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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH APRIL, 1895.
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Mortality Returns.-The returns for the weeks ended the 16th and 23rd March, 1895-which had been circulated to Members--were laid on the table.
Well Waters -Two reports by the Government Analyst on samples of water sent to him for analysis were laid on
the table.
It was agreed that the reports be referred back to the Analyst for an amplification of his certificate.
Watchman at the Kaulung Slaughter-house.-The correspondence concerning certain actions of HUSSAIN Bux was again laid on the table, and the minutes on the circulating cover read.
Mr. FRANCIS moved--
That the resignation of Hussain Bux be transmitted to the Honourable Colonial Secretary for acceptance. The Director of Public Works seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Draft Bill.-The draft of a Bill-which had been circulated to Members-for restricting the immigration of Chinese into the Colouy, etc., was considered clanse by clause, and a number of amendments were agreed to by all the Members present, except the Director of Public Works who did not vote.
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The Vice-President moved-
That the Bill with the proposed amendments, together with Mr. Francis' memorandum having reference thereto,
be transmitted to the Honourable Colonial Secretary.
Dr. HARTIGAN seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Adjournment.-The Board then adjourned till Thursday, the 11th day of April, 1895.
Read and confirmed this 11th day of April, 1895.
F. H. MAY,
Vice-President.
HUGH MCCALLUM, Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.—No. 151.
It is hereby notified that the entire privilege known as the Opium Farm established under The Prepared Opium Ordinance, 1891. has been granted by private contract for the term of three years from 1st March, 1895, to Lum SIN SANG and Ho TAI SANG trading under the style or firm of "Man Fook Company."
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th April, 1895.
J. H. STEWART Lockhart,
Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.--No. 152.
Information has been received from the Military Authorities that Artillery Practice will take place from the 17th to 30th instant, inclusive, (Sundays excepted), between the hours of 8 A.M. and. 5 P.M. daily, as follows:---
From Stone Cutter's Island in Westerly and South-Westerly directions. From Belchers in North-Easterly and North-Westerly directions. From Lyemun in Easterly and North-Easterly directions.
All ships, junks and other vessels are cautioned to keep clear of the ranges.
The inhabitants of the houses near Belchers and Stone Cutter's Island are warned to keep their glass windows open during the practice, and all people working in the vicinity of Belcher's Battery are also warned to keep clear of that part which will be indicated by gunners placed on sentry for the purpose.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th April, 1895.
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART, Colonial Secretary.
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