Add to clipboard Anno Vicesimo Octavo Et Vicesimo Nono Victoriæ Reginæ. No. XI. An Act to impose Landing Permit Dues on Importation of certain Stock and Carcasses. [16th June, 1865. Whereas, it is expedient to impose Landing Permit Due on Stock and Carcasses imported into the Colony of Vancouver Island and its Dependencies; …

Add to clipboard Anno Vicesimo Octavo Et Vicesimo Nono Victoriæ Reginæ. No. XII. An Act to amend an Act passed in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-two, entitled “An Act to repeal and amend the Laws affecting Trade Licences.” [16th June, 1865. Whereas, it is expedient to amend an Act passed in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-two, entitled “An Act to repeal and amend the Laws affecting Trade Licences” …

Add to clipboard Anno Vicesimo Octavo Et Vicesimo Nono Victoriæ Reginæ. No. XIV. An Act to apply the Sum of Fourteen Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty Dollars out of the General Revenue of the Colony of Vancouver Island and its Dependencies to the service of the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-five. [21st, June, 1865. Most Gracious Sovereign:- …

Add to clipboard Anno Vicesimo Octavo Et Vicesimo Nono Victoriæ Reginæ. No. XV. An Act to impose a Tax of One Half of One Per Centum upon all Real Estate within the City of Victoria, and for other Purposes relating thereto. [24th June 1865. Whereas, it is expedient to raise, levy and collect a tax of One Half of One Per Centum upon all Real Estate within the City of Victoria, in order to provide Funds to meet the Indebtedness of the City aforesaid; …

Add to clipboard Anno Vicesimo Octavo Et Vicesimo Nono Victoriæ Reginæ. No. XVII. An Act to explain “The Chief Justice’s Salary Act, 1864.” [4th July, 1865. Whereas, it is expedient “the Chief Justice’s Salary Act, 1864.” In the Manner hereinafter expressed: be it enacted by the Governor of the Colony of Vancouver Island and its Dependencies, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Legislative Council and Assembly thereof, as follows: …

Add to clipboard Anno Vicesimo Spetimo Et Vicesimo Nono Victoriæ Reginæ. No. I. An Act to provide for the Election of a Mayor and Councillors for the City of Victoria on the 8th day of November, A. D., 1864. [5th November, 1864. Whereas, by the Provisional Act for the Election of Mayor and Councillors, 1863, provision was made for the Election of a Mayor and Councillors for the City of Victoria at the Expiration of the Period …

Add to clipboard Anno Vicesimo Spetimo Et Vicesimo Nono Victoriæ Reginæ. No. II. An Act to appropriate the Sum of Twelve Hundred Pounds Sterling Per Annum from the General Revenue of the Colony for the Salary of a Chief Justice. [5th December, 1864. Whereas, it is expedient that a Common Law Barrister now practising at the Bar in England shall be appointed to the Office of Chief Justice of Vancouver Island and its Dependencies; …

Add to clipboard Anno Vicesimo Spetimo Et Vicesimo Octavo Victoriæ Reginæ. No. IX. An Act to amend an Act entitles “An Act for the protection of the Wooden Bridges in Vancouver Island and its Dependencies.” [7th July, 1864. Whereas it is necessary to protect the wooden and other Bridges in Vancouver Island and its Dependencies from Destruction: Be it enacted by the Governor of her Majesty’s Behalf by and with the Consent of the Legislative Council and Assembly as follows: …

Add to clipboard Anno Vicesimo Spetimo 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. Whereas, it is expedient that the Governor shall be empowered to order that the Sum of Six Thousand Dollars shall be paid out of the General Revenue of the Colony to the Mayor and Council of the City of Victoria for Civic Purposes: …

Add to clipboard Anno Vicesimo Spetimo Et Vicesimo Octavo Victoriæ Reginæ. No. X. An Act to repeal the “Vancouver Island Stamp Act, 1862” be it therefore enacted by the Governor of Her Majesty’s Behalf by and with the Advice and Consent of the Legislative Council and House of Assembly of Vancouver Island and its Dependencies. …

