2698

THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

No. 66

Temporary Light.—The existing flashing light will be extinguished on or about 10th November, 1925, in order that the necessary alterations may be carried out. In the interval a temporary white flashing light of low power showing one flash every three seconds, thus : Flash, 0·3 sec., eclipse, 2·7 sec., will be exhibited from the existing lighthouse-tower.

AUSTRALIA.—SOUTH COAST.—KANGAROO ISLAND.

Cape Willoughby Light.—Alteration in Character.

With reference to Notice to Mariners, 1925, No. 4, mariners and others are hereby notified that the group-flashing white light on Cape Willoughby was established on 1st July, 1925. Position.—On the S.E. extreme of Kangaroo Island. Lat. 35° 51' S., long. 138° 08' E., on chart No. 2389.

Character.—Group-flashing White, showing three flashes every fifteen seconds, thus: Flash, ½ sec., eclipse, 1½ sec.; flash, ½ sec., eclipse, 1½ sec.; flash, ½ sec., eclipse, 11 sec.

Power.—175,000 candles. Elevation.—253 ft.

Visibility.—22 miles, from 171° through south to 050°. Structure.—White circular stone tower, 92 ft.

Notice to Mariners No. 73 of 1925.

NEW ZEALAND.—NORTH ISLAND.—AUCKLAND HARBOUR.

Marine Department,

Wellington, N.Z., 25th September, 1925.

BuOYS installed at Northcote.

THE Auckland Harbour Board notify that for the purpose of marking the eastern boundary-lines of the protected area for yachts at Northcote, a small black-painted cask buoy has been moored in each of the following positions:—

No. 1 Buoy : Stoke’s Point Trig. 234° ; Western Breakwater end 163°.

No. 2 Buoy: Stoke’s Point Trig. 260°; Western Breakwater end 154°.

The protected area for yachts referred to is that as defined in Notice to Mariners No. 51, published in New Zealand Gazette No. 50, of 2nd July, 1925.

Publications affected : Admiralty Chart No. 1970 ; “ New Zealand Pilot,” ninth edition, 1919, page 194.

G. C. GODFREY, Secretary.

Notice to Mariners No. 74 of 1925.

NEW ZEALAND.—SOUTH ISLAND.—FOVEAUX STRAIT.—Dog ISLAND LIGHT.

Marine Department,

Wellington, N.Z., 28th September, 1925.

Characteristics to be altered.

ADVERTING to Notice to Mariners No. 70 of 1925, published in New Zealand Gazette No. 64, of 17th September, 1925, notice is hereby given that consequent on the conversion of Dog Island light it is intended to alter the characteristics of this light to group-flashing showing three flashes every thirty seconds.

It is intended the alteration shall take place early in November; but further notice of the actual date will be given as soon as such can be definitely decided upon.

Publications affected : Admiralty Chart No. 2553 ; “ New Zealand Pilot,” ninth edition, 1919, page 463 ; “ New Zealand Nautical Almanac,” 1925, page 269 ; “ Admiralty List of Lights,” 1924, Part VI, No. 3061.

G. C. GODFREY, Secretary.

Notice to Mariners—No. 75 of 1925.

Marine Department,

Wellington, N.Z., 29th September, 1925.

THE following Notices to Mariners, which have been received from the Commonwealth Navigation Service, Melbourne, are published for general information.

G. C. GODFREY, Secretary.

(2.) SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

WITH reference to Notice to Mariners, 1925, No. 4, the Gp. Fl. White Lt. on Cape Willoughby was est. on Ist July, 1925. Position.—On the S.E. extr. of Kangaroo Isl. Lat. 35° 51' S., long. 138° 08’ E.

Characteristics.—Gp. Fl. White, showing three fl. every 15 sec., thus: Flash ½ sec., eclipse 1½ sec.; flash ½ sec., eclipse 1½ sec.; flash ½ sec. eclipse 11 sec.

Elevation.—253 ft. Visibility.—22 M., from 171° through South to 050°.

Structure.—White circular stone tower, 92 ft.

Date of Issue.—25/8/25.

Charts affected.—25, 1014, 2389, and 2759B.

Authority and No. of Notice.—Department of Trade and Customs, Melbourne ; 1925, No. 7.

QUEENSLAND.

(7.) Whitsunday Passage.

The period and power of the Fl. White Lt. on Dent Isl. will be altered on or about 24th Nov., 1925.

Position.—On W. side one M. from S. point. Lat. 20° 22’ S., long. 148° 57’ E.

Details.—The existing White Fl. Lt. will be replaced by a new light having the undermentioned char.:—

Characteristics.—Single Fl. White Lt., showing one fl. every 2½ sec., thus: Flash 0·3 sec., eclipse 2·2 sec.

Remarks.—Other details of existing light will remain unaltered. Further notice will be given.

Temporary Light.—The existing fl. lt. will be extinguished on or about 10th Nov., 1925. In the interval a temp. White fl. lt. of low power showing one fl. every 3 sec., thus: Flash 0·3 sec., eclipse, 2·7 sec., will be exh. from the existing lighthouse tower.

Date of Issue.—27/8/25.

Charts affected.—347, 348, 2763, 2759A.

Authority and No. of Notice.—Department of Trade and Customs, Melbourne ; 1925, No. 8.

(8.) Thursday Island and Endeavour Strait.

(1.) Position.—Lat. 10° 35' 36