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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE. 18TH NOVEMBER, 1899. 1805

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 646.

Tenders will be received at this Office until Noon of Monday, the 4th proximo, for the supply of the undermentioned uniform for the use of the Government Fire Brigade for one year:-

European Boots for Foremen, Firemen, and others, per pair.

Chinese Shoes for Firemen and others, per pair.

Any of the above-mentioned articles, when required, are to be delivered free of charge at the Central Fire Brigade Station, Victoria.

Form of tender may be obtained at the Colonial Secretary's Office.

For further information apply to the Superintendent of the Fire Brigade. The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th November, 1899.

J. II. STEWART Lockhart, Colonial Secretary.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.No. 647.

The following is published.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th November, 1899.

J. H. STEWART LOCKHART, Colonial Secretary,

HYDROGRAPHICAL MEMORANDUM No. 14.

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ALACRITY AT HANKAU,

1st November, 1899.

The following information has been received :-

From the Japanese Government.

HOKUSHU, NORTH COAST. EXISTENCE OF A SUNKEN ROCK OFF YESSASI ANCHORAGE. Information has been received that a rock with the depths of 24 to 24 fathoms on it exists northeastward of a prominent point (Sangyushi) which is situated about 3 miles S.S.E. of Yessasi anchorage.

Lat........

Approximate position Long.

··········· 44° 55′ 30′′ N. ...........142° 38′ 50′′ E.

According to the native fishermen, the bottom is rocky and uneven around the rock.

Charts 452, 2405.

China Sea Directory, Vol. IV., page 606.

E. H. SEYMOUR, Vice-Admiral.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 434.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 8 of 1897, it is hereby notifie l that the Government proposes to erect a public latrine for 60 persons on the following site :-

On Crown Land, at the junction of Pound Lane with Taipingshan Street, bounded on the North by Taipingshan Street, on the East by Sui Hing Lane, on the South by Kat Cheung Lane, and on the West by Pound Lane.

Also a public latrine for 60 persons on the following site :—

On Crown Land, on the Praya Reclamation near the junction of Wing Lok Street with the Praya Central, bounded on the North and East by reclaimed land, on the South by Wing Lok Street, and on the West by a new street to be constructed.

Also a public latrine for 40 persons on the following site :—

On Crown Land, at the junction of Shing Wong and Gough Street, at No. 46 Gough Street, bounded on the East by No. 44 Gough Street, and opposite Nos. 29, 31 and 33 Gough Street, and situated under the play-ground attached to the Belilios Public School.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th July, 1899.

J. H. STEWART LOCKHART, Colonial Secretary.