V. [Coat of arms A] R. RULES & REGULATIONS, ISSUED IN CONFORMITY WITH THE GOLD FIELDS ACT, 1859. ... ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, AT VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, THIS TWENTY-FOURTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE, AND IN THE TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY’S REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS. BY HIS EXCELLENCY’S COMMAND, WILLIAM A.G. YOUNG, COLONIAL SECRETARY. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V.[Coat of arms A]R. PROCLAMATION. NO. 3, A.D. 1863. BY HIS EXCELLENCY JAMES DOUGLAS, COMPANION OF THE MOST HONORABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ITS DEPENDENCIES, VICE-ADMIRAL OF THE SAME, &C., &C. … ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, AT VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, THIS TWENTY-FOURTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE, AND IN THE TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY’S REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS. BY HIS EXCELLENCY’S COMMAND, WILLIAM A.G. YOUNG, COLONIAL SECRETARY. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Roads’ Toll Extension Act.

[Coat of arms A] AN ACT FOR CONSOLIDATING IN ONE ACT CERTAIN PROVISIONS USUALLY INSERTED IN ACTS AUTHORIZING THE MAKING OF RAILWAYS. ... RECEIVED MY ASSENT THE TWENTY-FIFTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A.D. 1863. JAMES DOUGLAS, GOVERNOR.

Vancouver Island Railway Clause Consolidation Act, 1863.

[Coat of arms A] AN ACT FOR CONSOLIDATING IN ONE ACT CERTAIN PROVISIONS USUALLY INSERTED IN ACTS AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF LANDS FOR UNDERTAKINGS OF A PUBLIC NATURE. ... RECEIVED MY ASSENT THE TWENTY-FIFTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A.D., 1863. JAMES DOUGLAS, GOVERNOR.

Vancouver Island Land Clauses Consolidation Act, 1863.

AN ACT FOR CONSOLIDATING IN ONE ACT CERTAIN PROVISIONS USUALLY INSERTED IN ACTS AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF LANDS FOR UNDERTAKINGS OF A PUBLIC NATURE. ... THIS ACT MAY BE CITED AS THE “VANCOUVER ISLAND LAND CLAUSES CONSOLIDATION ACT, 1863.”

Draft of Vancouver Island Land Clauses Consolidation Act, 1863.

[Coat of arms A] AN ACT TO APPLY THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS OUT OF THE GENERAL REVENUE OF THE COLONY OF VANCOUVER’S ISLAND AND ITS DEPENDENCIES TO THE SERVICE OF THE YEAR ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE. ... RECEIVED MY ASSENT THIS TWENTY SEVENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A.D. 1863. JAMES DOUGLAS, GOVERNOR.

[Coat of arms A] AN ACT TO DECLARE THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBENTURES ISSUED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF VICTORIA. ... RECEIVED MY ASSENT THIS TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A.D. 1863. JAMES DOUGLAS, GOVERNOR.

Victoria Incorporation Debenture Act.

[Coat of arms A] AN ACT TO DECLARE THE FEES, LICENSES AND DUES, PAYABLE FOR THE ENTRANCE AND CLEARANCE OF VESSELS, AND FOR PERMITS FOR LANDING GOODS, AND FOR LICENSES TO SCOWS, BOATS AND OTHER SMALL CRAFT IN THE PORTS OF ENTRY IN VANCOUVER ISLAND OTHER THAN VICTORIA AND ESQUIMALT. .... RECEIVED MY ASSENT THE TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A.D., 1863. JAMES DOUGLAS, GOVERNOR.

Ports of Entry Act.

