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An Act for the better Regulation of the Militia, in this Province. 33 George III Chapter 1 1793 This act allows the chief administrative officer of Upper Canada to appoint a lieutenant in every county with full authority to call, arm, train, and exercise local militia. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada, in North America; Comprising all the Acts of the Honourable the Lesgislature of the Province Aforesaid. Niagara: Gordon Tiffany, 1795.
An Act to Continue sundry Acts of the General Assembly, which have expired or are near expiring. 33 George III Chapter 1 1793 This act extends acts passed in 1788 and 1791 until 1795. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1793. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1793.
An Act to prevent the bringing of Gun-Powder in Ships or other Vessels into the Harbour of Montreal, and to guard against the careless Transporting of the same into the Powder-Magazines. 33 George III – Chapter 1 1792 This act makes it illegal for ships carrying more than five pounds of gunpowder from entering Montreal harbour. The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1792. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1792. (Session 1)
An Act to regulate the Summary Trial of Actions before his Majesty’s Justices of the Peace, in the Town and Peninsula of Halifax. 32 George III Chapter 14 1792 This Act outlines the processes by which civil actions or suits should be tried in the county of Halifax and the rotation of justices to serve. This Act is to remain in force for one year. Early Canadiana Online
An Act in amendment of an Act, passed in the Thirty-first year of His present Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act to regulate the Times of holding the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, and General Sessions of the Peace, in the District of Colchester,” and to enable the Grand Juries, in the said District, to assess Monies for the purpose of erecting a Court-House and Goal in said District, and for ascertaining the Boundaries for the said District. 32 George III Chapter 9 1792 This Act amends the times at which the court of common pleas and general sessions of the peace are to be held in the District of Colchester and defines the boundaries of each country within the district. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for building a Gaol and Court House in every district throughout this Province, and for altering the names of the said Districts. 32 George III Chapter 8 1792 This act stipulates that a jail and courthouse be erected in every district in the province. It also renames such districts. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada, in North America; Comprising all the Acts of the Honourable the Lesgislature of the Province Aforesaid. Niagara: Gordon Tiffany, 1795.
An Act to enable the Justices of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace and Inferior Court of Common Pleas in King’s County to hold the same Courts for the present Year at the Time therein mentioned. 32 George III Chapter 8 1792 This acr changes the sitting dates of King's County courts from February to March. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1792. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1792.
An Act in addition to an Act, entitled, “An Act for establishing the Times of holding an Inferior Court of Common Pleas, and General Sessions of the Peace, in the Township of Yarmouth.” 32 George III Chapter 7 1792 This Act amends a former Act by making provisions for the erection and repairing of a court house and jail. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Regulate the Toll to be taken in Mills. 32 George III Chapter 7 1792 This act standardizes the toll to be paid on the use of grain mills and fines mill owners for charging users more than the fixed rate. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada, in North America; Comprising all the Acts of the Honourable the Lesgislature of the Province Aforesaid. Niagara: Gordon Tiffany, 1795.
An Act to prevent the Windsor and Hammond Plain Road, being injured by heavy loaded Carriages. 32 George III Chapter 6 1792 This Act limits the traffic allowed on the road from Windsor to Hammond Plain restricting based on the breath of the vehicle's felloes and imposes penalties for persons who fail to abide by this Act's terms. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the more easy and Speedy Recovery of small Debts. 32 George III Chapter 6 1792 This act allows justices of the peace to assemble and hold a court of requests within the limits of their respective divisions for the purpose of more easily settling small debts. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada, in North America; Comprising all the Acts of the Honourable the Lesgislature of the Province Aforesaid. Niagara: Gordon Tiffany, 1795.
An Act to alter and amend an Act, passed in the Thirty-third year of His late Majesty’s reign, entitled, “An Act for regulating and maintaining an House of Correcting, or Work-House, within the Town of Halifax, and binding out Poor Children,” and to extend certain provisions therein, to the whole of the Province. 32 George III Chapter 5 1792 This Act amends the 1759 Act, "An Act for regulating and maintaining an House of Correction or Work-House within the Town of Halifax, and for binding out Poor Children," and extends some of its provisions to the rest of the province. It describes how work houses are to operate and how they will be funded. The keepers' roles and manner in which they should be regulated are outlined. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to guard against accidents by Fire in this Province. 32 George III Chapter 5 1792 This act makes it law for the magistrates of each district to appoint firefighters in any town or place in the province where there are forty or more buildings within a half square mile. Laws of His Majesty's Province of Upper Canada, in North America; Comprising all the Acts of the Honourable the Lesgislature of the Province Aforesaid. Niagara: Gordon Tiffany, 1795.
An Act for altering the times of holding the Court of General Sessions of the Peace and Inferior Court of Common Pleas in the County of Northumberland. 32 George III Chapter 4 1792 This act alters the dates Northumberland County courts are in session to ones more convenient to the public. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1792. Fredericton: J. Ryan, 1792.
Acte pour empêcher que la Poudre à Tirer ne soit apportée dans les Navires ou autres Vaisseaux jusques dans le Port de Montréal, et pour obvier au manque de soins dans le transport d’icelle aux Poudriéres. 32 George III – Chapitre 1 1792 Cet acte interdit le transport de plus de cinq livres de poudre à tirer dans les navires pour assurer la sécurité des bâtisses qui se trouvent en proximité du port de Montréal. The Provincial Statutes of Lower Canada passed in the year 1792. Quebec: William Vondenvelden, 1792. (Session 1)
An Act for applying certain Monies therein mentioned for the Services of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety One, and for appropriating such Part of the Supplies granted in this Session of General Assembly, as are not already appropriated by the Laws or Acts of the Province. 31 George III Chapter 17 1791 This Act outlines and provides for the provincial government's expenses for 1791, mainly the salaries of various government employees or sums owing for services rendered. Early Canadiana Online
An Act, for applying certain Monies therein mentioned for the Services of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety, and for appropriating such Part of the Supplies granted in the said Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety, as now remain unappropriated. 31 George III Chapter 16 1791 This Act outlines and provides for the provincial government's expenses from 1790, mainly the salaries of various government employees. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for appropriating and disposing of the Public Monies. 31 George III Chapter 16 1791 This act awards public money to several persons for service to the province. Acts of the General Assembly of his Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1791. Saint John, NB: J. Ryan, 1791.
An Act, to provide for the Support and Maintenance of His Majesty’s Government in this Province, by amending and continuing the several Laws, for raising a Revenue, herein after mentioned. 31 George III Chapter 13 1791 This Act continues and amends several acts relating to raising revenue, including acts regarding impost and excise duties, and relating to the number of collectors in each county and their salaries. This Act is to remain in force until July 1792. Early Canadiana Online
An Act, for altering the Time appointed for holding the Inferior Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions of the Peace, in the County of Cumberland, in the Spring of the year. 31 George III Chapter 11 1791 This Act amends that the inferior court of common pleas and general sessions for the county of Cumberland will be held in June and October instead of the former times in April which were found inconvenient. Early Canadiana Online