The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 56
Swamp Lands
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Swamp Lands.
These lands, as shown on the county lithograph plans, shall not be alienated in fee simple; but may be drained and reclaimed by prison or other labour, and when so reclaimed the Governor in Council may grant leases of such swamp lands so drained and reclaimed, in allotments not exceeding 160 acres, for a term of 21 years; particulars of every such lease to be laid before Parliament within one month of the execution thereof.