THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH MARCH, 1898.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. -No. 98.
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It is hereby notified that on and after Monday, 7th instant, the following streets will be closed to wheel traffic for such time as the drainage works are in progress or until further notice, viz. :— Morrison Street and East Street from Bonliam Strand to Queen's Road Central.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th March, 1898.
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.--No. 99.
Tenders will be received at this Office until Noon of Saturday, the 19th instant, for the making up and supply of Summer Clothing for the Gaol Staff, viz. :-
More or less
2 White Linen Suits
Do.
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134 White Drill Suits
2 White Silk Puggaries
52 White Puggaries. 24 Yellow Puggaries 20 Red
Do
1 Pair of Shoes 70 Pairs of Shoes
2 Jean Dresses
Do.
3 Pairs of Shoes
3 Straw Hats
(for Chief Warder. (for Principal Warders,) (for Staff).
(for Chief Warder). (for Staff).
(for Assistant Warders). (for Guards).
(for Chief Warder).
(for Staff).
(for Matron).
(for Wardresses).
(for Female Officers) Do.
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2 White Drill Suits
(for Messenger).
1 Pair of Shoes
Do.
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Samples of uniform may be seen, and any further information obtained at the Gaol Office.
No tender will be received unless the person tendering produces a receipt to the effect that he has deposited in the Colonial Treasury the sum of $100, as a pledge of the bona fides of his offer, which sum shall be forfeited to the Crown if such person refuses to carry out his tender, in the event of his tender being accepted.
Form of tender may be obtained at the Colonial Secretary's Office. No tender will be received unless sent in the Form required.
The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th March, 1898.
J. II. STEWART Lockhart,
Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 100.
The following is published.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th March, 1898.
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary.
HYDROGRAPHICAL MEMORANDUM No. 1.
The following information has been received:— From H.M.S. “Centurion."
TINGHAI HARBOUR, CHUSAN ISLAND.
The white beacon on the shoal (dries 8ft.) N.E. by E. 3 cables of Ta Ju, does not exist.
From H.M.S.".
"Pique."
Chart 1395.
"CENTURION," AT TINGHAI, 21st February, 1898.
SHOAL WATER NEAR KINTOAN ISLAND LIGHT VESSEL.
The soundings are shoaling in this neighbourhood. The Southern bank appears to be growing out to the North- Eastward.
China, Vol. III. Chart 1602.
E. H. SEYMOUR, Vice-Admiral.
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