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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act for erecting a Market-House within the Town of Halifax, and for raising a Sum of Money by Lottery for that Purpose. 33 George II – Chapter 4 (Session 2) 1759 This Act makes provision for the construction of a market in Halifax, which is to be funded by a lottery as outlined. The scale of prizes and rules for the lottery are given. National Archive of the United Kingdom
An Act for regulating and maintaining a Light-House on Sambro Island. 33 George II – Chapter 2 (Session 1) 1759 This Act makes provision and gives instruction for the erection of a lighthouse on Sambro Island. Duties to be paid at the harbour of Halifax are to fund the construction, as outlined. National Archive of the United Kingdom
An Act for erecting a Lighthouse at the Entrance of the Harbour of Halifax. 32 George II – Chapter 8 1758 This Act provides a sum of one thousand pounds to be put towards the construction of a lighthouse and dwelling house on Sambro Island and appoints commissioners to oversee the construction. National Archive of the United Kingdom