Add to clipboard Anno Vicesimo Spetimo Et Vicesimo Octavo Victoriæ Reginæ. No. XI. An Act to prevent the unauthorized Issue of Bank Notes and paper Currency. [7th July, 1864 Whereas it is expedient to prevent the Issuing of Bank Notes within the Colony of Vancouver Island, by any Person or Association of Persons, unauthorized by Royal Charter, or by An Act of Legislature of the said Colony, or by this Act: …

Add to clipboard Anno Vicesimo Spetimo 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,” …

Add to clipboard Anno Vicesimo Spetimo 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. Whereas it is expedient to provide Means whereby the Wells upon unenclosed Property may be prevented from emperilling the Lives and Property of Her Majesty’s subjects: Be it enacted by the Governor of Her Majesty’s Behalf by and with the Consent of the Legislative Council and Assembly of Vancouver island and its Dependencies, as follows: …

Add to clipboard Anno Vicesimo Spetimo Et Vicesimo Octavo Victoriæ Reginæ. No. XVI. An Act for the Regulation of Electric Telegraphs within the Colony of Vancouver Island, and to secure Secrecy and Fidelity in the Transmission of Telegraphic Messages. [7th July, 1864. Whereas Telegraph Lines are about to be constructed, and telegraph Offices established within the Colony of Vancouver Island, and whereas it is expedient …

Add to clipboard Anno Vicesimo Spetimo Et Vicesimo Octavo Victoriæ Reginæ. No. XVII. An Act to alter and amend “The Fireman’s Protection Act, 1861.” [7th July, 1864. Whereas it is expedient to alter and amend “The Fireman’s Protection Act, 1861” : Be it therefore enacted by the Governor of Her Majesty’s Behalf by and with the Consent of the Legislative Council and Assembly of Vancouver island and its Dependencies, as follows: …

Add to clipboard Anno Vicesimo Spetimo Et Vicesimo Octavo Victoriæ Reginæ. No. XVIII. An Act to authorise the Harewood Railway Company (Limited) to make a railway from Departure Bay, Nanaimo District, to the Harewood Coal Fields in Mountain District, Vancouver island. [7th July, 1864. Whereas the Harewood Railroad Company (Limited) was duly Registered on the Ninth Day of April, 1864, and …

Add to clipboard Anno Vicesimo Spetimo Et Vicesimo Octavo Victoriæ Reginæ. No. XX. An Act to impose a Tax of One Half of one per Centum upon all Real Estate within the City of Victoria and for other Purposes relating thereto. [7th July, 1864. Whereas it is expedient to raise, levy and collect a Tax of one half of one per centum on all Real Estate situated within the City of Victoria, in order to provide Funds to meet the Indebtedness of the City aforesaid: …

Add to clipboard Anno Vicesimo Spetimo Et Vicesimo Octavo Victoriæ Reginæ. No. XXI. An Act to authorize the Governor to appropriate certain Moneys for the completion of a Dredging Machine and other Instruments and Appliances connected therewith. [7th July, 1864. Whereas for the Improvement of Victoria harbor and other Purposes a loan of (£ 40, 000) Forty Thousand Pounds was contracted and whereas a certain Portion of the said Loan has already been …

Add to clipboard Assisted Immigration. Office of Immigration Board. Victoria, British Columbia, 12th August, 1870. Notice is hereby given, that a scheme of Assisted Immigration, on an extended scale, being contemplated by the Government, applications will be received by the Secretary of the Board, …

Add to clipboard August 1st, 1868.] The Government Gazette. “The Tax Sale Repeal Ordinance, 1867.” Colonial Secretary’s Office.

