Mar. 2.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 633

HONGKONG HARB.—From 30th Oct., 1904, the time of dropping the time-ball, in approx. 22° 17′ 47″ N., 114° 10′ 8″ E., at Kaulung, was to be altered from 1h. 0m. 0s. local M.T. to 0h. 36m. 41·86s. p.m. local M.T. of the Kaulung obser., or 1 p.m. standard time of the meridian of 120° E. from Gr., corresponding to 17h. 0m. 0s. Gr. M.T. Note.—It is proposed that the standard time of 120° E. or eight hours fast of Gr. M.T. shall be adopted for Hongkong and for the whole E. coast of China. Jan.

NEW ZEALAND.

AWARUA APPROACH.—The following rks. exist near Dog Isl.: 1. S. Patch, a shoal carrying 5 fms., 3½ cables S. 27° W. from the lt.-h. 2. A rk., carrying less than 6 ft., 4½ cables N. 15° W. from the lt.-h. 3. A ridge, carrying general depths of from 20 ft. to 28 ft., extends N. 55° E. from the N.W. pt. of Dog Isl., but its ern. limit has not yet been ascertained. 4. A rk., carrying 16 ft., is on this ridge one mile N. 43° E. from Dog Isl. lt.-h., and another rk., carrying 17 ft., 11¾ cables from the lt.-h. on the same bearing. 5. Another shallow ridge, carrying 24 ft. to 25 ft., commences 1½ miles to the erd. of Dog. Isl., but its limits have not yet been defined. Jan.

ADMIRALTY CHART that has received large corrections:—
No. 3436. New chart, New Zealand, North Isl., E., Bay of Plenty, Plate Isl. to Cape Runaway. Nov.

PACIFIC OCEAN.

HAWAII.—KAWAIHAE LT.—On 1st Jan., 1905, this F. white and red lt. (20° 3′ N., 155° 50′ W.) is to be altered to a F. red lt. Jan.

MAUI.—MAALAEA BAY.—On 25th Nov., 1904, a red bell buoy with white superstructure was to replace the white spindle buoy, in 25 ft., marking the anchorage off the reef off Maalaea wharf, with Maalaea lt., E. end of the wharf, W.N.W. ¼ mile, and right extr. of pt. S.W. of Maalaea, S.W. ⅚ S. Jan.

On the 1st Jan., 1905, a F. red lt. is to be exh. in 20° 48′ N., 156° 30′ W., on the W. corner of the wharf at Maalaea landing. Jan.

ADMIRALTY CHARTS that have received large corrections:—
No. 3458. New chart, New Guinea, N.E., plans of anchorages, Buna Roads, Oro Bay, Port Harvey, Anasari Harb., Pusi Pusi Harb., Wamea Anchorage, Kitava Isl. Anchorage. Dec.
No. 3461. New chart, S. Pacific Ocean, Tubuai or Austral Isls., Vavitas or Ravaivai. Dec.
No. 1103. New chart, W. Pacific Ocean, plans, Palao or Pelew Isls., Korrer Harb., Helen Reef, Los Martires, Mapia Isls. Dec.

Notice to Mariners No. 13 of 1905.

Marine Department,
Wellington, 25th February, 1905.

THE following Notices to Mariners, received from the United States Hydrographic Office, Washington, D.C., are published for general information.

WM. HALL-JONES.

47. CHILE.

MAGELLAN STRAIT.—CAPE SAN ISIDRO LIGHT.—OBSCURED ARC.—With reference to Notice to Mariners No. 27 (969) of 1904, the Chilian Government has given notice dated 26th September, 1904, that Cape San Isidro light (flashing white) is obscured when bearing to the east of S. 18° W. true (S. ⅛ E. e’ly mag.). The Georgia Reef is covered by this obscured arc; vessels, therefore, having the light in sight will be clear of the reef.

59. AFRICA.

SOUTH-EAST COAST.—PORT NATAL.—TIME-BALL.—POSITION ALTERED.—The Government of Natal has given notice, dated 3rd November, 1904, that the time-ball at Port Natal has been removed from the point to a position on the bluff, from which the Bluff Lighthouse bears N. 59° E. true (E. ⅚ N. mag.), distant 260 yards, and the south leading-mark N. 22° W. true (N. ⅛ E. e’ly mag.).

The time-ball will be dropped as before on every day except Sunday at 1h. 0m. 0s. p.m., Natal standard mean time, corresponding to 23h. 0m. 0s. Greenwich mean time.

Approx. position: Lat. 29° 52′ 44″ S., long. 31° 3′ 42″ E.

