THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JUNE, 1905.
The following notices have been issued during the month by Mr. F. G. FIGG:—
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On the 28th April at 11.40 a. “The barometer has fallen over NE Japan and the Philippines, and risen over W. Japan and N. China. An area of low pressure appears to be lying to the East of the Southern Philippines. Pressure remains high over Ñ. China. Gradients continue slight over S. China, and moderate E. winds will probably prevail in the Formosa Channel. Over the N. part of the China Sea gradients are increasing and the wind will probably back to E and NE and freshen over that area.
Forecast:- Moderate E winds: fair."
On the 29th at 12.10 p. "The barometer has risen over S, Japan, and fallen over China and the Philippines. The depression mentioned yesterday as lying to the East of the S. Philippines is probably a typhoon. It appears to be slowly approaching the E. coast of S. Luzon. Another depres- sion is lying over the Yangtze Valley and moving Eastwards Pressure is highest over S. Japan. Gradients continue slight over S. China and moderate SE and E winds may be expected in the Formosa Channel. Over the N. part of the China Sea gradients are much steeper and NE and N gales will probably prevail over the NE part of this area. Forecast:- Variable winds, light to moderate ; fair."
At 5.55 p.n.
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The typhoon is crossing Central Luzon moving NW."
On the 30th at 12.10 p.
“The barometer has fallen on the China coast, particularly in the North, and risen quickly in Luzon. The Northern depression is passing into the Yellow Sea and moving NE. The typhoon is now to the west of Luzon, probably moving towards WNW. Gradients are at present slight over the Formosa Channel and moderate to fresh E to NE winds will probably prevail there. Over the N. part of the China Sea gradients are steep and N to NE gales may be expected to the South of the 20th parallel." Forecast:-" Moderate to fresh NE winds, fair."
On the 1st May at 12.15 p.
The barometer has risen on the E. coast of China, and fallen slightly on the S. coast. The typhoon in the China Sea may be situated to the SSE of Hongkong and between the Paracels and the W. coast of Luzon. Probably it is moving towards WNW. Observa- tions from Formosa and the Annam coast are, however, lacking. Fresh NE winds may be expected in the Formosa Channel, and gales between N. and E. over the N. part of the China Sea." Forecast: -N.E. winds, freshening; fair.' Red S. Cone and Drum hoisted.
"The barometer has fallen
On the 2nd at 6.25 a. Red S. Cone and Drum lowered. At 11.55 a. over E. Japan, and risen on the China coast. The Northern depression first notified on the 29th ult., is passing into the Pacific to the E. of N. Japan. The depression in the China Sea is no longer traced. Pressure is highest over N. China. Gradients slight on the China coast and moderate NE winds may be expected in the Formosa Channel and moderate SE winds along the northern shores of the China Sea." Forecast :—“Light to moderate SE winds, fair."
Hongkong Observatory, 7th June, 1995.
W. DOBERCK,
Director.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.--No. 370.
Tenders will be received at this Office until Noon of Tuesday, the 20th day of June, 1905, for the construction of an additional Service Reservoir and Filter Bed and other contingent works at Lai-chi-kok.
For form of tender, specification and further particulars apply at Messrs. DENISON, RAM & GIBBS' Office.
The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.
By Command,
F. H. MAY, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 6th June, 1905.
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