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crucial date, 16th of April, 1899, did not become
British subjects, but the question was not put
expressly to the Law Officers and such a native who
happened to be temporarily absent on that date but
subsequently returned to the territory might well be
"
held to be an inhabitant.
If actual presence in the territory on the
crucial date is the criterion, the onus would be on
Fong Saw, notwithstanding the certificate he has
obtained as to his birth there, to prove that he was
actually present in the territory on that date.
If the Home Office desires we might put that
question explicitly to the Governor.
? Write as in this minute to the Home
Office sending copy of the Law Officers' Report of
27th September, 1899.
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ا متعة ميت
30/1
ASTROY HUEPER STATUSH
1.18/2
14 JUN 1927
G.G.
'S.R.
716127
тур
8.6.27
3-
d
5/7/27
(Does not
think it necessay
to make the suggested aquiry)
Puth
J. Mily
Lsu
10B3
9/7
alou