Meaning of Magazine Gap | Babel Free

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A mountain pass in Mid-Levels, Central and Western district, Hong Kong.

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“Every winter, the birds move south to the city for warmer weather, food and shelter. The society estimates there are 1,300 black kites in Hong Kong. Magazine Gap in Mid-Levels alone is home to 800.”

“At 1330 hours 23rd December communication was re-established with HQ West Infantry Brigade at Magazine Gap and it was learnt that about 250 enemy were round St. Albert's Convent, that our troops on the Northern slopes of Mount Cameron were withdrawing and that Magazine Gap and Wanchai Gap were being heavily bombed.”

“Corrigan took his patrol up Coombe Road and reported to Lt-Col Frederick Field, RA, who was in charge of troops at Magazine Gap.”

“The main route between Victoria Gap and Magazine Gap suffered severely, especially in the former area. Magazine Gap area, though continually shelled, fortunately suffered less and little damage was done to the cables, though subsidiary routes suffered…”

“It was at the top of Magazine Gap Road. The house was in a very exposed position, close to Magazine Gap, in an area that was subject to frequent shelling. Surprisingly, the house and its detached garage still remain.”

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