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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH MARCH, 1889.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.--No. 102. The following Notice is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th March, 1889.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

Hongkong Roads.

FREDERICK STEWART, Colonial Secretary.

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On and after the 9th March, a Junk will be anchored on KELLETT'S BANK, and from her, a bright white light will be exhibited visible all round the horizon, and having a range of about 5 miles.

Position 6 cables N.N.E. from Green Island.

All vessels are recommended to pass to the Northward of the Junk, but if passing to the South- ward of her, she should not be approached nearer than 3 cables.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 2nd March, 1889.

R. MURRAY RUMSEY, Ret.-Comdr., R.N., Harbour Master, &c.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.--No. 103.

Information has been received from the Commandant of the Hongkong Volunteers that Artillery Practice will take place from the Stone Cutters' Island East Battery, between the hours of 3 and 5.30 P.M. on the 9th instant,

The line of fire will be in a South Westerly direction from the Battery.

All Ships, Junks, and other vessels are cautioned to keep clear of the range.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th March, 1889.

FREDERICK STEWART, Colonial Secretary.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 104.

Information has been received from the Military Authorities that Artillery Practice will take place from the South Shore Battery at the West Point of Stone Cutters' Island, between the hours of 3 and 6 P.M. on the 11th instant.

The line of fire will be in a South Westerly direction from the Battery.

All Ships, Junks, and other vessels are cautioned to keep clear of the range.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th March, 1889.

FREDERICK STEWART, Colonial Secretary.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 105.

Tenders will be received at this Office until Noon of Thursday, the 21st instant :-

1. For repairing, painting, colouring, and lime-whiting both externally and internally, the

Police Station, Out-offices, &c., at Mount Gough.

2. For picking up, reforming, repairing, and concreting a portion of the Queen's Road, from

D'Aguilar Street to Pottinger Street, on a total length of 1,085 feet.

3. For picking up, reforming, repairing, and concreting a portion of the Queen's Road, from

Wardley Street to Pedder's Street, on a total length of 1,060 feet.

For forms of tender apply at this Office.

For specifications 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,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th March, 1889.

FREDERICK STEWART, Colonial Secretary.