03 00:55
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1950

Tai Hang and Victoria Park Nullah Wun Sha Street

Submitted by Herostratus on Fri, 2019-05-03 00:55
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1956

Piano Recital Students of Mrs A Nozadze Peninsula Hotel 22 Oct 1950 Programme.jpg

Submitted by Robbot27 on Mon, 2019-04-29 13:08
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1950

Piano Recital Students of Mrs A Nozadze Peninsula Hotel 22 Oct 1950.jpg

Submitted by Robbot27 on Mon, 2019-04-29 13:04
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1950

1950s Cheung Chau Waterfront

Submitted by moddsey on Sun, 2019-04-28 23:38
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1951

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