An Act to authorise the erection of certain Townships, and other territory heretofore forming part of the Newcastle District, into a new District, by the name of the District of Colborne, with Peterborough for the District Town. Royal Assent Promulgated by Proclamation 20th April, 1838.

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    7 William IV – Chapter 115
  • Year
    1837
  • Concepts
    Infrastructure
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Local
  • Number of Articles
    28
  • Description
    This act creates the district of Colborne, specifying Peterborough as it's regional capital. The district will have its own district courts, jail, and schools, and is erected as its own tax district.
  • Source
    Not available