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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 21, 1945
Page
2
A bill titled An Act to Provide for the Legitimation of Children Born Out of Wedlock in Certain Cases has had first and second readings in Commission of Government and will be published for general information. Written representations must be received by Saturday, the 28th of April. H. G. Puddester, Secretary for Justice (Acting).
The bill provides legitimation of children born out of wedlock upon later marriage, dating from the act or marriage date. It covers passing property on intestacy for the legitimated person or kin, and allows an illegitimate child and mother to inherit from the other parent. A schedule deals with registration by the Registrar General.
March 28 1945 a government bill outlines the legitimation of children born out of wedlock in certain cases. It defines legitimated persons rights to property and succession and covers marriages and registrations affecting birth records under Newfoundland law.
The Legitimacy Act of 1945 outlines how legitimated persons acquire rights to property and maintenance. It covers ranking by seniority among legitimated children, intestate succession, and how marriages of parents affect recognition. It also includes provisions for illegitimate children and the applicability of existing laws to legitimated persons.
The Registrar General may authorize re-registration upon proof deemed satisfactory by him. This notice outlines the ability to register births of legitimated persons and the evidentiary requirements for such action.
A collage of quotes on natural justice authority and character. Notable lines from Cousin Proverbs Shakespeare and Eddy emphasize restraint impartiality and moral power.
Provisions outline when and how a legitimated person’s birth may be re-registered under The Registration Act 1892 99. Parents must provide information within set time limits based on marriage timing or risk being asked to supply details later. Failure to provide information does not affect the legitimation.
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A humorous exchange where a teacher asks for a sentence using the word fascinate. Robert answers with a pun about his father’s waistcoat that has ten buttons but can only fasten eight.
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A handsome Irish setter held with his master by a German general during a channel port seizure is in British hands and will be returned to the general at war's end.
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