[Coat of arms A] AN ACT TO GRANT A SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPLY OF TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-NINE DOLLARS AND FIFTY-THREE CENTS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE YEAR ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE. ... RECEIVED MY ASSENT THE TWENTY SEVENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A.D., 1863. JAMES DOUGLAS, GOVERNOR.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Wide coat of arms ] R. PROCLAMATION. NO. 5, A.D. 1863. BY HIS EXCELLENCY JAMES DOUGLAS, COMPANION OF THE MOST HONORABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ITS DEPENDENCIES, VICE-ADMIRAL OF THE SAME, &C., &C. … ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, AT VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, THIS 14TH DAY OF MAY, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE, AND IN THE TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY’S REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS. BY HIS EXCELLENCY’S COMMAND, WILLIAM A.G. YOUNG. COLONIAL SECRETARY. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

British Columbia Loan Act.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A ] R. PROCLAMATION. NO. 6, A.D. 1863. BY HIS EXCELLENCY JAMES DOUGLAS, COMPANION OF THE MOST HONORABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ITS DEPENDENCIES, VICE-ADMIRAL OF THE SAME, &C., &C. … {L.S.} ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, AT VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, THE EIGHTEENTH DAY OF MAY, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE, AND IN THE TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY’S REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS. BY HIS EXCELLENCY’S COMMAND, WILLIAM A.G. YOUNG. COLONIAL SECRETARY. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Sunday Observance Act.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. PROCLAMATION. NO. 7, A.D. 1863. BY HIS EXCELLENCY JAMES DOUGLAS, COMPANION OF THE MOST HONORABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ITS DEPENDENCIES, VICE-ADMIRAL OF THE SAME, &C., &C. ... {L.S.} ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, AT VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, THE TWENTY SEVENTH DAY OF MAY, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE, AND IN THE TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS. BY HIS EXCELLENCY’S COMMAND, WILLIAM. A.G. YOUNG. COLONIAL SECRETARY. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Mining District Act.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. PROCLAMATION. NO. 8, A.D. 1863. BY HIS EXCELLENCY JAMES DOUGLAS, COMPANION OF THE MOST HONORABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ITS DEPENDENCIES, VICE-ADMIRAL OF THE SAME, &C., &C. ... ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, AT VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, THIS EIGHTEENTH DAY OF JUNE, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE, AND IN THE TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY’S REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS. BY HIS EXCELLENCY’S COMMAND, WILLIAM. A.G. YOUNG, COLONIAL SECRETARY. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Legal Professions Act.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. PROCLAMATION. NO. 9, A.D. 1863. BY HIS EXCELLENCY JAMES DOUGLAS, COMPANION OF THE MOST HONORABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ITS DEPENDENCIES, VICE-ADMIRAL OF THE SAME, &C., &C. ... ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL, AT VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND THIS THIRTIETH DAY OF JUNE A.D. 1863, AND IN THE TWENTY SEVENTH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY’S REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS. BY HIS EXCELLENCY’S COMMAND, WILLIAM. A.G. YOUNG, COLONIAL SECRETARY. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Cook’s Ferry and Clinton Road Bond Act.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. PROCLAMATION. NO. 10, A.D. 1863. BY HIS EXCELLENCY, JAMES DOUGLAS, COMPANION OF THE MOST HONORABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, AND ITS DEPENDENCIES, VICE-ADMIRAL OF THE SAME, &C., &C. ... ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, AT VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, THE TWENTY-FIRST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE, AND IN THE TWENTY SEVENTH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY’S REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS, [L.S.] BY HIS EXCELLENCY’S COMMAND, WILLIAM. A.G. YOUNG. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Alexandria Bridge Toll Act.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. PROCLAMATION. NO. 11, A.D. 1863. BY HIS EXCELLENCY, JAMES DOUGLAS, COMPANION OF THE MOST HONORABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, AND ITS DEPENDENCIES, VICE-ADMIRAL OF THE SAME, &C., &C. ... ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, AT VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, THE TWENTY-THIRD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE, AND IN THE TWENTY SEVENTH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY’S REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS, [L.S.] BY HIS EXCELLENCY’S COMMAND, WILLIAM. A.G. YOUNG. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

New Westminster Municipal Extension Act.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. PROCLAMATION. NO. 12, A.D. 1863. BY HIS EXCELLENCY, JAMES DOUGLAS, COMPANION OF THE MOST HONORABLE ORDER OF THE BATH, GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, AND ITS DEPENDENCIES, VICE-ADMIRAL OF THE SAME, &C., &C. ... {L.S.} ISSUED UNDER THE PUBLIC SEAL OF THE SAID COLONY, AT VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, THE 24TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE, AND IN THE TWENTY-SEVENTH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY’S REIGN, BY ME, JAMES DOUGLAS, [L.S.] BY HIS EXCELLENCY’S COMMAND, WILLIAM. A.G. YOUNG. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Crown Officers’ Salaries Act.

