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Appointment of Major-General E.F.Norton, to administer the Government in certain events.

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GEORGE THE SIXTH, by the Grace of God of

Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions

beyond the Seas King, Defender of the Faith, Emperor

of India: to Our Trusty and Well-beloved Edward

Felix Norton, Esquire, Major-General of Our Forces,

Companion of Our Most Honorable Order of the Bath,

Companion of Our Distinguished Service Order, upon

whom has been conferred the Decoration of the

Military Cross.

We do, by this Our Commission under Our Sign

Manual and Signet, appoint you, the said Edward Felix

Norton, to administer the Government of Our Colony of

Hong Kong, and its Dependencies (hereinafter called

"Our said Colony") during Our Pleasure, with all the

powers, rights, privileges, and advantages belonging

or appertaining to the office of the Governor and

Commander-in-Chief whenever the said Office is vacant

or the Governor is absent from Our said Colony, or is

from any cause prevented from, or incapable of, acting

in the duties of his office.

II. And We do in such event hereby authorise,

empower and command you to exercise and perform all

and singular the powers and directions contained in

any Letters Patent for the time being in force

relating to Our said Colony, according to such Orders

and Instructions as the Governor for the time being

hath