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3rd General Assembly of Nova Scotia

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A writ for the election of the 3rd General Assembly of Nova Scotia was issued on February 28, 1761. The assembly convened on July 1, 1761, held six sessions, and was dissolved on January 30, 1765.

Sessions

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Dates of specific sessions are under research.

Governor and Council

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The members of the Council are currently under research.

House of Assembly

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Officers

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Division of seats

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Cumberland County and Cumberland Township lost their 4 seats, and 6 new seats were created for Cornwallis, Falmouth and Liverpool Townships, for a total of 24 seats. Onslow and Truro Townships were granted 4 new seats for the second session, for a total of 28. Truro failed to elect its members.

Members

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Note: Unless otherwise noted, members were elected at the general election, and took their seats at the convening of the assembly. By-elections are special elections held to fill specific vacancies. When a member is noted as having taking their seat on a certain date, but a by-election isn't noted, the member was elected at the general election but arrived late.

References

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  • Murdoch, Beamish (1866). A History of Nova-Scotia, Or Acadie. Vol. II. Halifax: J. Barnes. p. 404.
  • Elliott, Shirley B. (1984). "Appendix A: Assembly Lists". The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1983: a biographical directory (PDF). Halifax: Province of Nova Scotia. p. 244-245. ISBN 0-88871-050-X.
Preceded by General Assemblies of Nova Scotia
1761–1765
Succeeded by