THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JUNE, 1888.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 255.
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The following is substituted for Government Notification No. 237 published in the Government Gazette of June 2nd, 1888.
It is hereby notified that the following Ordinances have received Her Majesty's confirmation and allowance, viz.:-
Ordinance No. 24 of 1887.-The Public Health Ordinance, 1887.
Ordinance No. 1 of 1888.—An Ordinance for making compulsory the practice of Infant
Vaccination in the Colony of Hongkong.
Ordinance No. 11 of 1888.-The Unclaimed Balances Ordinance, 1888.
By Command,
FREDERICK STEWART, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th June, 1888.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 256.
A competitive examination for the post of Clerk at the Observatory will be held on Wednesday, the 13th instant at 9.30 A.M., in the Council Chamber, Government Offices.
Duties. To make and reduce meteorological observations, take charge of corres- pondence, all business transactions, the issue of storm-warnings and
to take part in the general work of the department.
Hours of Work, ...On Week-days from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.; on Sundays and Holidays from
4 P.M. to 7 P.M.
Qualifications,......Good hand-writing, quickness and accuracy in calculations, thorough
knowledge of English and Chinese.
Salary,.........$480, rising by annual increments of $60 to $600 per annum.
The examination will be held in accordance with the Regulations made by the Governor in Council, and published in the Government Gazette No. 26 of 1883.
Applications with copies of testimonials and certificates of age and health to be sent to the Colonial Secretary not later than Tuesday, the 12th instant, at Noon.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th June, 1888.
FREDERICK STEWART,
Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 257,
Tenders will be received at this Office until Noon of Wednesday, the 20th instant, for the construction of a culvert under the Pokfulam Road opposite No. 2 Quarry, and 280 feet Lineal channel.
For form of tender apply at this Office.
For specification and further particulars apply at the Surveyor General's Office. The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th June, 1888.
FREDERICK STEWART, Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.--No. 258.
The following Returns of Deaths for the week ended the 2nd June are published for general information.
By Command,
FREDERICK STEWART, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th June, 1888.