The Cocos Islands Order in Council 1955
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 28th day of October, 1955

Present,

The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council

Whereas by the Cocos Islands Act, 1955(a), it is provided that Her Majesty may by Order in Council direct that the Cocos or Keeling Islands (in this Order referred to as "the Islands") shall, on such date as may be specified in the Order, cease to form part of the Colony of Singapore and be placed under the authority of the Commonwealth of Australia and that Her Majesty m...