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6. Firing practice, as under, is notified for 16th November, 1940:---
(a) Heavy gun practice between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m.
Alternative date-17th November, 1940.
Firing Areas "D" and "C" will be affected.
(b) Light gun Anti-Aircraft practice between the hours of 9.00 a.m. and 4.00
p.m. in the south-eastern area of the Island.
Firing Areas "B" and "C" will be affected.
7. Light gun Anti-Aircraft practice will be carried out on 17th November, 1940, between the hours of 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. in the south-eastern area of the Island. Firing Areas "B" and C" will be affected.
8. In accordance with sub-section 4 of section 4 of the Defences (Firing Areas) Ordinance, 1936, masters of vessels and pilots of aircraft exempt from the operation of this Ordinance under section 10, are warned to assist in the carrying out of the firing practice by hastening through the firing areas affected or by consenting to be towed out of the firing area, if necessary, by any vessel acting under the orders of the Military Authorities.
5th November, 1940.
No. 8. 538.
G. L. RYAN, Major, R.A.,
for Brigadier, Commander, Royal Artillery.
NOTICES TO MARINERS.
No. 205/1940.
HONG KONG WATERS-LAI CHI KOK TORPEDO RANGE.
Former Notice.-No. 105/1940 of the 25th April, 1940, hereby cancelled.
Remarks. The ranging of torpedoes at Lai Chi Kok will re-commence early this
month.
Authority.--Naval Authorities.
No. 206/1940. (T).
FRENCH INDO-CHINA-EAST COAST.
Cape Padaran Light--Temporary change in characteristics.
Position.-Lat. 11° 21′ N., long. 109° 01′ E. (approx.).
Date. 10th November, 1940.