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No. S. 33.
NOTICE OF FIRING PRACTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DEFENCES (FIRING AREAS) ORDINANCE, 1936.
1. Firing practice seaward will be carried out from FORT COLLINSON between the hours of 9.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. on 25th January, 1939.
Alternative date-26th January, 1939.
Firing area "B" will be affected.
2. In accordance with sub-section 4 of section 4 of the Defences (Firing Areas Ordinance, 1936, masters of vessels and pilots of aircraft exempt from the operation of this Ordinance under section 10, are warned to assist in the carrying out of the Firing Practice by hastening through the firing area affected, or by consenting to be towed out of the firing area, if necessary, by any vessel acting under the orders of the Military
Authorities.
17th January, 1939.
No. S. 34.
J. M. SMITII,
for Brigadier, Commander Royal Artillery.
NOTICES TO MARINERS.
No. 5/1939.
HONG KONG HARBOUR EASTERN APPROACH..
On 18th January, 1939, and until further notice, work will be carried out on a submarine cable between Sai Wan Bay-Slope Island-Lamtong (Tung Lung Island).
The craft employed on this work will show the regulation signals for a vessel. employed in laying or in picking up a telegraph cable.
All vessels are warned to keep well clear and to reduce speed when passing.
11th January, 1939.
No. 6/1939.
Between the dates of 18th January and 2nd February inclusive, H. M. Mooring Vessel Moorlake will be engaged in laying moorings from a central position Lat. 22° 17' 331" N., Long. 114° 10′ 381" E. Small unlighted buoys will be temporarily in position. in this vicinity and when diving is in progress, the usual Red Flag Signal will be dis- played. All shipping is cautioned to give Moorlake a wide berth, and to proceed slowly- when in the vicinity.
Authority-Naval Authorities.
13th January, 1939.
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