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proclamation · 1837

This notice proclaims the adoption and application of several Acts of Parliament concerning Quakers, Moravians, the abolition of hanging criminals in chains, and evidence in murder trials within New South Wales, effective August 1, 1837.

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W HEREAS a certain Act of Parliament was passed in the third and fourth Years Preamble. …

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Recorded in this notice

RoleHis present Majesty
RoleHis said Majesty
PersonKing George the Fourth
OfficialRichard Bourke
OfficialWilliam Macpherson
OfficialClerk of Council
OfficialSir Richard Bourke
OfficialKnight Commander of the Most Honorable Military Order of the Bath
OfficialCaptain General and Governor in Chief
OfficialVice-Admiral
OrgLegislative Council
LocationNew South Wales

NSW Government Gazette, No. 286, 1837.

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