| An Act to extend and continue certain provisions of an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, passed in the 2nd and 3rd Year of the Reign of His Late Majesty King William the Fourth. (Passed 22nd May, 1843.) |
6 Victoria Chapter 12 |
1843 |
This act continues several past acts pertaining to trade and duties. |
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| An Act to continue and amend an Act passed in the Fifth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty, entitled “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 Office.” (Passed 22d May, 1843.) |
6 Victoria Chapter 11 |
1843 |
This is the continuation of an act first passed in 1835, which combines two court offices into one role, and specifies the duties of the new court officer. |
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| An Act to Repeal an Act passed in the Fifth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty, entitled “An Act to amend the Law of Attachment and to facilitate the recovery of Debts from absent or absconding Debtors,” and to make other provision for the amendment of the Law of Attachment.” (Passed 22d May, 1843.) |
6 Victoria Chapter 10 |
1843 |
This act repeals and replaces an act first passed in 1835, which put procedures in place for recuperating debts from debtors who are not in the province and therefore cannot be personally pursued in court. |
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| An Act to abolish the Oaths now by Law taken by Members of the Legislature of this Colony, and to substitute the Oath of Allegiance instead thereof. (Passed 22nd May, 1843.) |
6 Victoria Chapter 9 |
1843 |
This act replaces the oath taken by individuals elected to the Legislature of the province with an oath of allegiance to Queen Victoria. |
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| An Act to authorize the Governor to appoint Commissioners for the appropriation of certain Monies granted to Her Majesty for the establishment of a Grammar School at Carbonear, and remaining unappropriated, and to make further provision for the support of the said School. (Passed 22nd May, 1843.) |
6 Victoria Chapter 8 |
1843 |
This act establishes a fund of four hundred pounds for the establishment of a school at Carbonear. The act also establishes a school board, and details the board's responsibilities. |
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| An Act for the Establishment and Support of a Grammar School at Harbor Grace. (Passed 22nd May, 1843.) |
6 Victoria Chapter 7 |
1843 |
This act establishes a school at Harbour Grace, as well as a school board, to be paid for from the provincial treasury. |
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| An Act for the Encouragement of Education in this Colony. (Passed 22nd May, 1843.) |
6 Victoria Chapter 6 |
1843 |
This act establishes various school boards throughout the province in order to establish new school districts. The districts are given funds to establish new schools, as well as regulations within which to operate. Board members are nominated by the governor, and locations of the school boards are dictated by the act. |
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| An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain Duties on Goods, Wares, and Merchandize, imported into this Colony and its Dependencies, and for Repealing, from and after the Fifth day of July next, an Act passed in the present Session of the Legislature entitled “ An Act for Granting to Her Majesty certain Duties on Goods, Wares, and Merchandize, imported into this Colony and its Dependencies, and to revive certain parts of an Act passed in the Fourth year of the Reign of Her said Majesty intituled “An Act for granting to Her Majesty certain Duties on Goods, Wares, and Merchandize imported into this Colony and its Dependencies.” (Passed 22nd May, 1843.) |
6 Victoria Chapter 5 |
1843 |
This act repeals the first act of this legislative year (6 Vic Ch 1) and replaces it with a new detailed list of duties to charge on items being imported into the province. |
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| An Act for granting to Her Majesty a Sum of Money for making, constructing, and repairing Roads, Streets, and Bridges, in this Colony, and for regulating the Expenditure of the same. (Passed 22nd May, 1843.) |
6 Victoria Chapter 4 |
1843 |
This act allots various sums of money to maintain, build, and repair roads throughout the province. |
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| An Act to regulate the Trials of Controverted Elections or Returns of Members to serve in the House of Assembly. (Passed 15th March, 1843.) |
6 Victoria Chapter 3 |
1843 |
This act places regulations on how and when elections can be contested. It specifies rules for consideration of petitions contesting elections, appointing committees, how the Assembly is to deal with petitions, how people can oppose petitions, and costs of consideration. |
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