310.
THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 11TH DECEMBER, 1880. 061
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified that Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies has becù ased to grant to Dr. W. S. ADAMS a further extension of six months' leave, on half salary, com- ncing on the 2nd instant.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th December, 1880.
). 311.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
FREDERICK Stewart,
Acting Colonial Secretary.
The following Returi.s, received from Mr. HENRY DICKIE, of the quantity of Spirits distilled by e China Sugar Refining Company, Limited, are published for general information.
Do.
do.
By Command,
Proof Gallons 3,712. Spirits manufactured during the quarter ending 10th April, 1880,
27th November, 1880, .... 29,005.
FREDERICK STEWART,
Acting Colonial Secretary,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th December, 1880.
To. 312.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.
By Commund,
Colonial Secretary's Office, ilongkong, 11th December, 1880.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
FREDERICK STEWART,
Acting Colonial Secretary,
1. A third order Intermittent Flash Light, shewing intervals of ten and twenty seconds, will be exhibited from the Light Tower on Pulau Undan, or Outer Water Island, situated 10 miles S.E. by S. of the Malacca Flagstaff, on and after he 1st of December, 1880.
In Latitude 5303 ĐO” N
Longitude 102° 20′ 30′′ E.
2. The light is elevated 155 feet above the sea level, and shews a bright intermittent flash light all round the horizon, and should be seen on a clear night, from the deck of a vessel, 20 miles.
3. The lighthouse is built on the summit of the island, which is 100 feet above high water.
4. The structure is a square two-storey building, with an octagonal tower in the centre, on which the lantern isplaced; [ the tower and balcony of the upper storey are painted red, the rest of the building is white.
5. The fixed light at present exhibited from the tower on St. Paul's Hill, Malacca, will still be continued as a Harbour Light until further notice."
MASTER ATTENDANT'S OFFICE, Singapore, 19th November, 1880.
HENRY ELLIS, .
Master Attendant.
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No. 313.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following Hydrographic Notice is published for general information.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th December, 1880.
HYDROGRAPHIC NOTICE.
Bearings are Magnetic. Variation Nil.
CHINA-EAST COAST.
BREAKER POINT.
Breaker Point Anchorage.
FREDERICK STEWART,
Acting Colonial Secretary.
Eastward.
By an error in engraving, the True Meridian on Chart No. 311 has been placed 8° 4′ in error] True North on the above plan should therefore be 8° 4′ West of its prosent position.
Rock.
A Rock which breaks at L.W.S. lies West from the 25 foot Islet off Breaker Point, distant 5 cables, and S. 41° W. &
cables. rom the Fort.
H. 24. Surveying Vessel Magpie, BREAKER POINT, November 13th, 1880.
R. H. NAPIER,
Capten in charge of Survey.
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