THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 21ST NOVEMBER, 1896. 1071
Wells.-Reports-which had been circulated to Members-by the Government Analyst on samples of water drawn from fourteen wells in Victoria were laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating covers read.
The Vice-President moved-
That the usual notices be served on the owners of the wells situated at Nos. 10 Caine Road, 35 Wellington Street, 1 Lamont Lane, & Lamont Lane, Gas Works, Cross Lane and at the Garden, China Sugar Refinery, East Point, to close the wells on these premises within one month from the date on which the notices are served.
The Captain Superintendent of Police seconded.
Question-pat and agreed to.
Defective Drains.-The Surveyor's report-which had been circulated to Members--regarding the condition of the house drains at Block No. 23 was laid on the table, and a minute on the circulating cover read.
The Vice-President moved—
That the owners of the houses mentioned in the report be called upon to carry out the works recommended by the
Surveyor, such works to be done in accordance with the law governing house-drainage works.
The Medical Officer of Health seconded.
Question--put and agreed to.
Water Closets.-An application--which had been circulated to Members--that the Board should re-consider its decision regarding the erection of water closets in lieu of those now existing at No. 14, Caine Road was laid on the table.
A discussion ensued.
It was agreed that the application stand over for consideration at next meeting.
Backyards. A plan showing buildings which it is proposed to erect on Marine Lot No. 278 was considered. It was agreed that the question stand over for consideration at the next meeting.
Roasting Carcases of Swine.-A petition, complaining of the nuisance arising from the roasting of the carcases of swine in Nos. 5, 10, 12 and 52 West Street, was considered.
The Secretary was instructed to ascertain the approximate dates on which these swine roasting places of business were established and to report to the Board.
Mortality Returns.-The returns for the weeks ended the 24th and 31st October, 1896, respectively, were laid on the table.
The Secretary was instructed to write to the Registrar General on the subject of the registration of deaths in the sense of the Medical Officer of Health's minute dated the 28th October, 1896.
Slaughter-Houses Contract.-The Secretary was instructed to take the usual stops in calling for tenders for the slaughter-houses contract for 1897.
On the motion of the Vice-President it was unanimously agreed that strangers be requested to withdraw during the consideration of certain papers relating to the recent strike amongst the nightmen and the desirability of having statutory authority to provide public conveniences for the people.
A confidential meeting of the Board was then held.
Adjournment.-The Board then adjourned till Thursday, the 19th day of November, 1896.
Read and confirmed this 19th day of November, 1896.
HUGH MCCALLUM,
Secretary.
FRANCIS A. Cooper,
President.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.—No. 446.
The following Notice is published.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th November, 1896.
POST OFFICE NOTICE.
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary.
From 1st December next the postage on parcels for New Zealand, sent via Colombo, will be 90 cents for the first pound and 50 cents for each additional pound.
General Post Office, Hongkong, 20th November, 1896.
A. M. THOмSON, Acting Postmaster General.
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