Add to clipboard Colony of Vancouver Island. 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. …

Add to clipboard Council Chamber, May 18th, 1865. Amendments to “A Bill Respecting the Medical Board and Practitioners in Medicine and Surgery.” That in the Title of the Act the words “The Medical Board” “and” be struck out. …

Add to clipboard Ditches. Rules and regulations. Under “The Gold Fields’ Act, 1859.” Whereas , under the “gold Fields’ Act, 1859,” the Governor for the time being of British Columbia is empowered by writing under his hand and the Public Seal of the Colony to make Rules and Regulations in the nature of By-laws for all matters relating to mining.

Add to clipboard Explanatory Report on the Estimates for 1871. Revenue.

Add to clipboard Legislative Council 27th June, 1865. Amendments to “A Bill Respecting Weights and Measures.” Preamble. Omit the words “and also the stand weight of a bushel of grain, pulse or seeds.” Strike out second paragraph of Preamble. …

Add to clipboard Legislative Council, May 29th, 1865. Amendments to “A Bill to Grant Jurisdiction to Justice of the Peace and Stipendiary Magistrates in Civil Cases.” In the Title of the Bill strike out the words “Justices of the Peace and.” …

Add to clipboard nno Tricesimo Victoriæ Reginæ. No. 13. An Ordinance to appropriate the sum of Five Hundred and Sixty Six Thousand Six Hundred and Fifty Eight Dollars and thirty Cents out of the General Revenue of the Colony for the Contingent Service of the year 1867. [19th March, 1867.] Most gracious Sovereign, we, your majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Legislative Council of the Colony of British Columbia, …

Add to clipboard No . 11. An Ordinance for the formation and regulation of Municipalities in British Columbia. [22nd March, 1865.] Whereas, the creation of Municipal Institutions would be productive of great local improvements in the several towns of the Colony, and it is expedient to promote the same; …

Add to clipboard No. 1. A Return showing the number of persons tried in the Police Court, Victoria V. I., for selling or giving Spirits &c., to Indians, the number convicted, the number not convicted, the number sent to prison, the number who paid the fine, and the number convicted more than once from the 30th day of September, 1864 to the 30th day of November, 1865. …

Add to clipboard No. 1. An Ordinance to extend the term of the Steam Traction Engine Ordinance, 1864. [7th February, 1865.] Whereas it has been found necessary for the Public service to extend the period for the enjoyment of the exclusive portion of the privileges granted by the “Steam Traction Engine Ordinance, 1864.” …

Add to clipboard No. 1. An ordinance to promote the Drainage of Mines. [1st February, 1864.] Whereas great inconvenience has been experienced in the prosecution of Mining operations in this Colony, for lack of authority of the creation of Mining Drains, and it is expedient by Statute to provide for the same in manner hereinafter appearing; …

Add to clipboard No. 10. An Ordinance to facilitate the formation of Mining Joint Stock Companies. [4th May, 1864.] Whereas it is expedient to facilitate the formation of Mining Joint Stock Companies in the Colony of British Columbia; Be it enacted by the Governor of British Columbia, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows: …

Add to clipboard No. 11. An Ordinance to declare the lawful rate of interest in the Colony. [4th May, 1864.] Whereas by the Statute of the Imperial Parliament, passed in the third and fourth years of King William the Fourth, Chapter forty two, Section twenty eight, the Jury is in certain cases empowered, on the trial of any issue or inquisition of damages, to allow interest at a rate not exceeding the current rate of interest from the times therein specified; …

Add to clipboard No. 12. An Ordinance to amend the Excise Laws. [22nd March, 1865.] Whereas, it is expedient to amend the Distillers’ Excise Act, 1861; Be it enacted by the Governor of British Columbia, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:- …

Add to clipboard No. 12. An Ordinance to increase the facilities for Registering documents relating to real property. [4th May, 1864.] Whereas it is expedient to facilitate the registration of titles to real property in this Colony; Be it enacted by the Governor of British Columbia, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows: …

Add to clipboard No. 15. An Ordinance for the regulation of the Harbours of British Columbia. [29th March, 1865.] Whereas, it is necessary to make regulations for, and to prevent the commission of nuisances in the Harbours of British Columbia and its Dependencies; …

