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Anno Tricesimo Secundo Victoriæ Reginæ. No. 8. An Ordinance to regulate the Supreme Courts of Justice of British Columbia. [1st March, 1869.] Whereas it is expedient, for the avoidance of all doubt, further to declare, define and regulate the Jurisdiction and Power of the Supreme Courts of the colony, and the Judges thereof, in Manner hereinafter mentioned; …

[Coat of arms] BRITISH COLUMBIA. ANNO TRICESIMO SECUNDO. VICTORIÆ REGINÆ . NO. 8. AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE SUPREME COURTS OF JUSTICE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. [1ST MARCH, 1869]. Victoria, B.C.: Printed at the Government Printing Office.

Anno Tricesimo Secundo Victoriæ Reginæ. No. 5. An Ordinance respecting the appointment of Commissioners to take Affidavits and Bail, and for the making of Statutory Declarations. [24th February, 1869.] Whereas it is expedient to provide for the taking of Affidavits and Bail, and for making Statutory Declarations; …

[Coat of arms] BRITISH COLUMBIA. ANNO TRICESIMO SECUNDO. VICTORIÆ REGINÆ . NO. 5. AN ORDINANCE RESPECTING THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS TO TAKE AFFIDAVITS AND BAIL, AND FOR MAKING OF STATUTORY DECLARATIONS. [24TH FEBRUARY, 1869]. Victoria, B.C.: Printed at the Government Printing Office.

Anno Tricesimo Secundo Victoriæ Reginæ. No. 4. An Ordinance to enable “the Queen Charlotte Coal Mining Company, Limited,” to change their Registered office from the City of New Westminster to the City of Victoria. [24th February, 1869.] Whereas under and by virtue of the provisions of the “British Columbia Act, 1866,” and the Union Proclamation, 1866, in that behalf duly made and issued, by His Excellency Frederick Seymour, Governor of British Columbia, …

[Coat of arms] BRITISH COLUMBIA. ANNO TRICESIMO SECUNDO. VICTORIÆ REGINÆ . NO. 4. AN ORDINANCE TO ENABLE “THE QUEEN CHARLOTTE COAL MINING COMPANY, LIMITED,” TO CHANGE THEIR REGISTERED OFFICE FROM THE CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER TO THE CITY OF VICTORIA. [24TH FEBRUARY, 1869]. Victoria, B.C.: Printed at the Government Printing Office.

Anno Tricesimo Secundo Victoriæ Reginæ. No. 26. An Ordinance to enlarge and amend the “Victoria Municipal Ordinance, 1867.” [15th March, 1869.] Whereas it is deemed expedient that Sections IV., XXXIII., XLVIII., L., LI., LVII., and the Schedule of the “Victoria Municipal Ordinance, 1867,” should be repealed or altered, …

[Coat of arms] BRITISH COLUMBIA. ANNO TRICESIMO SECUNDO. VICTORIÆ REGINÆ . NO. 26. AN ORDINANCE TO ENLARGE AND AMEND THE “VICTORIA MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE, 1867.” [15TH MARCH, 1869]. Victoria, B.C.: Printed at the Government Printing Office.

Anno Tricesimo Secundo Victoriæ Reginæ. No. 25. An Ordinance to amend “the County Court Ordinance, 1867.” [15th March, 1869.] Whereas doubts have arisen as to the subsistence of the powers of Commitment bestowed on County Courts in the Colony, by “The County Court Ordinance, 1867;” …

[Coat of arms] BRITISH COLUMBIA. ANNO TRICESIMO SECUNDO. VICTORIÆ REGINÆ . NO. 25. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND “THE COUNTY COURT ORDINANCE, 1867.” [15TH MARCH, 1869]. Victoria, B.C.: Printed at the Government Printing Office.

Anno Tricesimo Secundo Victoriæ Reginæ. No. 23. An ORdinance respecting the property of Religious Institutions in the Colony of British Columbia. [15th March, 1869.] Whereas it is expedient to amalgamate the Local Laws respecting the property of Religious Institutions; Be it enacted by the Governor of British Columbia, with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows: …

[Coat of arms] BRITISH COLUMBIA. ANNO TRICESIMO SECUNDO. VICTORIÆ REGINÆ . NO. 23. AN ORDINANCE RESPECTING THE PROPERTY OF RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS IN THE COLONY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. [15TH MARCH, 1869]. Victoria, B.C.: Printed at the Government Printing Office.

