Western Australian Consolidated Acts Western Australian Consolidated ActsPreamble
Whereas the construction of reservoirs and works as hereinafter provided, and
the storage, supply and distribution therein, therefrom, and thereby of oil,
liquid fuel, petroleum spirits, kerosene and petroleum products within the
area hereinafter defined, would be of public and local advantage: And whereas
The Commonwealth Oil Refineries, Limited, duly formed and registered as a
limited company under the Companies Acts of the State of Victoria, is seized
and possessed of or entitled to use and possession of North Fremantle town lot
23, and part of North Fremantle town lot 28 (and may hereafter acquire other
lands within the limits hereinafter mentioned), and is willing and proposes at
its own expense to construct and erect thereon the necessary storage tanks,
reservoirs, and works for the storage, supply, and distribution of oil, liquid
fuel, petroleum spirits, kerosene and petroleum products: And whereas it is
desirable and expedient to grant to and confer upon the said company the
powers, rights, and privileges hereinafter appearing:
Be it therefore enacted by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and
with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council and the Legislative
Assembly of Western Australia, in this present Parliament assembled and by the
authority of the same, as follows: —