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An Act for the division of the County of Northumberland into three Counties, and to provide for the Government and Representation of the two new Counties. Passed the 7th March, 1826. 8 George IV Chapter 31 (1826) 1826 This act creates the counites of Kent and Gloucester and dictates what their form of government and authorities will be. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1827. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1827.
An Act to secure to William Hague, and his Assigns, for a definite period, the exclusive use of the Cast Metal Patent Machine or Weigh-Bridge, for the purpose of Public Weighing in the Town of Halifax. 7 George IV – Chapter 38 1826 This act grants a monopoly to William Hague on the operation of a weigh-bridge in Halifax in return for the trouble and expense undertaken by the said William Hague in purchasing, transporting, and installing a weigh-bridge for the use of the residents of Halifax. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to allow of the Bridge at Bridgetown, in the County of Annapolis, being made a Drawbridge. 7 George IV – Chapter 37 1826 This act makes provisions for the construction of a drawbridge on the Annapolis River in order to accommodate the lumber transported to Bridgetown for ship builders. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the erection and support of a Light-House on Mauger’s Beach, and to regulate the Light-Duties hereafter to be paid. 7 George IV – Chapter 34 1826 This act makes provisions for the building of a lighthouse on Mauger's Beach in Halifax Harbour, including the collection of lighthouse duties in order to fund the project. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to grant a Sum of Money to His Majesty for the Purchase of certain Machinery now used in Deepening the Waters at Burlington Bay. (Passed 30th January. 1826.) 7 George IV Chapter 31 1826 This act makes funds available for the purchase of a dredging machine. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to grant a further Sum of Money for the Completion of the Monument to the Memory of the late Major General Sir Isaac Brock. (Passed 30th January, 1826.) 7 George IV Chapter 30 1826 This act authorises a grant of money to complete the construction of a monument to Sir Isaac Brock. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a part of the Public Revenue for the Services therein mentioned. Passed the 7th of March 1826. 7 George IV Chapter 30 1826 This act awards sums of money to various persons for their services to the government and for local infrasturcture projects. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1826. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1826.
An Act to provide for opening and repairing Roads, and erecting Bridges throughout the Province. Passed the 7th of March 1826. 7 George IV Chapter 29 1826 This act awards sums of money to support various local projects for highway construction and repair. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1826. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1826.
An Act to appropriate a part of the Public Revenue to provide for the Ordinary Services of the Province. Passed the 7th of March, 1826. 7 George IV Chapter 28 1826 This act awards sums of money to various persons for their services to the government and for local infrastructure projects. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1826. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1826.
An Act to Grant to His Majesty a certain Sum of Money to be applied in Makings Repairing and Amending Highways and Bridges in this Province. (Passed 30th January, 1826.) 7 George IV Chapter 25 1826 This act grants various sums of money for road improvement projects throughout the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to provide for the re-building of Government House. Passed the 7th of March, 1826 7 George IV Chapter 25 1826 This act awards 10,000 pounds for the construction of new residence for the Lieutenant-Governor, the previous one being destroyed by fire. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1826. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1826.
An Act in amendment of “An Act, for regulating, laying out, and repairing Highways and roads, and for appointing Commissioners and Surveyors of Highways within the several Towns and Parishes within this Province.” Passed the 7th of March, 1826. 7 George IV Chapter 23 1826 This act allows for local authorities to determine where and when highways and bridges in the areas be repaired, and administer penalties for those who do not live up to their obligations for labour on such projects. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1826. Fredericton: George K. Lugrin, 1826.
An Act to authorize certain Persons therein named, and their Successors, to hold certain Lands for the purpose therein mentioned. (Passed 30th January, 1826.) 7 George IV Chapter 21 1826 This act allows the named individuals to form a trust in order to purchase land on behalf of the town of York to create a cemetery. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue the several Acts of the General Assembly, for raising a Revenue to repair the Roads throughout the Province, by laying a Duty on Persons hereafter to be licensed to keep Public Houses and Shops, for the retail of Spirituous Liquors. 7 George IV – Chapter 19 1826 A continuation of several past acts which impose taxes on public houses in order to pay for road repair across the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to repeal parts of and to explain and amend the several Acts of this Province relating to the Welland Canal Company. (Passed 30th January, 1826.) 7 George IV Chapter 19 1826 This act is an amendment to an act incorporating the Welland Canal Company. The amendments mostly pertain to the size of the structures being built by the company, and the land being acquired for the project. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Incorporate certain persons therein mentioned, under the style and title of “Desjardins Canal Company." (Passed 30th January, 1826.) 7 George IV Chapter 18 1826 This act incorporates the Desjardins Canal Company. The act regulates management of the company by directors, sale of joint stocks, and the powers held by the company to acquire land and build structures related to its canal project. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue the several Acts respecting the Liverpool Light-House. 7 George IV – Chapter 17 1826 A continuation an act first passed in 1812 which imposes a duty on ships entering Liverpool Harbour in order to support a lighthouse on Coffin's Island. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to protect certain inhabitants of the County of Middlesex in the possession of their Lands during the continuance thereof. (Passed 30th January, 1826.) 7 George IV Chapter 17 1826 This act protects land owners who have been discovered to own overlapping tracks of land due to a new survey having been conducted in South Dorchester. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to make provision for a Survey of the first second and third Concession of Fredericksburgh original, and the whole of Fredericksburg additional. (Passed 30th January, 1826.) 7 George IV Chapter 16 1826 This act authorises the large-scale survey of Fredericksburgh, as the regulations regarding surveys have changed since the original surveys were done. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to continue the several Acts relating to the Light-House erected on Cranberry Island, near the entrance of the Gut of Canso. 7 George IV – Chapter 15 1826 A continuation of an act first passed in 1822 which establishes a duty to be collected at all harbours adjacent to the gut of Canso to support the Cranberry Island lighthouse. Early Canadiana Online