Two nominees for Central and Western DC by-election
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   Two nominations for the by-election in the Centre Street Constituency of the Central and Western District Council were received today (April 27), the first day for nominations.

     The nominees' names, occupations and political affiliations are as follows:

Particulars of nominees:
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Leung Wing On, Louis
Certified Public Accountant
Political affiliation: ---

Wong Kin Shing
Managing Director
Democratic Party

     The nomination period will run until May 10. Voting will take place on Sunday, June 11.

Ends/Thursday, April 27, 2006
Issued at HKT 18:13

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