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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH OCTOBER, 1894.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION:-No. 375.
In consequence of the fall of a retaining wall on Inland Lot No. 509, Seymour Road has been closed to traffic until further notice.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th October, 1894.
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Acting Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.—No. 376.
His Excellency's attention has been called to the fact that a misapprehension appears to exist that a permit under The Sunday Cargo-Working Ordinance, No. 6 of 1891, is unnecessary for the shipping of bunker coal on Sunday.
It is accordingly hereby notified that in future the provisions of the Ordinance will be strictly enforced.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th October, 1894.
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Acting Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.—No. 377.
With reference to Government Notifications Nos. 406 and 498 of the 9th November, 1893, it is hereby notified that FRANCIS ALFRED COOPER, Director of Public Works, having returned to the Colony, all communications in connection with Water Supply, Praya Reclamation Works, and Buildings, should now be addressed to the Director of Public Works.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th October, 1894.
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Acting Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 378.
With reference to Government Notification No. 370 of the 2nd instant, it is hereby notified that information has been received from H.B.M. Consul at Canton that torpedoes and mines are being put down in the Chuen Pee Channel at the Bogue. Masters of vessels are advised to pass this place with caution.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th October, 1894.
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Acting Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 379.
Information has been received from the Military Authorities that Artillery Practice from the Batteries will take place as under, between the hours of 8 A.M. and Noon:-
On 17th October, from Lyemun in an Easterly and North-Easterly direction. On 19th October, from Belchers in a Northerly and North-Westerly direction. On 26th October, from Stone Cutters' Island in a Westerly direction.
All Ships, Junks and other vessels are cautioned to keep clear of the ranges.
The inhabitants of the houses near Belchers are warned to keep their glass windows open during the practice, and all people working in the vicinity of Belchers 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 October, 1894.
J. H. STEWART Lockhart, Acting Colonial Secretary.
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