Noisy Works and Service Suspensions (16 March to 19 April 2026)

Please note that window replacement work will be conducted on Levels 4 & 5 of the Main Library from 16 March - 19 April 2026.

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Temporary Closure: Windows and Air-Conditioner Replacement at SCA

2 March to 24 April 2026

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Partial Closure of Library Level 7 Study Area from 24 February 2026 to 27 April 2026

The Library study area on Level 7 upper wing facing Renfrew Road will be temporarily closed from 24 February 2026 (Tue) to 27 April 2026 (Mon) due to repair work.

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New E-Resources: Hong Kong, Britain and China 1841–1951

Filed under: Collections, New E-resources

11 Nov 2019

New e-resources
China and the Modern World: Hong Kong, Britain and China 1841–1951

A collection of British government documents on colonial Hong Kong. Digitized from British Colonial Office records, the collection consists of despatches and correspondence between the governors of Hong Kong and the Colonial Office. It also includes letters and telegrams of other government departments and organizations such as the Foreign Office, Home Office, and War Offices.

This database features handwritten text recognition, allowing users to perform full text keyword searches of handwritten primary sources.

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