40 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, JAN. 12, 1906.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
No. 41.-In view of the approaching Chinese New Year, it is hereby notified that in accordance with Ordinance No. 3 of 1888, permission is given for Crackers to be fired as follows:-
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Within that portion of the City of Victoria bounded by the following
limits:-
1. Centre Street from the Sea to Bonham Road.
2. Bonham Road from Centre Street to No. 8 Police Station.
3. A line running from No. 8 Police Station down Rutter Street, Po Yan Street, New Street, and crossing Queen's Road through Wo Fung Street to the Sea.
4. The Praya from Wo Fung Street to Centre Street.
On Wednesday, the 24th January, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.; on Thursday,
the 25th January, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
On Wednesday, the 31st January, from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Within that portion of the City of Victoria not comprised in the above limits, and also within that portion of the Kowloon Peninsula which lies to the south of a line running from the junction of Fifth Street and Temple Street, Yau-ma-ti, to the northern boundary of Kowloon Marine Lot No. 40--
From 4 p.m. on Wednesday, the 24th January, till 4 p.m. on Friday, the 26th January, and on Wednesday, the 31st January, from 6 a.m. to
9 a.m.
Cracker firing is to be strictly confined to the times named above, both within and without the prescribed area; and both sides of all Streets, or parts of Streets named as the boundaries above are to be considered as within the prescribed area.
No burning Cracker or other fire is to be thrown above the head or near any person or inflammable material, and all reasonable precaution must be taken against accident, as every one is liable for damage arising from his carelessness.
The Police will have strict orders to summon or arrest persons firing Crackers in contravention of the foregoing restrictions.
The Firing of Bombs is Strictly Prohibited.
F. J. BADELEY,
9th January, 1906.
Captain Superintendent of Police.
MEDICAL Department.
Description.
No. 42. Return of Samples examined under "The Sale of Food and Drugs Ordinance, 1869," for the year ended 31st December, 1905.
Number of Samples.
Number found genuine.
Number found
adulterated.
Beer,
12
12
0
Brandy,
1
1
0
Whisky,
6
6
0
Rum,
4
4
0
Milk,
53
46
7
8th January, 1906.
FRANK BROWNE,
Government Analyst.
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