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Secretariat

File No:5/3351/47

No: 168

Sir,

54183787

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONG KONG.

27th June,

1947.

I have the honour to submit for the signification of

His Majesty's pleasure the following Ordinance intituled:

"An Ordinance to remove doubts as to the validity

of certain Decrees granted in the Colony for the

dissolution of a marriage".

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An explanatory report by the Attorney General showing

the reasons and occasion for passing the Ordinance is also enclosed,

together with a statement that in his opinion assent may properly

be given.

RECEIVED

4 JUL 1947

C. O. REGY

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

A. CREECH JONES, P.C., M.P.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

Unt

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OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT.