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410.

No. 7.1 THE ORDINANCES OF HONGKONG: [AD. 184...

(2) This Ordinance shall only apply to the New Territories which have been added to this Colony by the Convention, dated the 9th day of June, 1898, between Her Majesty Queen Victoria and His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of China.

Interpretation 2. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires,

of terms.

Constitution of Districts and Sub-districts in New Territories.

"The Colonial Secretary" includes any officer appointed by the Governor to discharge any of the duties of the Colonial Secretary under this Ordinance :

"Natives" mean those persons resident in the country whose fathers are of the Chinese race, whether such persons or their fathers are Chinese subjects or not, and do not include those who have fathers who are not of the Chinese race.

Districts and Sub-districts.

3. (1.) It shall be lawful for the Governor, by notification to be published in The Gazette, to divide the territories to which this Ordinance applies, or any parts thereof, into suitable Districts and Sub-districts, and declare, by like notification, from time to time, as he may think desirable that any such Districts and Sub-districts shall be brought, from a time to be named in such notification, within the operation of this Ordinance.

On the publication of such notification, the said Districts and Sub-districts shall come within such operation accordingly, and the Committees thereof respectively shall be entitled to exercise the powers and privileges conferred upon them by this Ordinance.

(2.) The Governor may, however, from time to time, by notification to be published in The Gazette for that purpose, exempt from the operation of this Ordinance any District or Sub-district which may have been brought within such operation, and thereupon the said District or Sub-district shall cease to be liable to the provisions of this Ordinance.

(3.) The Governor may also, by like notification, from time to time if he deems it expedient, alter the boundaries or constituent parts of any District or Sub-district.

Committees of Districts and Sub-districts

4. It shall be lawful for the Governor to appoint from time to time for each Sub-district such persons as he may think fit to form a Committee for such Sub-district, and also to appoint for each District such members of the Sub-district Committees or such other persons as he may think fit to form a Committee for such District.

5. It shall be lawful for the Governor to appoint from time to time as Chairman of each District Committee and as Chairman of each Sub-district Committee such member of such Committees respectively...

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410. No. 7.1 THE ORDINANCES OF HONGKONG: [AD. 184... (2) This Ordinance shall only apply to the New Territories which have been added to this Colony by the Convention, dated the 9th day of June, 1898, between Her Majesty Queen Victoria and His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of China. Interpretation 2. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires, of terms. Constitution of Districts and Sub-districts in New Territories. "The Colonial Secretary" includes any officer appointed by the Governor to discharge any of the duties of the Colonial Secretary under this Ordinance : "Natives" mean those persons resident in the country whose fathers are of the Chinese race, whether such persons or their fathers are Chinese subjects or not, and do not include those who have fathers who are not of the Chinese race. Districts and Sub-districts. 3. (1.) It shall be lawful for the Governor, by notification to be published in The Gazette, to divide the territories to which this Ordinance applies, or any parts thereof, into suitable Districts and Sub-districts, and declare, by like notification, from time to time, as he may think desirable that any such Districts and Sub-districts shall be brought, from a time to be named in such notification, within the operation of this Ordinance. On the publication of such notification, the said Districts and Sub-districts shall come within such operation accordingly, and the Committees thereof respectively shall be entitled to exercise the powers and privileges conferred upon them by this Ordinance. (2.) The Governor may, however, from time to time, by notification to be published in The Gazette for that purpose, exempt from the operation of this Ordinance any District or Sub-district which may have been brought within such operation, and thereupon the said District or Sub-district shall cease to be liable to the provisions of this Ordinance. (3.) The Governor may also, by like notification, from time to time if he deems it expedient, alter the boundaries or constituent parts of any District or Sub-district. Committees of Districts and Sub-districts 4. It shall be lawful for the Governor to appoint from time to time for each Sub-district such persons as he may think fit to form a Committee for such Sub-district, and also to appoint for each District such members of the Sub-district Committees or such other persons as he may think fit to form a Committee for such District. 5. It shall be lawful for the Governor to appoint from time to time as Chairman of each District Committee and as Chairman of each Sub-district Committee such member of such Committees respectively...
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410. No. 7.1 THE ORDINANCES OF HONGKONG: [AD. 180 (2) This Ordinance shall only apply to the New Territories whi have been added to this Colony by the Convention, dated the 91. day of June, 1898, between Her Majesty Queen Victoria and Imperial Majesty the Emperor of China. Interpretation 2. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires, of terms. Constitution of Districts and Sub- districts in New Terri- tories. 997816 · "The Colonial Secretary" includes any officer appointed by the Governor to discharge any of the duties of the Colonial Secret under this Ordinance : "Natives" mean those persons resident in the country whose father are of the Chinese race, whether such persons or their fathers Chinese subjects or not, and do not include those who have father. who are not of the Chinese race. Districts and Sub-districts. 3. (1.) It shall be lawful for the Governor, by notification to be pub lished in The Gazette, to divide the territories to which this Ordinance op plies, or any parts thereof, into suitable Districts and Sub-districts, and declare, by like notification, from time to time, as he may think desirabl that any such Districts and Sub-districts shall be brought, from a tin to be named in such notification, within the operation of this Ordinance 4/03 59.2205.03.p. 15.3 On the publication of such notification, the said Districts and Sub-dis triots shall come within such operation accordingly, and the Committees thereof respectively shall be entitled to exercise the powers and privileges conferred upon them by this Ordinance. 81/99 4.5. page 1065 Appointment 387/99 of Committees Loba for Sub- 4.N.394/99/ Districts. 394/99% districts and Chairmen of Committees (2.) The Governer may, however, from time to time, by notification to be published in The Gazette for that purpose, exempt from the operation of this Ordinance any District or Sub-district which may have been brought within such operation, and thereupon the said District or Sub-district shall cease to be liable to the provisions of this Ordinance (3.) The Governor may also, by like notification, from time to time he deems it expedient, alter the boundaries or constituent parts of any District or Sub-district. Committees of Districts and Sub-districts 4. It shall be lawful for the Governor to appoint from time to time for each Sub-district such persons as he may think fit to form a Com- mittee for such Sub-district, and also to appoint for each District such members of the Sub-district Committees or such other persons as he may think fit to form a Committee for such District. 5. It shall be lawful for the Governor to appoint from time to time. as Chairman of each District Committee and as Chairman of each Sub district Committee such member of such Committees respectively =
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410.

