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No. 6.
THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 11 JUNE, 1870.
MAGISTRACY, HONGKONG, 4th June, 1870.
SIR,I have the honor to submit for the information of His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor, the Report of the Fire Brigade for the month of May, ultimo.
A Parade and Inspection of the Volunteer and Government Fire Brigades was held on the 19th. ultimo, the Government "Steam" and "Hand" Engines, and two "Hand" Engines, respectively of the "Pawnbrokers and "Silk-Mercers" Associations, were brought into work from the sea at the Praya Central," and all were found to be in good order. The Engineer in charge considered it proper for security to draw the fire of No. 2" Steam" Engine, as it appeared to have some derangement, but upon relighting, the machinery was found to work properly.
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On the 31st ultimo, an Inspection of the Engines, the whole of the Stores and Equipment, Ladders, Hose-Reels, Implements, &c., was held at the "Cross Roads," and all were found clean and in good order.
I have the honor to be,
The Honorable J. GARDINER AUSTIN,
No. 75.
Colonial Secretary,
$c., &c., &c.
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
C. MAY,
Superintendent Fire Brigade.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received by the Registrar General, until Monday, the 20th instant, for cleansing the Public Dust Bins, and reinoving the Night Soil from Public Latrines and Colonial Public Buildings in Victoria, for Twelve Months, commencing on the 1st July next.
The Contractor will be bound by the Rules and Regulations made by the Governor in Council on the 21st Day of June, 1867, and by such other Rules and Regulations as may be passed during the period over which the Contract extends.
Each Tender must specify the exact amount offered for the whole year, which sum will be payable in advance, and they must contain the Names and Residences of the proposed, Sureties. .
Further particulars regarding the number and position of the Dust Bins, etc., can be obtained from the Surveyor General's Office.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th June, 1870.
No. 76.
J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Sealed Tenders will be received at this Office, up to Noon of Monday, the 27th Instant, for the Privilege of Slaughtering Cattle in the Western Slaughter House, for the Year commencing the 1st of July next.
Similar, but Separate, Tenders will be received for the like Privilege at the Eastern Slaughter House.
The Conditions in either case shall be such as are set forth in "The Markets Ordinance, 1858," and "The Markets Ordinance, 1867," and the Bye-Laws issued thereunder, and shall be subject to such modifications as may be made by any subsequent revision of those Ordinances, or of those Bye-Laws. The Conditions shall also exclude the right to interfere with the Slaughtering of Goats by or for the Indian Troops.
Each Tender must be addressed to the Colonial Secretary, and state the exact Amount offered as Annual Rent, which Rent shall be payable monthly, and in advance.
The Tender should also state the calling and residence of the party tendering, and afford similar information as to the Sureties to be offered.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th June, 1870.
No. 72.
J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following Notices to Mariners, received from the Admiralty, are published for general
information.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 2nd June, 1870.
J. GARDINER AUSTIN,
Colonial Secretary.
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