The Colonial RecordRecords of Colonial Australia

other · 1836

This notice details an Act to prevent clandestine marriages of minors in New South Wales, requiring parental or guardian consent for individuals under twenty-one years of age and outlining penalties for violations.

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HEREAS, it is expedient and necessary to provide against the mischiefs and in- conveniences that may arise from the …

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Recorded in this notice

RoleFather
RoleMother
OfficialSurrogate
Penalty Durationseven years
Prosecution Limitthree years

NSW Government Gazette, No. 236, 1836.