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An Act to authorize the Justices of the Peace for the City and County of Saint John to levy an assessment for the payment of expenses incurred in the preservation of the Public Peace in the Parish of Portland, and in lighting a part of the said Parish with Gas. Passed 30th March 1848. 11 Victoria Chapter 34 1848 This act allows for Saint John County and City officials to raise funds to provide for the public safety in the Parish of Portland. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1848. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1848.
An Act to authorize the Justices of the Peace for the City and County of Saint John to raise a sum of money for making certain alterations in and additions to the Common Gaol of the said City and County. Passed 30th March 1848. 11 Victoria Chapter 33 1848 This act allows for the City of Saint John to raise funds for the improvement of its gaol. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1848. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1848.
An Act relating to the Public Burial Ground in the City of Saint John. Passed 30th March 1848. 11 Victoria Chapter 32 1848 This act prohibits any further burials in Saint John's old burial ground as a matter of public health, and creates penalties for its violation. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1848. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1848.
An Act to amend an Act for the amendment of the Charter of the City of Saint John. Passed 30th March 1848. 11 Victoria Chapter 29 1848 This act amends the charter of the City of Saint John in regards to the salaries of city officials. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1848. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1848.
An Act for the regulating of the Navigation of small Rivers and Streams, and the building of Dams across the same, in this Province. Passed 30th March 1848. 11 Victoria Chapter 20 1848 This act allows for county officials to appoint Surveyors of dams to determine if dams on streams or rivers are necessary or impede the navigation of the said streams. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1848. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1848.
An Act to alter and amend an Act rerating to the Great Roads of Communication through this Province. Passed 30th March 1848. 11 Victoria Chapter 19 1848 This act designates several roads in Westmorland, Kent, and Northumberland counties as "Great Roads" of Communication. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1848. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1848.
An Act to incorporate “The Western Telegraph Company.” 23d March, 1848. 11 Victoria – Chapter 15 1848 An act to incorporate The Western Telegraph Company, with the purpose of extending a telegraph line to the western part of the Province of Upper Canada. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate The Consumers’ Gas Company of Toronto. 23d March, 1848. 11 Victoria – Chapter 14 1848 An act to incorporate The Consumer's Gas Company of Toronto, with the express purpose of installing gas lighting throughout the city of Toronto. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate The City of Kingston Gas Light Company. 23d March, 1848. 11 Victoria – Chapter 13 1848 An act to incorporate the City of Kingston Gas Light Company, with the intention of building the infrastructure necessary to bring gas lighting to the City of Kingston. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to increase the Duty imposed on Shipping entering the Bay or Harbour of Miramichi, for the support of Buoys and Beacons. Passed 30th March 1848. 11 Victoria Chapter 11 1848 This act raises the duties imposed on Shipping entering the Bay or Harbour of Miramichi, for the support of Buoys and Beacons from a half penny a ton to a full penny. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1848. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1848.
An Act to repeal the Act therein mentioned, and to make better provision for the construction of Aprons to Dams upon the River Moira. 23rd March, 1848. 11 Victoria – Chapter 10 1848 An act repealing a previous act concerning the construction of dams on the River Moira in the District of Victoria, replacing sections concerning the size of aprons in the dams for the passage of lumber downriver. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the expenses incurred in the support, relief and maintenance of indigent, sick and distressed Emigrants and Orphans, who arrived in this Province during the past year. Passed 30th March 1848. 11 Victoria Chapter 7 1848 This act comepensates various people for their services rendered and losses incurred during the influx of Irish famine migrants. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1848. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1848.
An Act to provide for opening and repairing Roads and erecting Bridges throughout the Province. Passed 30th March 1848. 11 Victoria Chapter 6 1848 This act awards money for the building and repair roads and bridges throughout the province. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1848. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1848.
An Act to appropriate part of the Public Revenue for the services therein mentioned. Passed 30th March 1848. 11 Victoria Chapter 5 1848 This act awards monies to individuals for their services to the government and for local infrastructure projects. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1848. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1848.
An Act to appropriate a part of the Public Revenue for the payment of the Ordinary Services of the Province. Passed 30th March 1848. 11 Victoria Chapter 4 1848 This act awards monies to individuals for their services to the government and for local infrastructure projects. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1848. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1848.
An Act to facilitate the making of a Railway across the Isthmus which connects the Provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, to open the communication between the Waters of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the Bay of Fundy. Passed 14th April 1847. 11 Victoria Chapter 85 (1847) 1847 This act grants authority to the Chignecto Railway Company to construct a railway over the New Brunswick-Nova Scotia border Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1848. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1848.
An Act to facilitate the making of a Rail Road from Saint Andrews, in the County of Charlotte, to Woodstock, in the County of Carleton, and Branches thereof. Passed 23rd March 1847. 11 Victoria Chapter 84 (1847) 1847 This act allows the Saint Andrews and Quebec Rail Road Company to access Crown lands for the purpose of surveying, constructing, and repairing the rail line running from Saint Andrews to Woodstock. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1848. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1848.
An Act for the regulation of Benefit Building Societies. Passed 14th April 1847. 10 Victoria – Chapter 83 1847 This Act establishes the Benefit Building Society, detailing their rights and responsibilities. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1847. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1847.
An Act to incorporate the Portland and Lancaster Steam Ferry Company. Passed 14th April 1847. 10 Victoria – Chapter 81 1847 This Act establishes ferries throughout the province. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1847. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1847.
An Act to incorporate the Saint John Omnibus and Transit Company. Passed 14th April 1847. 10 Victoria – Chapter 78 1847 This Act incorporates the Saint John Omnibus and Transit Company, detailing the officials appointed, stock managed, and services provided. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1847. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1847.