Anno Tricesimo Secundo Victoriæ Reginæ. No. 20. An Ordinance to enable the Municipal Council of the City of Victoria to establish a permanent fund for the support of the Fire Establishments of the said City. [13th March, 1869.] Whereas it is expedient that a permanent fund should be raised for the support of the Fire Establishments of the City of Victoria, …

[Coat of arms] BRITISH COLUMBIA. ANNO TRICESIMO SECUNDO. VICTORIÆ REGINÆ . NO. 20. AN ORDINANCE TO ENABLE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VICTORIA TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT FUND FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE FIRE ESTABLISHMENTS OF THE SAID CITY. [13TH MARCH, 1869]. Victoria, B.C.: Printed at the Government Printing Office.

Anno Tricesimo Secundo Victoriæ Reginæ. No. 2. An Ordinance for promoting the Public Health in the Colony of British Columbia. [23rd February, 1869.] Whereas it is necessary to adopt measures with the object of preventing or guarding against the origin, rise, or progress, of endemic, epidemic, or contagious disease, and to protect the health of the Inhabitants of this Colony, …

[Coat of arms] BRITISH COLUMBIA. ANNO TRICESIMO SECUNDO. VICTORIÆ REGINÆ . NO. 2. AN ORDINANCE FOR PROMOTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE COLONY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. [23RD FEBRUARY, 1869]. Victoria, B.C.: Printed at the Government Printing Office.

Anno Tricesimo Secundo Victoriæ Reginæ. No. 17. An Ordinance respecting the practice of Surgery, and for the encouragement of the Study of Anatomy. [11th March, 1869.] Whereas it is desirable to encourage the Study of Surgery and Anatomy in this Colony; Be it enacted by the Governor of British Columbia, with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows: …

[Coat of arms] BRITISH COLUMBIA. ANNO TRICESIMO SECUNDO. VICTORIÆ REGINÆ . NO. 17. AN ORDINANCE RESPECTING THE PRACTISE OF SURGERY, AND FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE STUDY OF ANATOMY. [11TH MARCH, 1869]. Victoria, B.C.: Printed at the Government Printing Office.

Anno Tricesimo Secundo Victoriæ Reginæ. No. 16. An Ordinance to provide for the maintenance, improvement, and construction of Roads in British Columbia. [9th March, 1869.] Whereas it is expedient to make better provision for the maintenance, improvement, and construction of Roads in the Colony of British Columbia; …

[Coat of arms] BRITISH COLUMBIA. ANNO TRICESIMO SECUNDO. VICTORLÆ REGINÆ. NO. 16. AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA. [9TH MARCH, 1869.] … ASSENTED TO, ON BEHALF HER MAJESTY, THIS 9TH DAY OF MARCH, 1869. FREDERICK SEYMOUR, GOVERNOR.

Anno Tricesimo Secundo Victoriæ Reginæ. No. 13. An Ordinance to amend the Law of Partnership. [10th March, 1869.] Whereas it is expected to amend the Law relating to partnership; Be it enacted by the Governor of British Columbia, with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows: …

[Coat of arms] BRITISH COLUMBIA. ANNO TRICESIMO SECUNDO. VICTORIÆ REGINÆ . NO. 13. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LAW OF PARTNERSHIP. [10TH MARCH, 1869]. Victoria, B.C.: Printed at the Government Printing Office.

Anno Tricesimo Secundo Victoriæ Reginæ. No. 1. An Ordinance to establish Banks for Savings within the Colony of British Columbia. [23rd February, 1869.] Whereas it is expedient to establish Banks for the safe custody and increase of small savings belonging to the industrious classes in the said Colony, under the guarantee of the public credit of the Colony; …

[Coat of arms] BRITISH COLUMBIA. ANNO TRICESIMO SECUNDO. VICTORIÆ REGINÆ . NO. 1. AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH BANKS FOR SAVINGS WITHIN THE COLONY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. [23RD FEBRUARY, 1869]. Victoria, B.C.: Printed at the Government Printing Office.

