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proclamation · 1870

Despatch from Earl Granville (Foreign Office, 19 July 1870) to the Earl of Kimberley, published by Governor's order for Victoria as 'Rules and Directions for Maintaining Neutrality': four rules barring belligerent (French or Prussian) warships from using British ports, roadsteads and colonial waters -- 24-hour departure limits, coal/supply restrictions and a ban on bringing in prizes.

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Foreign Office, 19th July 1870. Her Majesty being fully determined to observe the duties of neutrality during the …

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Victoria Government Gazette, No. 64, 26 September 1870.