ROIT.
THE HONGKONG
Government Gazette.
No. 49.
No. 149.
Published by Authority.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 26тя NOVEMBER, 1870.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. XVI.
Notice is hereby given that this Government is prepared to receive Tenders for Gaming House Licences under the Rules made by His Excellency The Governor in Council pursuant to Section XVIII of Ordinance No. 9 of 1867.
The monthly Fees are fixed at $13,340, and the Licences will be granted subject to the revised Rules and Regulations made by the Governor in Council on the 14th January, 1870, and to other Rules as may from time to time be passed by the Governor in Council.
Persons tendering must hand in to the Registrar General on or before Neon of the 23rd proximo, a List shewing the Names, Occupations, and Residences of all those proposing to share in the Licences. Due enquiry having been made, those not considered valid or satisfactory will be set aside by the Governor in Council, and lots will then be drawn among the remaining competitors.
The successful Tenderer will have to open the Houses to be Licensea in certain specified Districts on the 1st February, 1871, and for the due fulfilment of the requirements of this notice, he will have to deposit in the Treasury within Seven days after the drawing of the Lots the sum of $10,000 as security for the bona fides of his offer.
Copies of the Rules and Regulations, and Particulars as to the Localities in which the Gaming Houses may be opened, and all other information can be obtained from the Registrar General's Office. By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 23rd November, 1870.
J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.
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No. 150.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
On and after the First of December, and until further notice, the Government Telegraph, which is now completed round the Island, will be opened to the Public free of charge.
The Stations from and to which messages may be sent are:-
The Central Police Station, (Head Office).
No. 7 Police Station, (opposite the Sailor's Home).
No. 2 Police Station, (Praya East near Wanchai Road).
No. 6 Police Station, (at the Gap).
Pokfoolum Police Station.
Aberdeen Police Station, (for the Docks).
Stanley Police Station.
Sow-kee-wan Police Station.
It is requested that complaints with reference to delays, or any other irregularity, may be made to the Surveyor General.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 23rd November, 1870.
J. GARDINER AUSTIN,
Colonial Secretary.