THE HONGLONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH JANUARY,
1876.
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A fire occurred on the 13th October at a coal godown at Praya East, which was duly reported. A parade and inspection was held on the 2nd November at which the Government (Steam and Manual) and Chinese Association Manual Engines were present. They were assembled at the Cross Roads and after a thorough examination were taken to the Praya near Queen's Street and worked from the sea; all were found to be in order.
An inspection of the Government Engines, hose, ladders and equipment was held on the 18th November, and everying was found to be in a satisfactory condition.
A fire occurred near the West Market on the 25th November, which was duly reported.
A parade and inspection was held on the 18th December. The Government Engines (Steam and Manual) also the Manual Engines of the Chinese Associations assembled at the Central Fire Brigade Station, and after an examination of the hose, ladders, implements and equipment, were taken to the Praya near Queen's Street and worked from the sea. All worked satisfactorily, until several tubes of No. 2 Steam Engine gave out. The Engine was sent to the Novelty Iron Works and new tubes have been put in. It is now in a satisfactory condition.
A fire occurred at New East Street on the night of the 25th December, which was duly reported, and in consequence of the fire it was unnecessary to have a second inspection at the end of the month.
I have the honour to be,
The Honourable J. GARDINER AUSTIN,
Colonial Secretary,
HONGKONG.
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
C. MAY,
Superintendent, Fire Brigade.
No. 12.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 24th instant, for alterations and additions in No. 5 Police Station.
The Plans and Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.
The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.
By Conamaad,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th January, 1876.
J. GARDINER AUSTIN,
Colonial Secretary.
No. 13.
Road.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 24th instant, for repairs of Lower Albert The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.
The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th January, 1876.
J. GARDINER AUSTIN,
Colonial Secretary,
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No. 14.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 24th instant, for the repairs of Hollywood Road and Bonham Strand East.
The Specifications can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.
The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.
By Command,
J. GARDINER AUSTIN,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong. 15th Fmaory, 1876.