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Appointment of Major-General E.F.Norton, to administer the Government in certain events.
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GEORGE THE SIXTH, by the Grace of God of
Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions
beyond the Seas King, Defender of the Faith, Emperor
of India: to Our Trusty and Well-beloved Edward
Felix Norton, Esquire, Major-General of Our Forces,
Companion of Our Most Honorable Order of the Bath,
Companion of Our Distinguished Service Order, upon
whom has been conferred the Decoration of the
Military Cross.
We do, by this Our Commission under Our Sign
Manual and Signet, appoint you, the said Edward Felix
Norton, to administer the Government of Our Colony of
Hong Kong, and its Dependencies (hereinafter called
"Our said Colony") during Our Pleasure, with all the
powers, rights, privileges, and advantages belonging
or appertaining to the office of the Governor and
Commander-in-Chief whenever the said Office is vacant
or the Governor is absent from Our said Colony, or is
from any cause prevented from, or incapable of, acting
in the duties of his office.
II. And We do in such event hereby authorise,
empower and command you to exercise and perform all
and singular the powers and directions contained in
any Letters Patent for the time being in force
relating to Our said Colony, according to such Orders
and Instructions as the Governor for the time being
hath