CO129-335 - Governor Nathan - 1906 [8-10] — Page 139

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no guards have been employed, thus affording opportunity for

pirates to rob the passengers, the captain shall be held responsi-

ble for the arrest of the offenders and shall make good the stolen

property.

16.

Launches that ply without tow must be examined by the Cus-

toms Harbour Master, and will only be allowed to ply if both huli

and machinery are in satisfactory condition. All launches employ-

ed in the conveyance of passengers will be compelled to cease run-

ning if the machinery and boilers are discovered to be too old or

the hull rotten.

11.

The Commissioner of Customs should issue a proclamation to

all owners of launches plying without tow, to the above effect

and any breach of these regulations will be punished by fine as

set forth thersin.

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