Queensland Coast Islands Act 1879.
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Type of law
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Abstract
This Act provides for the administration of certain islands in Torres Straits and in the area between Australia and New Guinea under the law in force in Queensland.
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Long title of text
An Act to provide that certain islands in Torres Straits and lying between the continent of Australia and the island of New Guinea shall become part of the Colony of Queensland and subject to the laws in force therein.
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 24 June 1879.
Notes
Reprinted as in force on 5 December 1994 - revised version.Amendments included 1903 3 Edw 7 No. 10. Notes RA s 35. This version was updated on 12 February 2014.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
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