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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH AUGUST, 1891.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 355.
Tenders will be received at this Office until Noon of Thursday, the 27th day of August, 1891, for the construction of the Upper portion (above the Plinth) of the Sea Wall, Storm Water Drains, filling in and reclaiming the Laud, forming, levelling and concreting the Roads, Streets and Footpaths, constructing Side Channels, &c., &c., situated between Ice House Street and Murray Road, both inclu sive, the Eastern portion of Section No. 7, under Praya Reclamation Ordinance, No. 16 of 1889.
For form of tender, specification and further particulars apply at the Praya Reclamation's Office. The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th August, 1891.
W. M. GOODMAN, Acting Colonial Secretary,
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.--No. 356. The following Hydrographic Notices are published for general information.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th August, 1891.
Government of Japan.
W. M. GOODMAN, Acting Colonial Secretary.
NOTIFICATION No. 170 OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
KUSHIRO-SAKI LIGHTHOUSE,
HOKKAIDO.
Notice is hereby given that a Lighthouse has been erected at Kushiro-saki, East coast of Hokkaido, the Light of which will be exhibited on the night of the 1st September, 1891, and every night thereafter from Sunset until Sunrise.
According to the Japanese Admiralty chart No. 93, the position of the Lighthouse is approximately in Latitude 42° 58′ 00′′ North, and in Longitude 144° 24′ 00′′ East of Greenwich.
The Lighthouse is built of Wood, Octagonal in shape and is painted with Black and white horizontal bands, and 25 feet high from the base to the centre of the lantern.
The Light will be a Sixth Order Revolving Light, showing a White flash once every 15 seconds. Its are of illumination will be 220 degrees between the bearings of S. 60° E. and N. 20° W. The bearings true and as observed from the Light- house.
The elevation of the Light above the sea, will be 145 feet and in clear weather, it will be seen from a distance of 14 nautical miles.
TOKYO, 28th July, 1891.
Government of Queensland.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
No. 21 of 1891. NEW HEBRIDES.
REPORTED SHOAL OFF MALLICOLO.
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COUNT GOTO SHOJIRO, Minister of State for Communications.
Notice is hereby given, that Captain Munroe of the s.s. 'Croydon," reports that in June last his vessel, drawing 8 feet 6 inches of water, touched on a small coral patch which is not marked on the Admiralty Chart. ;
The danger lies with the following compass bearings taken from the ship :
N.W. end Mallicolo,.
Vao Island,
Walo Island,
Department of Ports and Harbours, Brisbane, 13th July, 1891.
W. by S. .S.W. by W. .S.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 345.
T. M. ALMOND, Portmaster.
There is a vacancy in the Sanitary Department for an Inspector of Nuisances. The emoluments of the office are:----
Salary,-$720 a year, rising by annual increments of $48 to $960 a year. House Rent.-$240 a year.
Chair allowance.--$60 for 35 months in summer. Uniform.
For further particulars apply to the Secretary at the Sanitary Board Room, Government Offices. Applications with copies of certificates to be sent to the Colonial Secretary before Noon on Tuesday, the 18th instant.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 6th August, 1891.
W. M. GOODMAN, Acting Colonial Secretüry.
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