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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 98

The elevation of the light will be 78 ft. above sea-level at high water, and it will be visible at a distance of about six miles in clear weather.
The arc of illumination is from S. 22° W. to S. 68° W.
Dated 25th October, 1909.

By order of the Acting Superintendent.
NORMAN C. LOCKHART,
Secretary.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
Gulf St. Vincent.—Approach to Port Adelaide.
Masters of vessels and others are hereby notified that the large brick chimney situated near the English and Australian Copper Company’s Wharf, Port Adelaide, is now in course of removal.
This chimney has for many years been a prominent landmark, is marked on the charts, and mentioned in sailing directions. Shipmasters are therefore advised of its removal. This affects Admiralty Chart Nos. 2389A and 3042.

ARTHUR SEARCY,
President of the Marine Board.
Marine Board Offices,
Port Adelaide, 13th October, 1909.

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Varied Notice fixing Closing-hours of all Shops in the Borough of Woodville under the Shops and Offices Act.

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WHEREAS a requisition in writing, signed by a majority of the occupiers of all the shops in the Borough of Woodville, has been forwarded to me, desiring that all shops be closed at 5.30 p.m. on week-nights, and 9.30 p.m. on Saturday nights, and 1 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons throughout the year: And whereas the Woodville Borough Council has certified that the signatures to such requisition represent a majority of the occupiers of all the shops within the Borough of Woodville:
Now, therefore, I, John Andrew Millar, Minister of Labour, in pursuance of section 25 of “The Shops and Offices Act, 1908,” do hereby direct that, from and after the 29th day of November, 1909, all the shops in the Borough of Woodville shall be closed in accordance with such requisition —viz., on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 5.30 p.m.; on Wednesdays at 1 p.m.; and on Saturdays at 9.30 p.m.
The notice gazetted the 9th day of May, 1907, fixing the closing-hours of all shops in the borough, is hereby varied accordingly.
Dated at Wellington, this 23rd day of November, 1909.

J. A. MILLAR,
Minister of Labour.

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Notice fixing Closing-hours of Pork-butcher’s Shops in the Borough of Petone under the Shops and Offices Act.

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WHEREAS a requisition in writing, signed by a majority of the occupiers of all the pork-butcher’s shops in the Borough of Petone, has been forwarded to me, desiring that all such shops in the borough shall be closed in the evening of working-days as follows: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 9 p.m.; Wednesdays at 1 p.m.; Saturdays at 10 p.m.: And whereas the Petone Borough Council has certified that the signatures to such requisition represent a majority of the occupiers of all the pork-butcher’s shops in the Borough of Petone:
Now, therefore, I, John Andrew Millar, Minister of Labour, in pursuance of section 25 of “The Shops and Offices Act, 1908,” do hereby direct that, from and after the 29th day of November, 1909, all such shops in the Borough of Petone shall be closed in accordance with such requisition.
Dated at Wellington, this 23rd day of November, 1909.

J. A. MILLAR,
Minister of Labour.

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Regulations as to the Importation into the Commonwealth of Australia of Animals, Hides and Skins, Wool and Hair, Bones, and Animal Manures from New Zealand.—Notice No. 1351.

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Department of Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourists,
Wellington, 24th November, 1909.

THE following extracts from the provisional regulations under the Quarantine Act of the Commonwealth of Australia, dated the 5th July, 1909, in regard to the importation into the Commonwealth of animals, hides and skins, wool and hair, bones, and animal manures (other than bones or guano) from New Zealand, are published for general information.
The regulations came into force on the date on which they were made, and supersede the regulations of the several States on the same subject.

THOS. MACKENZIE,
Minister of Agriculture, Industries and Commerce, and Tourist and Health Resorts.

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PART IV.—ANIMALS (PART V OF QUARANTINE ACT, 1908).

52. In this Part of these regulations—
    “Importer” shall include owner, consignee, or agent:
    “Quarantine Officer” means an officer dealing with the quarantine of imported animals:
    “Chief Quarantine Officer” means the chief officer dealing with the quarantine of animals in any State:
    “Importer” includes owner or consignee, or the agent for the owner or consignee.

Imported Animals.

53. The following regulations shall have effect with respect to animals imported from places from which the importation of animals is permitted:—
54. Fourteen days’ notice of the arrival of the animal shall be given by the importer to the Chief Quarantine Officer of the State.
55. The owner or consignor of any imported animal, or animal to be imported, shall forward with any such animal, to be delivered to the Chief Quarantine Officer prior to the landing of the animal, declarations, certificates, notices, and permits as follows:—
    (A.) In the case of any horse, ass, or mule from New Zealand:—
    (1.) A declaration from the owner, certifying—
    (a.) That the animal has been free from disease during the six months next preceding shipment;
    (b.) That it has not been in contact with any animal suffering from disease during the six months next preceding shipment.
    (2.) A certificate of freedom from disease by a Government Veterinary Officer.
    (E.) In the case of any cattle from New Zealand:—
    (1.) A declaration from a Government Veterinary Officer, certifying that the animal is free from disease; and also
    (2.) In the case of cattle imported to Tasmania—
    A declaration from the owner, certifying that the animal has been located in New Zealand for ninety days next preceding shipment.
    (G.) In the case of any sheep or goat from New Zealand, a certificate of freedom from disease from a Government Veterinary Surgeon.
    (I.) In the case of any swine from New Zealand:—
    (1.) A declaration from the owner, certifying—
    (a.) That the animal has been free from disease during the six months next preceding shipment;
    (b.) That it has not been in contact with any animal suffering from disease during the six months next preceding shipment.
    (2.) A certificate of its general health from an approved veterinary surgeon at the port of shipment.
    (J.) In the case of any dog from New Zealand: A certificate of freedom from disease from a Government Veterinary Officer of New Zealand.
    (L.) In the case of any wild or undomesticated animal for scientific or exhibition purposes:—
    (1.) Notice of intention to introduce any such animal into a State shall be given to the Chief Quarantine Officer of the State, and a permit to introduce must first be obtained; such permit shall be handed to the captain of the ship prior to the embarkation of the animal, and delivered by him to the Quarantine Officer at the port of entry.
    The notice and permit may be given and received by cablegram.
    (2.) A declaration from the owner—
    (a.) Setting forth the location and environment of the animal during the six months next preceding shipment;
    (b.) Certifying that the animal has been free from disease during the six months next preceding shipment; and
    (c.) Certifying that it has not been in contact with any animal suffering from disease during the six months next preceding shipment.
    (3.) A certificate from an approved veterinary surgeon at the port of shipment.