CO129-124 - Sir MacDonnell - 1867 [8-9] — Page 323

found to be on the latisall

artwithstanding

the Penal

"Laws in force for their

"Prevention it is Expedient

"to devise and adopt further

"measures

for the gradual

"control and ultimate suppresion thereof." Be it

therefore enacted that it

shall be lawful for the Gov. in Council from time to time to frame and pass

"Such Rules, Regulations

and conditions

as may

be

deemed expedient for the total suppression,

or for the better Contation & control, of

in the Colony,

with power to alter & amend from time to time such Rules & Regulations

or repeal the same or any part thereof.

=

Si Dr. M. justification

for their portion alledged

Advance follows

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