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1814 ORDINANCE No. 18 OF 1884 .


Piers and Wharves (Johnson's).


No. 18 of 1884.

An Ordinance to authorise FRANCIS BULKELEY JOHNSON to

construct piers and wharves in the harbour of Victoria, and

to confer upon the said FRANCIS BULKELEY JOHNSON

certain other powers and privileges.

[ 12th June, 1884. ]
Preamble.
HEREAS FRANCIS BULKELEY JOHNSON , of Victoria , Hongkong,
WE
merchant, is desirous of constructing, with the consent of the
Crown , piers and wharves in the harbour of Victoria , for purposes in
relation to the loading, discharging, and storing of cargo ; And whereas
the said FRANCIS BULKELEY JOHNSON has applied to the Government of

the Colony, to confer upon him the necessary powers for carrying out
the construction of such piers and wharves, by means of a Public Ordi
nance, and it is expedient that such an Ordinance should be granted to
the said FRANCIS BULKELEY JOHNSON , under and subject to the conditions ,
restrictions and provisions hereinafter contained : Be it therefore enacted
by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council
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thereof, as follows :

Power to 1. It shall be lawful for the said FRANCIS BULKELEY JOHNSON his
construct
wharves and executors , administrators or assigns, to construct and maintain for his
piers.
and their exclusive use, wharves between high and low- water mark, and
piers extending into the harbour of Victoria at and from any part or parts
of that portion of the public Praya which lies directly opposite to the
pieces or parcels of ground registered in the Land Office of the Colony,
as Marine Lots 95, 96 , 97 and 98 respectively, which wharves and piers
and the works in connection there with authorised by this Ordinance are
hereinafter referred to as the undertaking.

Plans and 2. The said wharves and piers shall be constructed in accordance
specifications.
with plans and specifications to be approved by the Governor in Council

and shall be so constructed as to secure that the free passage of vessels
along the harbour is not unduly interfered with.

Alterations 3. The said FRANCIS BULKELEY JOHNSON his executors, administra
and additions.
tors or assigns may, from time to time, make any alterations in , or addi
tions to , the said wharves and piers, provided the same be in accordance
with plans and specifications to be approved by the Governor in Council.