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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA,

1918. No. 8.

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 SOUTH COAST.

Spencer Gulf.

Wardang Island Light (U), Intended Alteration in Character.

MARINERS and others are hereby notified that the Flashing White Light on Wardang Island will be replaced by a Group Flashing White Light on or about 1st August, 1918.

Position.--On the summit of Wardang Island.

Latitude 34° 30′ S.; Longitude 137° 21′ E.

Structure. -Steel skeleton tower painted red, in position of the old post.

Height, 27 ft.

Details.--The Flashing White Light will be replaced by a New Light having the

undermentioned characteristics.

Character.—Group Flashing White Light showing three flashes in quick succession

every nine seconds, thus:---- Flash Eclipse Flash

Eclipse

Flash

Eclipse

3

sec.

1 sec.

sec.

1 sec.

3

! sec.

6 secs.

Elevation. -127 feet.

Visibility. 17 miles.

Power.-1,500 candles.

Remarks. ---The Light will be unwatched. No further notice will be given. Charts affected:-Admiralty Chart No. 752 -Port Victoria.

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2389 St. Vincent and Spencer Gulfs. 27598--Australia, Southern Portion.

Publications affected :----Admiralty List of Lights and Time Signals, Part VI, 1918,

No. 2322.

Australia Directory, Vol. I., 1907, page 237.

JOSHUA F. RAMSBOTHAM,

Director of Lighthouses.

Department of Trade and Customs,

MELBOURNE, 5th July, 1918.

By Direction,

Revised Supplement (2),

1916, page 28.

R. McK, OAKLEY,

Acting Comptroller-General of Customs,

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

No. S. 189. The following description and terms of the proposed lease of certain Crown land at Kwo Lo Wan, Kowloon, comprising portions of the foreshore and sea bed, are published under the provisions of the Foreshores and Sea Bed Ordinance, 1901.