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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, JUNE 9, 1916.
No. 245. The following Proclamation of His Majesty the KING is published for general information :-
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By the KING.
A PROCLAMATION
FOR PROHIBITING THE IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN ARTICLES INTO THE UNITED KINGDOM.
GEORGE R.I.
WHEREAS
WHEREAS by Section forty-three of the Customs Consolidation Act, 1876, it is provided that the importation of arms, ammunition, gunpowder, or any other goods may be prohibited by Proclamation:
And whereas it is expedient that the importation into the United Kingdom of certain goods should be prohibited as hereinafter provided:
Now, therefore, We, by and with the advice of Our Privy Council, in pursuance of the said Act and of all other powers enabling Us in that behalf, do hereby proclaim, direct and ordain as follows:--
As from and after the Thirtieth day of March, 1916, subject as hereinafter provided, the importation into the United Kingdom of the following goods is hereby prohibited,
viz.:
Baskets and basket ware (except baskets and basket ware of bamboo). Cement.
China ware, earthenware and pottery, not including cloisonné wares.
Cotton yarn, cotton piece goods and cotton manufactures of all kinds, except
hosiery and lace.
Cutlery.
Fatty acids.
Furniture, manufactured joinery and other wood manufactures, except lacquered
wares.
Hardware and hollow-ware.
Oilcloth.
Soap.
Toys, games and playing cards.
Wood and timber of the following kinds, viz.:-
beech, birch, elm, and oak.
Woollen and worsted manufactures of all kinds except yarns.
Provided always, and it is hereby declared, that this prohibition shall not apply to any such goods which are imported under licence given by or on behalf of the Board of Trade, and subject to the provisions and conditions of such licence.
This Proclamation may be cited as the Prohibition of Import (No. 1) Proclamation, 1916.
Given at Our Court at Buckingham Palace, this Thirtieth day of March, in the year of our Lord One thousand nine hundred and sixteen, and in the Sixth year of Our Reign.
GOD SAVE THE KING.
NOTE.—Previous Proclamations have been published in the Hongkong Gazettes of the 7th April and 19th May, 1916.