Anno Tricesimo Quarto Victoriæ Reginæ. No. 22. An Act to prevent Desertion from Merchant Ships. [28th March, 1871. Whereas it is expedient to repeal the “Merchant Ship Ordinance, 1870,” and to make the following provisions in lieu thereof; Be it enacted by the Governor of British Columbia, with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows: …

[Coat of arms] BRITISH COLUMBIA. ANNO TRICESIMO QUARTO. VICTORIÆ REGINÆ . NO. 22. AN ACT TO PREVENT DESERTION FROM MERCHANT SHIPS. [28TH MARCH, 1871. Victoria, B.C.: Printed at the Government Printing Office. 1871.

Anno Tricesimo Quarto Victoriæ Reginæ. No. 21. An Act to amend the “Investment and Loan Societies Ordinance, 1869.” [28th March, 1871. Whereas it is expedient to amend the “Investment and Loan Societies Ordinance, 1869;” Be it therefore enacted by the Governor of British Columbia, with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows: …

[Coat of arms] BRITISH COLUMBIA. ANNO TRICESIMO QUARTO. VICTORIÆ REGINÆ . NO. 21. AN ACT TO AMEND THE “INVESTMENT AND LOAN SOCIETIES ORDINANCE, 1869.” [28TH MARCH, 1871. Victoria, B.C.: Printed at the Government Printing Office. 1871.

Anno Tricesimo Quarto Victoriæ Reginæ. No. 20. An Act to abolish Road Tolls on all Articles coming from the Interior of the Colony, in the direction of the Seaboard. [28th March, 1871. Whereas it is desirable to encourage the transmission of Articles of Export from the Interior of this Colony; …

[Coat of arms] BRITISH COLUMBIA. ANNO TRICESIMO QUARTO. VICTORIÆ REGINÆ . NO. 20. AN ACT TO ABOLISH ROAD TOLLS ON ALL ARTICLES COMING FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE COLONY, IN THE DIRECTION OF THE SEABOARD. [28TH MARCH, 1871. Victoria, B.C.: Printed at the Government Printing Office. 1871.

Anno Tricesimo Quarto Victoriæ Reginæ. No. 19. An Act for Compiling and Printing a New Edition of the Laws of the Colony of British Columbia. [28th March, 1871. Whereas it is expedient that measures should be adopted for Compiling a New Edition of the Laws of the Colony of British Columbia and for Printing the same, and for omitting in the republication of such Edition all such Acts, Ordinances, and Proclamations, and parts ….

[Coat of arms] BRITISH COLUMBIA. ANNO TRICESIMO QUARTO. VICTORIÆ REGINÆ . NO. 19. AN ACT FOR COMPILING AND PRINTING A NEW EDITION OF THE LAWS OF THE COLONY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. [28THMARCH, 1871. Victoria, B.C.: Printed at the Government Printing Office. 1871.

Anno Tricesimo Quarto Victoriæ Reginæ. No. 18. An Act to Incorporate Charitable, Philanthropic, and Provident Associations. [28th March, 1871. Whereas it is expedient that the establishment and maintenance of Charitable, Philanthropic, and provident Associations should be encouraged in this Community; …

[Coat of arms] BRITISH COLUMBIA. ANNO TRICESIMO QUARTO. VICTORIÆ REGINÆ . NO. 18. AN ACT TO INCORPORATE CHARITABLE, PHILANTHROPIC, AND PROVIDENT ASSOCIATIONS. [ 8TH MARCH, 1871. Victoria, B.C.: Printed at the Government Printing Office. 1871.

Anno Tricesimo Quarto Victoriæ Reginæ. No. 13. An Act to regulate Election of Members of the Legislature of this Colony. [22nd March, 1871. Whereas by a Proclamation, bearing date the 13th day of October, 1870, and issued by the Governor of this Colony, under and by virtue of the powers and authorities conferred upon him by the “British Columbia Act, 1870,” …

[Coat of arms] BRITISH COLUMBIA. ANNO TRICESIMO QUARTO. VICTORIÆ REGINÆ . NO. 13. AN ACT TO REGULATE ELECTIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THIS COLONY. [ 22ND MARCH, 1871. Victoria, B.C.: Printed at the Government Printing Office. 1871.

