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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH AUGUST, 1890.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 365.
Notice is hereby given that the time for receiving tenders for training the Albany Nullah and constructing Kennedy Road Bridge has been extended until Noon on Saturday, the 6th September, 1890.
By Command,
W. M. DEANE, Acting Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th August, 1890.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.--No. 366.
Tenders will be received at this Office until Noon of Monday, the 8th September, 1890, for the erection of a District School at Saiyingpun.
For form of tender apply at this Office.
For specification and further particulars apply at the Surveyor General's Office. The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.
By Command,
W. M. DEANE, Acting Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 30th August, 1890.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.—No. 367.
The following Hydrographic Notice is published for general information.
By Command,
W. M. DEANE, Acting Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 30th August, 1890.
"IMPÉRIEUSE," AT HAKODATE,
31st July, 1890.
HYDROGRAPHICAL MEMO: No. 63.
CHINA, EAST COAST.
SHOAL OFF SAN-CHAN ISLAND.-The Longitude given at page 3, line 2, of Admiralty Notices to Mariners Nos. 255 to 265 of the year 1890, should be 113° 33′ E. as shewn in my Hydrographical Memo: No. 49, of 16th December, 1889.
COREA.
CHEMULPHO.—A stone beacon, 20 feet in diameter at the base, and 5 feet in diameter at the top, has been erected on the Rock known as the "North Watcher."
The Beacon is painted in red and black chequers, and has an elevation of 35 feet above the Rock.
Charts Nos. 1258 and 1270. China Sea Directory Vol. IV. p. 57. Revised Supplement to Vol. IV. p. 29.
JAPAN.
BUNGO CHANNEL.-The Steamer "Akaski" reports that, when coming through the Bungo Channel on her return voyage from Yokohama and steering for the Straits of Simonoseki, on the morning of 13th July, she observed some pinnacle rocks, which are not marked on any Charts, lying 4 to 5 cable lengths S.S.W. of Okinose. Lat. 32° 52′ 40′′ N. Long. 132° 27' 10" E. approximate.
Chart No. 651. China Sea Directory Vol. IV. p. 340. Revised Supplement to China Sea Directory p. 91.
KII CHANNEL.-The Japanese Government has given notice that the 3rd Order Fixed White Light of Tomagashima which has been discontinued pending the re-building of the Lighthouse, as notified under the date of 21st January, 1890, will be re-exhibited from the new Lighthouse on the night of the 5th August, 1890, from which night the Temporary Light will be discontinued.
The new Lighthouse is built of granite, circular in horizontal section and painted white. It is 30 feet high from the base to the centre of the lantern, and is situated at 84 feet to the Eastward of the former position of the Lighthouse.
The elevation of the Light above the sea will be 194 feet, and its range of visibility in clear weather will be 17 nautical miles. Its are of illumination will be 242° from S. 10° E. to N. 52° E. The bearings are true and as observed from the Lighthouse.
Chart No. 2875.
China Sea Directory Vol. IV. p. 361. China Light List No. 525. Hydro. Memo: No. 53. NOWELL SALMON,
To the Commodore, and the respective Captains, Commanders, and
Vice-Admiral.
Officers commanding Her Majesty's Ships and Vessels employed on the China Station.
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