Apprenticeship Act 1844 (1844 - 1894)

From

1844

To

1894

Categories

Principal Act

Location

New South Wales

The Apprenticeship Act 1844 [2/1844 (8 Vic. No.2)], also known as 'An Act to regulate and amend the Law of Orphan and other Apprentices in the Colony of New South Wales', increased penalties on child 'apprentices' who 'absconded', including prison terms. It also increased penalties on masters and employers who mistreated or abandoned children. This Act was repealed by the Apprentices Act 1894.

Timeline

1828 - 1844

Apprenticeship Act 1828

1844 - 1894

Apprenticeship Act 1844

1851 - 1901

Apprenticeship Act 1851