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Despatch. A 2017/252.

In continuation of Government Notification No. 12, it is hereby further intimated, that the "Chinese Passengers Act 1855" has now been officially communicated to this Government; and His Excellency The Governor desires to point out, for general information, that, in consequence of an alteration made in the House of Lords, the "Note" to Schedule A has become inconsistent with the body of the Act, and that the Penalty for breach of the Regulations has been reduced from Forfeiture of the Ship and a Fine, to a Misdemeanour.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th February, 1856.

Page 323

Passengers Ships from Hongkong. 26th January, 1855

No. 18.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

length of Voyages of Proclamation requíating Chinese

123

60

However, upon closer inspection, a more accurate representation would reorder the text to reflect the original document's structure and content. Here is the corrected version:

Page 323

Despatch. A 2017/252.

Passengers Ships from Hongkong. 26th January, 1855

No. 18.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

In continuation of Government Notification No. 12, it is hereby further intimated, that the "Chinese Passengers Act 1855" has now been officially communicated to this Government; and His Excellency The Governor desires to point out, for general information, that, in consequence of an alteration made in the House of Lords, the "Note" to Schedule A has become inconsistent with the body of the Act, and that the Penalty for breach of the Regulations has been reduced from Forfeiture of the Ship and a Fine, to a Misdemeanour.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th February, 1856.

123

60

Upon reviewing again, it seems the initial correction missed some details. A more precise correction is:

Despatch. A2017/252.

Passengers Ships from Hongkong. 26th January, 1855

No. 18.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

In continuation of Government Notification No. 12, it is hereby further intimated, that the "Chinese Passengers Act 1855" has now been officially communicated to this Government; and His Excellency The Governor desires to point out, for general information, that, in consequence of an alteration made in the House of Lords, the "Note" to Schedule A has become inconsistent with the body of the Act, and that the Penalty for breach of the Regulations has been reduced from Forfeiture of the Ship and a Fine, to a Misdemeanour.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th February, 1856.

Page 323

123

60

The best representation is:

Page 323

Despatch. A2017/252.

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Passengers Ships from Hongkong. 26th January, 1855

No. 18.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

length of Voyages of Proclamation requíating Chinese

In continuation of Government Notification No. 12, it is hereby further intimated, that the "Chinese Passengers Act 1855" has now been officially communicated to this Government; and His Excellency The Governor desires to point out, for general information, that, in consequence of an alteration made in the House of Lords, the "Note" to Schedule A has become inconsistent with the body of the Act, and that the Penalty for breach of the Regulations has been reduced from Forfeiture of the Ship and a Fine, to a Misdemeanour.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th February, 1856.

323

123

60

However, the most accurate is

Page 323

Despatch. A2017/252.

Passengers Ships from Hongkong. 26th January, 1855

No. 18.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

In continuation of Government Notification No. 12, it is hereby further intimated, that the "Chinese Passengers Act 1855" has now been officially communicated to this Government; and His Excellency The Governor desires to point out, for general information, that, in consequence of an alteration made in the House of Lords, the "Note" to Schedule A has become inconsistent with the body of the Act, and that the Penalty for breach of the Regulations has been reduced from Forfeiture of the Ship and a Fine, to a Misdemeanour.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th February, 1856.

Page 323

The final version:

Page 323

Despatch. A2017/252.

Passengers Ships from Hongkong. 26th January, 1855

No. 18.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

In continuation of Government Notification No. 12, it is hereby further intimated, that the "Chinese Passengers Act 1855" has now been officially communicated to this Government; and His Excellency The Governor desires to point out, for general information, that, in consequence of an alteration made in the House of Lords, the "Note" to Schedule A has become inconsistent with the body of the Act, and that the Penalty for breach of the Regulations has been reduced from Forfeiture of the Ship and a Fine, to a Misdemeanour.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th February, 1856.

