THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 10TH DECEMBER, 1892. 1061
Government of Japan.
NOTIFICATION No. 287 oF DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
OSHIDOMARI LIGHTHOUSE.
Notice is hereby given that a Lighthouse has been ERECTED on North-western head of OSHIDOMARI BAY (Nakko Bay), Rishiri Island, Hokkaido, the Light of which will be exhibited on the night of the 15th December, 1892, and every night thereafter from Sunset until Sunrise.
According to the Japanese Admiralty Chart No. 93, the position of the Lighthouse is in Latitude 45° 15′ 20′′ North and in Longitude 141° 11' East of Greenwich.
The Lighthouse is built of Stone, Circular in shape, painted White, and is 15 feet high from the base to the centre of the Lantern.
The Light will be a 6th Order Revolving Light, showing a White Flash once every 15 seconds. Its are of illumination will be 238 degrees 42 minutes between the bearings of N. 38° 40′ W. and S. 20° 2′ W., of which from S. 65° 59′ E. to S. 20° 2′ W., the Light will illuminate the inside of the Bay. The bearings are true, and as observed from the Lighthouse.
The elevation of the Light above the sea will be 238 feet, and in clear weather the Light will be seen from a distance of 14 nautical miles.
COUNT KURODA KIYOTAKA, Minister of State for Communications.
Tokyo, 25th November, 1892.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.—No. 516.
Tenders will be received at this Office until Noon of Saturday, the 17th instant, for the supply of dry earth for sanitary purposes to Victoria Gaol for the space of one year from the 1st January next.
The earth to be procured from a spot to be pointed out by the Honourable the Director of Public Works in the vicinity of the McDonnell Road.
For further information apply at the Superintendent's Office, Victoria Gaol. The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 10th December, 1892.
G. T. M. O'BRIEN,
Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 494.
There is a vacancy in the Sanitary Department for an Inspector of Nuisances. The emoluments of the office are :—
Salary.—$720 a year, rising by annual increments of $48 to $960 a year.
House Rent.--$240 a year.
Chair allowance.-$60 for 5 months in summer.
Uniform.
For further particulars apply to the Secretary at the Sanitary Board Room, Beaconsfield Arcade. Applications with copies of certificates to be sent to the Colonial Secretary before Noon on Thursday, the 15th instant.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st December, 1892.
G. T. M. O'BRIEN, Colonial Secretary.