An Act to provide for the retirement of David Cameron, Chief Justice of the Colony of Vancouver Island and its Dependencies. Whereas, it is expedient to make provision for a certain annul sum to be paid, in case of the resignation by David Cameron of the office of Chief Justice of the Colony of Vancouver Island and its Dependencies; …

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.

An Act to Provide for the Repair, Improvement and Regulation of Roads in Vancouver Island and its Dependencies. Whereas, it is necessary to provide means for the Repair, Improvement and Regulation of roads; Be it enacted by the Governor on Her Majesty’s behalf, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council…

[Royal coat of arms B.1] AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAIR, IMPROVEMENT AND REGULATION OF ROADS IN VANCOUVER ISLAND AND ITS DEPENDENCIES. ... RECEIVED MY ASSENT, THIS 24TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1860. (SIGNED), JAMES DOUGLAS.

Road Act.

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. Whereas by the Victoria Incorporation Act, 1862, it was (amongst others things) enacted that the said City should be divided into three wards, and that the candidate for the Mayorship (being duly qualified therefor,) who should obtain the greatest collective…

[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.

An Act to provide for and Regulate the Sale of Wines, Spirits, Malt and other Liquors. Whereas it is expedient to regulate the Sale of Wines, Spirituous, Malt and other Liquors, and to grant Licenses to persons duly authorising them to sell the same; …

[Coat of arms, small] AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR AND REGULATE THE SALE OF WINES, SPIRITS,
MALT AND OTHER LIQUORS. ... ASSENTED TO THIS 18TH DAY OF JULY, 1861. JAMES DOUGLAS,
GOVERNOR.

Liquor License Act.

An Act to provide an Indemnity for the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Victoria. Whereas doubts have been expressed as to the validity of certain acts of the Mayor and Council of the City of Victoria, with regard to the levying of certain moneys and licenses, and the receipt and collection of the same, by the said Mayor and Councillors and their Offices; …

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.

An Act to prohibit Swine and Goats from running at large in the Town of Victoria; and to prohibit Goats from running at large in the settled Districts of Vancouver Island. Whereas, it is expedient to protect property from the depredations of Swine and Goats running at large in the town and District of Victoria, and other the settled Districts of Vancouver Island: …

V. [Coat of arms A] R. AN ACT TO PROHIBIT SWINE AND GOATS FROM RUNNING AT LARGE IN THE TOWN OF VICTORIA; AND TO PROHIBIT GOATS FROM RUNNING AT LARGE IN THE SETTLED DISTRICTS OF VANCOUVER ISLAND. ... RECEIVED MY ASSENT THIS 15TH DAY OF JANUARY, A.D. 1862. JAMES DOUGLAS.

An Act to make provision for the Registration of Voters, and for other purposes relating thereto. Whereas it is expedient to declare and amend the regulations to be used in the Registration of Voters, Therefore Be it enacted by the Governor, on Her Majesty’s behalf,…

[coat of arms — wide] VANCOUVER ISLAND COLONY. AN ACT TO MAKE PROVISION FOR THE REGISTRATION OF VOTERS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES RELATING THERETO. ... PASSED THE ROUSE OF ASSEMBLY, OCT. 7TH 1859, JOSEPH PORTER, CLERK OF THE ROUSE.

An Act to Levy an Annual Tax of £1 per Centum on the Value of all Real Estate in the Colony of Vancouver Island and its Dependencies. Whereas, it is expedient to levy an Annual Tax of £1 per Centum on all the Real Estate in the Colony of Vancouver Island and its Dependencies, for the use of Her Majesty, Her Heirs and her Successors; …

(Royal coats of arms B1] AN ACT TO LEVY AN ANNUAL TAX OF £1 PER CENTUM ON THE VALUE OF ALL REAL ESTATE IN THE COLONY OF VANCOUVER ISLAND AND ITS DEPENDENCIES. ... RECEIVED MY ASSENT, THIS TENTH DAY OF DECEMBER, A.D. ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY. JAMES DOUGLAS, GOVERNOR.

An Act to increase the number of Representatives for Victoria Town District, and to alter the Limits of the said District. Whereas, by the Representation Act, 1859, it is amongst other things provided that Victoria Town District should return Two Members. And whereas, it is expedient to increase the number of Members of the House of Assembly for the said District; …

V. [Coat of arms Al R. AN ACT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR VICTORIA TOWN DISTRICT, AND TO ALTER THE LIMITS OF THE SAID DISTRICT. ... RECEIVED MY ASSENT THIS, 12TH DAY OF DECEMBER, A.D., 1862. JAMES DOUGLAS, GOVERNOR.

