2.—(1) In this Order unless the context otherwise requires—

“Central and Southern Line Islands” means the islands of Malden, Starbuck, Vostock, Caroline and Flint;

“Colony” means any of the colonies, protectorates or other territories mentioned in Schedule 3 to this Order, and includes the dependencies of a colony;

“Chicago Convention” means the Convention on International Civil Aviation signed on behalf of the Government of the United Kingdom at Chicago on the seventh day of December 1944;

“Government Aerodrome” means an aerodrome under the control of the Governor and a naval, military or air force aerodrome;

“Governor” means the officer for the time being administering the Government of the Colony .

(2) In this Order references to “Her Majesty's dominions” shall be construed as though British protectorates and protected states and trust territories administered by the Government of any part of Her Majesty's dominions, formed part of Her Majesty's dominions.

(3) The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply, with the necessary adaptations, for the purpose of interpreting this Order and otherwise in relation thereto as it applies for the purpose of interpreting and in relation to Acts of Parliament.