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... Confederation , to 30th June , 1887 , has reached the large sum of $ 15,274,065 . Gold has also been found in Ontario and Quebec , and it is not improbable that valuable discoveries of that metal are yet to be made in these Provinces ...
... Confederation , to 30th June , 1887 , has reached the large sum of $ 15,274,065 . Gold has also been found in Ontario and Quebec , and it is not improbable that valuable discoveries of that metal are yet to be made in these Provinces ...
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... Confederation of the Provinces were passed . 1867. February 10. The British North America Act passed by the Imperial ... Confederation . This Province was made out of a portion of the newly acquired Territory . 1871. May 8. Signing of ...
... Confederation of the Provinces were passed . 1867. February 10. The British North America Act passed by the Imperial ... Confederation . This Province was made out of a portion of the newly acquired Territory . 1871. May 8. Signing of ...
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... Confederation . Subsequent readjustment will be in accord- ance with the above mentioned section of the British North America Act . According to the census of 1886 the represen- tation in Manitoba was one member to 21,728 of the popula ...
... Confederation . Subsequent readjustment will be in accord- ance with the above mentioned section of the British North America Act . According to the census of 1886 the represen- tation in Manitoba was one member to 21,728 of the popula ...
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... Confederation , with the dates of their respec- tive appointments : - GOVERNORS GENERAL OF CANADA SINCE 1867 . NAME . Date of Appointment . Date of Assumption of Office . The Rt . Hon . Viscount Monck , G.C.M.G .. June 1 , 1867 .. July ...
... Confederation , with the dates of their respec- tive appointments : - GOVERNORS GENERAL OF CANADA SINCE 1867 . NAME . Date of Appointment . Date of Assumption of Office . The Rt . Hon . Viscount Monck , G.C.M.G .. June 1 , 1867 .. July ...
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... Confederation . ment . The first Parliament was the longest one , and the second was the shortest . The average length of each Session has been 87 days , or about 12 weeks , the longest Session was in 1885 , viz . , 24 weeks , 4 days ...
... Confederation . ment . The first Parliament was the longest one , and the second was the shortest . The average length of each Session has been 87 days , or about 12 weeks , the longest Session was in 1885 , viz . , 24 weeks , 4 days ...
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Page 375 - In case of the death, absence, or incapacity of any commissioner, or in the event of any commissioner omitting or ceasing to act, the vacancy shall be filled in the manner hereinbefore provided for making the original appointment, the. period of three months in case of such substitution being calculated from the date of the happening of the vacancy.
Page 308 - ... and to bear interest at the rate of three and a half per cent, per annum. • The...
Page 453 - ... composed wholly or in part of wool, worsted, the hair of the alpaca, goat, or other...
Page 442 - Manufactured articles or wares not specially enumerated or provided for, composed wholly or in part of iron or steel, and whether partly or wholly manufactured u Anchors Cwt.
Page 25 - Bills for appropriating any part of the public revenue or for imposing any tax or impost shall originate in the House of Commons. 54. It shall not be lawful for the House of Commons to adopt or pass any vote, resolution, address or Bill for the appropriation of any part of the public revenue or of any tax or impost...
Page 376 - Island to the light on the south point of Cape Sable, thence to the light at Baccaro Point; at Chedabucto and St.
Page 377 - ... provided for in this treaty, such three marine miles shall be measured seaward from a straight line drawn across the bay, creek or harbor, in the part nearest the entrance at the...
Page 451 - ... drills, spades and shovels, hoes, hay, straw, manure, spading and mining forks, and all similar articles and parts thereof, thirty-five per cent, ad valorem, to take...
Page 455 - Apparel, wearing and other personal and household effects, not merchandise, of British subjects dying abroad, but domiciled in Canada; books, pictures, family plate or furniture, personal effects and heirlooms left by bequest. 455. Settlers...
Page 455 - States temporarily for a period not exceeding six months, for the purpose of exhibition or competition for prizes offered by any agricultural or racing association...