[Coat of arms C] AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF A MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS FOR THE CITY OF VICTORIA, AT THE EXPIRATION OF THE PERIOD FOR WHICH THE PRESENT MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS ARE ELECTED. … RECEIVED MY ASSENT THIS THIRTIETH DAY OF OCTOBER, A.D., 1863. JAMES DOUGLAS, GOVERNOR.

Provisional Act for the Election of Mayor and Councillors, 1863.

V. [Coat of arms C] R. AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN INDEMNITY FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS OF THE CITY OF VICTORIA. … RECEIVED MY ASSENT THIS TWENTY-EIGHTH DAY OF DECEMBER, A.D., 1863. JAMES DOUGLAS, GOVERNOR.

[Coat of arms] AN ACT TO AMEND AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE NATURALIZATION OF ALIENS. ... XI. THIS ACT MAY BE CITED FOR ALL PURPOSES AS THE “ALIEN ACT, 1863.”

AN ACT TO DECLARE THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBENTURES ISSUED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AND THE MODE OF ENFORCING THE PAYMENT OF THE ASSESSMENTS, LICENSES, FINES AND PENALTIES DIRECTED TO BE ASSESSED AND LEVIED BY THE BY-LAWS PASSED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL BY VIRTUE OF THE “VICTORIA INCORPORATION ACT, 1862.” ... THIS ACT MAY BE CITED AS THE “VICTORIA INCORPORATION AMENDMENT ACT, 1863.”

A BILL TO INCORPORATE THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND. … IV. THAT THIS ACT MAY BE CITED AS “THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF VICTORIA INCORPORATION ACT, 1863.”

A BILL. AN ACT TO GRANT JURISDICTION TO JUSTICES OF THE PEACE IN CIVIL CASES. ... 42. THIS ACT MAY BE CITED FOR ALL PURPOSES AS “THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT ACT, 1863.” [middle of p. 6].

A BILL ENTITLED, AN ACT TO AMEND “AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS IN THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, AND THE PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE BEFORE COMMITTEES OF THE SAME.” ... V. THIS ACT MAY BE CITED FOR ALL PURPOSES AS THE LEGISLATIVE OATH’S ACT, 1863.”

A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH PILOTS FOR THE PORT OF VICTORIA AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES RELATING THERETO. ... 25. THIS ACT MAY BE CITED FOR ALL PURPOSES , AS “THE VICTORIA PILOT ACT, 1863.”

A BILL TO RENDER VALID THE COLLECTION OF LICENSES AND ASSESSMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS OF THE CITY OF VICTORIA. ... V. THIS ACT MAY BE CITED AS “THE ACT FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL BY-LAWS OF THE CITY OF VICTORIA, 1863.”

A BILL TO RESTRAIN THE ISSUE IN CERTAIN CASES OF WRITS OF CAPIAS AD RESPONDENDUM AND NE EXEAT REGNO. ... THIS ACT MAY BE CITED FOR ALL PURPOSES AS “THE WRIT OF CAPIAS RESTRICTION ACT, 1863.”

VANCOUVER ISLAND. ABSTRACT OF THE REVENUE RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR 1862. [signed at end of first column] ROBERT KER, COLONIAL AUDITOR (ACTING.) AUDIT OFFICE OF VANCOUVER ISLAND, JAN.21ST, 1863.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. NO. 1. AN ORDINANCE TO PROMOTE THE DRAINAGE OF MINES. [1ST FEBRUARY, 1864.]

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. NO. 2. AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING CERTAIN PROCLAMATIONS. [2ND FEBRUARY, 1864.]

