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"Martial Law." 



Military Passes Essential 

 For Those Out Between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. 



" The Military Authorities wish the public to clearly 

 understand that they should not be on the public thorough- 

 fares between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. If, for any 

 reason, they find it necessary to be out between these hours, 

 they must obtain a pass, and such passes are only valid 

 when signed by a Military Officer. As Military Officers are 

 always on duty at the Echelon Barracks, passes can be 

 obtained there. 



" Under the Proclamation of Martial Law. 



Notice. 



" No persons, except Officers and soldiers in uniform, 

 and civilians in possession of a special pass signed by a 

 Military Officer, are permitted to be in the Public Streets 

 between the hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. 



" All unauthorised traffic will be stopped between these 

 hours. 



" Any person found in the Streets during the prohibited 

 hours, not in possession of a pass, is liable to a fine or 

 imprisonment. 



" Passes must be produced on demand. 



" In order that all thoroughfares within the town of 

 Colombo may be kept clear for wheeled traffic, foot pas- 

 sengers are required to keep to the pavement or footpath, 

 or, where there is no pavement or footpath, to the side of 

 the road. 



" No meetings may be held in the streets. 



" No tom-tom or drums may be beaten or crackers let 

 off in any place in towns, except on special permit from the 

 Police Authorities. 



" Owners of motor-cars should obtain a pass from 

 Echelon Barracks to enable them to use their cars by day or 

 night. 



" L. A. NORTHCOTE, Captain, D.A.A.G., 

 " Ceylon Command, 



" Colombo, June 6th, 1915. 



