THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE. 3RD OCTOBER, 1885.
Government of Queensland.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
(No. 23 of 1885.)
SUNKEN REEF OFF ACHERON ISLAND, HALIFAX BAY,
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Notice is hereby given, that a Sunken Reef extends W.S.W. to a distance of one-third of a mile from the West end of Acheron Island.
G. P. HEATH, Commander R.N.,
Department of Ports and Harbours, Brisbane, 11th August, 1885.
Portmaster.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
(No. 24 of 1885.)
LEADING LIGHTS, JOHNSTONE RIVER.
Notice is hereby given, that on and after this date the following Lights will be exhibited between sunset and sunrise
at the Johnstone River, to enable vessels to navigate the entrance at night :-
Two white lights are placed, one on Flying Fish Point, the other on the shore on the further side of the bight of the river, which, when in line on a W. by N. bearing, lead across the outer Bar.
A green light is placed on the southern extremity of the rocks off Flying Fish Point.
At the Pilot Station are placed a red and a white light, which, when in line on a S.W. by W. bearing, lead across the Flats between Flying Fish and Coquette Points.
Directions: To enter at night, cross the Bar with the two Leading Lights in line on a W. by N. bearing, and, when the water deepens, haul up for the green light on the rocks and pass it at a distance of 50 feet; then follow along the Flying Fish Point shore, and bring the red and white lights in line, crossing the Flats towards Coquette Point. When the water deepens and the Point is approached, proceed up the river as formerly.
Department of Ports and Harbours, Brisbane, 11th August, 1885.
G. P. JIEATH, Commander R.N.,
Portmaster.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
(No. 25 of 1885.)
ALTERATION IN THE DIRECTION OF LEADING LIGHTS AND BEACONS, WIDE BAY BAR.
Notice is hereby given, that the Leading Lights, and the Square Beacons near Hook Point, now lead across Wide Bay Bar on a S.W. by W. W. bearing.
G. P. HEATH, Commander R.N.,
Department of Ports and Harbours, Brisbane, 12th August, 1885.
Portmaster.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
(No. 26 of 1885.)
GUADALCANAR, SOLOMON ISLANDS. SUNKEN ROCK IN POPAU HARBOUR.
Notice is hereby given that a Rock, upon which there is a depth of 9 feet at low water, is reported by Mr. Robertson, Master of the "Flora," to lie 63 cables N. by E. E. from the South-west point of Popau Harbour.
Vessels entering the Harbour-which affords facilities for obtaining wood and water-must, with South-easterly winds, e careful to haul close up round the reef off the S.W. point, and anchor as near to the shore at the S.E. end of the Bay as practicable.
G. P. HEATH, Commander B.N.,
Portmaster.
Department of Ports and Harbours, Brisbane, 18th August, 1885.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
(No. 27 of 1885.)
LEADING LIGHTS, SOUTH ENTRANCE TO HINCHINBROOK CHANNEL.
Notice is hereby given, that on and after this date the following Lights will be exhibited at the South entrance to Hinchinbrook Channel, to enable vessels to cross the Bar and enter the Channel at night, viz. :-
Two white lights leading S.W. W. half a cable South of the Fairway Buoy. The outer light is placed 1 mile South Point Lucinila (the point of land on the South side of the entrance to Hinchinbrook Chame!), and stands 10 feet Jove high-water level. The back light stands 690 feet from the front light, and at an elevation of 36 feet.
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