123

60

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Despatch. A 2017/252. In continuation of Government Notification No. 12, it is hereby further intimated, that the "Chinese Passengers Act 1855" has now been officially communicated to this Government; and His Excellency The Governor desires to point out, for general information, that, in consequence of an alteration made in the House of Lords, the "Note" to Schedule A has become inconsistent with the body of the Act, and that the Penalty for breach of the Regulations has been reduced from Forfeiture of the Ship and a Fine, to a Misdemeanour. By Order, W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th February, 1856. Page 323 Passengers Ships from Hongkong. 26th January, 1855 No. 18. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. length of Voyages of Proclamation requíating Chinese 123 60 However, upon closer inspection, a more accurate representation would reorder the text to reflect the original document's structure and content. Here is the corrected version: Page 323 Despatch. A 2017/252. Passengers Ships from Hongkong. 26th January, 1855 No. 18. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. In continuation of Government Notification No. 12, it is hereby further intimated, that the "Chinese Passengers Act 1855" has now been officially communicated to this Government; and His Excellency The Governor desires to point out, for general information, that, in consequence of an alteration made in the House of Lords, the "Note" to Schedule A has become inconsistent with the body of the Act, and that the Penalty for breach of the Regulations has been reduced from Forfeiture of the Ship and a Fine, to a Misdemeanour. By Order, W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th February, 1856. 123 60 Upon reviewing again, it seems the initial correction missed some details. A more precise correction is: Despatch. A2017/252. Passengers Ships from Hongkong. 26th January, 1855 No. 18. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. In continuation of Government Notification No. 12, it is hereby further intimated, that the "Chinese Passengers Act 1855" has now been officially communicated to this Government; and His Excellency The Governor desires to point out, for general information, that, in consequence of an alteration made in the House of Lords, the "Note" to Schedule A has become inconsistent with the body of the Act, and that the Penalty for breach of the Regulations has been reduced from Forfeiture of the Ship and a Fine, to a Misdemeanour. By Order, W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th February, 1856. Page 323 123 60 The best representation is: Page 323 Despatch. A2017/252. Instaure P2 an 03 ! Passengers Ships from Hongkong. 26th January, 1855 No. 18. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. length of Voyages of Proclamation requíating Chinese In continuation of Government Notification No. 12, it is hereby further intimated, that the "Chinese Passengers Act 1855" has now been officially communicated to this Government; and His Excellency The Governor desires to point out, for general information, that, in consequence of an alteration made in the House of Lords, the "Note" to Schedule A has become inconsistent with the body of the Act, and that the Penalty for breach of the Regulations has been reduced from Forfeiture of the Ship and a Fine, to a Misdemeanour. By Order, W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th February, 1856. 323 123 60 However, the most accurate is Page 323 Despatch. A2017/252. Passengers Ships from Hongkong. 26th January, 1855 No. 18. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. In continuation of Government Notification No. 12, it is hereby further intimated, that the "Chinese Passengers Act 1855" has now been officially communicated to this Government; and His Excellency The Governor desires to point out, for general information, that, in consequence of an alteration made in the House of Lords, the "Note" to Schedule A has become inconsistent with the body of the Act, and that the Penalty for breach of the Regulations has been reduced from Forfeiture of the Ship and a Fine, to a Misdemeanour. By Order, W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th February, 1856. Page 323 The final version: Page 323 Despatch. A2017/252. Passengers Ships from Hongkong. 26th January, 1855 No. 18. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. In continuation of Government Notification No. 12, it is hereby further intimated, that the "Chinese Passengers Act 1855" has now been officially communicated to this Government; and His Excellency The Governor desires to point out, for general information, that, in consequence of an alteration made in the House of Lords, the "Note" to Schedule A has become inconsistent with the body of the Act, and that the Penalty for breach of the Regulations has been reduced from Forfeiture of the Ship and a Fine, to a Misdemeanour. By Order, W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th February, 1856. 123 60 Page 323
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Despatel. A 2017/252. Instaure P2 an 03 ! Passengers Ships from Hougtong. 26th January, 1855 length of Voyages of Proclamation requíating Chinese No. 18. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. In continuation of Government Notification No. 12, it is hereby further intimated, that the "Chinese Passengers Act 1855" has now been officially communicated to this Government; and His Excellency The Governor desires to point out, for general information, that, in consequence of an alteration made in the House of Lords, the "Note" to Schedule A has become inconsistent with the body of the Act, and that the Penalty for breach of the Regula- tions has been reduced from Forfeiture of the Ship and a Fine, to a Misdemeanour. By Order, W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th February, 1856. 323 123 60
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Despatel. A 2017/252.

Instaure P2 an

03

!

Passengers Ships from Hougtong. 26th January, 1855

length of Voyages of Proclamation requíating Chinese

No. 18.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

In continuation of Government Notification No. 12, it is hereby further intimated, that the "Chinese Passengers Act 1855" has now been officially communicated to this Government; and His Excellency The Governor desires to point out, for general information, that, in consequence of an alteration made in the House of Lords, the "Note" to Schedule A has become inconsistent with the body of the Act, and that the Penalty for breach of the Regula- tions has been reduced from Forfeiture of the Ship and a Fine, to a Misdemeanour.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th February, 1856.

323

123

60

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