No. 7.1 THE ORDINANCES OF HONGKONG: [AD. 180

(2) This Ordinance shall only apply to the New Territories whi have been added to this Colony by the Convention, dated the 91. day of June, 1898, between Her Majesty Queen Victoria and Imperial Majesty the Emperor of China.

Interpretation 2. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires,

of terms.

Constitution of Districts and Sub-

districts in New Terri- tories.

997816

·

"The Colonial Secretary" includes any officer appointed by the Governor to discharge any of the duties of the Colonial Secret under this Ordinance :

"Natives" mean those persons resident in the country whose father are of the Chinese race, whether such persons or their fathers Chinese subjects or not, and do not include those who have father. who are not of the Chinese race.

Districts and Sub-districts.

3. (1.) It shall be lawful for the Governor, by notification to be pub lished in The Gazette, to divide the territories to which this Ordinance op plies, or any parts thereof, into suitable Districts and Sub-districts, and declare, by like notification, from time to time, as he may think desirabl that any such Districts and Sub-districts shall be brought, from a tin to be named in such notification, within the operation of this Ordinance 4/03 59.2205.03.p. 15.3 On the publication of such notification, the said Districts and Sub-dis

triots shall come within such operation accordingly, and the Committees thereof respectively shall be entitled to exercise the powers and privileges conferred upon them by this Ordinance.

81/99

4.5. page 1065

Appointment

387/99 of Committees

Loba for Sub- 4.N.394/99/ Districts.

394/99% districts and

Chairmen of Committees

(2.) The Governer may, however, from time to time, by notification to be published in The Gazette for that purpose, exempt from the operation of this Ordinance any District or Sub-district which may have been brought within such operation, and thereupon the said District or Sub-district shall cease to be liable to the provisions of this Ordinance (3.) The Governor may also, by like notification, from time to time he deems it expedient, alter the boundaries or constituent parts of any District or Sub-district.

Committees of Districts and Sub-districts

4. It shall be lawful for the Governor to appoint from time to time for each Sub-district such persons as he may think fit to form a Com- mittee for such Sub-district, and also to appoint for each District such members of the Sub-district Committees or such other persons as he may think fit to form a Committee for such District.

5. It shall be lawful for the Governor to appoint from time to time. as Chairman of each District Committee and as Chairman of each Sub district Committee such member of such Committees respectively

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