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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 21ST MAY, 1887.

Government of India.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

STRAITS OF MALACCA.

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After the 31st May, 1887, the Light-ship on the Formosa Bank will be removed for repairs. No temporary light will be placed there during her absence.

MASTER ATTENDANT'S OFFICE, Singapore, 9th May, 1887.

HENRY ELLIS, Master Attendant, S. S.

Government of China.

FOOCHOW DISTRICT.

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS, No. 40.

Min Reef Whistling Buoy: replaced in position.

Notice is hereby given that the Whistling Buoy marking the Min Reef, having been painted, was replaced in position on the 7th instant.

Approved:

C. HANNEN,

Commissioner of Customs.

Custom House, Foochow, 9th May, 1887.

S. PARKHILL,

Harbour Master.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 217.

With reference to Government Notification No. 190 of the 7th May, 1887 calling for tenders for constructing Quarters for Boatmen, Chinese Constables, Interpreter, &c. Hunghòm Police Station, it is hereby notified that the date on which the tenders are to be received has been extended until Noon of Tuesday, the 31st instant.

The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 21st May, 1887.

FREDERICK STEWART,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.--No. 218.

Tenders will be received at this Office until Noon of Friday, the 3rd June, 1887.

1. For reforming, channelling, macadamizing, &c. the West end of Second Street between

Centre Street and Western Street.

2. For reforming, channelling, macadamizing, &c. Stavely Street between Wellington Street

and Gage Street.

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, 21st May, 1887.

FREDERICK STEWART,

Acting Colonial Secretary.