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 …

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].

An Act to Incorporate the “Victoria Gas Company.” Whereas, an Association, under the name of the “Victoria Gas Company,” has been formed for the purpose of furnishing Gas for the use of Victoria, Vancouver island; and whereas, the Members of the said Association have formed themselves into a Joint Stock Company, …

[Royal coat of arms, small] AN ACT TO INCORPORATE THE “VICTORIA GAS COMPANY.” RECEIVED MY ASSENT THIS 19TH DAY OF DECEMBER, A.D. 1860.

Specifies the location, activities, etc. for the first gas company in Victoria.

An Act to Impose certain Stamp Duties on Writings and Deeds. Whereas it is expedient to impose Stamp Duties on Writings and Deeds; Be it enacted by His Excellency the Governor, on Her Majesty’s behalf, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council and Assembly, as follows:-…

AN ACT TO IMPOSE CERTAIN STAMP DUTIES ON WRITINGS AND DEEDS. WHEREAS IT IS EXPEDIENT TO IMPOSE STAMP DUTIES ON WRITINGS AND DEEDS; BE IT ENACTED BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, ON HER MAJESTY’S BEHALF, BY AND WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AND ASSEMBLY Isic], AS FOLLOWS: ... THIS ACT MAY BE CITED AS THE “VANCOUVER ISLAND STAMP ACT, 1862.” (at end of first page 6].

An Act to Impose certain Duties in respect of certain Trades and Occupations. Whereas, it is expedient to impose certain duties in respect of certain trades and occupations for the purpose of raising Revenue within the Colony of Vancouver Island and its Dependencies. …

[Royal coat of arms Bi] AN ACT TO IMPOSE CERTAIN DUTIES IN RESPECT OF CERTAIN TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS. ... ASSENTED TO BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, 24TH OCTOBER, 1860.

Lists all trades and activities that will now require licenses, fees and schedules thereto. Trade Licenses Act.

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. Whereas certain further supplies are required for the use of Her Majesty, and whereas the Commoners of the Colony of Vancouver Island in Parliament assembled do cheerfully grant the same and do therefore most humbly beseech Your Majesty that it may be enacted…

[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.

An Act to facilitate the remedies on Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes by the prevention of frivolous or fictitious defences to actions thereon. Whereas, bona fide holders of dishonored Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes are often unjustly delayed and put to unnecessary expense in recovering the amount thereof by reason of frivolous or fictitious defences to actions thereon, …

V. (larger than above] [Coat of arms A] R. AN ACT TO FACILITATE THE REMEDIES ON BILLS OF EXCHANGE AND PROMISSORY NOTES BY THE PREVENTION OF FRIVOLOUS OR FICTITIOUS DEFENCES TO ACTIONS THEREON RECEIVED MY ASSENT THIS 28TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, A.D. 1861. JAMES DOUGLAS.

Summary Procedure on Bills of Exchange Act 1861.

An Act to Extend the Provision of the Joint Stock Companies Acts, 1856, 1857 and 1858, to Vancouver Island and its Dependencies. Whereas, it is expedient to extend the provisions of the Joint Stock Companies Acts, 1856, 1857 and 1858, to Vancouver Island and its Dependencies; Be it enacted by the Governor on Her Majesty’s behalf, by and with the advice and consent of the…

[Royal coat of arms, small] AN ACT TO EXTEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE JOINT STOCK COMPANIES ACTS, 1856, 1857 AND 1858, TO VANCOUVER ISLAND AND ITS DEPENDENCIES. ... RECEIVED MY ASSENT, THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, A.D. 1860. JAMES DOUGLAS, GOVERNOR.

Vancouver Island Joint Stock Companies Act, 1860.

An Act to Extend and Amend the Provision of the “Fireman’s Protection Act, 1860.” Whereas the provisions of the “Fireman’s Protection Act, 1860” are by the said Act declared to be in force for the space of one year only from the passage thereof; …

[Small coat of arms] AN ACT TO EXTEND AND AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE “FIREMAN’S PROTECTION ACT, 1860.” ... ASSENTED TO THIS 10TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A.D. 1861. JAMES DOUGLAS, GOVERNOR.

