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THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, DECEMBER 20, 1929. 653

PAPERS.

3. The following papers were laid on the table :-

Regulation made by the Governor in Council under section 3 of the Post Office

Ordinance, 1926, on 21st November, 1929.

Regulation made by the Governor in Council under section 39 (8) of the

Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 1899, on 28th November, 1929.

By-law under sections 6 (43) (b) and 16 of the Public Health and Buildings

Ordinance, 1903, on 28th November, 1929.

Draft Standing Orders of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong.

REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

4. The Colonial Secretary laid on the table the Report of the Finance Committee

(No. 17), dated the 28th November, 1929, and moved its adoption.

The Colonial Treasurer seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

MOTIONS.

5. Public Health and Buildings Amendment Bill.The Attorney General addressed the Council and moved the First reading of a Bill intituled "An Ordinance to amend further the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance, 1903."

The Colonial Secretary seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

Bill read a first time.

6. Companies Amendment Bill.-The Attorney General addressed the Council and moved the First reading of a Bill intituled "An Ordinance to amend further the Companies Ordinance, 1911."

The Colonial Secretary seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

Bill read a first time.

7. Arms and Ammunition Bill.---The Attorney General addressed the Council and moved the First reading of a Bill intituled "An Ordinance to amend the Arms and Ammunition Ordinance, 1900.“

The Colonial Secretary seconded.

Question--put and agreed to.

Bill read a first time.

8. Crown Lands Resumption Amendment Bill.--The Attorney General addressed the Council and moved the First reading of a Bill intituled “An Ordinance to amend the Crown Lands Resumption Ordinance, 1900."

The Colonial Secretary seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

Bill read a first time.

9. Deportation Amendment Bill.--The Attorney General addressed the Council and moved the First reading of a Bill intituled "An Ordinance to amend the Deportation Ordinance, 1917."

The Colonial Secretary seconded.

Question-put and agreed to. Bill read a first time.