British Admiralty Charts issued to U.S. Vessels.—Nos. 643 and 2908. “Africa Pilot,” Part iii., 1897, page 178.

74. SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN.

FIJI ISLANDS.—OVALAU ISLAND.—NASOVA.—CHANGE IN COLOUR OF LIGHT.—1st January, 1904, the fixed green light on the point southward of Nasova was changed to a fixed red light, and it is intended to establish a fixed green light on the end of the south-eastern arm of the landing-bridge in addition to the fixed green light on the north-eastern arm of the bridge.

Approx. position: Lat. 17° 41′ S., long. 178° 51′ E.

Hydrographic Office Charts.—Nos. 825A and 2021.

British Admiralty Charts issued to U.S. Vessels.—No. 1244.

H.O. Light List, Vol. i., Nos. 790 and 789 (remarks). Pacific Islands, Vol. ii., 1900, page 151.

93. BRITISH COLUMBIA.

VANCOUVER ISLAND.—EAST COAST.—STUART CHANNEL.—APPROACH TO DODDS NARROWS.—SHOALS LOCATED.—Commander J. F. Parry, R.N., H.B.M.S. “Egeria,” reports the existence of the following shoals in the approach to Dodds Narrows from Stuart Channel:—

A rock with 6 ft. over it was found 180 yards from the northern point of Round Island. This rock lies in the position of 4½ fathoms as shown on H.O. chart No. 1915. There is deep water close round this shoal except between it and Round Island, where the ground is foul. This shoal is usually marked by kelp.

An isolated rock with 12 feet over it lies 140 yards off the south shore of Mudge Island, at the southern entrance to Dodds Narrows.

From this rock the north tangent of Round Island bears S. 31° E. true (S.E. by E. mag.), distant 1,740 yards, and the detached islet off the south side of Mudge Island bears S. 76° E. true (E. by N. mag.), distant 800 yards. This rock is surrounded by deep water, and is not marked by kelp.

A shoal, with least water of 24 ft., was found 500 yards to the south-eastward of Round Island.

From the shoalest head the small islet just south of Round Island bears N. 76° W. true (W. by S. mag.), distant 540 yards, and the islet off the south side of Mudge Island bears N. 18° W. true (N.W. ½ N. n’ly mag.), distant 1,800 yards. This shoal is of small extent, is surrounded by depths of from 7 to 12 fathoms, and is not marked by kelp.

94. BRITISH COLUMBIA.

QUEEN CHARLOTTE SOUND.—NEW CHANNEL.—CHRISTIE PASSAGE.—BALAKLAVA ISLAND.—SCARLETT POINT.—TEMPORARY LIGHT.—Pending the completion of a lighthouse on Scarlett Point, Balaklava Island, north-west point of entrance to Christie Passage, a temporary fixed white light will be shown near the site of the new lighthouse.

Approx. position: Lat. 50° 51′ 50″ N., long. 127° 37′ 30″ W.

109. CHINA.

EAST COAST.—YANGTZE RIVER APPROACH.—PARKER ISLANDS.—THE BUTTON.—LIGHT AND FOG SIGNAL ESTABLISHED.—The Chinese Government has given notice that on 14th November, 1904, an intermittent white light every 15 seconds—thus, light 12½ seconds, eclipse 2½ seconds—was established on Button Rock, Parker Islands.

The light, which is of the 6th order, is shown from a round masonry tower situated on the eastern end of the summit of the rock, elevated 67 ft. above the level of the sea; height from base to lantern 32½ ft.; painted black, and is visible 10 miles.

Approx. position: Lat. 30° 38′ 13″ N., long. 122° 32′ 13″ E.

During thick or foggy weather a bell will be struck continuously by machinery every 10 seconds.

Hydrographic Office Charts.—Nos. 529, 2156, 1305, and 1445.

British Admiralty Charts issued to U.S. Vessels.—Nos. 1199 and 1124. H.O. Light List, Vol. ii., No. 176c. “China Sea Directory,” Vol. iii., 1904, page 375.

Notice of Intention to take Land for a Road through Whareongaonga Block 4b of C12, C12, and C11, Paritu Survey District, Cook County.

NOTICE is hereby given that it is proposed, under the provisions of “The Public Works Act, 1894,” to execute a certain work, to wit, the construction of a road through Whareongaonga Block 4b of C12, C12, and C11, Paritu Survey District, Cook County, and for the purpose of such public work the lands described in the Schedule hereto are required to be taken. And notice is further given that the plan of the said road, and of the lands so required to be taken, is deposited in the Post-office at Muriwai, and is there open for inspection. And notice