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East- ). (.') Straits settlements, though he calls their practice "fluctuating," the history seems to me clear cray L. Samthing Lover were at first licensed, but afterwards, on the stray expression of the feeling of the better class of the community, the licensing ceased.
Nor Labouchere The letter in opposition Hm. Apl 21./56 7 In Hillier In Bridges in favor, of the proposed Me.. give the strongest arguments; Both are men of sound judgement I believe
I will not now offer any observations as I bit. detailed that your opinion is settled- but these papers are curious & interesting
I contrive to explain an m28 leh insequall Mechon to licencing fantly thres WZ. M. 6.
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No341, No342.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hong Kong, 27th June, 1855.
His Excellency The Governor is desirous of obtaining your opinion on a subject of no small interest to the Colony. Whether by License or otherwise it is desirable to regulate the gaming houses of the Colony - and to bring the Gaming propensities of the native population to the more direct action of the Law?
N:341 To The Honorable the Acting Attorney General. N:342. To The Honorable the Chief Magistrate