"Containing indices to the acts and ordinances of the State of Western Australia (including adopted Imperial statutes) passed since the foundation of the colony on 1st June 1829, and prior to the 30th day of June, 1956; and
to by-laws, regulations, rules, notices, orders in Council and proclamations made thereunder and in force as at the 30th day of June, 1956" -- p. [i]