CAP. XIX.
An ACT to erect the southwestern part of the Parish of Richibucto into a separate and distinct Parish.
Passed 17th March, 1835.
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WHEREAS from the great extent of the Parish of Richibucto, and the increased population, render it inconvenient and difficult for the Parochial officers to perform the several duties required of them; and it is therefore expedient that the same be divided into two Parishes;
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Parish of Weldford erected as herein described.
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Be it enacted by the Lieutenant Governor, Council, and Assembly, That from and after the tenth day of January next, all that part of the Parish of Richibucto lying to the southward of the Richibucto river, on a line from the mouth of Saint Nicholas river, following the course of that river to the east branch, so called, thence following the course of the east branch until it comes to black brook, so called, and from thence south until it strikes the Parish of Wellington; and also that part of the said Parish of Richibucto laying on the west side of the river Richibucto, commencing at the upper line of a tract of land granted to William Harley, from thence followng the course of the said line until it strikes the rear of the Indian reserve, and from thence a due west course until it strikes the Parish of Carleton, be and the same is hereby erected into a separate and distinct Town or Parish, to be distinguished and known by the name of Weldford.
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C. 19. Anno V. Wm. IV. A. D. 1835.