THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH MAY, 1897.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.--No. 197.
The following is published.
By Command,
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary.
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Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th May, 1897.
POSTAL NOTES.
1. Postal Notes of the values named below, payable within three months at any Post Office in the United Kingdom, or at Constantinople, can be obtained at Hongkong or at any British Post Office in China at the following prices, which include Commission:-
52 cents.
1/-.
1/6.
5/-
10/-
78 $ 2.60 .$ 5.20 $10.40
20/-
2. The purchaser of any Postal Note must fill in the Payee's name before parting with it. He may also fill in the name of the Office where payment is to be made. If this is not done the note is payable (within three months) anywhere in the United Kingdom, or at Constantinople. Any Postal Note may be crossed to a Bank.
3. Postal Notes should always be forwarded in Registered Covers. If this precaution is not taken NO ENQUIRIES WHATEVER will be made as to the loss or alleged loss of any Note.
4. Postal Notes issued in the United Kingdom are NOT payable in Hongkong or China. GENERAL POST OFFICE,
HONGKONG, 10th May, 1897.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 198.
The following are published.
By Command,
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th May, 1897.
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ALACRITY," AT HONGKONG,
20th April, 1897.
HYDROGRAPHICAL MEMORANDUM, No. 22.
The following information has been received :---
ROCK OFF CAPE BA-KI.
From H.M.S. “ Centurion."
An unmarked rock, on which the S.S. " Glamorganshire" was recently wrecked, lies with C. Ti-wan S. 85° W. (T), C. Ba-ki (394°) N. 33a W. (T).
The position is approximate.
The probable depth at L. W. about 3 ft.
Lat.
10° 24′ N.
Long. 107° 35′ 30′′ E.
From H.M.S. “ Pigmy.”
China, Vol. II., page. 187, Chart 1261.
GULF OF SIAM.
A group flashing white light will shortly be exhibited on the Island of Koh Chuen. The light is visible 1, secs., celipse 34 sees,
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China, Vol. II., page 405, Charts 2414, 2720.
From U.S.S. “ Machias.”
AMOY HARBOUR.
A rock, with a depth of 10 feet on it, lies with S. E. corner British Consul's residence 35°, Thumb Rock. Southernmost perch on Amoy side 14° 30′, Thumb Rock.
China, Vol. III, page 178, Chart 1764.
ALEX. BULLER,
Vice-Admiral.