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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH SEPTEMBER, 1885:
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 357.
The following Hydrographic Notices arc published for general information.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th September, 1885.
Government of China.
FOOCHOW DISTRICT.
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS, No. 29.
Stone Barrier, opposite Temple Point: marked by Buoy.
FREDERICK STewart,
797
Acting Colonial Secretary.
Notice is hereby given that a black Nun-Buoy, 6 feet in diameter, was moored, on the 27th ultimo, in 33 fathoms low water, spring tides, off the northern end of the Stone Barrier, opposite Temple Point, Min River.
S. PARKHILL, Harbour Master.
Approved :
C. HANNEN,
Commissioner of Customs.
Custom House, Foochow, 2nd September, 1885.
FOOCHOW DISTRICT.
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS, No. 30.
Buoys displaced during typhoon 24th and 25th ultimo: replaced.
With reference to Local Notice to Mariners No. 28,
Notice is hereby given that the
Min Reef Whistling Buoy and East Channel Fairway Buoy have been remoored in their former positions. Aymar Rock Buoy in proper position.
Approved:
C. HANNEN, Commissioner of Customs.
Custom House, Foochow, 2nd September, 1885.
Government of Queensland.
S. PARKHILL,
Harbour Master.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
(No. 21 of 1885.)
ALTERATION IN DIRECTIONS FOR ENTERING BURNETT RIVER.
Notice is hereby given, that in consequence of the growth southwards of the North Spit, vessels, while passing the 1 Perch Beacon near the end of the sand, are by night to keep the Leading Lights just open of one another in the thwards; and by day to keep the edges of the Beacons just touching.
Department of Ports and Harbours, Brisbane, 13th July, 1885.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
(No. 22 of 1885.)
G. P. HEATH, Commander R.N.,
Portmaster.
NEW LIGHT, PINE ISLETS, NORTHUMBERLAND GROUP.
Notice is hereby given, that on and after this date, a 2nd Order Fixed and Flashing Light will be exhibited from a thouse erected on the summit of the South-western Pine Islet.
The apparatus is dioptric, and stands at an elevation of 180 feet above high-water level, the light being visible from a e of 20 miles. It shows a fixed light during one minute, and a bright flash preceded and followed by a short eclipse, whole series occupying two minutes.
A small sector of red light is shown to the southward, the centre passing over the position of the Normanby Rock. The Tower is circular, 40 feet in height, and is painted stone colour.
Department of Ports and Harbours, Brisbane, 17th July,
1885.
G. P. HEATH, Commander R.N.,
Portmaster.