The Confirmatory Ordinance.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. NO. 3. AN ORDINANCE TO APPLY THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED AND THIRTY NINE POUNDS, SIXTEEN SHILLINGS AND SEVEN PENCE, STERLING, OUT OF THE GENERAL REVENUE OF THE COLONY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ITS DEPENDENCIES, TO THE SERVICE OF THE YEAR ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY FOUR. [18TH FEB., 1863 [SIC]]... RECEIVED MY ASSENT THIS EIGHTEENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A.D. 1864, JAMES DOUGLAS, GOVERNOR.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. NO. 4. AN ORDINANCE TO EXTEND AND IMPROVE THE LAWS RELATING TO GOLD MINING. 26TH FEBRUARY, 1864.]

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. NO. 5. AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TOLL BRIDGE ACROSS THOMPSON RIVER. [26TH FEBRUARY, 1864].

Thompson Bridge Toll Act.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] NO.6. AN ORDINANCE FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE “LICENCES ACT, 1859.” [10TH MARCH, 1864.]

Trades Licences Amendment Act.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. NO. 8. AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE INTRODUCTION OF STEAM TRACTION ENGINES INTO BRITISH COLUMBIA. [10TH MARCH, 1864.]

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] NO. 9. AN ORDINANCE TO ENCOURAGE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TELEGRAPH LINE, CONNECTING BRITISH COLUMBIA WITH THE TELEGRAPH LINES OF THE UNITED STATES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. [10TH MARCH, 1864.]

First Telegraph Act.

V. [Coat of arms B.2] R. AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETIREMENT OF DAVID CAMERON, CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE COLONY OF VANCOUVER ISLAND AND ITS DEPENDENCIES. ... RECEIVED MY ASSENT THIS 11TH DAY OF MARCH, A.D., 1864. JAMES DOUGLAS, GOVERNOR.

Chief Justice’s Pension Act.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. NO. 10. AN ORDINANCE TO FACILITATE THE FORMATION OF MINING JOINT STOCK COMPANIES. [4TH MAY, 1864.] ... ASSENTED TO, IN HER MAJESTY’S NAME, THIS FOURTH DAY OF MAY, 1864. FREDERICK SEYMOUR, GOVERNOR.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. NO. 11. AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THE LAWFUL RATE OF INTEREST IN THE COLONY. [4TH MAY, 1864.]

BRITISH COLUMBIA. V. [Coat of arms A] R. NO. 12. AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE FACILITIES FOR REGISTERING DOCUMENTS RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY. [4TH MAY, 1864.]

[Coat of arms A] ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO ET VICESIMO OCTAVO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ. NO. VIII. AN ACT TO ENABLE THE GOVERNOR TO PAY OUT OF THE GENERAL REVENUE SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR CIVIC PURPOSES. [8TH JUNE, 1864. ... RECEIVED MY ASSENT THIS 8TH DAY OF JUNE, 1864. A.E. KENNEDY, GOVERNOR. Victoria, Vancouver Island: Printed by Authority of the Government by Harries and Company. 1864.

City Aid Act.

[Coat of arms A] ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO ET VICESIMO OCTAVO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ. NO. IX. AN ACT TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED “AN ACT FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE WOODEN BRIDGES IN VANCOUVER ISLAND AND ITS DEPENDENCIES.” [7TH JULY, 1864. Victoria, Vancouver Island: Printed by Authority of the Government by Harries and Company. 1864.

[Coat of arms A] ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO ET VICESIMO OCTAVO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ. NO. X. AN ACT TO REPEAL THE “VANCOUVER ISLAND STAMP ACT, 1862.” [7TH JULY, 1864. Victoria, Vancouver Island: Printed by Authority of the Government by Harries and Company. 1864.

Rare Harries imprint.

[Coat of arms A] ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO ET VICESIMO OCTAVO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ. NO. XI. AN ACT TO PREVENT THE UNAUTHORIZED ISSUE OF BANK NOTES AND PAPER CURRENCY. [7TH JULY, 1864. Victoria, Vancouver Island: Printed by Authority of the Government by Harries and Company. 1864.

Rare Harries imprint.

