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persons lost their lives owing to the collapse and burning of
certain mat shed booths. It was thought that in the proposed
death enquiry in this case the magistrate discharging the duties
of coroner should be assisted by a strong and independent a jury
as possible. The bill was therefore introduced and passed
through all its stages on the 28th February, 1918.
4.
In my opinion this is an Ordinance to which His Excellency
the Governor may properly assent in the name of His Majesty and
on His behalf.
Z
Attorney General.