Legislation by Province: Newfoundland (1833-1867)

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to Authorise the Governor in Council to Erect Light Houses on the Coast of this Colony, and for other purposes. (Passed 12th May, 1856.) 19 Victoria Chapter 5 1856 This act allows the government to appropriate money in order to fund the construction of lighthouses along the coasts of the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend an Act intituled “An Act to amend the Laws for the regulation of Pilots and the Pilotage of Vessels at the Port of St. John’s.” (Passed 12th May, 1856.) 19 Victoria Chapter 4 1856 This is an amendment to an act first passed in 1833, which regulated navigation into and out of the port of Saint John's, and set tariffs on each vessel by type. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for granting to Her Majesty a Sum of Money for constructing and repairing Roads, Streets and Bridges within this Colony. (Passed 12th May, 1856.) 19 Victoria Chapter 3 1856 This act grants various sums of money to improve, repair, and construct roads throughout the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend an Act passed in the 19th Year of the Reign of Her Majesty, entitled “An Act for the establishment of a Board of Revenue, and for the regulation, management, and collection of all Duties Granted to Her Majesty, Her Heirs and Successors, on Goods, Wares and Merchandize, imported into this Island and its Dependencies, and to Repeal certain Acts relating thereto." (Passed 12th May, 1856) 19 Victoria Chapter 2 1856 This is an amendment to an act passed in 1855, which established a board to effectively distribute revenue gathered from trade duties collected on goods brought into the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain Duties on Goods, Wares, and Merchandize, imported into this Colony and its Dependencies. (Passed 12th May, 1856.) 19 Victoria Chapter 1 1856 This act defines the tariffs to be charged on various items, specifying those which are to be duty-free due to trade agreements between Great Britain and the United States. The manner in which the tariffs are to be collected is also specified. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Provide for the Contingent Expenses of the Legislature, during the Present Session. (Passed 4th August, 1855.) 18 Victoria Chapter 21 1855 This act grants various sums of money to cover the costs associated with the legislative assembly. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for granting to Her Majesty a Sum of Money for defraying the Expenses of the Civil Government of this Colony for the Year ending on the Thirty-First day of December, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-five, and for other purposes. (Passed 4th August, 1855.) 18 Victoria Chapter 20 1855 This act grants various sums of money as a salary to those who have served the provincial government throughout the province. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Provide for the Contingent Expenses of the Legislature, for the Third Session of the Fifth General Assembly. (Passed 4th August, 1855.) 18 Victoria Chapter 19 1855 This act provides various sums of money to those who have served the provincial house of assembly. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to Provide for the Contingent Expenses of the Legislature, for the Second Session of the Fifth General Assembly. (Passed 4th August, 1855.) 18 Victoria Chapter 18 1855 This act grants various sums of money to those who have served the provincial house of assembly. Early Canadiana Online
An Act for granting to Her Majesty a Sum of Money for defraying the Expenses of the Civil Government of this Colony for the Year ending on the Thirty-First day of December, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty four, and for other purposes. (Passed 4th August, 1855.) 18 Victoria Chapter 17 1855 This act grants various sums of money as a salary to those who have served the provincial government in various roles. Early Canadiana Online