Legislation by Province: Newfoundland (1833-1867)
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| Title | Chapter | Date Passed | Legislative Summary | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Act for granting to His Majesty certain Monies for defraying the expense of the Civil Establishment of this Colony during the Year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty-Five, and for other purposes. (8th May, 1835.) | 5 William IV Chapter 13 | 1835 | This act allots specific sums of money to individuals who performed a service to the government in the current fiscal year. It also provides for sums of money to defray the cost of maintaining or building roads across the province. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to regulate the Streets of the Town of Carbonear. (8th May, 1835.) | 5 William IV Chapter 12 | 1835 | This act makes provisions for fire safety in the town of Carbonear, and provides for the funding of these measures. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to combine the Office of Clerk of the Central Circuit Court with the Office of Clerk of the Supreme Court, and to make provision for the Officer discharging the Duties of the said Offices. (8th May, 1835.) | 5 William IV Chapter 11 | 1835 | This act combines two court offices into one role, specifying the duties of the new court officer. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to limit the duration of the Parliaments of this Colony. (8th May, 1835.) | 5 William IV Chapter 10 | 1835 | This act limits the duration of provincial parliaments to four years. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to prevent the unnecessary discharging of Guns, and other Fire-Arms, in the Towns of Saint John’s, Harbor-Grace, Carbonear, Port-de-Grave, and Brigus, and the Suburbs thereof. (8th May, 1835.) | 5 William IV Chapter 9 | 1835 | This act makes it illegal to fire or discharge a weapon for reasons other than necessity; that is to say, firing a weapon for festivities such as Christmas rather than for hunting or protection, as it causes disturbances and accidents. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend an Act of the Parliament of this Colony entituled “An Act for the Establishment and Regulation of Fire Companies in the Town of Saint John’s.” (8th May, 1835.) | 5 William IV Chapter 8 | 1835 | This act is an amendment to a prior act regarding the establishment of fire regulations and fire companies in Saint John's, regarding the pay of firemen and fire wardens. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the Establishment of a Light House, on Harbor-Grace Island. (8th May, 1835.) | 5 William IV Chapter 7 | 1835 | This act allows for the construction of a new lighthouse on Harbour Grace island. It sets aside the necessary funds, and specifies that the project will be managed by appointed commissioners, whose duties are listed within the act. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for raising a further Sum of Money for completing the erection of a Light House on Cape Spear. (8th May, 1835.) | 5 William IV Chapter 6 | 1835 | This act authorises the raising of more money for the completion of the Cape Spear lighthouse, as the initial amount of money granted for the project was not enough to complete its construction. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act to amend an Act passed in the second Session of the Parliament of this Colony, entitled “An Act to regulate the making and repairing of Roads and Highways in this Island.” (8th May, 1835.) | 5 William IV Chapter 5 | 1835 | This act amends several clauses from a prior act regarding the building and repairing of roads throughout the province. The amendments mostly relate to statute labour and dispute mediation. | Early Canadiana Online |
| An Act for the protection of the Breeding of Hares and Wild-fowl. (8th May, 1835.) | 5 William IV Chapter 4 | 1835 | This act makes it illegal to hunt or gather hare, partridge, or any of the eggs or wild fowl along the coast of Newfoundland, due to over hunting having contributed to the endangerment of the population of these species. | Early Canadiana Online |