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Act No. 20 of 1919, 'An Act to amend the Vagrancy Act 1897': in reply to Colonial...

Catalogue reference: CO 28/296/24

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CO 28/296/24
Date
1919 Oct 16
Description

Act No. 20 of 1919, 'An Act to amend the Vagrancy Act 1897': in reply to Colonial Office enquiry of 25 July explains that the legislation was enacted following increased numbers of thefts from schooners and vessels loading on the wharves, and police demands for additional powers. No. 221, folios 138-141

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
65217/1919
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9283000/

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