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Speech of His Honor the Officer Administering the Government at the Opening of the Legislative Council, on Thursday the 18th January, 1866. Honorable Gentlemen of the Legislative Council: It is with feelings of no ordinary interest and satisfaction that I meet you to-day, ... British Columbia. Legislative Council
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[Birch, Arthur N.] SPEECH OF HIS HONOR THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT AT THE OPENING OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, ON THURSDAY THE 18TH JANUARY, 1866. [New Westminster, 1866].
Birch, acting during Governor Seymour's absence in England, summarizes the state of the Colony, especially with regard to the interests of gold mining in the Cariboo. He suggests the repeal of the newly imposed duty on gold, but also suggests a more rigorous application of licensing for miners, especially so that the large Chinese population can be made to contribute to the Revenue in equal proportion to the white race. Rare; although reprinted in the Journals of the Legislative Council, this is the original printing.
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Speech of His Honor the Officer Administering the Government at the Opening of the Legislative Council, on Thursday the 18th January, 1866. Honorable Gentlemen of the Legislative Council: It is with feelings of no ordinary interest and satisfaction that I meet you to-day, ...
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New Westminster, B.C. : Government Printing Office
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| Date Created |
1866-01-18
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| Description |
[Birch, Arthur N.] SPEECH OF HIS HONOR THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT AT THE OPENING OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, ON THURSDAY THE 18TH JANUARY, 1866. [New Westminster, 1866].
Birch, acting during Governor Seymour's absence in England, summarizes the state of the Colony, especially with regard to the interests of gold mining in the Cariboo. He suggests the repeal of the newly imposed duty on gold, but also suggests a more rigorous application of licensing for miners, especially so that the large Chinese population can be made to contribute to the Revenue in equal proportion to the white race. Rare; although reprinted in the Journals of the Legislative Council, this is the original printing. |
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1 folded sheet (3 pages) : 33 cm
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| Subject |
Historical Documents; British Columbia--History; Statutes--British Columbia; Gold mines and mining--Law and legislation--British Columbia; Indians of North America--Law and legislation--British Columbia; Public works--Law and legislation--British Columbia; Tariff--Law and legislation--British Columbia
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application/pdf
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| Language |
English
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| Identifier |
RBSC-ARC-1300-13-209; RBSC_ARC_1300_13_209
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Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. John Keenlyside Legal Research Collection. Bills, acts, proclamations, and ordinances. RBSC-ARC-1300-13-209
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| Date Available |
2018-04-10
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| Provider |
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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| Rights |
Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books and Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca
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| Catalogue Record | |
| DOI |
10.14288/1.0370708
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Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books and Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca