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Transportation
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- A single-decker bus of The China Motor Bus Company
A single-decker bus serves Route 7 between United Pier of Central and Aberdeen in the early 1960s. The China Motor Bus Company introduced its first double-decker buses in 1962.
- Nathan Road in Yaumatei
Nathan Road in Yaumatei, Kowloon, teems with pedestrians and vehicles, 1966.
- A double-decker bus of Kowloon Motor Bus Company
At the junction of Austin Road and Nathan Road in the 1960s. The Kowloon Motor Bus Company operated a double-decker fleet as early as 1949. In the 1960s, passengers could board buses at the front or at the back, and it was common for passengers to fight their way on.
- On-board conductor
Before the 1970s, bus fares were collected by on-board conductors (second from right). This screenshot from Enjoy Yourself Tonight, a very popular TV variety show in the 1970s, features the upper deck of a bus.
- The opening ceremony for the Lion Rock Tunnel
Hong Kong governor David Trench presides over the opening ceremony for the Lion Rock Tunnel connecting Kowloon Tong and Shatin in 1967.
- The opening ceremony for the Cross Harbour Tunnel
Hong Kong governor Murray MacLehose officiates at the opening ceremony for the Cross Harbour Tunnel in 1972.
- The opening of the first phase of the Mass Transit Railway
The first phase of the Mass Transit Railway – connecting Shek Kip Mei and Kwun Tong – was completed and came into service on 30 September 1979.
- Tsim Sha Tsui station of the Mass Transit Railway
The new station in Tsim Sha Tsui. In December 1979, the Mass Transit Railway extended its line from Shek Kip Mei to Tsim Sha Tsui and then across the harbour to Central.
- The Macau Ferry Wharf
The Macau Ferry Wharf in Rumsey Street, Sheung Wan, in 1970. A number of public mini buses, which had been licensed for operation just a year previously, can also be seen by the pier.
- An activity promoting road safety
Sergeant Philip Chan Yan-kin visits a primary school and sings with pupils to promote road safety in 1968.