Official government PDFs of old Staatsbladen are public domain in the Netherlands (auteurswet – 70 years after publication, so 1917 works have been free since before 1988). However, commercial databases may charge for “clean” or searchable versions.
| Query Element | Meaning | |---------------|---------| | Staatsblad 1917 nr 129 | Dutch Election Law 1917 (universal male suffrage + proportional representation) | | PDF 42 | Page 42 of the official scan (contains late articles or signatures) | | Free | Legally public domain; download from Overheid.nl or Delpher at no cost |
Final practical advice:
Go to https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/ – type Staatsblad 1917 129 – open the result – the PDF viewer will show a page number. Navigate to “42”. If the internal numbering differs, look for “Art. 42” or the final approval clause.
Staatsblad 1917 No. 129 is a specific military regulation concerning heraldry and uniforms.
To understand the regulation, we must first understand the era. 1917 was a pivotal year. World War I was raging in Europe, but its effects rippled to the colonies. The Dutch East Indies (modern-day Indonesia) was under colonial rule, and the colonial government was increasingly concerned with:
Staatsblad 1917 nomor 129 was born from this environment. Unlike generic administrative announcements, this Staatsblad likely addressed a specific legal framework – often related to land tenure, contract law, or criminal procedure. Internal archival notes suggest it may pertain to Hinderordonnantie (nuisance ordinance) or amendments to the Reglement op de Rechtsvordering (Code of Civil Procedure). However, the document’s exact title is confirmed upon accessing the PDF.
If you find a website demanding payment for “Staatsblad 1917 nr 129 pagina 42” – do not pay. This document is legally free. Some private legal sites (like newer versions with commentary) charge, but the raw Staatsblad is public property.
Let’s simulate a successful search using Delpher, the most reliable free source.
Congratulations. You have just accessed a primary colonial legal document for free.
Peraturan/ketetapan yang diterbitkan dalam Staatsblad (lembar negara Hindia Belanda) pada tahun 1917, tercatat sebagai Nomor 129. Dokumen ini terdiri dari 42 halaman (atau ditandai sebagai "pdf 42") dan Anda mencari akses gratis (free) ke salinannya.