THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20ти NOVEMBER, 1897.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION, No. 517.
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Tenders will be received at this Office until Noon of Monday, the 6th proximo, for the supply of the undermentioned uniform for the use of the Government Fire Brigade for one year :-
European Boots for Foremen, Firemen, and others, per pair.
Chinese Shoes for Firemen and others, per pair.
Any of the above-mentioned articles, when required, are to be delivered free of charge at the Central Fire Brigade Station, Victoria.
Form of tender may be obtained at the Colonial Secretary's Office.
For further information apply to the Superintendent of the Fire Brigade.
The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th November, 1897.
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 518.
The following is published.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th November, 1897.
NOTICE TO MARINERS,
No. 17 of 1897.
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary.
EXHIBITION OF LIGHT ON ROČKY POINT, NEAR CAPE PALLISER, EASTERN ENTRANCE TO COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND.
Marine Department,
Wellington, N.Z., 12th October, 1897.
With reference to the preliminary notices, No. 37 of 1896, and No. 9 of 1897, issued by this department on the 14th December, 1896, and the 28th June, 1897, respectively, it is hereby notified that, on and after Wednesday, the 27th October, 1897, a light will be exhibited from sunset to sunrise from the lighthouse which has been erected on Rocky Point, near Cape Palliser, the position and characteristics of which are as follow:-
Rocky Point is situated in latitude 41° 36′ 45′′ S., and longitude 175° 18′ 45′′ E., as measured from the Admiralty chart. The tower is constructed of cast-iron, and has a concrete base. The total height from the bottom of the base to the top of the lantern is 58ft. It is situated 640 ft. distant from high-water mark, at an elevation of 210ft, above the level of the sea, and is painted white.
The light will be 258ft. above sea-level at high water, and is a dioptric revolving white light of the second order, flashing twice every half-minute, with intervals of three seconds between the flashes. It will be visible to seaward over an are of the horizon of about 214°, or as far as the land will allow, and should be seen in clear weather about twenty-five statute miles from the deck of a vessel of ordinary height.
CAUTION. It is anticipated that Cape Palliser light will be visible from the sea between the following bearings: namely, from E. N. round by south and east to S.W. W. It will be seen from these bearings that the light shows over the Black Rocks and part of the mainland; therefore mariners are cautioned not to approach within four or five miles of the light until these dangers are passed.
NOTE.-All bearings are correct magnetic.
Charts, &c., affected: Admiralty charts Nos. 695, 2054, and 2582; "New Zealand Pilot," Chapter iii., page 167.
WM. HALL-JONES.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.—No. 489.
In accordance with the provisions of section 3 of Ordinance 8 of 1897, it is hereby notified that the Government proposes to erect a Public Latrine on the following site, viz. :~~
To the west of Ship Street and south of Inland Lot No. 365, and bounded on all sides by
Crown Land.
By Cominand,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th November, 1897.
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary.