Legislation by Concept: Public Lands

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to continue and extend the Act to enable the County of Welland Municipal Council to purchase the Great Cranberry Marsh, and for other purposes. Assented to 14th June, 1853. 16 Victoria – Chapter 221 1852 This is an extension of an 1851 act, which allows the municipal council for the county of Welland to purchase a plot of land known as the Great Cranberry Marsh. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in addition to an Act authorising the granting of a Tract of Land as a Mill Reserve to the Honorable John Robertson. Passed 7th April 1852. 16 Victoria – Chapter 86 (1852) 1852 This Act grants lands to the Honourable John Robertson, at what rate and value. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act to settle and secure the Title to certain Lands in the County of Kent. Passed 7th April 1852. 15 Victoria Chapter 68 1852 This act settles and secures title to certain lands in Kent County. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1852. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1852.
An Act in addition to an Act authorising the granting of a Tract of Land as a Mill Reserve to the Honorable John Robertson. Passed 7th April 1852. 14 Victoria – Chapter 86 (1852) 1852 This Act grants lands to the Honourable John Robertson, at what rate and value. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1853. Fredericton, NB: John Simpson, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1853.
An Act to revive and continue an Act to provide for the more effectual prevention of Trespasses and protection of Timber growing on the Crown Lands within this Province. Passed 30th April 1851. 14 Victoria Chapter 29 1851 The act continues an 1840 act to prevent tresspass on Crown Lands until 1860. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1851. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1851.
An Act to authorize And empower the Justices of the Peace for the County of York to sell the old Gaol Lot in the City of Fredericton. Passed 15th March 1851. 14 Victoria Chapter 5 New Brunswick Local Acts 1851 This act allows York County officials to sell the lot of the old county gaol to pay down county debts. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1851. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1851.
An Act to allow a Grant of the Hospital Reserve, Belleville, to the Town Council. 30th August, 1851. 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 140 1851 This act directs the town council of Belleville to grant new plots for the purposes of building a hospital, as the original plots have been found to be unsuitable for the purpose. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the County of Welland Municipal Council to purchase certain lands in the said County, known as the Great Cranberry Marsh, and for other purposes. 30th August, 1851. 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 139 1851 This act allows the municipal council for the county of Welland to purchase a plot of land known as the Great Cranberry Marsh. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the Municipal Council of the United Counties of Wentworth and Halton to dispose of a part of the present Court House Square. 30th August, 1851. 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 138 1851 This act allows the municipal council of Wentworth and Halton to sell the present Court House square, which is too central to be a suitable site for a jailhouse. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for vesting in the Commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the estates and property therein described, and for granting certain powers to the said Commissioners, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 30th August, 1851. 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 67 1851 This act defines how land that was purchased by the crown for use of the military for the provinces of Lower and Upper Canada, and how it is to be controlled by the United province of the Canadas. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to extend the period for payment of Fees on Crown Patents, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 30th August, 1851. 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 56 1851 This is an amendment to an 1849 act, which changed how public lands are granted and registered. Early Canadiana Online
An Act relating to Land Patents whereby any waste or other lands of the Crown in Lower Canada are granted, and to dispense with certain formalities therewith connected, occasioning unnecessary delay and expense, and to amend a certain Act therein mentioned concerning such Land Patents. 2d August, 1851. 14 & 15 Victoria – Chapter 16 1851 This act changes the way in which the transfer of crown land is registered. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the Trustees of Saint Andrew’s Church in the City of Saint John to re-convey to the Crown a certain tract of Land, in the County of Albert, and for other purposes. Passed 26 April 1850. 13 Victoria Chapter 61 1850 This act authorizes the trustees of Saint Andrew's Church in Saint John to reconvey land in Albert County to the Crown. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1850. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1850.
An Act to limit the operations of an Act, intituled An Act for the adjustment of claims of certain purchasers of Crown Lands. Passed 26th April 1850. 13 Victoria Chapter 29 1850 This act limits prior legislation concerning the adjustment of claims of purchasers of Crown lands. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1850. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1850.
An Act to authorize the Trustees of the Church of Scotland, in the Town of Saint Andrews, to sell certain Lands, and vest the proceeds in other Lands. Passed 26th April 1850. 13 Victoria Chapter 18 (PPA) 1850 This act allows Church of Scotland officials in Saint Andrews to buy and sell land. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1850. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1850.
An Act to authorize the Rector, Church Wardens and Vestry of Saint Mary’s Church, in the Parish of Richibucto, to sell certain Lands granted to the said Corporation, and vest the proceeds in other Lands. Passed 11th April 1850. 13 Victoria Chapter 14 (PPA) 1850 This act allows church authorities in the parish of Richibucto to buy and sell land. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1850. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1850.
An Act relating to the Saint Andrews and Quebec Rail Road. Passed 26th April 1850. 13 Victoria Chapter 1 (PPA) 1850 This act creates new regulations for the Saint Andrews and Quebec Rail Road Company regarding its finances and use of land. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1850. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1850.
An Act to limit the time for redeeming Land Scrip. 10th August, 1850. 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 16 1850 This is an act to make redeemable provincial land scrips, which are a form of bond on crown lands. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Laws relating to the Public Works of this Province. 10th August, 1850. 13 & 14 Victoria – Chapter 13 1850 An act to amend the acts relating to public works allowing the commissioners to acquire and take possession of land adjoining or in the neighbourhood of any public work to improve or enlarge it. The act outlines this process. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the adjustment of claims of certain purchasers of Crown Lands. Passed 14th April 1849. 13 Victoria Chapter 73 (1849) 1849 This act creates a process by which claims on the sale of crown lands can be resolved. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1850. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1850.