Fireman’s Protection Act, 1861.

An Act to Establish a Decimal System of Accounts in the Colony of Vancouver Island and its Dependencies. Whereas, it is expedient to facilitate the monetary transactions of the Colony of Vancouver Island and its Dependencies by the adoption of a Decimal System of Accounts; …

V. [Coat of arms A] R. AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A DECIMAL SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTS IN THE COLONY OF VANCOUVER ISLAND AND ITS DEPENDENCIES. ... RECEIVED MY ASSENT THIS, 12TH DAY OF DECEMBER, A.D., 1862. JAMES DOUGLAS, GOVERNOR.

Currency Act 1862.

An Act to enlarge the time limited by the Victoria Gas Company’s Act, 1860, for the establishment of Gas Works and Buildings by the Victoria Gas Company. Whereas, by the third section of the said Act, it is declared that the said Company shall, within one year from the passage of the said Act, unavoidable causalities of the sea and fire not preventing, …

V. [Coat of arms A] R. AN ACT TO ENLARGE THE TIME LIMITED BY THE VICTORIA GAS COMPANY’S ACT, 1860, FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF GAS WORKS AND BUILDINGS BY THE VICTORIA GAS COMPANY. ... RECEIVED MY ASSENT THIS 9TH DAY OF DECEMBER, A.D. 1861. JAMES DOUGLAS.

Victoria Gas Company’s Extension Act, 1861.

An Act to enable the Surveyor General of Vancouver Island to Authorize the closing of part of the Old Saanich and Burnside Road, also known as the North Road. Whereas, it has been found necessary to alter the direction of part of the Saanich and Burnside Road; Be it therefore enacted, by the Governor, on Her Majesty’s behalf, by and with the consent of the Legislative Council and Assembly; …

V. [Coat of arms Al R. AN ACT TO ENABLE THE SURVEYOR GENERAL OF VANCOUVER ISLAND TO AUTHORIZE THE CLOSING OF PART OF THE OLD SAANICH AND BURNSIDE ROAD, ALSO KNOWN AS THE NORTH ROAD. ... RECEIVED MY ASSENT, THIS 5TH DAY OF AUGUST, A.D. 1862. JAMES DOUGLAS, GOVERNOR.

An Act to enable the Governor of Vancouver Island to borrow the sum of Fifteen Thousand Pounds upon the security of the General Revenue of the Colony. Whereas, by the “Vancouver Island Road and Harbour Loan Act, 1862,” the Governor is authorized to borrow the sum of Forty Thousand Pounds upon the security of the General Revenue of the colony, …

V. [Coat of arms A] R. AN ACT TO ENABLE THE GOVERNOR OF VANCOUVER ISLAND TO BORROW THE SUM OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND POUNDS UPON THE SECURITY OF THE GENERAL REVENUE OF THE COLONY. ... RECEIVED MY ASSENT, THIS 6TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A.D. 1862. JAMES DOUGLAS, GOVERNOR.

An Act to declare the validity of the Debentures issued by the Municipal Council of Victoria. Whereas the Municipal Council, on the fifth day of December, 1862, passed a resolution as follows: - Resolved, - That this Council borrow the sum of Five Thousand pounds sterling, under gurantee of the Government, …

[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.

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.” Whereas the Municipal Council, on the …

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.”

An Act to Declare the Limitation of Certain Causes of Action and Suit. Whereas, doubts have been entertained whether a cause of action which has arisen in a foreign country, between persons there resident, can be maintained in this Colony after the period has expired in which such cause of action would be maintainable…

[Royal coat of arms] AN ACT TO DECLARE THE LIMITATION OF CERTAIN CAUSES OF ACTION AND SUIT. ... RECEIVED MY ASSENT, 19TH DECEMBER, 1860. JAMES DOUGLAS, GOVERNOR.

Limitation of Foreign Actions Act.

An Act to declare the Fees, Licenses and Due, 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. Whereas, Ports of Entry other than those of Victoria and Esquimalt, have been and may hereafter be established in Vancouver Island and its dependencies, for the time being, …

[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.

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