Destitute Asylum Act 1863 (1863 - 1867)

From

1863

To

1867

Categories

Principal Act

Alternative Names

• Destitute Poor Act 1863

Location

South Australia

The Destitute Asylum Act (No 2 of 26 and 27 Vic, 1863) was passed and commenced on 12 November 1863. Its full title was: An Act for the Regulation of the Asylum for the Destitute Poor and other Purposes. The Destitute Asylum Act 1863 established an asylum for the destitute poor. It gave the Government the power to make rules and regulations for the management of the Destitute Asylum. Asylum residents or their relatives were asked for maintenance contributions if their circumstances permitted. The Act was repealed by the Destitute Persons Relief Act 1866-7 on 11 January 1867.

Timeline

1863 - 1867

Destitute Asylum Act 1863

1867 - 1872

Destitute Persons Relief Act 1866