Houghing.
As it is probable that your duties as Government Astronomer will in future be called upon to take part in the tidal observations.
You are requested to put yourself into communication with Mr. Roberts on the subject.
Cadwick O.
Date. 1883
24th May No. 8867
(Subject.)
RECP
C. O.. DOMESTIC.
8867
REG? 25 MAY 83.
Tidal observations.
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An arrangement should be made with Mr. Roberts to receive and examine the observations, to predict the tides, and to publish annually a certain number of the Books.
As in previous Paper.
Land Deputy considers that it would be well for you to communicate with Mr. Roberts on the subject.
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copy corr. for inf. 18 June on first
Ca 1045
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On. 16498.8
(Minutes.)
Mr. Meade
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Mr. Chadwick suggested that Mr. Roberts should prepare Tide Tables for Hongkong at a cost of £27.2.6 for 1883 and subsequent years, and be informed that the data in his possession was sufficient for determining the 1883 tide tables, although not the observations of a whole year.
His proposal was approved and the Secretary was instructed to inform him accordingly.
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