Legislation by Province: Newfoundland (1833-1867)
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Act for the establishment and regulation of a Penitentiary in Saint John's. (Passed 31st May, 1851.) | 14 Victoria Chapter 8 | 1851 | This act authorizes the raising of a loan, not exceeding seven thousand five hundred pounds, to build a penitentiary in St John's. It appoints commissioners for the building projects, and defines the jurisdiction of the prison once it is built. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the appointment of Electric Telegraph Commissioners, and for incorporating Electric Telegraph Companies. (Passed 31st May, 1851.) | 14 Victoria Chapter 7 | 1851 | This act makes provisions for the establishment of telegraph companies, as such measures would greatly benefit the businesses of the province. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to extend the time allowed by the Saint John's Rebuilding Acts for the removal of Wooden Buildings in certain parts of the said Town, and for other purposes. (Passed 31st May, 1851.) | 14 Victoria Chapter 6 | 1851 | This act extends the time given for residents and business owners in St John's to rebuild wooden buildings in certain parts of the city with non-flammable materials after the fire which destroyed part of the city in 1847. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to authorize the Issue of Treasury Notes, and for the reduction of the Public Debt of the Colony. (Passed 31st May, 1851.) | 14 Victoria Chapter 5 | 1851 | This act authorizes the provincial government to issue more treasury notes in order to help reduce the provincial debt. The denominations are specified, as well as the terms under which they are to be issued and repaid. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the establishment and regulation of Inland Posts in this Colony. (Passed 31st May, 1851.) | 14 Victoria Chapter 4 | 1851 | This act grants an annual sum of one thousand pounds to establish a provincial postal service. A post master, residing in St John's, will be appointed by the governor, and the responsibilities of the said Post Master are delineated in the act. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the Encouragement of Education. (Passed 31st May, 1851.) | 14 Victoria Chapter 3 | 1851 | This act contributes the annual sum of seven thousand five hundred pounds, to be distributed between both protestant and catholic schools throughout the province, in order to encourage education. | 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, and for other purposes. (Passed 31st May, 1851.) | 14 Victoria Chapter 2 | 1851 | This act grants various sums of money to repair, build, and maintain roads throughout the province. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to continue the Act for Granting to Her Majesty certain Duties on Goods, Wares, and Merchandize, Imported into this Colony and its Dependencies. (Passed 31st May, 1851.) | 14 Victoria Chapter 1 | 1851 | This act continues an act passed in 1850 which governs the duties charged on goods imported into the province. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to provide for the Contingent Expenses of the Legislature. (Passed 30th April, 1850.) | 13 Victoria Chapter 19 | 1850 | This act grants various sums of money to individuals who served the 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 Thirty-first day of December, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty. (Passed 30th April, 1850.) | 13 Victoria Chapter 18 | 1850 | This act grants various sums of money to individuals who served the government throughout the province. | Early Canadiana Online |