Legislation by Province: United Canadas (1841-1857)

Displaying 1441 - 1450 of 1978 entries
Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to incorporate The Montreal Telegraph Company. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 83 1847 An act to incorporate the Montreal Telegraph Company how has a line from Toronto to Quebec.The act allows them to maintain their line, outlines the business structure, and states what property the corporation can hold. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate the British North American Electric Telegraph Association. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 82 1847 An act to incorporate the British North American Electric Telegraph Association to allow them to build a line between the City of Quebec and Halifax. The line will allow for communication between the United Kingdom, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. The act outlines how the line will be built, the business structure, and property that the corporation can hold. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate the Toronto, Hamilton, Niagara and Saint Catherines Electro-Magnetic Telegraph Company. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 81 1847 An act to incorporate the Toronto, Hamilton, Niagara, and Saint Catherines Electro-Magnetic Telegraph Company who have a line running from Toronto to Queenston. They are to use their money to maintain the line and can have 6000 pounds in capital stock. The acct also outlines the business structure and property that hey can hold. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to amend the Act of Incorporation of The Montreal Gas Light Company. 23th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 80 1847 An act to amend "An Act to provide for the Lighting of the City of Montreal by Gas" allowing for an additional 25,000 pounds of capital stock and stating that any other gas company must lay their pipes at least three feet away from the Montreal Gas Light Company's pipes. It also outlines the punishments for misusing or stealing gas from the lines. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate The New City Gas Company of Montreal. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 79 1847 An act to incorporate The New City Gas Company of Montreal who will provide gas for lighting public, commercial, and private spaces in Montreal. The corporation is allowed 25,000 pounds of capital stock made up of shares of 10 pounds. The act also outlines the business organization, property that it can hold, and the construction plans for gas pipes. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate The Echo Lake Mining Company. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 78 1847 An act to incorporate The Echo Lake Mining Company which allows them 25,000 pounds in capital stock made up of 20,000 shares at one pound five shillings per share. The act also outlines the business structure and property that the corporation can hold. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate The British and Canadian Mining Company of Lake Superior. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 77 1847 An act to incorporate The British and Canadian Mining Company of Lake Superior who mine copper and ores. They are allowed 12,500 pounds in capital stock with an increase later to 50,000 pounds. This is made up of 5000 shares. The act also outlines the business organization and the property that the corporation can hold. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate The Garden River Copper Mining Company. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 76 1847 An act to incorporate The Garden River Copper Mining Company who mine copper and ores from the shores of Lake Superior and Huron. They are allowed 37,500 pounds of capital stock made of 15,000 shares at one pound ten shillings each. The act also outlines the business structure and the property the corporation can hold. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate The Canada Mining Company. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 75 1847 An act to incorporate The Canada Mining Company who mines copper and ores from the shores of Lake Superior and Huron. The are allowed 25,000 pounds of capital stock made of 20,000 shares at one pound five shillings each. The act also outlines the business structure and property that the corporation can hold. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate The Philadelphia and Huron Mining Company. 28th July, 1847. 10 & 11 Victoria – Chapter 74 1847 An act to incorporate The Philadelphia and Huron Mining Company which allows them 17,500 pounds in capital stock which can be increased to 62,500 pounds. This is comprised of 25,000 shares. The act also outlines the business structure and the property the corporation can hold. Early Canadiana Online