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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 4TH JUNE, 1892.
Leprosy.-A report—which had been circulated to Members-by the Superintendent concerning a person suffering from leprosy whom he found in Stanley, was laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating cover read.
A discussion ensued.
It was agreed that the particulars of the case be reported to the Honourable Colonial Secretary with a view to arrangements being made for sending the leprous person to the Lepers Home in the neighbourhood of Canton. It was also agreed that the Superintendent should make enquiry as to the authority for deporting persons in such cases and report to
the Board.
Adjournment.-The Board then adjourned till Friday, the 27th day of May, 1892.
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART, President.
Read and confirmed this 28th day of May, 1892.
HUGH MCCALlum, Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 264.
The following is published.
By Command,
G. T. M. O'BRIEN,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th June, 1892.
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 :-
1/-.
1/6...
5/-
10/- 20/-.
37 cents.
55
$1.83
.$3.65
.$7.30
2. The purchaser of any Postal Note must fill in the Payee's name before parting with it. He If this is not done the note is may also fill in the name of the Office where payment is to be made.
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, 1st June, 1892.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 265.
The following Notice is substituted for No. 83 of 13th February, 1892.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th May, 1892.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
G. T. M. O'BRIEN, Colonial Secretary.
GAP ROCK LIGHT.
Latitude Longitude
21° 48′ 50′′ N. ...113° 56′ 18′′ E.
First Order Dioptric. Revolving, attaining greatest Elevation of focal plane 140 feet above high water.
eye 15 feet).
brilliancy every 30 seconds.
Visible in clear weather 18 miles (height of
The Gap Rock is 400 feet long, the light is situated on the southern end. Tower and buildings in one block painted white.
Tower 6 feet above coping of building at eastern end.
Barbour Department, Hongkong. 28th May, 1892.
R. MURRAY RUMSEY, Retd. Comd., R.N.,
Harbour Master, &c.