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In this Act, unless there shall be something repugnant in the subject or context,- (1) "port" means the space within such limits as may from time to time be defined by the Government for the purposes of this Act by notification in the Fort St. George Gazette, and until a notification is so issued within such limits as may have been defined by the Government under the provisions of Act XII of 1875 (Indian Ports Act): (2) "Vessel" denotes anything made for the conveyance by water of human beings or property: (3) "owner" when used in relation to goods, includes any consignor, consignee, shipper or agent for the sale, custody, landing or shipping of such goods: (4) "Goods"- the word "goods" includes wares and merchandise of every description.