[Coat of arms A] ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO ET VICESIMO OCTAVO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ. NO. XV. AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE CLOSING OF WELLS UPON UNENCLOSED LANDS IN VANCOUVER ISLAND AND ITS DEPENDENCIES. [7TH JULY, 1864. Victoria, Vancouver Island: Printed by Authority of the Government by Harries and Company. 1864.

[Coat of arms A] ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO ET VICESIMO OCTAVO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ. NO. XVI. AN ACT FOR THE REGULATION OF ELECTRIC TELEGRAPHS WITHIN THE COLONY OF VANCOUVER ISLAND, AND TO SECURE THE SECRECY AND FIDELITY IN THE TRANSMISSION OF TELEGRAPHIC MESSAGES. [7TH JULY, 1864. Victoria, Vancouver Island: Printed by Authority of the Government by Harries and Company. 1864.

[Coat of arms A] ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO ET VICESIMO OCTAVO VICTORLÆ REGINÆ. No. XVII. AN ACT TO ALTER AND AMEND “THE FIREMAN’S PROTECTION ACT, 1861.” [7TH JULY, 1864. Victoria, Vancouver Island: Printed By Authority Of The Government By Harries And Company. 1864.

[Coat of arms A] ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO ET VICESIMO OCTAVO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ. NO. XVIII. AN ACT TO AUTHORISE THE HAREWOOD RAILWAY COMPANY (LIMITED) TO MAKE A RAILWAYSFROM DEPARTURE BAY, NANAIMO DISTRICT, TO THE HAREWOOD COAL FIELDS IN MOUNTAIN DISTRICT, VANCOUVER ISLAND. [7TH JULY, 1864. Victoria, Vancouver Island: Printed by Authority of the Government by Harries and Company. 1864.

AN ACT TO INCORPORATE THE ISRAELITE CONGREGATION NAMED “THE EMANUEL, OF VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND.” WHEREAS, A CONGREGATION OF ISRAELITES OF THE CITY OF VICTORIA BEING DESIROUS OF FULFILLING THE ORDINANCES OF THEIR RELIGION HAVE FORMED THEMSELVES INTO A CONGREGATION UNDER THE STYLE OF THE EMANUEL OF VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND, AND HAVE ESTABLISHED CERTAIN RULES AND ARTICLES EMBODIED IN ARTICLES OF CONSTITUTION FOR THEIR GOVERNMENT. BE IT ENACTED ... [there follows 9 numbered paragraphs, ending with] ... 9. THAT THIS ACT MAY BE CITED AS “THE CONGREGATION OF EMANUEL OF VICTORIA INCORPORATION ACT, 1864.” [Victoria, before 7 July 1864].

[coat of arms] ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO ET VICESIMO OCTAVO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ . NO. XIX. AN ACT TO INCORPORATE THE ISRAELITE CONGREGATION NAMED “THE EMANUEL OF VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND.” WHEREAS, A CONGREGATION OF ISRAELITES OF THE CITY OF VICTORIA BEING DESIROUS OF FULFILLING THE ORDINANCES OF THEIR RELIGION, HAVE FORMED THEMSELVES INTO A CONGREGATION UNDER THE STYLE OF “THE EMANUEL OF VICTORIA, VANCOUVER ISLAND,” AND HAVE ESTABLISHED CERTAIN RULES AND ARTICLES EMBODIED IN ARTICLES OF CONSTITUTION FOR THEIR GOVERNMENT. BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED ... [there follows X numbered paragraphs] ... PASSED THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 2D JUNE, 1864. ... PASSED THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL 16TH JUNE, 1864. ... RECEIVED MY ASSENT THIS 7TH DAY OF JULY, 1864. A.E. KENNEDY, GOVERNOR. Victoria, Vancouver Island: Printed by Authority of the Government by Harries and Company, 1864.Original folio printings, never bound, of the draft and final act legally establishing the first Jewish Congregation in western Canada, the oldest surviving synagogue in Canada, housed in what is now the oldest surviving synagogue building on the West Coast of North America. The synagogue was founded in 1859 and the present synagogue building was built in 1863. Unrecorded original printed acts, the Harries imprint very rare indeed.