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No. 321.

RECEIVE 3- JUL 1933

C. 9. REGY

Sir,

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONG KONG, 2nd June, 1933.

I have the honour to submit for the signific-

ation of His Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance

intituled :-

An Ordinance to amend and consolidate the

law relating to the Hong Kong Volunteer

Defence Corps.

The opportunity has been taken to include

provision for the compulsory retirement of Volunteer Officers,

following the precedent set out in paragraph 137 of the

Territorial Force Regulations, 1929.

The usual report by the Attorney General is

enclosed, together with a Table of Correspondence.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

Hine

Governor, &c.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

SIR P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER, G.B.E., Y .C., M.P.,

&C.,

&c.,

&C.

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