Preamble, The Transfer of Defence Lands Ordinance, 1961

No. 8 1961 Sierra Leone An Ordinance to transfer to and vest in the Government of Sierra Leone all Lands in the Colony at present Vested in or held by the Admiralty, the Air ministry and the War Department. (2nd April, 1961) WHEREAS it has been agreed that certain lands now vested in or held by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, the Secretary of State for Air and the Secretary of State for War should be transferred to the Government subject to certain reservations as to easements and other rights and interests in or in respect of such lands: Date of commencement. In Her Majesty’s name I assent to this Ordinance this 20th day of April, 1961. MAURICE H. DORMAN, Governor. LS No. 8 Transfer of Defence Lands 1961No. 8 Transfer of Defence Lands 1961 AND WHEREAS it is expedient to confirm the said agreement and accordingly to make provision for vesting, subject to such reservation as aforesaid, the aforementioned lands in the Government and for purposes connected with the matters aforesaid: BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the Legislature of Sierra Leone, as follows–