The Christmas Island Order in Council 1957
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 13th day of December, 1957
Present,
The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
Whereas it is expedient that Christmas Island should be governed and administered as a separate Colony:
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by virtue and in exercise of the powers conferred upon Her by the Straits Settlements (Repeal) Act, 1946(a), the British Settlements Acts, 1887 and 1945(b), and of all other powers enabling Her in that behalf, is pleased, by and with the advic...