CO129-547-7 Marriage Amendment Ordinance 1934- Protection of Women and Girls Amendment Ordinance 1934 19-9-1933 - 4-7-1934 — Page 16

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Sir,

Government House.

Hong Kong, 19th September, 1933.

With reference to your circular despatch

of the 24th July, 1933, on the subject of the age of

consent in this Colony, I have the honour to forward

the accompanying copy of a minute by the Attorney

General, which sets out the present state of the law

in this retard.

I should be glad to learn in due course

whether you concur in the proposals to amend the local

law, contained in the tenth paragraph of that minute.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

tour most obedient, humble servant,

(sd) W. Peel.

Governor, &c.

TWO RIGHT HABLE

BIR P. KUNI PI-LI PR .B.E.,

.C., M.P.,

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¿C.,

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