Petersham churchyard, Surrey, Eng., where stands the tomb and monumental tablet erected to the memory of Captain George Vancouver by the Hudson's Bay Company.
Rules and Regulations for the Working of Gold Mines. Issued in conformity with the Gold Fields Act, 1859. Whereas it is provided by the Gold Fields Act, 1859, that the Governor for the time being, of British Columbia, may, by writing under his hand and the Public Seal of the Colony, make rules and regulations…
Proclamation. By His Excellency James Douglas, Companion of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of British Columbia, Vice-Admiral of the same, &c., &c. Whereas under and by virtue of an Act of Parliament made and passed in the session of Parliament, held in the 21st and 22nd years of the Reign of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, intituled “An Act to provide for the Government of British Columbia,”…
An Act for the Protection of the Members of Fire Companies of Victoria. Whereas, it is expedient to protect the Members of the Fire Companies and other Associations, in their efforts to prevent the destruction of property by Fire in the Town of Victoria and vicinity; …
An Act for Better Prohibiting the Sale or Gift of Intoxicating Liquors to the Indians. Whereas, it is expedient to Prevent the Sale or Gift of Spirituous Liquors to Indians. Be it therefore enacted by the Governor on Her Majesty’s behalf, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council…
Proclamation. 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. Whereas, under and by virtue of an Act of Parliament, made an passed in the session of Parliament held in the 21st and 22nd years of the Reign of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, entitled an Act to provide for the “Government of British Columbia,”…
Proclamation. By His Excellency, James Douglas, Companion of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty’s Colony of British Columbia, and its dependencies Vice Admiral of the same, &c., &c. Whereas, by virtue of an Act of Parliament, made and passed in the 21st and 22nd years of the Reign of Her Most Gracious majesty the Queen, and by a Commission under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom…
Proclamation. By His Excellency James Douglas, Companion of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of British Columbia, Vice-Admiral of the same. Whereas under and by virtue of an Act of Parliament made and passed in the session of Parliament held in the 21st and 22nd years of the Reign of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, entitied “An Act to provide for the Government of British Columbia,”…
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. …
An Act to Confirm Certain Persons in the Fee-Simple of Real Estate which they now Hold. Whereas, many instruments, purporting to convey Real Estate situate in Vancouver Island and its Dependencies, have been prepared by persons not conversant with…
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…
An Act for Rendering the Administration of Justice in Minor Criminal Cases more Speedy and Certain. Whereas, many persons charged with minor Criminal Offences, often escape from punishment, by reason of the delays now occurring in the Administration of Justice in Criminal Cases; Be it enacted by the Governor on Her Majesty’s behalf, …
