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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA,
LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE.
1920. No. 19.
The Astronomical positions are only approximate unless seconds are given. The bearings are given both True and Magnetic, and those relating to lights are from seaward. The visibility of lights is that in clear weather. Fog signals are sounded only in thick or foggy weather. The elevation given is the height of focal plane above high water.
AUSTRALIA
EAST COAST.
South Solitary Island Light-Signal Station to be discontinued.
MARINERS and others are hereby notified that the Signal Station at South Solitary Island Light will be discontinued on and after 1st September, 1920.
Position.--On Summit of South Solitary Island:-Lat. 30° 12′ S., Long. 153° 17′ E. on Chart No. 1027.
Note. No further notice will be given.
Charts affected.—Admiralty Chart No. 1026 --The_Solitary Islands and Adjacent
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1027 --Coffs Islands to Evans Head.
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3622-Port Jackson to Cape Byron. 2759B-Australia, Southern portion.
Publications affected.-Admiralty List of Lights and Time Signals, Part VI, 1920,
MELBOURNE, 20th July, 1920.
No. 2580.
Australia Pilot, Vol. III, 1916, page 81.
Sailing Directions for the Coast of New South Wales. Second
Edition, 1920, pages 87 and 111.
1920. No. 20.
BISMARCK ARCHIPELAGO-NEW BRITAIN.
RABAUL-Information with regard to Lighting, etc.
THE following information has been received from the Administrator, Rabaul:-
"The temporary light formerly shown from Matupi Point has been discontinued, and the shoal lying east of Dawapia Point, known as the Beehive, is marked by a beacon with a black shape, from which no light is exhi- bited."
Chart affected.—Admiralty Chart No. 524-Plan of Blanche Bay.
Publication affected.-Pacific Islands, Vol. I, Fourth Edition, 1908, pages 368 and
.370.
JOSHUA F. RAMSBOTHAM,
Director of Lighthouses.
Department of Trade and Customs,
MELBOURNE, 28th July, 1920.
By direction,
PERCY WHITTON,
Acting Comptroller-General of Customs.
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