Legislation by Concept: Waterways, Infrastructure

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to amend an Act to provide for maintaining Light Houses within the Bay of Fundy. Passed 19th March 1833. 3 William IV Chapter 30 1833 This Act details the steps for constructing and maintaining lighthouses, including their budgets and timelines. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1833. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1833.
An Act to authorise the Commissioners of the Chambly Canal, to enlarge the dimensions of the Locks of the said Canal. (3d April, 1833) 3 William IV – Chapter 30 1833 This Act outlines additional instructions for the construction of the Chambly Canal's locks, and advances a sum not exceeding three thousand six hundred pounds towards completing the work. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to prevent the felling of Timber in the River Thames. Passed 13th February, 1833. 3 William IV – Chapter 29 1833 This Act defines the punishment for allowing felled trees into the Thames River without cutting them up as per the specifications herein described. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal part of, and amend An Act passed in the Fifty- seventh year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the Third, entitled “An Act to establish a Police in the Towns of York, Sandwich, and Amherstburgh.” Passed 13th February, 1833. 3 William IV – Chapter 28 1833 This Act authorizes magistrates in the Home District to assess property owners for the purpose of buying and maintaining firefighting supplies, and for improvement projects in York. The Act also repeals a portion of the Act cited in this Act's title. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to make further provision for the improvement of the Internal Communications of this Province. (3d April, 1833) 3 William IV Chapter 26 1833 This Act outlines several sums to be dispersed to improve and maintain the internal communications, mainly roads and bridges, in the Province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorise the Magistrates of the Eastern District to borrow a further sum of Money for the completion of the Gaol and Court House in the said District, and for inclosing the same; and also to empower the said Magistrates to continue the Assessments already imposed for building the said Gaol and Court House, until the Money so borrowed shall be repaid, with the Interest thereon. Passed 13th February, 1833. 3 William IV – Chapter 25 1833 This Act details the proposed methods for raising sufficient funds to finish construction of a gaol and courthouse in Cornwall. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the Justices of the Peace for the County of Sunbury to levy an Assessment to enable them to erect a Court House in said County. Passed 19th March 1833. 3 William IV – Chapter 25 1833 This Act authorizes the Justices of the Peace to levy a sum of four hundred pounds to erect a court house. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1833. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1833.
An Act to establish a Fire Society in the Borough of Three Rivers, and to suspend two certain Ordinances as far as they relate to the said Borough. (3d April, 1833) 3 William IV Chapter 25 1833 This Act implements several new rules, to be superintended by the "Fire Society of Three Rivers", established under this Act, largely pertaining to regulations on wood stoves, chimneys, and other fire risks. The processes by which members of the Fire Society can be appointed or replaced, and their duties, are outlined. Penalties for those who fail to abide by these rules are also described. This Act is to remain in force until 1838. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to explain and repeal part of an Act passed in the first year of His present Majesty's Reign, entitled “An Act to erect the County of Prince Edward into a Separate District.” Passed 13th February, 1833. 3 William IV – Chapter 24 1833 This Act states that a payment of 600 pounds out of the taxes raised by Prince Edward County will satisfy that County's portion of the debt of the Midland District. This Act also repeals one section of the Act cited in this Act's title. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the further Amendment of the Acts relative to the Great Roads of Communication. Passed 19th March 1833. 3 William IV – Chapter 24 1833 This Act declares which roads are designated great roads, and their alternatives. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1833. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1833.
An Act to Incorporate a Joint Stock Company, for the construction of a Harbour at the mouth of the Twenty Mile Creek, on Lake Ontario. Passed 13th February, 1833. 3 William IV – Chapter 23 1833 This Act incorporates the "'President, Directors and Company of the Louth Harbour'" in Niagara region, and provides detail regarding the purpose and functioning of the said company. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal part of, and amend An Act passed in the second year of His present Majesty's Reign, entitled, “An Act to Incorporate a Joint Stock Company to improve the Navigation of the Grand River." Passed 13th Feb. 1833. 3 William IV – Chapter 22 1833 This Act repeals one clause of the Act cited in this Act's title, and stipulates that the company mentioned will lose certain privileges should it fail to complete certain work before five years have elapsed. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Incorporate a Joint Stock Company for the Manufacture of Salt, at Saint Catharines, in the Niagara District. Passed 13th February, 1833. 3 William IV – Chapter 21 1833 This Act incorporates the Saint Catharines Salt Company and provides detail regarding the management of the said company. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue and amend the Acts relating to Statute Labour on Roads. Passed 19th March 1833. 3 William IV – Chapter 20 1833 This Act details the labour regulations, including pay rates and hours workable. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1833. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1833.
An Act to Incorporate certain persons under the name and title of the Saint Lawrence Inland Marine Assurance Company. Passed 13th February, 1833. 3 William IV – Chapter 20 1833 This Act incorporates the Saint Lawrence Inland Marine Assurance Company and provides detail regarding the functioning of the said company. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Incorporate a Company under the style and title of the British America Fire and Life Assurance Company. Passed 13th Feb. 1833. 3 William IV – Chapter 19 1833 This Act incorporates the British America Fire and Life Assurance Company, and provides detail regarding the management of said company. Early Canadiana Online
An Act granting to His Majesty a sum of Money, to be raised by Debenture, for the Improvement of the Navigation of the River Saint Lawrence. Passed 13th February, 1833. 3 William IV – Chapter 18 1833 This Act authorizes the government to borrow up to 70,000 pounds for work to be undertaken on Saint Lawrence River infrastructure. The Act also provides detail as to the work to be done. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to divide the Parish of Kent, in the County of Carleton, into Five Towns or Parishes. Passed 19th March 1833. 3 William IV – Chapter 17 1833 This Act details the division lines for the five towns and parishes in Kent. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1833. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1833.
An Act to define the Limits of the Town of Hamilton, in the District of Gore, and to establish a Police and Public Market therein. Passed 13th February, 1833. 3 William IV – Chapter 17 1833 This Act provides that a "Board of Police" be established in Hamilton, and defines the rights of the said Board. The Act also defines the town borders of Hamilton. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend and extend a certain part of An Act passed in the first year of His Majesty’s Reign, Chapter eight, relative to the Internal Communications. (3d April, 1833) 3 William IV Chapter 16 1833 This Act extends the period allowed for the construction of a bridge over the Rivière Sainte-Anne, above the term originally defined in the 1831 Act, “An Act to appropriate certain sums of money therein mentioned, for the improvement of the Internal Communications of the Province.” Early Canadiana Online