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An Act to repeal all the Laws now in force for regulating, laying out, and repairing Highways and Roads, and for appointing Commissioners and Surveyors of Highways in the several Towns and Parishes in this Province, and to make more effectual provision for the same. Passed 17th March 1835. 5 William IV Chapter 2 (session 1) 1835 This act creates new regulations for the construction and repair of roads, the funding of such activities, and penalties for their violation. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1835 (session 1). Fredericton: John Simpson, 1835.
An Act to appropriate a part of the Public Revenue to the payment of the Ordinary Services of the Province. Passed 24th June 1835. 5 William IV Chapter 1 (Session 2) 1835 This act awards sums of money to various people for their services to the government and to local infrastructure programs. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1835 (session 2). Fredericton: John Simpson, 1835.
An Act to continue and amend the Laws for raising a Revenue in this Province. Passed 17th March 1835. 5 William IV Chapter 1 (Session 1) 1835 This act creates new and additional duties on imported goods. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1835 (session 1). Fredericton: John Simpson, 1835.
An Act granting a sum of money in aid of the funds of the Female Benevolent Society of Kingston. Passed 6th March, 1834. 4 William IV – Chapter 46 1834 This act grants one hundred and fifty pounds to the Female Benevolent Society of Kingston to aid them in their charitable works. Early Canadiana Online
An Act granting a sum of Money to defray the expense of erecting a Bridge over the Grand River at Paris, and for other purposes therein mentioned. Passed, 6th March, 1834. 4 William IV – Chapter 44 1834 This act is a response to a petition put forth by the residents of the village of Paris, who want a bridge built across the river near their district. A loan is put aside for any company or individual who should be open to taking on the project. Various regulations regarding the debts potentially incurred by this project are also defined. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to grant a sum of Money to defray the expense of erecting a Bridge over the Grand River at Dunnville, and for other purposes therein contained. Passed 6th March, 1834. 4 William IV – Chapter 43 1834 This act is a response to the petition of residents of Dunnville who wish for a bridge over the river in the area. The act calls for the building of a toll bridge, and sets aside twelve hundred and fifty pounds in loan money for any company willing to take on the project. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to erect a new Parish in the County of Sunbury. Passed 22d March 1834. 4 William IV Chapter 42 1834 This act creates a new parish, Bliss Ville, in Sunbury County, and grants its similar powers to other parishes. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1834. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1834.
An Act to authorise a Loan to the Tay Navigation Company. Passed 6th March, 1834. 4 William IV – Chapter 42 1834 This act allows the province to pay a loan of five thousand pounds to the Tay Navigation company in order to cover their lack of income which is inhibiting their ability to cover expenses such as workers' pay and costs of supplies for the river navigation project they are undertaking. The act specifies the terms of interest and repayment to the provincial government. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to revive and amend an Act to incorporate sundry Persons by the Name of the Saint John Water Company. Passed 22d March 1834. 4 William IV Chapter 40 1834 This act amends an 1832 act for the incorporation of the Saint John Water Company prohibiting it from dealing in buillion and the taxation rate on its stock. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1834. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1834.
An Act for the Incorporation of the Saint John Mills and Canal Company. Passed 22d March 1834. 4 William IV Chapter 39 1834 This act allows for the incorporation of the Saint John Mills and Canal Company to boost the lumber trade in the city. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1834. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1834.
An Act to alter and amend the Charter and increase the Stock of the Welland Canal Company, and to authorise His Majesty's Receiver General to subscribe Stock in the said Company on behalf of this Province. Passed, 6th March, 1854. 4 William IV – Chapter 39 1834 This act is an amendment to the charter of the Welland Canal Company, enabling the province to buy more stocks in the company which will in turn allow the said company to pay some debts it has incurred in its project. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to appropriate a further sum of money therein-mentioned for enlarging the dimensions of the Locks of the Chambly Canal. 4 William IV Chapter 36 1834 This Act provides a sum of money not exceeding two thousand four hundred pounds to carry into effect the 1833 Act, “An Act to authorize the Commissioners of the Chambly Canal, to enlarge the dimensions of the Locks of the said Canal,” the sum provided formerly being found insufficient. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorise Richard Tunks, to erect a Mill Dam upon the River Thames, in the London District. Passed 6th March, 1834. 4 William IV – Chapter 36 1834 This act authorises the building of a dam in London by Richard Tunks, specifying its dimensions and certain regulations. It also notes that this act can be repealed at any time. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the further encouragement of Education throughout the Province. 4 William IV – Chapter 35 1834 This Act establishes "The Corporation of the College of Sainte Anne de la Pocatiere," and describes the structure and administration of the college. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for the construction of Piers at the Isthmus of Long Point, on Lake Erie. Passed 6th March, 1834. 4 William IV – Chapter 35 1834 This act allows the building of piers on Lake Erie in order to make navigation safer. It appoints three commissioners who will be responsible for supervising the building of the piers, and making sure the budget allotted by the government is not exceeded. 4 William IV – Chapter 35
An Act for the further encouragement of Education throughout the Province. 4 William IV Chapter 34 1834 This Act makes provision for several schools not already provided for in certain districts within the province as listed. The Act also provides a financial reward for the teacher with the best attendance records among students and the best progress, and outlines how this is to be measured. Allowable expenses for these schools are outlined. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize the Justices of the General Sessions of the Peace for the City and County of Saint John to levy an Assessment to enable them to pay oil the County Debt. Passed 22d March 1834. 4 William IV Chapter 34 1834 This act allows for Saint John County officials to raise funds to pay of the county debts. Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1834. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1834.
An Act to authorize the construction of a Road from Hamilton, in the Gore District, to Port Dover in the London District. Passed, 6th March, 1834. 4 William IV – Chapter 34 1834 This act is a response to a petition from residents of the province who want the construction of a new road between London and Burlington Bay to replace the current road, as new surveys have shown that a better location for such a road can be had which would shorten the trip between the two locations by twenty miles. Early Canadiana Online
An Act more effectually to provide for the Support of a nightly Watch in and for lighting the City of Saint John, and for other Purposes. Passed 22d March 1834. 4 William IV Chapter 33 1834 This act allows for the city of Saint John to raise money for and appoint more night watchmen to gaurantee public safety Acts of the General Assembly of His Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1834. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1834.
An Act to Incorporate certain persons by the name of the Bath School Society, and for other purposes therein mentioned. Passed 6th March, 1834. 4 William IV – Chapter 33 1834 This act incorporates the Bath School Society, grants them land and allows them to hold land for the purposes of building and administering a school, and details the conditions which they must meet in order to continue directing the school in future. It specifies the terms of the members of the school board and trustees, and procedures for the election of officers. Early Canadiana Online