1 Set of amputating and other surgical instruments
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(if there be any person on board competent to use them.)
1 one ounce glass measure.
1 minim glass measure.
1 pestle and mortar (Wedgewood)
1 Set of weights and scales,
(grains in box.)
1 Set of Common splints.
1 Set of bleeding lancets.
1 Silver Catheter.
1 Spatula.
1 Dressing scissors.
1 Infusion box.
1 Quire of Country paper.
1 Penknife.
2 Metal Bed pans.
2 Trusses for hernia, right and left.
2 Small syringes.
English labels to be affixed.
Or such other medicines, disinfectants, and medical and surgical implements as a duly qualified medical practitioner may certify and the Emigration officer may consider to be sufficient.
Given under my hand and Seal of the Colony at Victoria,
Hongkong, the 28th day of February 1855.
By His Excellency's Command,
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Whereas many deaths have occurred from small Pox in this Colony, and there is reason to believe that the illegal practice of Innoculation is extensively followed by the Chinese Community, Notice is hereby given that such practice is a misdemeanor, and as such punishable by law.
The Colonial Surgeon is instructed to vaccinate persons applying to him at the Civil Hospital. By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 26th February, 1855.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
In pursuance of Ordinance No. 2 of 1845 and No.3 of 1851, it has been determined by the
Honorable the Lieutenant-Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council of Hongkong, that a
rate of Five per cent be paid, for the year commencing from the 1st January, 1855, on the Valuation of Property liable to Police assessment. The amount of the First Quarter will be payable from that date.
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By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria,
Hongkong 27th February, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
A Commission of Enquiry into the nature of Fees received by Officers of Government will assem- ble, by Order of His Excellency Sir John Bowring, at the Government Offices, on Wednesday the 7th instant, with power of adjournment from day to day.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria,
Hongkong, 1st March, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following descriptive statement of Lots to be offered at the Public Sale advertised to be held on the 15th Instant, is now published for general information.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office Victoria, Hongkong, 2nd March, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colnial Secretary,
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