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expressly referred to as being
being in force. By Ordinance 3 of 1854
(passed 18th October 1854) the 14th and 15th Victoria, cap. 19 was
amongst
other acts of Parliament introduced so
far as they were applicable to this Colony and ordained to be in force from
and after the 1st day of October 1857.
There has been no general relaxation or repeal of these English Acts, but by Ordinance No 4 of 1856
(passed 5th March 1856) they have relaxed in so
far as they related to wills made by Chinese, in order to give validity to such wills if made
or acknowledged and authenticated
according
to Chinese laws or usage.
(signed) Philippo
7th March 187...
(True Copy)
Bilboddhunte
Acting Colonial Secretary
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