Add to clipboard No. 19. An Ordinance to prevent the violation of Indian Graves. [3rd April, 1865.] Whereas, it is expedient for the preservation of the public peace, to make special provision for the protection of Indian Graves, and articles deposited thereon; …

Add to clipboard No. 2. An Ordinance confirming certain Proclamations. [2nd February, 1864.] Whereas, the Order in Council of the eleventh day of June, one thousand eight hundred and sixty three, revoked the Order in Council of the second day of September, one thousand eight hundred and fifty eight, as and from such eleventh day of June last, and …

Add to clipboard No. 20. An Ordnance to amend the Law relating to Bankruptcy and Insolvency in British Columbia. [10th April, 1865.] Whereas, it is expedient to amend the laws relating to Bankruptcy and Insolvency in British Columbia; Be it enacted by the Governor of British Columbia, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows: …

Add to clipboard No. 22. An Ordinance for regulating the amount and application of the Fees to be taken in the Supreme Court of Civil Justice from suitors therein. [11th April, 1865.] Whereas, it is expedient to define the amount of Fees to be taken by the Officers of the Supreme Court of Civil Justice of British Columbia in all civil actions pending therein, …

Add to clipboard No. 26. An Ordinance to declare the Limitation of Foreign Suits and Actions. [11th April, 1865.] Whereas, it is expedient to limit the time within which suits or actions may be maintained on causes thereof arising elsewhere then in British Columbia; …

Add to clipboard No. 3. An Ordinance to amend the Duties of Customs. [15th February, 1865.] Whereas it is expedient in some respects to alter the duties of Customs as now by law established in British Columbia, and to make further provision for the levying thereof; …

Add to clipboard 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.] …

Add to clipboard No .4. An Ordinance in aid of the Trustees’ Relief Act. [18th February, 1865.] Whereas, by an Act of the Imperial Parliament passed in the Session holden in the 10th and 11th years of the reign of Her present Majesty, in force in this Colony, …

Add to clipboard No. 4. An Ordinance to extend and improve the Laws relating to Gold Mining. [ 26th, February, 1864.] Whereas, from the increased extent and importance of Gold Mining in British Columbia, it is requisite to make further provision as to the holding, sale, transmission, and disposal of claims and interests in claims, and to facilitate the creation of partnerships, …

Add to clipboard No. 5. An Ordinance for the construction of a Toll Bridge across Thompson River. [26th February, 1864.] Whereas Thomas Spence hath applied to the Government of British Columbia, for permission to erect a Bridge at his own expense, upon the Lytton-Alexandria Route, across Thompson River, at a point in the vicinity of Cook’s Ferry, upon condition of having secured to him certain Tolls upon goods, passengers, vehicles, and animals, …

Add to clipboard No. 5. An Ordinance to encourage the construction of a line of Telegraph, connecting the Telegraphs of British Columbia with the Telegraph line of Russia, the United States and other Countries, and for other purposes. [21st February, 1865.] Whereas, Perry MacDonald Collins, a citizen of the United States of North America, has obtained from the Governments of Russia, and the United States, the right to make …

Add to clipboard No. 6. An Ordinance for the amendment of the “Licences Act, 1859.” [10th March, 1864.] Whereas it is expedient to make further provision for the enforcement of the “Licences Act, 1859;” Be it enacted by the Governor of British Columbia, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows: …

Add to clipboard No. 6. An Ordinance for the construction of a Toll Bridge across Thompson River, at Lytton. [22 February, 1865.] Whereas Louis Hautier, Louis Lemeure, L.B. Romano and Robert Smith have applied to the Government of British Columbia for permission to erect a Bridge at their own expense, across the Thompson River …

Add to clipboard No. 8. An Ordinance to authorize the introduction of Steam Traction Engines into British Columbia. [10th March, 1864.] Whereas it is expedient that Traction Engines, propelled by Steam should be introduced upon the Roads of British Columbia, for the purpose of conveying goods and passengers upon and along the Roads of British Columbia; …