Category Archives: Tasmanian legislation

Martial Law in VDL

Statutes for the years 1826-1831

Posted on 29/08/2019 by dashea2014

From 1803 to 1825 Van Diemen’s Land was a dependency of the Colony of New South Wales. A succession of Lieutenant Governors and Commandants used General and Garrison Orders to maintain law and order at a local level. Local Justices … Continue reading →

Posted in Tasmanian legislation, VDL Statutes | Tagged Alexander Macduff Baxter, Land grants, Legislative Council, Local taxes, Thomas Bigge | Leave a comment

The Journey

Posted on 08/02/2019 by dashea2014

Loose connections is a leisurely ramble through the vellum and parchment pages of Tasmanian legislation, along with case law. It is always open to wandering off into the tangled undergrowth of all things Tasmanian. There is an eventual destination: overseeing … Continue reading →

Posted in Tasmanian legislation, VDL Statutes | Tagged Archiving, Handwritten documents, Vellum | Leave a comment