APRIL 15.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1173

Notice to Mariners.—No. 13 of 1920.

Marine Department,
Wellington, N.Z., 13th April, 1920.

THE following Notices to Mariners, which have been received from the Hydrographic Office, London, are published for general information.

B. W. MILLIER,
Acting-Secretary.

WARNING-SIGNALS DISPLAYED BY BRITISH VESSELS ACCOMPANYING SUBMARINES.

ATTENTION is specially drawn to the following information with regard to vessels accompanying submarines:—

British men-of-war, Auxiliary Patrol vessels, Royal fleet and Mercantile fleet auxiliaries, and all British merchant vessels, whenever proceeding in company with submarines are to fly “M” (International) at the masthead, accompanied by a group from the numeral table in the International Code of Signals, indicating the number of submarines in company. This signal is a warning to vessels that submarines are in the vicinity. When “M” flag is displayed vessels are cautioned to steer so as to give the escorting vessel a berth of at least one mile, and also to pass astern of her. When from any cause this cannot be done, the escorting vessel should be approached at slow speed until warning is given of the danger zone by flags, semaphore, or megaphone, as most convenient, a good look-out being kept meanwhile for the submarines, whose presence may be only indicated by their periscopes showing above water. The use of the large red flag has been discontinued for this purpose.

IRELAND.

SOUTH-WEST COAST.—BEREHAVEN.—LONEHORT POINT.—LIGHT NOT EXTINGUISHED.

Position.—On Lonehort Point. Lat. 51° 38¾′ N., long. 9° 47′ W.

Abridged Description.—Lt. occ., W.R.G., ev. 5 secs., 18 ft., vis. 3 m. (U).

Remarks.—Information has been received that the occulting light with white, red, and green sectors was not extinguished as stated in a former notice.

Note.—The note “Extinguished (1919)” against the above light on the chart is to be expunged.

CANADA.

NOVA SCOTIA, SOUTH COAST.—MARY JOSEPH HARBOUR APPROACH.—EXISTENCE OF ROCKS.

(a.) Position.—At a distance of 13·3 cables, 91° (S. 66° E. mag.), from Thrumcap Lighthouse. Thrumcap Lighthouse, lat. 44° 57½′ N., long. 62° 2¾′ W.

Depth.—17 ft.

Remarks.—This rock is of small extent.

(b.) Position.—At a distance of 3 cables, 271° (N. 66° W. mag.), from the position of the 10 ft. depth on Lang Shoal.

Depth.—9 ft.

Remarks.—This rock is about 50 yards in extent and is marked by kelp.

(c.) Position (Approximate).—At a distance of 14¾ cables, 221° (S. 64° W. mag.), from the position of the 10 ft. depth on Lang Shoal referred to above.

Depth.—30 ft.

Remarks.—This rock is a pinnacle rock.

Variation.—23° W.

MEDITERRANEAN.

ITALY, LIPARI ISLANDS.—LIPARI.—LIGHT ESTABLISHED.—ALTERATION IN CHARACTER OF LIGHT.

1. Light established:

Position.—On Punta Scaliddi, at a distance of 520 yards, 28° (N. 35° E. mag.), from San Pietro church spire. Lat. 38° 28¼′ N., long. 14° 57¼′ E.

Abridged Description.—Lt. F., red, 46 ft., vis. 5 m.

Characteristics:

Character.—A fixed red light.

Elevation.—46 ft.

Visibility.—5 miles.

Structure.—Grey square tower, 16 ft. in height.

2. Alteration in character of light:

Position.—At San Giacomo. Lat. 38° 28¾′ N., long. 14° 57¼′ E.

New Abridged Description.—Lt. occ., ev. 24 secs., 126 ft., vis. 11 m.

Alteration.—The character of the light has been altered from occulting red to occulting white every twenty-four seconds.

Remarks.—The visibility of the light is now 11 miles; the other details of the light remain unaltered.

Variation.—7° W.

Conscience-money received.

The Treasury,
Wellington, 12th April, 1920.

I HEREBY acknowledge receipt of the sum of £1, forwarded to the Railway Department by a person unknown, as conscience-money to the New Zealand Government.

G. F. C. CAMPBELL,
Secretary to the Treasury.

Government Offices to be closed on Friday, the 23rd April, 1920, in Celebration of St. George’s Day and St. David’s Day.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 9th April, 1920.

AS provided under Public Service Regulations, the Government Offices throughout New Zealand will be closed on Friday, the 23rd April, 1920, in celebration of St. George’s Day and St. David’s Day.

D. ROBERTSON,
Public Service Commissioner.

CROWN LANDS NOTICES.

Land in Otago Land District forfeited.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 12th April, 1920.

NOTICE is hereby given that the lease of the undermentioned land having been declared forfeited by resolution of the Otago Land Board, the said land has reverted to the Crown under the provisions of the Land Act, 1908.

SCHEDULE.

OTAGO LAND DISTRICT.

SECTION 22, Block II, Catlin’s Survey District. Tenure: Occupation with right of purchase. Formerly held by Thomas John Cook and Leslie Gray Cook. Reason for forfeiture: Forfeited by request of lessees.

D. H. GUTHRIE,
Minister of Lands.

Reserve for Lease by Public Tender.

North Auckland District Lands Office,
Auckland, 12th April, 1920.

NOTICE is hereby given that written tenders will be received at this office up to 4 o’clock p.m. on Friday, the 28th day of May, 1920, for a lease for fourteen years of the undermentioned reserve, under the provisions of the Public Reserves and Domains Act, 1908, and amendments.

SCHEDULE.

SECTION S.W. 13, Waiau Parish, Franklin County: 22 acres, known as the Patumahoe Domain, on the corner of the Patumahoe–Waiau and Drury Roads. Minimum annual rental, £1 10s.

CONDITIONS OF LEASE.

1. Lease to be for grazing purposes only, and subject to resumption at six months’ notice.

2. The lessee shall have no right to compensation either for improvements put on the land or on account of the aforesaid resumption, or for any other cause; but he may, on the expiration or sooner determination of the lease, remove all buildings or fences erected by him, but not otherwise. He will be expected to plough the whole area and put it down in grass.

3. The lessee shall not sublet, transfer, or otherwise dispose of his interest in the lease without the written consent of the Commissioner of Crown Lands.

4. The lessee shall prevent the growth and spread of all noxious weeds on the land, and he shall with all reasonable despatch remove, or cause to be removed, all noxious weeds or plants as may be directed by the Commissioner of Crown Lands.

5. The lessee shall discharge all rates, taxes, charges, and other assessments that may become due and payable.

6. Rental payments in arrear for two calendar months shall render the lease liable to termination; or a breach of covenant in the lease, expressed or implied, shall entitle the Crown to re-enter and determine the lease.