THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8TH MARCH, 1862.
BANKA STRAIT.
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SHOAL PATCHES NEAR TIMBAGA ROCKS.-Inside the depth of water ships were cautioned not to approach within, when passing Timbaga rocks are several shical patches of coral, and sand, about a cable's lenth apart, and steep having a depth of 8 At the middle patch (2 fathoms), Timbaga rocks appear nearly in line with a sharp peak (330 feet high), fathoms close to. south of Bukit Limaun; Apex of distant long hill (657 feet high) just open west of White rocks, off Tanjong Bedaamon, and bearing N. by E. 3 E. These shoals, and Tunbaga rocks, may be avoided, by not bringing Tamjong Lalarie (Langgon Point) to bear southward of S.E. § S., until Beanie peak bears E. by N. & N.
The patches are very steep, and not more than a boat's length in extent; to show their position, we left a black buoy on the outer patch in 4 fathoms, and nearly two cables west of the shoalest water.
TIMBAGA OR COPPER ROCKS.-The highest one is four feet above high water, and with a setting sun, their reddish To make them more con- colour from the contrast offered to the green verdure of the land, makes them readily identified. spicuous at high water, and with a rising sun when they are not so clearly seen, I have had a white conical beacon surmount- ed with a ball erected on the highest part, and the whole height being 24 feet, will make it visible from a ship's deck in clear weather, 6 or 7 miles.
CAUTION TO MARINERS.
The buoys that formely marked the position of Lucipara, Frederick Hendrick shoals, and beacon on Karang Hadjie, in Banka Strait, are all missing. The Dutch Authorities have acquainted me of their intention to re-place these buoys, but owing to the numerous floating trees, and strong tides in Banka Strait, no dependence can be placed in the buoys remaining long in their proper position.
SPIT FROM MUD BANK NEAR TANJONG BON.At S.E. S. 10 miles from Tanjong Bon, there is a spit of 3 fathoms, projecting East 3 miles from the ordinary depth; vessels should give this coast a berth of 5 miles, until Tanjong Bon bears
West.
SOUTH ENTRANCE TO DURIAN STRAIT.-At nearly one mile south from Rocky islet, forming the eastern extremity of Near the centre of this bank, False Durian island, we found a bank of sand and shells carrying a depth of 3 fathoms over it. the high peak of Great Durian shows just open east of Rocky islet, and False Durian peak N.W. W. Vessels from the Southward, after passing South Brother island, should give the South side of False Durian island, a berth of 4 miles, as other shoals extend nearly this distance on that bearing.
All these dangers may be avoided by keeping South Passage island, or west end of Little Durian open west of Rocky islet, or by not bringing the latter to bear westward of N.N.W., until nearly abreast.
PRINCES ISLAND.-On the eastern side there is a coral ledge extending about 3 cables beyond the trees, and E.S.E. of the southern extremity of the island.
ADVANTAGES GAINED BY ADOPTING THE ROUTE THROUGH VARELLA AND DURIAN STRAITS DURING THE NORTH MONSOON.--From the Southward bound to Singapore, I would strongly recommend adopting the route through Varella and Durian Straits, where good anchorage, regular tides, and the chance of favourable land are found, whereas by going east of Linga, and through Rhio Straits, a heavy sea, head winds, and current governed by the winds will be experienced.
All bearings are Magnetic, and Distances given in nautical miles.
Singapore, 11 February, 1862.
No. 24.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
R. MACPHERSON, Resident Councillor.
The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, in Hongkong, is published for general information.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th March, 1862.
W. H. ALEXANDER,
Acting Colonial Secretary.
Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong for the month ending 28th February, 1862, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of In- corporation.
NOTES ISSUED,
SPECIE IN RESERVE,.
$807,977. $400,000.
WM. LAMOND,
Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 1st March, 1862.
I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and found the neces- sary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.
F. H. BIRCH,
Accountant.
Victoria, Hongkong, 4th March, 1862.
FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.
No. 25.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the Chartered MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th March, 1862.
W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.
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